Chimiles (Napa County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Chimiles ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Chimiles. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Denver (CO) on June 11, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Martinez (CA) on July 18, 1986 (a Friday).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the east northeast of Chimiles. The cemetery is located in Sacramento County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Henry 'Buddy' Baer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sierra Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sierra Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Sierra Hills Memorial Park
Edward William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milligan (NE) on July 17, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Vallejo (CA) on September 10, 1956 (a Monday).
- Milligan is located in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward William Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Golden Gate National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Golden Gate National Cemetery
Dave Brubeck (Composer, pianist)
- He was born in Concord (CA) on December 6, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on December 5, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Concord is located in Contra Costa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Brubeck<1>
Betty Ann Cain Bruno (Actress, reporter, TV host, author)
- She was born in Wahiawa (HI) on October 1, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Sonoma (CA) on July 30, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Wahiawa is located in , Hawaii.
- Sonoma is located in Sonoma County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Ann Cain Bruno<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
Joseph Franklin 'Frank' Demaree (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodland (CA) on June 10, 1910 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 30, 1958 (a Saturday).
- Woodland is located in Yolo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Winters Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Chimiles. The cemetery is located in Yolo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Franklin 'Frank' Demaree<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Winters Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Winters Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Winters Cemetery
Joe DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio
- Also known as: Joseph Paul DiMaggio
- He was born in Martinez (CA) on November 25, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (FL) on March 8, 1999 (a Monday).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- Hollywood is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Vincent Paul DiMaggio (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Martinez (CA) on September 6, 1912 (a Friday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on October 3, 1986 (a Friday).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Mendocino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vincent Paul DiMaggio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Memorial Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Rose Memorial Park Cemetery
Sonya Eddy (Actress)
- She was born in Concord (CA) on June 17, 1967 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 19, 2022 (a Monday).
- Concord is located in Contra Costa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sonya Eddy<1>
August 'Augie' Galan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on May 25, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on December 28, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- Fairfield is located in Solano County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Chimiles. The cemetery is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for August 'Augie' Galan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Arnold 'Chick' Gandil (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on January 19, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on December 13, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Calistoga is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Chimiles. Both communities are located in Napa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west northwest of Chimiles. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold 'Chick' Gandil<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Helena Public Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Chimiles to St. Helena Public Cemetery
Charles Arnold 'Chick' Gandil (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on January 19, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on December 13, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Calistoga is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Chimiles. Both communities are located in Napa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west northwest of Chimiles. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arnold 'Chick' Gandil<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Helena Public Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Helena Public Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to St. Helena Public Cemetery
Charles 'Chick' Hafey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on February 12, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Calistoga (CA) on July 2, 1973 (a Monday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- Calistoga is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Chimiles. Both communities are located in Napa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west northwest of Chimiles. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Chick' Hafey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Tom Hanks (Oscar winning actor, filmmaker)
- Full name: Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
- He was born in Concord (CA) on July 9, 1956 (a Monday).
- Concord is located in Contra Costa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
Eddy Howard (Singer, bandleader)
- Full name: Edward Evan Howard
- He was born in Woodland (CA) on September 12, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on May 23, 1963 (a Thursday).
- Woodland is located in Yolo County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddy Howard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Desert Memorial Park
Bud Jamison (Actor)
- Full name: William Edward Jamison
- He was born in Vallejo (CA) on February 15, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 30, 1944 (a Saturday).
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Jamison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Inglewood Park Cemetery
William 'Bud' Jamison (Actor)
- He was born in Vallejo (CA) on February 15, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 30, 1944 (a Saturday).
- Vallejo is located in Solano County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bud' Jamison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Darrell Dean Johnson (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Horace (NE) on August 25, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfield (CA) on May 3, 2004 (a Monday).
- Horace is located in Greeley County, Nebraska.
- Fairfield is located in Solano County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south southeast of Chimiles. The cemetery is located in Solano County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Dean Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rockville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Chimiles to Rockville Cemetery
Jessie Brown Kalmar (Dancer, entertainer)
- She was born in Martinez (CA) on August 24, 1892 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on January 14, 1985 (a Monday).
- Martinez is located in Contra Costa County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessie Brown Kalmar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
James Henry 'Jim' Landis (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Fresno (CA) on March 9, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Napa (CA) on October 7, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Fresno is located in Fresno County, California.
- Napa is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Chimiles. Both communities are located in Napa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Tulocay Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Chimiles. The cemetery is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Henry 'Jim' Landis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tulocay Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tulocay Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Tulocay Cemetery
Sacheen Littlefeather (Actress, model, activist)
- Born: Marie Louise Cruz
- She was born in Salinas (CA) on November 14, 1946 (a Thursday) and died in Novato (CA) on October 2, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Salinas is located in Monterey County, California.
- Novato is located in Marin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Chimiles (which is located in Napa County).
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Otoe - Missouria Cemetery, which is located in Noble County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sacheen Littlefeather<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Otoe - Missouria Cemetery (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Otoe - Missouria Cemetery
Dario Lodigiani (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on June 6, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Napa (CA) on February 10, 2008 (a Sunday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Napa is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Chimiles. Both communities are located in Napa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dario Lodigiani<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chimiles to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.