Our BELOVED Kyle J Emerson departed this earthly life on
May 23, 2025. He was 29 years old.
Kyle was a long-time resident of Petaluma, and was a compassionate and beautiful presence in the community. He involved himself in so many pursuits, from years of Hot Yoga to freezing cold water competitions with his Ice Plunge brothers. He enjoyed marathons and triathlons, hiking in nature and snowboarding. He worked for many years at Lunchette, his fellow workers there, a precious second family in his heart. More recently he enjoyed a weekend job at Griffo Distillery, and his radiant smile was at once both warm and welcoming to everyone he encountered, at work and in life.
A Celebration of Life event was held June 21, 2025, at Griffo Distillery in Petaluma.
He leaves behind (for now) his loving Mother, Tracy, his brother Ian, and his Granny Deb, along with many, many friends. He will be remembered as a sweet soul, who lived authentically aligned with his beliefs of working toward sustainability in the food industry and the environment, supporting community and the arts, and to ending conflict and hunger everywhere. He was, to us, Pure Love, personified.
We will hold you deep in our hearts, always, and meet once again
in that magnificent place of Infinite Knowing.
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