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In Loving Memory obituary, 1970-2023, Woodland, CA

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1970

DIED

2023

In Memory Obituary

Colleen Elizabeth Nealon Kujala Born May 1, 1970 died February 14, 2023. Colleen was born and raised in Woodland, Ca. She attended Holy Rosary School, Douglas Jr. High School and St. Francis High School. She was an accomplished violin player. She also enjoyed softball, art, water and snow skiing. She graduated from the University of Oregon in 1993 with a degree in Architecture where she also studied abroad in Rome. She enjoyed spending time with her son Kai enjoying the outdoors camping and fishing. They shared a love of the Outdoors. Together they also fostered many litters of kittens through the UC Davis Orphan kitten program. She worked for UC Davis Architecture department. Colleen will be remembered for quick wit and infectious laugh. She is survived by her son Kai Kujala, her parents, Dan and MJ Nealon her siblings Madonna Beattie, Kelly Palm, Sean Nealon and Bridget Canty and numerous nieces and nephews. Collen will be missed by all. A Celebration of life will be held at Heritage Park Community Center on Friday 2/24/2023 from 11am-3 pm.

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Published by Daily Democrat on Feb. 21, 2023.

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M J Nealon

February 16, 2024

Thank you for reminding a very special daughter. Your words were very comforting on the anniversary o her death

Jo Oliver

February 24, 2023

Also remembered for her big smile, and sharp replies. Gone too soon.

The Pope Family

February 24, 2023

May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Kristen (Caldwell) Hill

February 22, 2023

Colleen you were such a funny, smart and wonderful human. I will miss your sense of humor and your smile. My deepest condolences go to your son and your family and your forever friends. Missing you always.

Heather Wood

February 22, 2023

Colleen, You made a great impression on me at St. Francis. You will really be missed my many. Rest in peace. -Heather

Staci Gonzales

February 21, 2023

You were One of a kind Colleen so many memories! Much Love to your son and family. Rest with the angels my dear friend.

Jenifer Haupt

February 21, 2023

My buddy since kindergarten. Drifted our ways for some years but we seemed to never miss a beat when we reconnected. I love you my beautiful friend. I didn´t get enough time with you and we still had so much to do.
Rest in peace my friend.

Lyn Hooper

February 20, 2023

So many memories, my friend. From Winter League softball in high school, all the crazy trips home on college breaks, the nights studying at Denny´s for our architecture licensing exams, passing those exams, all the great concerts and working together for years in two different architecture firms. You were such a huge part of my life for so many years. And you came between me and a hard spot more than once! The best and closest friend I have ever had. Although we drifted when we each got married and moved on with different lives, I always loved you and the memories we made together over the years. Rest easy, you will be missed.

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