Kathleen Ann Howard, 41, entered into rest on October 2, 2010 in Salida. She was born on October 16, 1968 in Santa Rosa. She joins her father in heaven Stephen Koppi.

 Mrs. Howard is survived by her husband of 20 years Gary Howard of Salida. She adored her two beautiful daughters; Cassidy Ann Howard, 13, and Haley Mae Howard, 8, both of Salida. Her mother is Shirley Koppi of San Andreas. She has 4 siblings; Steve Koppi of Valley Springs, Joe Koppi of Morgan Hill, Rick Koppi of San Andreas, and Judy Cipriano of Morgan Hill.