Verano (Sonoma County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Verano ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Verano. 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.

Eve Arden (Oscar nominated actress)
- Born: Eunice Mary Quedens
- She was born in Mill Valley (CA) on April 30, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 12, 1990 (a Monday).
- Mill Valley is located in Marin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eve Arden<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Verano to Westwood Memorial Park
Jerry Ayres (Actor)
- Born: Gerald Holt Ayers, Jr.
- He was born in Richmond (CA) on September 21, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Valley Village (CA) on May 14, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Richmond is located in Contra Costa County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Valley Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Ayres<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Verano to Westwood Memorial Park
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, which 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:
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- From Verano to Sierra Hills Memorial Park
Francis Winter Boggs (Director)
- He was born in Santa Rosa (CA) in March 1870 and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 27, 1911 (a Friday).
- Santa Rosa is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Verano. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Winter Boggs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Verano to Graceland Cemetery
Kay Boyle (Author)
- He was born in Saint Paul (MN) on February 19, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in Mill Valley (CA) on December 27, 1992 (a Sunday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- Mill Valley is located in Marin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the south of Verano. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Boyle<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Golden Gate National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Verano to Golden Gate National Cemetery
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 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the south of Verano. The cemetery is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward William Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
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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 nearby and to the southeast of Verano.
- 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:
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- From Verano to San Jacinto Valley Cemetery
Luther A. Burbank (Botanist, horticulturist)
- He was born in Lancaster (MA) on March 7, 1849 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on April 11, 1926 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Santa Rosa is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Verano. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther A. Burbank<1>
Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sacramento (CA) on July 2, 1864 (a Saturday) and died in San Rafael (CA) on November 7, 1904 (a Monday).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County, California.
- San Rafael is located in Marin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Herbert 'Fred' Carroll<1>
Mahasti Dadebala (Singer)
- She was born in Tehran (Iran) on November 16, 1946 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Rosa (CA) on June 25, 2007 (a Monday).
- Santa Rosa is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Verano. Both communities are located in Sonoma County.
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mahasti Dadebala<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Verano to Westwood Memorial Park
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Verano (which is located in Sonoma 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, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the south of Verano. The cemetery 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:
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- From Verano 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Verano (which is located in Sonoma 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:
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- From Verano to Rose Memorial Park Cemetery
Peter Dwight Donlon (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Port Hueneme (CA) on December 16, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Napa (CA) on December 15, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Port Hueneme is located in Ventura County, California.
- Napa is located in Napa County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Ventura County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Dwight Donlon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ivy Lawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
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- From Verano to Ivy Lawn Memorial Park
George Duke (Musician)
- He was born in San Rafael (CA) on January 12, 1946 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 5, 2013 (a Monday).
- San Rafael is located in Marin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Duke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Verano to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Tony Freitas (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Antonio Freitas
- He was born in Mill Valley (CA) on May 5, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on March 13, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Mill Valley is located in Marin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Freitas<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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southeast of Verano. 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
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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 in Napa County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Verano. 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
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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 in Napa County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at St. Helena Public Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Verano. 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:
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- From Verano to St. Helena Public Cemetery
Eleanor A. Garatti (Olympic Gold Medalist of the United States Olympic Swimming Team of 1928 & 1932)
- Married name: Saville
- She was born in Belvedere (CA) on July 12, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Walnut Creek (CA) on September 9, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- Belvedere is located in Marin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- Walnut Creek is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eleanor A. Garatti<1>
Jerry Garcia (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Jerome John Garcia
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on August 1, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Forest Knolls (CA) on August 9, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Forest Knolls is located in Marin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Garcia<1>
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 in Napa County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Verano (which is located in Sonoma County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Verano. 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 Verano 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.