All Obituaries

Sister Sharon Cross, OP October 15, 1942 —March 17, 2023 Sister Sharon Cross, a Dominican Sister of San Rafael for 56 years (known as Sr. Edwin for a time), died peacefully on March 17, 2023, at the age of 81. A well-traveled and dedicated educator, Sr. Sharon left a mark on countless hearts near and far. A multi-faceted leader with a sense of responsibility and thoroughness and a curiosity for the world around her, Sr. Sharon touched countless lives through teaching and...

Harry Charles Ghiringhelli Harry Ghiringhelli passed away on March 14, 2023 in Fairfax, California, surrounded by his family. Harry was born on February 10, 1934 at the Cottage Hospital in San Rafael, California.  He was the third of four children born to Joseph Ghiringhelli and Antionette (Pagani) Ghiringhelli. Harry lived in San Rafael until 1937 when his parents purchased and moved to Deer Park Villa, a 4 acre property and restaurant in Fairfax. While still in grammar school, Harry...

DONALD NORMAN FRATUS July 26, 1936 – March 8, 2023   A good man who left fond memories of him with all who knew him, Don passed away after a six-year battle with vascular dementia.  He was 86. Don was born in Los Angeles to Mildred Hamilton Fratus and Arthur J. Fratus, Sr.  He was the fourth of their five children and the youngest son. A kid of the 1940s, Don had a paper route and a pet duck named Donald who followed him to school.  Don played basketball and...

Sandra Joy Smith Fisk 5/29/1947 – 2/17/2023 Sandra Joy grew up in rural Nebraska, but when only 21, she moved to Marin County where she lived for the rest of her life.  Sandra was married to Bob Davisson from 1968 through 1978. After marrying Bob, she completed her bachelor’s degree at San Francisco State.  In 1984, Sandra met Fred Fisk; they were married on 12/10/1988. He has been her steadfast life partner.  He says she was the most wonderful, gracious, loving...

Janice Brown 05/18/1944 to 02/19/23 Ross Janice Dale Brown Barry, long time resident of Ross, California, passed away Feb- ruary 19, 2023 in Panama after an auto accident. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Peter, and children, Christopher (Deidra) of Corte Madera, grandchildren, Colbie Camille and Jackson, Piers (Nina) of Ross, grandchildren Ela and William, Hillary of Ross, and Andrew of Ross, her brother, Gary Brown of Casper, Wyoming, and her niece, Brenda Peters of Casper,...

Obituary for CA newspapers:  Sandra Joy Smith Fisk 5/29/1947 – 2/17/2023 Sandra Joy grew up in rural Nebraska, but when only 21, she moved to Marin County where she lived for the rest of her life.  Sandra was married to Bob Davisson from 1968 through 1978. After marrying Bob, she completed her bachelor’s degree at San Francisco State.  In 1984, Sandra met Fred Fisk; they were married on 12/10/1988. He has been her steadfast life partner.  He says she was...

Greg left us unexpectedly on February 16 to join his dad and loved ones who have gone before him.  He was just fifty years old.  Too soon.  At age eight, Greg, his dad Burt (Heaven) and his mom Katja (Greenbrae) came to San Francisco from Chicago where he was born.  He was enrolled at Stuart Hall, on to Redwood High School and then became a proud graduate of University of Oregon. "Once a Duck, Always a Duck" he would say.  After graduation, Greg joined his...

The family of Lucy Lau Ying Hom would like to express their deepest sorrow at her sudden and unexpected passing.  Our beloved mother, sister, aunt and grandmother was born in Hong Kong as one of six children to the late James Cheung Fat Yeung and Rose Marie Siu Ping Chu.  Her father was a successful businessman who owned and operated a popular printing company in Hong Kong.  After graduating from the prestigious St. Paul’s Convent School in Hong Kong, she entered the...

Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Monte's Chapel of the Hills, 330 Red Hill Avenue, San Anselmo, CA Graveside Service Follows at Napa Valley Memorial Park, 2383 Napa Vallejo HWY, Napa, CA