Dominic Ciavonne Ziegler

Dominic Ciavonne Ziegler obituary

Dominic Ciavonne Ziegler

Dominic Ziegler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 20 to Jan. 23, 2012.
Dominic Ziegler was known for his imagination, his sense of fun, his great curiosity, and his dark sense of humor. He loved hiking, mushroom hunting, cooking, writing poetry, and especially music. He was an accomplished fiddler, played piano and wrote songs. During his brief, full life he traveled to China, Italy, Spain and Tunisia, among other places, and made many friends wherever he happened to be. Dominic's greatest gift was the way he brought joy to everyone who knew him. Dominic died from an aneurysm caused by endocarditis on Thursday, January 12, 2012. His wish to be an organ donor was honored. Dominic was born October 2, 1988. He attended West Side Union Elementary School in Healdsburg, ArtQuest at Santa Rosa High School, and Santa Rosa Junior College. He majored in Forestry at UC Berkeley, and graduated with honors in 2011. During the summer Dominic worked as an intern at the State Water Quality Control Board. Whenever he could he played his fiddle and sang with the local folk-punk band, the Crux. Dominic is survived by his parents, Mary Ann Ciavonne and Jack Ziegler, his brother Patrick, his aunts and uncles, Carol Ciavonne, Hody Wilson, Ted and Linda Ciavonne, and his cousins Allegra Wilson, Luke Ciavonne, and Adriane Ciavonne. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Valley of the Moon Natural History Association to help keep open Annadel State Park, Dominic's favorite hiking spot. Make checks payable to VMNHA with a memo: Annadel donation. Include a note that the donation is in memory of Dominic Ciavonne Ziegler. Send to VMNHA, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA 95442. A celebration of Dominic will be held starting at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2011 at Bishop's Ranch, 5297 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA.

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January 14, 2023

Sylvan posted to the memorial.

January 14, 2020

cynthia black posted to the memorial.

February 18, 2012

Mari Kaye posted to the memorial.

Sylvan

January 14, 2023

I was the special education teacher and coordinator when Dominic was at West Side. I didn't know him well as he never needed my services. But I remember him as being full of light and humor. Sending love and continued healing to Maryanne and family. Sylvan Warner

cynthia black

January 14, 2020

You were a beautiful person and missed by so many! You are not forgotten! In our hearts forever

Mari Kaye

February 18, 2012

I remember, like yesterday, the joy Dominic and my daughter, Chloe shared in school at Westside and Healdsburg. That joy lives forever.

Mari Kaye

Sylvan Warner

February 17, 2012

Dearest Mary Ann and Family, I hadn't seen Dominic since Westside but heard news of him through the years--all of it good. I "happen" to have a copy of his band's CD, Now Ferment, and will treasure it always. I'm so sorry for your loss of Dominic who was clearly one of the most brilliant lights in this world. I lost a daughter years ago, and there has been nothing harder in life for me to have to face. I can only say my inner sun does shine again even after such a tragic loss. The kids in my life have been the greatest healers. May you find what heals you most deeply throughout the rest of your lives. I know Dominic will live forever in many, many hearts. --Sylvan Warner

Devaki and Cezanne DeRaymond

February 16, 2012

Dom shone with the very brightest of lights. We feel his great love for life;
his beauty, spirit, and joy! His memory burns bright in countless hearts who embrace one another in mutual condolence.

Brian & Peg Meagher

February 1, 2012

Dear Mary Ann, Jack and Patrick: Our prayers are with you on the death of your beloved son and brother, Dominic. Know that we are thinking about you at this time. Brian and Peg Meagher

January 31, 2012

Dear Mary Ann, Jack, and Patrick,
All I can do is send my love to wrap around you and hold you tight as you mourn the loss of Dominic. What a treasure he is always. I tried to send a card but it came back, guess I don't have your current address. Love always, Carey Hobart

John Stewart

January 29, 2012

Jack, Maryanne Patrick and family: My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your. Our prayers are with you. The Stewart Family.

Michele MOsbahi

January 29, 2012

Jack, Maryanne,Patrick, and Family,

Words cannot express how very sorry I am for your loss. I am so saddened for Dominic and all of you. As I read these entries I feel such deep sorrow. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers. He is at rest with no pain and flying with the angels and watching over you now. A part of him will always remain here on our earth. God bless you all.

Loving the forest...

Polly Frenaye-Hutcheson

January 28, 2012

The color picture of Dominic on the Press Democrat website is wonderful, full of joy and playfulness. That must have been a special moment and his death is so sudden and tragic...I take a moment each day to send loving thoughts your way, what was unimaginable is upon you. Be well.

Hallie O

January 26, 2012

Family and friends of Dominic,

I did not know Dominic, but was very saddened to hear of his untimely passing. He sounded like such a wonderful, soulful, creative person. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

January 26, 2012

I can't tell you how sad this has made me. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Cousin John

January 26, 2012

Mary Ann and Jack: Tom and I are so deeply sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Tom and Debbie Giannotti

Chris Bramble

January 23, 2012

Jack and Mary Ann, words can't express how sad I am to hear of Dominic's passing. My heart goes out to you and my only hope is that somehow the passage of time will dull the pain that I can only imagine you're going through.

Frances Hamilton

January 23, 2012

Jack & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Frances

Margaret Ballance

January 23, 2012

Parting at such sweet sorrow! So
very sorry for your loss of your precious Dominic!

January 22, 2012

Hi Dom,
many thanks
seeya
love, kit

Candace B. Foley

January 22, 2012

Dominic was my student at Good Beginnings in Healdsburg years ago. I knew him as a preschooler, but not as the man he grew up to be.
Mary Ann and Jack, you did a great job raising your son. I remember both of you being the kind of parents that are every Teacher's dream, always volunteering and ready to help. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Diana Enriquez

January 21, 2012

Dominic was the greatest. We popped champagne under the Eiffel Tower at midnight, danced in our pajamas during a snowflake blurry, climbed castle walls and laughed in Moroccan tea houses. All of these are extraordinary memories. But the best quality about Dominic was his ability to make any ordinary moment a very dear one. My memories of Dominic are special not because of circumstance, but because, as all know, HE was extraordinary.

C.J.

January 21, 2012

Sending my love.

Rose

January 21, 2012

What a loss. I knew Dominic through my son Eddie. Dominic was such a kind and smart young man.
My heart is with his family.

U Richard Guida

January 21, 2012

"...he dropped off to sleep amid the happier memories of his last twenty-three years...passed into a region where these joys had no enemies but bloomed harmoniously in an eternal garden, or ran down watershoots of ribbed marble..." u richard guida

Aaron Blazer

January 21, 2012

I am grateful to have known Dominic. A beautiful soul who I will miss, as will many. All my love and support to Mary Ann, Jack, Patrick, Carol, Hody, Allegra and Alyn. May you find peace and comfort.

January 21, 2012

Dominic was a beautiful young man in every way. How to fill the void, find solace? If we can believe that there are angels...well he is surely among them.
Riccardo and Cindy

January 20, 2012

This is just so very sad. What a fine young man. Such a tragic loss. His time was too short on this earth. May his accomplishments in his short life go on and remain in the hearts of all those he touched. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Natassia Kwan

January 20, 2012

Being in orchestra with Dominic for 3 years at SRHS, as well as a string quartet with Dominic was such a gift. Dominic was an amazingly kind and gentle person with such a great smile and an unparalleled ability to empathize with others. He was also a fantastic violinist! I was so sad to hear this news, and I will never forget Dominic and his genuine warmth.

Geoff Cirullo

January 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Cehri & Kent Key

January 20, 2012

Our hearts are broken and heavy with utter sorrow! It's as if time is standing still now that Dominic is gone. Although no words can really ease your pain, just know you're very close in every thought and prayer. We hope dear and precious memories bring some comfort. WE LOVE YOU!

Cindi Osieczanek

January 20, 2012

Dominic was a shining star to all who knew and loved him. Life is much darker without his presence, but isn't the sky a little bit brighter?

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