Ralph BETTINELLI

Ralph BETTINELLI obituary, Petaluma , CA

Ralph BETTINELLI

Ralph BETTINELLI Obituary

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Passed away unexpectedly while traveling in Scotland on June 28, 2013 with his loving companion, Kathleen Doyle, by his side. Devoted husband of 37 years of the late Constance (Moreda) Bettinelli. Cherished father of Kim Jones (Jeff), Roxanne Bettinelli, Dawn Bettinelli Sullivan all of Petaluma; Rochelle Beeson (Brian) of Potter Valley; and Egidio Bettinelli (Cindy) of Penngrove. Beloved grandfather of Casey Sullivan; Chance, Raylene and Blair Beeson; Rio Bettinelli; Jessie, Connie, and Jackie Jones. Dear step-grandfather of Joe, Jarred and Seth Goeken and step-great-grandfather of Jaecee, Jasper and Kayli Kim Goeken. Loving son of the late Egidio and Mary (Keechler) Bettinelli. Beloved brother of the late Eleanor Corda, Dorothy McDonald, and Stephen Bettinelli. Dear brother-in-law of Hilda Bettinelli, Merv McDonald, Betty Gallagher, Don Moreda (Linda), Bob Moreda, Duke Moreda, Joyce Leveroni (Dave), Antoinette Wheeler, and Larry Moreda (Denise), and the late Joe Corda, Gene Moreda, Larry Matson, Irene and George Frey, and Ray Gallagher. He is survived by his loving companion, Kathleen Doyle of Helena, MT, longtime friends Joe Vieira and Rigoverto (Isias) Contreras, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will miss him dearly. Age: 75 years. A Member of: B.P.O.Elks #901, Petaluma and past exalted ruler; a member of Rotary Club of Petaluma; Swiss Club; past president of Sonoma County Fair Board; Sonoma County Trailblazers; and Druids. Ralph was born in Petaluma and raised on the family dairy in east Petaluma, which he eventually bought and returned to live and work. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Ralph and Connie Bettinelli Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Exchange Bank, 2 E. Washington St., Petaluma, CA 94952 or your favorite organization. Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, Monday, July 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 125 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., Petaluma. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at St. James Church. Entombment: Calvary Cemetery, Petaluma.

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July 17, 2013

RON & CATHY TOBIN posted to the memorial.

July 16, 2013

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July 15, 2013

Donny & Debbie Moreda posted to the memorial.

RON & CATHY TOBIN

July 17, 2013

KIM AND FAMILY.SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT
RALPHS PASSING.OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU.

July 16, 2013

Kim and family. So sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a fun and wonderful man. He raised all of you,along with your fabulous mom, to be strong women and men. I'm so happy I got to know them in my youth.
Thinking of you,
Lisa Nottingham-Johnson

Donny & Debbie Moreda

July 15, 2013

Donny and I feel very honored to have known this awesome man!
We will miss you Uncle Ralph

John & Traci gale

July 14, 2013

To the family of Ralph Bettinelli, so sorry for the loss of your father. He will be missed by many.May God keep you all safe, and help through this difficult time. John & Traci Gale & family

July 14, 2013

Celia Cunningham & Family (Wally)

July 14, 2013

Matt AZEVEDO

Art Mossi and Family

July 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 14, 2013

To Ralphs family
So many memories of days gone bye.
He was very special
Darlene Orr
Branson, Mo.

July 14, 2013

He was a good man and so much fun to be around. Will miss him.

Beverly Casey Ritchey

Carol and Robert Clark

July 14, 2013

Loved him. One great memory for us is the CMCB Rides. Always a great memory for us and we will never forget the laughs and good times. Ralph will be sorely missed. Love to the family.

Amanda Miller Bettinelli

July 14, 2013

We will always remember him fondly. A true character and an incredibly special person who touched the lives of so many. We will miss his smile, laughter, love, and generous spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love, Amanda & Nicolas Bettinelli

Dave Jackson

July 12, 2013

I met Ralph in 1984- what a character! I got to know him better on the SCTB ride as, for a time, we both rode slow horses and could only keep up with each other. We had some great conversations going down the trail. Here's to a speedier mount for you Ralph and getting to the end-of-the-trail bar sooner!

Linda Lehto

July 12, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all the family and friends. He will be missed.

Dan Pallo and Family

July 12, 2013

Ralphs family,

to your father that gave so much to all the kids in 4H and the Fairs to make sure they had buyers for their animals for the auction. we will miss your great smile and friendship. you made us feel like family. thanks for all you did for Our Fertilizer business. you will be truly missed. God Bless. Dan and Wendy Pallo and Family.

Joyce Corda

July 12, 2013

To the Bettinelli Family:

What a Legend, John Wayne's brother is an understatement. I can only imagine the stories he is telling upstairs, not to mention the Pedro Tournaments going on.

While this is a very sad time, we all have plenty of “Ralph Bettinelli” stories to cherish for many years to come.

My heartfelt sympathies to all.

Lynda Hogue

July 12, 2013

What a loss of a great person. He was just a down to earth nice guy. I will never forget the great memories of him through the years.

My condolences and prayers are with his family and friends. I pray God gives his family and friends peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Barb Dunaway

July 12, 2013

What a wonderful man this world has lost, always smiling, always cheerful. My thoughts are with all of you.

Jean Burnett

July 11, 2013

My condolences to the family. So sorry to hear the sad news that Ralph had passed away..My thoughts and prayers are with you, God bless you. Rest in peace Ralph you and Connie our together again. You will be missed...

Kathy Hunter

July 11, 2013

Ralph was truly one of a kind. I will remember those twinkling eyes and your big smile. My sympathies go out to all of his family and to you Kathleen.

Hadermann family

July 10, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our prayers are with you.

Billie Bertrand

July 10, 2013

To the family of Ralph Bettinelli. It was sad to hear about His passing. My
thoughts are with you and your family.
Billie Bertrand wife of the late Bob
Bertrand.

nick myers

July 10, 2013

We traveled with Ralph and Connie while we were both Exaulted Rulers of the Elks.We have many fond memories of our travels.Also went pig hunting with Ralph.He will surely be missed.May God sorround the family with His loving arms and comfort them.
Nick and Sandy Myers

ken and dorothy mcculla

July 10, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Happy hunting Ralph.

kristi martinelli

July 10, 2013

my friend , i will miss you so much , your smiling face , your huge hugs , and your funny stories , i know your at peace now , love you Ralphie baby

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