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April Donnelly Obituary
April Donnelly passed away on Sunday July 25th with her family by her side, at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA. She was 53 years old.
April was born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA. At the time of her passing she lived in Boulder Creek, CA with her mother Carol, brother Aaron, and her two dogs Xena & Zoe. April went to Harbor High School in Santa Cruz, CA. Over the years she worked at Plantronics, IDX, Sage, SCI, Celestica, McCormick's, and Philips. She was currently attending Heald College in Milpitas, CA. to go into the healthcare industry.
April enjoyed swimming, hiking, and camping. Her favorite places to camp were Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. She enjoyed hiking the trails of Yosemite, snowmobiling in Lake Tahoe, swimming at the San Lorenzo Valley High School pool, and spending time with her family and her two dogs. April was a member of the LDS church in Ben Lomond, CA. April was proceeded in death by her grandmother Minerva Glover, her father Dana Miller, her first husband Charles Mambretti, and her loving husband Timothy Donnelly. April is survived by her mother Carol Miller of Boulder Creek, CA., her brother Aaron Miller of Boulder Creek, CA., her Daughter Rachel Oliveira, son-in-law Ron Oliveira, two grandsons Antonio & Gionni Oliveira all of Felton, CA., and many other relatives in Northern California and Ohio.
A memorial service, and wake for friends and family will be on Sat. Aug. 21st at 11:00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints LDS Chapel, 9434 Central Ave in Ben Lomond, CA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the SPCA in memory of April. A website has been set up for you to enjoy. Please visit it at www.caringbridge.org/visit/aprildonnelly
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Memories and Condolences
for April Donnelly
August 16, 2010
So sorry to hear about April. I remember her as fun and kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dorothy (Dottie Miller) Dwyer, Richard, Millie and Joe
Ken and Pauline Shumake
August 11, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of April's passing. She was a kind, generous and loving person with an excellent sense of humor and a fun spirit. Our prayers are with you.
Joan & Joe Guadamuz
August 11, 2010
Rachel, We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Joan & Joe
Marylou Forrest
August 9, 2010
Dear Aaron,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Love and hugs, Marylou
Mary Lennon
August 9, 2010
You are out of pain and at peace, now you can soar with the eagles. May peace be with you and your family. I am so lucky that I have you in my life. Love You, Mary
Rachel Oliveira
August 9, 2010
Hi, thank you for viewing my mom's obituary. She has a website set up where you can view more pictures, read her story, and sign her guest book. www.caringbrigde.org/visit/aprildonnelly
Rachel Oliveira
[email protected]
August 8, 2010
MAY SHE BE SURROUNDED BY LIGHT AND LOVE FOREVER-MORE...........
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