OBITUARIES

Janice Bonillo

1933 — 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Janice Bonillo announces her passing on Feb. 19, 2021, at age 87 at her home in San Antonio.

Janice was born to Paul and Muriel Cavalieri on May 19, 1933, in Sonora. She attended Sonora High and, after graduating, she married Gerald Bonillo on July 31, 1954, and lived in Sonora with him until his death in 2007. Together they had one son.

A loving mother and homemaker, Janice devoted her life to her family.

She enjoyed cooking (especially for the holidays) and loved animals. Her home was always the hub for her son, Barry, and his friends when they were growing up, and she was (usually) happy to have it that way.

Janice will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her son Barry and his wife, Tammy; her sister and brotherin-law, Sandy and Wayne Varco; her niece, Stacey Robinson, and her wife, Patti Schermerhorn; and other extended family and friends.

Friends are invited to say a final goodbye to Janice at 1 p.m. Friday, April 16, at the St. Patrick’s Mountain View Cemetery in Sonora. A celebration of Janice’s life will be held afterward in Sonora.

Notices

LIVELY — Thomas Bryant Lively Jr., 64, of Sonora, died Friday, April 9, at Adventist Health Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

TESSARO — Laverne “Vern” James Tessaro, 76, of Sonora, died Saturday, April 3, at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. A private family celebration of life is planned, and inurnment will be at Carters Cemetery in Tuolumne. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling cremation arrangements.

WALES — Mae Sophia Wales, 91, died Saturday, April 10, at her home in Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling cremation arrangements.

WHITEFIELD — Robert “Bob” Dale Whitefield, 84, of Groveland, died Wednesday, April 7, at Adventist Health Sonora. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling cremation arrangements.