Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
William Sovel
Aug 12, 2015
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of WILLIAM SOVEL on August 12, 2015, at the age of 91. Bill prided himself on being one of the oldest Petalumans and enjoyed the honor and respect that came with that accomplishment. He was born in Petaluma, January 29, 1924, at the old Petaluma General Hospital,...
Mary Anne Mcgrath
Aug 10, 2015
MARY ANNE McGRATH passed away peacefully on August 10, 2015 in Petaluma. Devoted sister of Teresa McGrath of Ireland, Philomena O'Donovan of England and the late Michael McGrath. Adored daughter of the late Ann and John McGrath. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Age: 83 years. A native of County Wexford, Ireland. Friends and family are invited to attend the...
Elaine E. Legnitto
Aug 9, 2015
Elaine E. Legnitto passed away on August 9, 2015, after struggling with dementia. She is survived by her daughter, Susan, and her son, John. Elaine has three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church, 125 Sonoma Mtn. Parkway, Petaluma on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...
Brendan M. Ducousso
Aug 8, 2015
BRENDAN M. DUCOUSSO passed away suddenly on August 8, 2015 at the age of 38 in Sparks, NV. Devoted son of Deborah and Thomas Ducousso of Petaluma. Cherished brother of Victoria Ducousso of Petaluma. Adored uncle of Aiden, Camryn, and Bree Brown all of Petaluma. Loving nephew of Linda Ducousso and Marie Ducousso both of Santa Rosa; Michelle Ducousso of...
Alta Virginia Christian
Aug 1, 2015
ALTA VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN passed away on August 1, 2015 in St. Helena. Devoted wife of the late Finley Christian. Cherished mother of Glenn Willde (Lindy) of Clearlake. Beloved grandmother of William Willde, Angela Oliver, and Tanya Lawrence. Adored great-grandmother of Atticus Oliver and Noah Willde. Loving sister of Marie Webber and the late Leslie Miller, Grace Gingles, Harold Miller, Opal...
Karen Jeanne Vanbebber
Jul 25, 2015
Karen VanBebber passed away on July 25, 2015 in Petaluma, CA. Cherished daughter of Alvie and Patricia Everhart. Devoted wife of Rick VanBebber. Beloved mother of Royce VanBebber, Krissy Vaughn and Lindsey McIntyre. Adored grandmother of 7. Beloved sister of Al Everhart, Robert Everhart and the late Kathy Everhart. Karen will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved...
Gene Edward Hartrich
Jul 24, 2015
Captain Gene Edward Hartrich of Greenbrae passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2015. On May 1st he celebrated his 93rd birthday with a celebration of his life at a fun party with his family, friends, and neighbors. Gene was born in Merigold, Mississippi on May 1st, 1922 to Frances and James Picquet Hartrich. A graduate of Collierville High...
Joseph H. "Joey" Mendoza, Jr.
Jul 23, 2015
JOSEPH H. "JOEY" MENDOZA, JR., passed away peacefully July 23, 2015 surrounded by family and friends. A member of a pioneering Point Reyes ranching family, he was born December 30, 1943 to Joe Sr. and Doris "Scotty" Mendoza. Joey was raised on the family dairy farm where he attended the one room school house located on the ranch. A graduate...
Charlie Couto Lima
Jul 23, 2015
CHARLIE COUTO LIMA passed away at the age of 41 years. Devoted son of Mary J. Couto of Rohnert Park and the late John Costa Lima. Loving step-son of Luis P. Medeiros. Beloved brother of John Couto Lima of Santa Rosa. Adored uncle of Ashley Alexandria Buescher and Logan Couto Lima. Treasured grandson of the late Herminia (Sousa) and Joseph...
Doris T. Burbank
Jul 23, 2015
DORIS T. BURBANK passed away on July 23, 2015 in Tomales. Devoted wife of Luther Gwyn Burbank of Tomales. Cherished sister of Elsie Bordessa and the late Leopaldo Garzelli. Dear sister-in-law of Madeline Garzelli and the late Paul Bordessa. Survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, and her faithful canine companion, Boy. The family extends a special thank...
John Aguiar, Sr.
Jul 20, 2015
Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, July 20, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Husband of the late Josephine E. Aguiar. Father of Jackie Smith (Jim) of Bodega Bay, John Aguiar Jr., (Carolyn) of Petaluma and Joie Aguiar of Petaluma. Grandfather of Nizza Sequeira (Jason) of Petaluma and the late Brendan James Smith. Great grandfather of Elicia, Aesa...
Georgette M. "Sissy" Perinoni
Jul 20, 2015
GEORGETTE M. "SISSY" PERINONI passed away on July 20, 2015 in Petaluma. Devoted mother of the late Timothy Wylie. Cherished daughter of the late Barbara and Joseph Perinoni. Loving sister of Edward Perinoni and Paul Perinoni. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Beloved best friend and sister of Carol Wunder (John). Age: 64 years. A native of: San Rafael, CA....
Shirley Ann Hataway
Jul 15, 2015
Petaluma native, SHIRLEY HATAWAY, passed away on July 14, 2015 at the age of 85 years in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Raymond B. Hataway. Cherished mother of Nancy Brians (Dennis), Janet Kelly, Dan Joseph (Mary), and the late Michael Joseph. Beloved grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of four. Loving sister of Ramona Gregor, Byron Geils, and Georgia Jones....
Vincent Arthur Joseph
Jul 15, 2015
VINCENT A. JOSEPH passed away peacefully in Petaluma on July 15, 2015. Devoted husband of the late Betty Jean Joseph. Loving father of Susan O'Connor, Vincent Lee Joseph, John Joseph, Rick Joseph, and Vicki Thiele. Survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Petaluma in his memory.
Stanley Eugene Ritchie
Jul 14, 2015
Passed away July 14, 2015 in Petaluma, CA, husband of the late Virginia L. Ritchie. Father of Kathleen Ritchie, Stanley Ritchie, Jr., Alan Ritchie and Lorraine Dethlefsen. Grandfather of Nikki Ritchie, Audrey Dethlefsen and Eric Dethlefsen. A 47 year resident of Petaluma, Stanley was a graduate of San Francisco Polytechnic High School, where he played football. He taught for many...
Ellen D. Brians
Jul 9, 2015
Passed away peacefully July 9, 2015. Ellen was born in 1923 in Petaluma and was a life-long resident on Kastania Ranch. She attended Lincoln Primary,Philip Sweed and Petaluma High School. She was much loved and will be deeply missed by her beloved children, Keith Brians (Arlene), Ken Brians (Marta) and Kathleen Faris (David), grandsons Ty Schacherl,Todd Schacherl,Benjamin Brians, Kirk Faris,...
Donald J. "Don" Laursen
Jul 8, 2015
Passed away in Sonoma, CA, July 8, 2015 at the age of 88 years. He was a native of Seattle, WA and a longtime resident of the East Bay prior to moving to Sonoma 15 years ago. Don was a real estate developer for many years. He was a member of St. Francis Solano Church in Sonoma. Don is survived...
Clyde L. "Bud" Mccord
Jul 8, 2015
Clyde "Bud" McCord, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday July 8, 2015. He leaves his wife of 70 years, Melba McCord; his daughter the late Kathleen Ryan, grandsons Robert Stauft and Alex Mallin; granddaughter Nicole Mallin; and his great grandchildren Clyde, Serena, Dylan and Emily; and many other close relatives and friends. Clyde Lyden McCord was born on November 21, 1924...
Barbara Lanker
Jul 7, 2015
Passed away suddenly, July 7, 2015 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Fritz Lanker. Survived by son, Ken Lanker (Karen), daughter, Joanne McHugh (Tom), grandson Kurt Lanker, sister-in-law Emma Maddelana and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Barbara loved horses, cattle and being a farm girl. Visitation will be held, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from Noon to 3:00 PM at...
Joseph David Fitzgerald
Jul 3, 2015
Born in Sioux City, Joe grew up in Iowa and moved with his family to California where he attended college, both in California and later in Utah. Joe served the people of California more than 41 years as a pharmacist helping them to attain wellness and improved quality of life. He was a private pilot, helped build a vacation cabin...
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