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1946
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2022
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Roger Delgado Obituary
Delgado, Jr.
Dr. Roger Rodriguez Delgado, Jr. was born in El Paso, Texas on January 11th, 1946 and died far too soon, September 11, 2022. He was passionate about life, his work, and his family. He loved fiercely, was intensely curious, and never met a problem he wouldn't try to solve. He served Sonoma County as a beloved surgeon for over 35 years. He cared for his patients, community, and loved ones with steadfast devotion. He reveled in the beauty of natureâ€"as well as fast cars! He was an independent thinker, with a deep, unshakable faith, and an irreverent, silly sense of humor. His gentleness and strength will be missed beyond words by all who knew him.
He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 54 years, Linda Ferguson Delgado; his two children, Nathan and Jessica Delgado; his granddaughter, Kaya Delgado-Rivers; his sisters, Judy Delgado and Hava Jean Delgado, and his many nieces and nephews and other extended family.
There will be a simple memorial service on November 3rd at 1:00 at the Pleasant Hill Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, please be kind to each other and donate to your favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Delgado
Sponsored by Pleasant Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary - Sebastopol.
Ken Mooney
September 27, 2024
25 years ago - I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Roger was such a positive, caring person - as well as Linda - it was easy to entrust him thru my cancer journey. I'm living proof of his surgical skills. Forever thankful Linda let him work on December 27, 1999 - their wedding anniversary and my surgery date - an anniversary date for me as well.
TO LINDA - I hope time has helped with healing. I will always think of you and Roger on the 27th. I wish you and your family well and thank you from my heart.
Beth Hitchcock
April 19, 2024
Roger was an amazing person and practioneer. I was a friend of Linda´s and a nursing student. He wrapped me under his wing and allowed me to follow him on a days journey as a doctor. I´m forever grateful for his kindness and love of humanity
Kerri Andrews
October 21, 2022
Linda, I´m so very sorry to see this. I´m praying that the Lord will calm your broken heart and see you through this difficult journey. My deepest condolences to you and your family,
Sincerely,
Kerri Andrews
Connie Barnett
October 14, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Linda, Nate,& Jessica I am so very sorry for your loss, but his spirit will always be with you
Ken Mooney
October 3, 2022
I am forever grateful for having had Roger and Linda in my life. As one of his patients, I felt it was a privilege to "roast" him at his retirement party. He commented that he had wanted to be a small-town surgeon so he could walk down main street and see someone that he had helped. I am so lucky that I am one of those people.
May he rest in peace.
Judith
October 3, 2022
Just did some checking on his Letters history in the PD. Sadly his last letter was published in the Letters to the Editor on Sept. 13th, two days after he died. It was about high performance cars. Too bad he wasn't here to respond to readers of his letter. Rest well with the LORD, Dr. Delgardo. You are already missed.
Judith, Press Democrat reader
Shelley Weeks
October 2, 2022
My condolences to the Delgado family. May your many happy memories ease your grief.
Judith
October 2, 2022
If this is the writer of many great Letters to the Editor in the Press Democrat, I will definitely miss his insight and timely well-thought out opinions. Didn't know he was such a renowned and beloved surgeon. May God bless his family and friends as they cope with this tremendous loss. Sincerely, Judith, (an avid reader of the Press Democrat, especially the Letters section.(
Hrieth
October 2, 2022
I had the joy of working with Roger. Such a kind, passionate, and loving person. Condolences to his dear friends and family as I know he will be deeply missed.
Hrieth Pezzi
Nancy Cari Cordova
October 2, 2022
What a wonderful, compassionate Dr..He treated my dad many years ago in Sebastopol..He believed in the power of prayer, encouraging us to never give up..he left a lasting impression on our family..he was "unashamed of the Gospel of Christ"..in the arms of his Savior
Bill and Eileen Jensen and Family
October 2, 2022
Linda, Jessica and Nathan,
Our deep love and prayers are with each of you as we learn that Roger has gained his angel wings. There are no words to describe the positive impact Roger had on my career as a tremendous friend and a guiding mentor. I am forever grateful to have been on the Sweeney Delgado team as John and Roger cared for patient's in urgent need all over Sonoma County for years. Roger's compassionate caring and surgical expertise helped our family, and so many others who felt he "walked on water". Roger's love for you Linda, his family, and the Sebastapol community was unfounded...not to mention his love for Corvettes! We hold so many special memories of Roger's generosity and his greatness in our hearts. May you find peace each day as you remember his great smile and his passionate presence. Blessings!
Raymond Giordano
October 2, 2022
Dear Linda and Family,
Jan and I want to send you our condolences. Roger was a special person. We both have a lot of respect for him and enjoyed knowing him. May he Rest In Peace.
God bless,
Ray and Jan Giordano
Mary
October 2, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Delgado Family and friends. Many years ago I worked at Palm Drive medical records and became acquainted with Dr. Delgado and his partner Dr. Sweeney. I remember Dr. Delgado's smile and that he was known as an "excellent" surgeon. As a Christian woman it was comforting to read he had "deep unshakable faith". The Lord will see you through.
Mary
October 1, 2022
We are so lucky to have worked with this hardworking, kind, deep voiced surgeon for oh, so many years. Very sick patients survived because of the skill he had. Sebastopol was blessed to have had him and Dr. Sweeney.
Melvin west
September 30, 2022
Sorry to hear of Rogers passing
Melvin n Beverly West
Cousins
Kathie Farrar
September 28, 2022
Oh so many memories flood my mind.... Dr Delgado & Dr Sweeney worked like a well oiled machine... I learned so much from both!
I would compliment him with, "your wife is beautiful", he always said, "and she is smart".
An amazing, caring, giving mentor.
Linda Eastman
September 28, 2022
Linda, my heartfelt sympathies are with you. Roger was a wonderful part of my career at Palm Drive Hospital. As you know, he was dearly loved and admired by all of us. We did not always agree (less than 1% of the time) but I always felt safe disagreeing with him and looking forward to his smile in spite of that. Such a wonderful man in so very many respects. I'm sure you feel an enormous loss. Much love to you and your family. Linda Eastman
Wolfgang Bley
September 28, 2022
Linda, you were so kind to me when I was in pain I wish I could return the favoe in some small way. I loved the both of them . Wolf Bley
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