Wilma J. Bassetti

Lifetime resident of Gonzales, CA, Wilma J. Bassetti passed away peacefully in her home.

Wilma graduated from Gonzales High School, the class of 1945. After graduation she worked in several offices as bookkeeper including Ramelli's Soledad Bakery, Jack Kzahian CPA,

and Valley Auto Parts, which she worked into until her 80's.

She was very active in Ladies of St. Theodore Catholic Church and enjoyed weekly counting of Sunday donations. She was a member of the Monterey County Swiss American Club and a board member for many years..

Wilma enjoyed traveling to many countries including visits to Switzerland and went to make a connection with her Swiss heritage. On her 75th birthday she took her entire family to Switzerland so her grand-daughters could meet their Swiss relatives. Other family trips include Alaska, Hawaii, Cambria all milestone years. She enjoyed playing pedro and was a member of a monthly pedro club.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Andrea (Andrew) and Aurelia Giacomazzi; and her daughter, Susan Barbara; and the father of her children, Pierino Bassetti.

She is survived by her daughter, Arlene (Jim); and her son, David (Terry). She was Noni to granddaughters, Ashlyn (Bobby) and Kylie (Roc); and great-grandchildren, Alliyah, Kingston ,Julian and Giana. She had many nieces, nephews and cousins in the United States and Switzerland.

The family wants to make a special thanks to Kikue for all the care she provided to our mother during the past 2 years. We are ever grateful for your help.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 at St. Theodore Catholic Church at 11:00 am in Gonzales. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Theodore's Church, P. O. Box B, Gonzales, CA 93926.

Published in Salinas Valley Tribune and King City Rustler · February 23, 2026