Queen of the Valley Hospital

FISH-WING -- Edwin Ellis Fish, 59, Allyn Avenue, St. Helena, to Caroline Sue Wing, 64, Tainter Street, St. Helena

STROBEL -- Strobel, A. vs. Strobel, R.

Ray and Joan (Jurisich) Fitzpatrick of Napa celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 26 aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train with a luncheon given by their children, Diane and Don Nelson and Debra and Alex Johnston. In attendance, among other family and friends, were their granddaughters, Kelly Ann and Jennifer Nelson and members of their wedding party, Jeanne Jurisich and Joan Lagios.

Stephanie Uccelli and Daniel Vinatieri married on May 13 at 5 p.m. at the Harvest Inn in St. Helena. The maid of honor was Emily Kirkland and bridesmaids were Traci Ceccotti, Brandi Hann, Tiffany Saddler and Catherine Fischer. The best man was Nick Gilmore and groomsmen were Giovanni Vinatieri, Dan Morales, Zach Yates, Joey Vinatieri and Joseph Ceccotti. The reception was held at the Harvest Inn.

Lauren Rademacher and Randy Vasquez were married Aug. 12 in an evening ceremony at the English Garden in Carmichael. The maid of honor was Lauren's sister, Leah Rademacher and bridesmaids were Jennifer Eddy and Sigrid Stolteman. The best man was Randy's brother, Anthony Vasquez, with groomsmen being Cory Englebrektson and Martin Sandoval. Kathy Riel, a family friend, honored the couple by officiating the ceremony.

Jim and Loretta (Brent) McDonald of Napa celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 8 through Sept. 10 with three events, beginning with a dinner hosted by their son, Bob McDonald, on Friday at the Red Hen Cantina for family and extended family. On Saturday, Larry and Susanne McDonald hosted an open house in Jim and Loretta's garden, complete with food, wine and line dancing with many friends and family. Guests enjoyed looking at memorabilia, including their wedding clothes, letter sweaters, yearbooks and many photos of their life together. Their daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Mike Callihan, hosted a re-confirmation of vows, with Dave Burns officiating, followed by a lovely luncheon in the gardens at Copia. Jim and Loretta were especially honored by having Loretta's father, Kermit Brent, from Colorado and great-granddaughter, Avry Goodnaugh from Alaska in attendance along with many relatives and close friends from Colorado, Oregon and Louisiana.

Amy Lonergan of Napa and Tad Samolis of Vacaville announced plans to marry on Oct. 7 at Napa Valley Country Club. The bride's parents are Dan and Stephanie Lonergan of Napa and her grandfather is Keith E. Smith of Napa. Amy graduated from Vintage High School in 1991, and received her associate degree in nursing in 1997 from Pacific Union College. She is a registered nurse at Queen of the Valley Hospital.