Virginia Lee (Welchon) Avilla Obituary
The world bids farewell to Virginia Lee (Welchon) Avilla in Kenwood, California, departing on December 11, 2025 at the age of 94. Virginia leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Virginia Lee (Welchon) Avilla or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Virginia leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernie H. Welchon and Virginia L. Welchon (Lawrence); and her husband William A. Avilla. She is survived by: her daughters, Catherine Witman (William) of Morgantown, PA, Cynthia McClure (Shane) of Vista, CA, Patricia Hembree (Craig) of Windsor, CA, Eileen Avilla-White (Gary) of Geyserville, CA and Marian Hamann (Joel) of Santa Rosa, CA.. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and eight great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. (1225 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405). A rosary will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Eugene's Cathedral (2323 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95405). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 30th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery (2930 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404).
