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Juanita Canepa Obituary

Born January 5, 1939 in Sasakwa Oklahoma, moved to Sonoma County in 1942. Preceded in death by her husband Ray Canepa, mother Learlene White and sister Linda Costa. Survived by her children, Kathy Donovan (Pat), Michael Canepa, Joe Canepa (Michelle) Melanie Canepa and Mario Canepa, her grand children Melyna Canepa, Alex Canepa and R.J. Canepa and great-granddaughter Alyssa Canepa; her brothers Bill Brown, Charlie Brown, David White and sister Rhonda Ottem. Also, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Juanita loved sewing, playing bingo and dominos. She loved to worked in her flower garden, and enjoyer her collection of Hummingbirds and Bells. Her greatest love and joy was her family. She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 13 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. Donations may be made to Sutter Hospice. Santa Rosa Mortuary Eggen & Lance Chapel, 545-3747

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Published by Press Democrat from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2012.

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January 13, 2012

Momma, We miss you so much. Give Dad hugs & kisses for us. We love both of you so much. Love, Melanie & Mario

January 12, 2012

My beautiful Momma, gone from us way too soon! May you find comfort in the arms of the Angels and may the Angels find joy in the beauty of your Spirit. I Miss you, and will Love You always. Kathy xoxoxo

David DeSelle

January 9, 2012

On behalf of Valley Oak Park, the office staff and outside crew we would like to express our condolences at your loss. Juanita was fine person and will be missed.

January 9, 2012

Joe & Michelle, Sorry for your loss. Wayne & I were bothe there last year.

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