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Genevieve Donohue Obituary

GENEVIEVE DONOHUE It is with great sadness that the family of Genevieve Marie Donohue announces her passing on September 18, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 13, 1940, the youngest of four children to Alfred and Adeline Diodati in Rhode Island. Genevieve grew up in San Francisco and attended Balboa High School. In 1961 she married Thomas Donohue starting their family having three children, Michael, Todd and Chris. After a fulfilling career as an Executive Secretary at Ghirardelli Chocolates and Kraft General Foods, she retired in 1998 and relocated to Temecula, CA, where she met many dear friends and enjoyed the game of golf. She started the Temeku Hills Singles Club and was an active member in the Tee Timers golf organization. Genevieve is survived by her sons, Michael of San Diego, CA, and his partner Stephen Hill, Todd of Acworth, GA, his wife Kim and their sons Brenden and Cameron, and Chris of Reno, NV, his wife Kim and their children Aidan and Sierra, and her three brothers Al, Ray and Rich and their respective families. Genevieve will be lovingly remembered by all her extended family and friends for her gracious manner and charismatic nature. A private family viewing will be held 9/23 from 6 to 7 PM followed by the Rosary at Duggan\'s Serra Mortuary in Daly City. The Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM at Holy Angels Parish Church in Colma immediately followed by the burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends are welcomed. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Standup 2 Cancer.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Sep. 23, 2010.

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