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Dustin Riley Obituary

Died suddenly in his Santa Rosa Home on Wednesday September 8, 2010. He was 26 years old. Born in Santa Cruz on November 26th, 1983, he moved to Santa Rosa with his mother and brother 12 years ago. He went to Santa Rosa High School for only a short while before graduating from Ridgway High School, class of 2002. He attended Santa Rosa Junior College for several years dreaming of becoming a football star. Everyone knew him as a very respectable man with a gentle and loving heart. Always very protective, generous and supportive to his family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Charmayne of Santa Rosa; brothers Sonny and Gene of San Francisco; grandmother, Sylvia of San Jose; aunt Michele; and uncle Ted of Paso Robles. Cousins Ted, Heidi, Sarah and Sammy of Northern California; and several other family members and friends. Services will be held Saturday September 18th at Daniel's Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, at 1:00 p.m.. Open service.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2010.

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Katie Carlile

September 27, 2010

i will say it again like i say it everyday... i miss you :[

S Scott

September 18, 2010

May u Rest In Peace. I'm sorry that ur gone so soon...

Brian Reilly

September 17, 2010

I cant believe your gone. You will never be forgotten. You were unarguably one of the best friends I ever had. You looked out for me once bigtime when my own family didnt care. Im furious at God for takin you but lucky and happy we met. You will be missed bigtime big guy. I Love you broski!.

Josh Schroeder

September 17, 2010

So tragic... Seems like just yesterday he was over at our house singing away to the likes of Rammstein, 3 doors down, Linkin Park, etc.. I would tell him I was trying to hear them, not him. He would laugh his deep laugh and a few minutes later would be singing away again. Never thought I would miss his singing so much...

He was such a perfect friend who would do anything for those he cared about. He gladly helped us move into our new home and was over just about every day since. So many great memories...

He might be gone, but will be remembered forever. R.I.P. my dear friend... I miss you. Until we meet again.

September 17, 2010

Our prays, and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
God speed your LOVE.. Sincerely, The Gulick Girl's

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