Khalil Ghazzagh, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully in Santa Rosa, California. Born in Iran, Khalil lived a life filled with purpose, love, and service to others. For 18 years, Khalil worked diligently at the American consulate in Isfahan, Iran, as a valued member of the U.S. State Department. After his tenure at the consulate, he served as the personnel director for the Isfahan Regional Power Company, where his leadership and...

On April 16, 2024, fittingly close to high noon, Warren L. “Chris” Christianson passed away suddenly in a fashion much like he lived – unequivocally. His failure to make it home for lunch with his beloved wife Marlys at the promised hour of 1 pm was, she noted, the first time he’d ever “stood her up” in their 70+ years of marriage.  Chris was born into a loving and gregarious family in November 1929 in Britton, South Dakota. He was the youngest of...

Sharon (“Shari”) Mae Neale passed away peacefully during the night on April 7, 2024.  Born in Los Angeles, California on November 23, 1940, to Jean M. and Landon R. Conry, she grew up in LA with her sister, Patricia Rhodes.  She married Robert Neale Junior and had two children, Robert Neale III (“Bobby” or “Bob”) and Elizabeth Baker (“Beth”).     Shari’s surviving family includes her son Bob Neale and his...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey Louise Orchard, a wonderful lady, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at home in Santa Rosa, CA at the age of 90 with her loving family by her side.  Born in Fullerton, CA on September 28, 1933, Audrey spent her youth in Oklahoma, before moving back to California during her teen years. She married the love of her life, Stewart "Fred",...