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DENISE JOHNSON Obituary



Denise Johnson
10/15/52-11/8/12
"The Coolest Lady of our Lives!" Denise was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Larry and Gerry Reinhard. She was the older sister of Susan Nagy and Alan Reinhard. Her fantastic personality was shaped by her wonderful family and friends. She met her husband Pat while both attending Midpark High School.
Denise and Pat fell in love and moved to San Francisco in 1972 and began a new chapter in life together. She was the General Mgr. of Napa Valley Winery Exchange where she became one of the most respected and loved women in the Wine industry. Her greatest love was her family, her husband Pat, daughter Nicole, son Casey and her best buddy Smokey.
Everyone she touched loved her smile, her unselfishness and her zest for life. Being a well-respected wine judge, camping in Yosemite, writing short stories and being involved in the music business were some of her greatest joys. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. "She was the best mom ever!"
Friends may visit after 1:00pm, Wed., Nov 28, 2012 at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City, a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm. Reception to follow.



Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 16 to Nov. 25, 2012.
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I know not a day goes by that someone Denise touched with her love, doesn't think about her, with affection and longing. It remains a testament to her deep soul and caring she always showed others. God bless on on this anniversary.

Nadine Condon

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November 10, 2022

Pat, we just found out last night about Denise's passing. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Denee and Peter Berliner.

December 10, 2012

Pat, Denise, Nikol and Casey,
You welcomed me as a family, the most loving family I've come across. I'm deeply sorry for Denise's passing. I'm confident my mother is waiting to greet her in a better place.....

I Love You ALL,

Ramon Duran

November 28, 2012

Dear Pat, Nicole and Casey I just saw Jerry Romani and he said he saw the obituary, we're shocked and hurting as everyone is and we are thinking and praying for all of you. love John and Gloria Powers

john powers

November 28, 2012

I met Denise in the 90's at the Napa Valley Winery Exchange. She was one of my favorite people in the wine business, always a pleasure to see. She had that rare ability to combine professionalism and integrity with warmth and grace. She will be sorely missed.

Pete Perry

November 26, 2012

I'll miss your smiling face and cheerful personality with Smokey and Pat at the Park.

Gloria Wheat

November 26, 2012

Dear Pat, Nicole and Casey, We have all lost pieces of our hearts with my cousin's passing. Her legacy lives on in the good lives you each will continue and the memories you share with others. Denise, you left way too soon.

Karen Fisher

November 26, 2012

Pat, Here's to your best memories of Denise. Dianne and I send our sympathies to your family. -- Ben Fong-Torres

Ben Fong-Torres

November 26, 2012

Denise was the coolest lady going!She was a great Mom, fabulous partner, great friend, so accomplished in so many, many aspects of living. Pragmatic yet adventurous. Fun, beautiful, smart...everyone that knew her can't help but feel the loss.

Pat, Nicole, Casey, you all have our condolences. She was one great lady.

Nadine and Mark

November 26, 2012

I will miss you forever Denise. Thanks for always getting my jokes...even when you didn't think they were funny. I love you.

November 25, 2012

While I never met Denise, as a Clevelander now living in the Bay Area (for 18 years) it touched my heart reading her obituary. May God Bless.

Anonymous Guy

November 23, 2012

Pat, Nicole & Casey,

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and cherishing our wonderful memories of our dear friend.

The Wolfe Family

November 20, 2012

Pat, Nicole & Casey our love is with you now and forever.
Marcella & Frank

November 20, 2012

Al,

So sorry for your loss

Heather Williamson Moore

November 18, 2012

I met Denise as a client in the wine business, but we became friends because she was so intelligent and efficient that she could oversee a busy and successful business while still being warm, relaxed and lettting the beautiful person that she was show through.

Doug Uyeno

November 17, 2012

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