Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Stanley Francis Ehrlich, Dds
Jun 24, 2014
STANLEY FRANCIS EHRLICH, DDS, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2014 after fighting malignant meningioma for many years. He was a model of courage and loving kindness. Stanley was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 22, 1929 to Harry and Rose Ehrlich. He was an Eagle Scout and received his BA from the University of Pennsylvania in 1950. After earning...
Gloria R. Fahy
Jun 22, 2014
Entered into the joy of the Lord on June 22, 2014 at her home in Rohnert Park at the age of 87. She was born Gloria Woelkers in Scranton, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1927; the fifth of ten children to Leo and Catherine Woelkers. She moved to San Anselmo, CA in 1947. Gloria worked as a telephone operator at Pacific...
Louis Jochim
Jun 22, 2014
Passed away in Sebastopol, CA, June 22, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Husband of the late Margaret C. Jochim. Father of Betty L. Koenig and her husband Kim. Also survived by his beloved family of grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. This strong man of faith enjoyed a long career in Marin, Sonoma and Lake counties, working as a building...
Dora V. Alejos
Jun 20, 2014
DORA V. ALEJOS passed away on June 20, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Juan Alejos. Father of John Alejos (Megan) of Santa Rosa, Mike Alejos (Laurie) of Petaluma, Pam Dutton (Fred) of ID, Jaime Alejos (Patti) of San Rafael, Martin Alejos (Abby) of San Diego, and the late Joe Alejos. Beloved grandmother of sixteen and great-grandmother of...
Richard Warren Latimer
Jun 20, 2014
RICHARD WARREN LATIMER died June 20, 2014, with his wife and children at his side. Dick was born in Chicago, on August 13, 1934, to Horace and Nita Latimer. The family moved to California and he was raised in Napa and Vallejo. He earned his BA from the University of San Francisco and his Master's Degree in English from the...
Raymond Albert Schultz
Jun 18, 2014
RAY SCHULTZ passed away June 18th, 2014 after a short illness with his loving family by his side. He was born Sept. 14th, 1918 in San Francisco to Paul and Lillian Schultz. Predeceased by his parents; brothers, Leslie and Arthur; sisters, Esther and Doris; daughter, Judith and son, Raymond. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lavon; sons, Michael...
Lucille Junker
Jun 17, 2014
Lucille Junker of Redding, CA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 17, 2014. She was 87 years old. She was born Juanita Lucille Massey in Oklahoma on August 1, 1926 to Joseph and Opal Massey. She moved to Napa where she graduated from Napa High School and attended Napa Community College. She resided in Napa while she was...
Onofre Garcia Cunha, Sr.
Jun 13, 2014
ONOFRE GARCIA CUNHA, Sr., 73, died June 13, 2014, doing what he loved on the property that he cherished. He was born the youngest child of the late Jose and Maria Cunha, February 18th, 1941, in Faial, Azores. While he loved his island, he craved a different life, so he made his way to the US in his mid 20's,...
Nancy Ann Martin
Jun 13, 2014
Nancy Ann Martin, a longtime Elk Grove resident, passed away on June 13th at the age of 78. She suffered from Alzheimer's for many years and passed away peacefully in Petaluma with family at her bedside. Nancy was born in Healdsburg and grew up in Santa Rosa. She was married to Bob Martin for 44 years, until his passing in...
William "Bill" Woodrow Pisenti, Sr.
Jun 11, 2014
PISENTI, WILLIAM "BILL" W., Sr. - Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA on June 11, 2014. Dearly beloved husband of forty-nine years of the late Perina Pisenti. Loving father of Gloria Anderson and Bill, Jr. (Linda) Pisenti, all of Santa Rosa, CA and the late Virginia Sell. Adored grandfather of Scott Sell. Cherished great grandfather of Tiana Sell and...

Emily Julia Tomei
Jun 9, 2014
Emily J. Tomei Passed away June 9 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Louis J. Tomei. Loving Mother of Steven Tomei (Debbie) and Wayne Tomei (Karen). Grandchildren Nicole Clark (Greg), Lauren DeHaan (Alex) and great granddaughter Makaleigh. Loving sister of Josephine Camozzi, Aunt to Claudette Thompson and Phil Sturiale (Terry Ann). Also survived by numerous nieces...
Richard Anthony Scholz
Jun 4, 2014
Richard Anthony Scholz was born in Santa Rosa, California July 14, 1928. He was known as Dick, Coach Richard, and Pops by his brothers in the Carpet, Linoleum & Soft tile workers Local 12, the many athletes he coached, and his children and their friends, who all loved him for his gentle and caring nature. He passed on June 4,...
Shirley J. Downing
May 30, 2014
Shirley Downing (nee O'Brien) passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 after a brief illness. She was a loving mother, friend, confidant and sister. She was born August 19, 1930 in Lowell, MA and grew up in Worcester, MA. She married Ronald E. Downing in 1955. She moved to Shrewsbury, MA with her husband where they started and raised their...
Chester Matthew Manni
May 28, 2014
CHESTER MANNI passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on May 28th, 2014 after a long illness. Born February 3, 1934 in Jenner, Ca. The family later settled in Valley Ford. He attended Tomales High School and went straight into the family business. Chester married Maryann Serio in 1962. Chester and his brother William ran Manni Bros. Dairy till 1973....
Rita Kathleen Forsythe
May 26, 2014
Rita Kathleen (Rounds) Forsythe has crossed the finish line with legions of admirers. The light of our lives has dimmed and another treasure from the greatest generation has passed. Rita passed away peacefully at the age of 91, surrounded by love and in the presence of family on May 26, 2014 in Santa Rosa, CA. She was born Jan. 30,...
Paul Maurice St. Pierre
May 22, 2014
Born October 12, 1928 in Waltham, Massachusetts and died May 22, 2014 in Santa Rosa, California. Paul was a man with many talents, ranging from a master of mechanical wizardry, a pilot of airplanes, quick witted jokes, to the fast paced steps of polka dancing. Some would even say he had a special talent for being irresistibly cute to the...
Virginia Ann Becker
May 21, 2014
BECKER, VIRGINIA ANN - Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA on May 21, 2014. Beloved sister of Anthony Becker of Carlsbad, NM. Loving aunt of Janet Hemmig of Livermore, CA, Greg Becker of Culver City, CA, Blair Becker of Omaha, NE, Chris Becker and Karl Becker, both of Cocoa Beach, FL. A native of Omaha, NE, age 85 years....

Carley Irene Martin
May 20, 2014
Carley Martin passed away at her home in Rohnert Park on May 20, 2014. Devoted wife of the late Paul Martin, Sr. Cherished mother of Paul Martin, Jr., Genelle Lictman, Cami Boling and Allan Martin. She was 80 years of age. At her request no services will be held. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Petaluma,...

Stanley Ray Crain
May 18, 2014
STANLEY RAY CRAIN went peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2014 in Petaluma, CA. where he resided with his daughter Diana for the past 34 years. If you would like to make a donation in his name it would be to the Hospice of Petaluma in Petaluma, CA. Family assisted by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Petaluma.
John Peter Curran
May 18, 2014
CURRAN, JOHN P. - Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, died peacefully at home at the age of 88 years on May 18, 2014. John was the devoted husband of Alice Colbert Curran, also from New Jersey, for sixty-eight years. He was the loving father of Patricia Hennessey, Kathleen Jordan, Susan Smith-Gladman and John Curran, Jr. He was also the...
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