Aurora Maria Ghiorzi

December 24, 1929 - December 19, 2014

Aurora Maria Ghiorzi 1929-2014 Aurora Maria Ghiorzi was born on Dec. 24, 1929, and passed away Dec. 19, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Aurora was born and raised in San Francisco and worked in human resources at Pacific Bell for more than 30 years. In 1958, she married the love of her life, Ermen “Tiny” Ghiorzi, and lived happily in San Francisco for many years. After Aurora’s retirement they moved to Clearlake, where they were active members of the Elks Club and enjoyed travelling in their 5th Wheel. Aurora valued her time gardening and especially enjoyed taking care of her roses. She loved fashion and took great pride in her appearance. Aurora was preceded in death by her husband, Ermen “Tiny”, and her brother-in-law, Freddie. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Louise; nephew and niece Gary and Luana; as well as many cousins and extended family. Private services were held on Dec. 22, 2014, and interment was on Dec. 23, 2014, at Lower Lake Cemetery. Donations in Aurora's name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (Alz.org) or Napa Valley Hospice.