LOUISE MARIE CLONTZ

Louise Marie Clontz Feb. 15, 1948 - Feb. 14, 2013 Resident of Martinez Louise Clontz passed away Feb. 14, 2013 of heart failure at her home in Martinez, CA. She was well known in her community for her sweet nature and gentle spirit. Louise was born and raised in Concord, Ca, and attended Queen of All Saints Grade School and Mt. Diablo High School. Her ready smile won friends wherever she went. Her giving nature was felt In Placerville and Taft as a wife and homemaker, by her co-workers at local Antique shops in Pacheco and Martinez, and by the children in her Sunday school classes. Louise was a gifted artist and crafter as well as a bit of a "Dog Whisperer". Just as people were drawn to her, dogs warmed to immediately and never forgot her. She housesat with many of her furry friends as an joyful side job. She is finally free of pain and by her strong faith in Jesus Christ, is at peace in Our Heavenly Fathers care. Previously deceased are Louise's beloved mother, Audrey Clontz and brother Robin Clontz Louise is survived by her father, Leon M. Clontz and Stepmother Luisa Clontz, of Concord, her sister Linda Kohal of Pleasant Hill, her brothers, Gary Clontz of Pitts burg, Alan Clontz, of Concord, and Paul Clontz of Austin, TX, stepbrothers and sisters, Jim and Joe Fernandez, Maria Hills, Cynthia Archer, Margarita Ferrari, and Carmen Foisy and their families. Although no children of her own, nieces Stephanie McGuire, Jodi and Lisa Clontz and Nephew Alex Clontz and Great nieces Anya and Gabriella McGuire were the joys of her life. Friends and family are invited to a Visitation Friday February 22, 2013 from 3-8 pm at: Connolly and Taylor Chapel, 4000 Alhambra Valley Blvd., Martinez, Ca and a memorial Service, Saturday February 23, 2013 at 1pm at The First Baptist Church, 333 Center Ave, Pacheco, CA. Reception to follow in the church hall. A private interment to be at a later date.