Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
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...
Clifford Roy "Cliff" Elrich
May 18, 2014
CLIFFORD R. "CLIFF" ELRICH passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2014 in Petaluma. Loving husband of Helen Elrich of Petaluma. Cherished brother of Richard Elrich, Louis Elrich, Calvin Elrich, Lucille Wiebe, and the late Elsie Kliewer, Esther Golbek, Ruby Nikkel, Leona Baker, Harvey Elrich, Frances Elrich, Ivan Elrich, and Doreen Weir. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age:...
Lee Roy Berry
May 15, 2014
LEE ROY BERRY passed away on May 15, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of Pearl M. Berry of Cotati. Cherished father of Kevin Lee Berry of Rohnert Park and Kenneth Roy Berry of Novato. Adored grandfather of Nicole Lee LaBare of Forestville. Dear son of the late Bobbie Lee and Earl Berry. Loving brother of Doris Ann Bennet (Bill), Billy...
Benjamin "Paul" Ogan
May 13, 2014
OGAN, BENJAMIN "PAUL" - Entered into rest following a short illness in Santa Rosa, CA on May 13, 2014. Dearly beloved forty-one year husband of Diane C. Ogan of Santa Rosa, CA. Beloved father of Charlene D. (John) Russell of Santa Rosa, CA, Michael P. (Kris) Ogan of Danville, CA, Leslie A. Layton-Proto of Santa Rosa, CA, Jeffery M. Ogan...
Norma Elaine Billing
May 11, 2014
Norma Elaine Billing entered into rest on May 11, 2014 at her home in Petaluma, CA. at the age of 94 years. She was born in New Virginia, Iowa on November 28, 1919. Devoted wife of the late Alfred "Joe" Billing. Cherished mother of Dale Billing, Norma Earp (Sam) and Dennis Billing (Patti). Adoring grandmother of Erik Billing (Krista), Alissia...
Mable Goatley Sonnichsen
May 10, 2014
The daughter of the late J.L. Goatley and Ruth King Goatley, pioneer Petaluma farming families. Mable was the longest living resident in Chileno Valley residing on the ranch on which she was born and the ranch which is the longest continually owned family ranch in Chileno Valley, Mable passed away on May 10, 2014 at the age of 93. Reared...
Bernice R. Thorpe
May 7, 2014
BERNICE R. THORPE passed away peacefully on May 7, 2014 in Santa Rosa, surrounded by loved ones who helped ease her way to a better world. Devoted wife of Robert Thorpe of Santa Rosa. Cherished mother of Barbara Peters of Benicia, John Thorpe of Las Vegas, and the late Fred Thorpe of San Francisco. Adored grandmother of Lauri Dahlberg of...
Laurie Ellen Kaeher
May 7, 2014
LAURIE ELLEN KAEHLER passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, May 7, 2014, beloved wife for 53 years of Ken Kaehler. Loving mother of Steven (Deborah) Kaehler of Petaluma, Dan (Andrea Green) Kaehler of Rohnert Park, Loralee (Matt) Kaehler Kolsom of Sebastopol, Robert (Anna) Kaehler of Santa Rosa and Kenneth Ray Kaehler of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Danielle , Weston...
Leslie Faramund Bender
May 6, 2014
LESLIE FARAMUND BENDER passed away on May 6, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Irene Bender. Adored father of Karla Irons, Leslie Bender, Jr. (Marilyn), Rynell Bender, Janine Bender, Jason Bender (Sylvia), Brian Bender, Garth Bender, and Jonathan Bender. Beloved grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 14, and great-great-grandfather of one. Loving brother of Andre and the late Henrietta....
Richard W. Norton
May 2, 2014
RICHARD W. NORTON passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Rosa at the age of 86 on May 2, 2014 after a brave battle with congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by his family and will be missed for his loving smile, uncompromising generosity, and indomitable spirit. Born to William and Gussa Norton in Berkeley, CA, he moved throughout...
Judith Ann Shennan
May 1, 2014
JUDITH "JUDY" SHENNAN, born on August 30, 1942 in Petaluma to Christine and Henry Mannwieler; passed away on May 1, 2014 in Petaluma at the age of 71 years. She grew up on a chicken ranch in Penngrove. When Judy was 10, she and her family moved to Petaluma where she graduated from Petaluma High School. After graduation, she...
Veana G. Silva-Pearson
Apr 24, 2014
SILVA-PEARSON, Veana G.
Passed away in Petaluma, CA, April 24, 2014 at the age of 75. She was the wife of the late Robert Silva and the late William Pearson. Loving mother of Ronald (Anita) Silva, Kenneth Silva and Douglas Silva.  Daughter of the late Carl Willey Sr. and the late Jeri Hogan.  Grandmother of Tasara Silva,...
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