Sergio De La O
Obituary
Sergio De La O, Sr., 93, passed away peacefully on Apr. 6, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born Feb. 24, 1933 in Santiago de los Pinos, Jalisco, Mexico, when he was nine-years-old, his father died, which then led him to leave elementary school in order to help his mother. As a young man, he emigrated to the United States and worked as a laborer in the Bracero Program.
In 1959, Sergio met his future wife Luisa and they married in Brawley, CA. They moved to Healdsburg in 1967 with their two young children, Yadira and Sergio Jr. A few years later, their daughter Jessie Lina was born and joined the family.
As a dedicated provider, he retired from the Windsor Unified School District after a long career at Harris Pine Mills and then Louisiana Pacific. He was a proud U.S. citizen and a helpful neighbor, who loved being outdoors, whether it was gardening or enjoying the sunshine. Sergio also enjoyed working on word search puzzles, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughters Yadira Rosas & Jessie Lina De La O; grandchildren Lili (Gabe) Apgar, Angela (Michael) Jensen & Julian (Amanda) Rosas; great-granddaughter Everly Apgar; brothers Cecilio, Bardomiano & Humberto De La O, and Gustavo Lepe; and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Luisa; son Sergio Jr.; parents Jose de Jesus & Refugio De La O; siblings Salvador, Cristóbal, Guillermo, Emma & Antioco De La O, and Maria Hernandez.
A private rosary and interment service will be held for family and friends.
Published in Healdsburg Tribune · April 20, 2026