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Helen Poroli Obituary
March 30, 1922 - August 29, 2025
El Dorado Hills, California - Helen Louise Poroli, aged 103 of El Dorado Hills, CA passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Born March 30, 1922 to Wilber and Martha Cragg in Mabton WA. Proceeded in death by her brothers, Edwin and Kenneth Cragg, and her husband of 64 years Dante Poroli. Survived by her children, Shirley Wilkendorf (Richard), David Poroli (Janice), Gary Poroli, Donna Petersen (Tom), Phillip Poroli (Beatrice), Kathy White (David), Robin Duncan (Michael), twenty-five grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
Helen grew up in Vallejo CA. Graduated from Vallejo High School in1940. She worked at Mare Island Navel Base before meeting her husband Dante. They were married in 1942. They settled and raised their family in Sacramento CA before moving to El Dorado Hills in 1982. Helen worked for the State of California for over 20 years before she retired. Helen's passion was her family, who will miss her dearly.
Services will be held at United Methodist Church, 2101 Zinfandel Dr. Rancho Cordova CA October 4, 2025 at 11:00 am.
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Bev & Larry Christ
October 24, 2025
Just learned that Helen passed away. It was a real honor to know her. She was a wonderful lady and raised a great family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Lou and Ann Behling
September 18, 2025
Dear Poroli Family
We are sorry for your loss. So happy we got to know and love Dante and Helen and wish we had done so many years before that time. We had both of them here in Montana numerous times as well as visiting us in New Jersey.
Love you all... Louie, Ann and Colleen
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