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1946
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Sandra Fichtenberg Obituary
October 6, 1946 - February 22, 2022
Sandra Benko Fichtenberg, beloved wife of Arthur Fichtenberg, former wife of Paul Benko (deceased) and devoted mother to Peter Benko and Eleanor Benko, died peacefully at her Santa Rosa home due to complications from cancer on February 22, 2022.
Sandy was born on October 6, 1946 to LaPreal and Dr. R. Dee Robbins in San Francisco, and was raised in Santa Rosa. She graduated from UC Davis and became an extraordinary and passionate teacher, with the majority of her career spent at Piner Olivet Elementary school, where she cultivated a love of arts and artists in her students. It was there that she met several of her many life-long friends, as she naturally drew people to her.
Sandy loved adventure and traveling with her husband, Art. She loved the water and would dive into the ocean, no matter whether there were sharks, manta rays, or barracudas around her. She was fearless. Sandy had a knack for finding connection with anyone she met, and for warming the room with her smile and quick wit. Her family and friends knew her to be empathetic, loyal, joyful, and vivacious, and she made the world come alive for everyone around her. She had a zest for life. She carried a light inside that brightened the world around her.
Along with her husband and children, Sandy is survived by her brothers Craig Robbins (Susan) and Michael Robbins (Kathy), her daughter's fiancé, Joshua Slater, and her nephews Chris (Ashley), Joshua, and Charlie Robbins, as well as many dear and devoted friends. There will be a memorial service on April 30th at The Center for Spiritual Living, 2075 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa at 1pm. All are welcome.
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Bari Barella
May 3, 2022
I just learned of Sandy´s passing. She had two of my 3 children in her kindergarten class and gave them the best start for their love of learning. I have thought of her so often over the years and will forever be grateful to her
Ginny Evart Clements
March 27, 2022
I am saddened to hear the world has lost a beautiful person. She was my kindergarten teacher in 1975. When I think back to all of my teachers, she was truly one of the favorites! My heart goes out to her family and friends.
Sandy Hamilton
March 26, 2022
How sad the world has lost such a special lady. Sandy was always so kind and full of life. It was a pleasure helping her whenever she came to Copperfield´s Books. I will miss her. She truly was a light in this world. To her family, may you find peace in wonderful memories, and to Sandy, may you rest in peace, relaxing and reading a good mystery.
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