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Grass Valley CA Obituaries and Death Notices
Monday, March 27, 2017He was blessed with an amazing wit and sense of humor that lightened up everyone.Ernie is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sharon Louise Pello; daughter Laura (Ben White) Pello of Grass Valley; Son Ernest (LeAng) Pello of Sebastopol; Stepchildren Antony Hampton or Colorado, Teresa (Jimi) Graham of Cameron Park and Tim Hampton of Sacramento; two grandchildren, 10 step-children and one great grandchild; brother Nick Pello of Nevada City; Sisters Rose Mary Hill of Sierra City and Margaret Forbes of Nevada City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Nickola and Rosemary (Gregori) Pello; sister Nancy Pello; brothers George, Dan, Melo, and Sam Pello; and nephews Mike Pello and Roby Pello. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Ernie's family will always be grateful for the kindness shown him by his friends; especially Rick Cartoscelli; Dr. Byron Lake; and Don Wirta. In honor of the deceased and respect for his wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, if desired, please send donations to support.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate in memory of Ernie Pello.
Monday, March 13, 2017Longtime Nevada County resident Mary "Pat" Rorden passed away on Feb. 28, 2017 at her home in Grass Valley at the age of 84 with family at her side. She was born on March 17, 1932 in Calumet City, Illinois, but spent many of her early years in Brazil while her father assisted with the construction of the first steel mill in South America. Pat was preceded in death by her father Walter Jesernig, mother Mary Jesernig, brother Rudy (Glenna) Jesernig, and sister Delores (Dale) Tollefson. Pat is survived by daughter, Chris (Tim) Evans, stepdaughter Eileen (Bob) Godwin, and stepson Sterling (Marianne) Rorden. Pat is also survived by grandchildren, Hayley Evans, Ashley Evans, Kyle Godwin, Stacey Godwin, and great-grandson Sonny Chappell, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pat married the love of her life, Bill Rorden, on April 29th, 1967. Together they enjoyed world-traveling, entertaining, flying, camping and fishing for almost 50 years.Pat had many talents and passions throughout her vibrant life. One of her favorite summer pastimes was water skiing. She helped to organize the...
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Monday, March 27, 2017He was blessed with an amazing wit and sense of humor that lightened up everyone.Ernie is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sharon Louise Pello; daughter Laura (Ben White) Pello of Grass Valley; Son Ernest (LeAng) Pello of Sebastopol; Stepchildren Antony Hampton or Colorado, Teresa (Jimi) Graham of Cameron Park and Tim Hampton of Sacramento; two grandchildren, 10 step-children and one great grandchild; brother Nick Pello of Nevada City; Sisters Rose Mary Hill of Sierra City and Margaret Forbes of Nevada City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Nickola and Rosemary (Gregori) Pello; sister Nancy Pello; brothers George, Dan, Melo, and Sam Pello; and nephews Mike Pello and Roby Pello. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Ernie's family will always be grateful for the kindness shown him by his friends; especially Rick Cartoscelli; Dr. Byron Lake; and Don Wirta. In honor of the deceased and respect for his wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, if desired, please send donations to support.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate in memory of Ernie Pello.
Monday, March 13, 2017Longtime Nevada County resident Mary "Pat" Rorden passed away on Feb. 28, 2017 at her home in Grass Valley at the age of 84 with family at her side. She was born on March 17, 1932 in Calumet City, Illinois, but spent many of her early years in Brazil while her father assisted with the construction of the first steel mill in South America. Pat was preceded in death by her father Walter Jesernig, mother Mary Jesernig, brother Rudy (Glenna) Jesernig, and sister Delores (Dale) Tollefson. Pat is survived by daughter, Chris (Tim) Evans, stepdaughter Eileen (Bob) Godwin, and stepson Sterling (Marianne) Rorden. Pat is also survived by grandchildren, Hayley Evans, Ashley Evans, Kyle Godwin, Stacey Godwin, and great-grandson Sonny Chappell, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pat married the love of her life, Bill Rorden, on April 29th, 1967. Together they enjoyed world-traveling, entertaining, flying, camping and fishing for almost 50 years.Pat had many talents and passions throughout her vibrant life. One of her favorite summer pastimes was water skiing. She helped to organize the...
