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2025
Michele Richardson Obituary
January 16, 1962 - January 1, 2025
We are sad to announce that Michele passed away on 1/1/25. Michele suffered two brain aneurysms on 8/16/24 from which she simply could not recover. Born in San Rafael, Michele lived most of her adult life in Santa Rosa. She will be reunited with her mom, Patricia Gonterman, her first-born son Michael Anthony, and her beloved dog Buddy. She leaves behind her two sons Trevor Widener (Abi) and Devin Widener (Mickey,) sister Karen Richardson, brother Michael Waugh (Ada,) nephews Nick Lazzarotto, Gregory Waugh, and Graziella Waugh; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who miss her every day. A gathering to celebrate Michele's life will be held at Noon on Saturday, April 5 at the Valle Vista Clubhouse, 221 Westgate Circle, Santa Rosa.
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Josie
March 20, 2025
Greatly saddened to hear the news. Will always remember our times together and the fun our kids had together. My heart aches for her family and I extend my love to you all. My Heart goes out to Devin and Trevor and their Families. I'm Living in Montana now and will definitely plant a tree in her Memory. Much love
Shawny Foote
March 16, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this sad news about Michelle. We were friend's back in the 80's and actually lived together for awhile many Moons ago at Morton's Warm Springs when She was the Girlfriend at the time of Dino Bozzetto & I the Wife of Marc Bozzetto (Dino's nephew) It was a big happy Italian Family and Michele I remember loved the Album Carol Kings Tapestry. She loved to dance and We loved Our Vino. Good time's at The Villa My Deepest Condolences go out to Michele's Sister Karen and her children. May She be dancing in Heaven and United with her Son & Mother. She had a wonderful caring Soul.
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