Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Ramona Josephine Whigham
Jan 30, 2014
WHIGHAM, RAMONA JOSEPHINE - Entered into rest on January 30, 2014 in Gilroy, CA. Dearly beloved mother of Lynda S. (Jerry) Romo Lundy of Hollister, CA, William V. (Gloria) Romo of Ogden, UT and Robert F. (Eleana) Romo of Orlando, FL. Adored grandmother of eight. Cherished great grandmother of sixteen. Also survived by her sisters; Martha Cukrov and Lorraine Zugar,...
Terese Mary Baker
Jan 26, 2014
Passed away in Santa Rosa on January 26, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Devoted wife of the late Vlasis Anton Baker, Jr. Loving mother of Katherine Teresa Baker and Christopher Anton Baker both of Rohnert Park. Dear sister of the late Charles R. Cullen and Joan Rath. A resident of Rohnert Park since 1980, Terese enjoyed sewing and...
Saralee Mcclelland Kunde
Jan 26, 2014
Saralee McClelland Kunde -- a truly amazing, warm and wonderful woman -- left us on Sunday, January 26. She spent her last days just as she had her entire life, surrounded by the family and friends she loved and nurtured. Over the past 15 months, she fought an extraordinarily brave battle against the cancer that finally took her from us....
Anastasia Holzmann
Jan 23, 2014
ANASTASIA HOLZMANN passed away on January 23, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Herbert B. Holzmann. Cherished mother of Richarda Hendrickson of Petaluma, Michael Holzmann of Rohnert Park, and the late Herbert F. Holzmann. Adored grandmother of Theresa, Lisa, and Ben. Beloved great-grandmother of eight. Age: 79 years. Anna was born in Munich, Germany. In 1954, she moved...
Josephine W. La Rocca
Jan 23, 2014
Passed away in Petaluma on January 23, 2014 at the age of 93 years. Devoted wife of the late Clarence La Rocca. Loving mother of Clareen Monks (Raymond) of Petaluma, Jody La Rocca of San Francisco, and Doreen Kindorf (Steve) of Petaluma. Cherished "Nonni" of Mitch Monks (Amy), Darcie Lasch (Ted), and Dan Monks. Doting "Biz" of Raymond Monks, III,...
Thomas Jeffrey Hauth
Jan 23, 2014
Thomas Jeffery Hauth, born to the late Rose and Douglas Hauth on May 3rd, 1953 in San Rafael California. Beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, mentor and friend. Survived by his great loves Melina, their daughter Elina, sons Tony and Joe as well as their mother Julia. His remaining family also includes his "Pops", many loving brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great...
William Lee Ruggels
Jan 20, 2014
RUGGELS, WILLIAM LEE - Died in Santa Rosa , CA, January 20th, 2014, at 79 years of age. He was born in Salina, Kansas, May 15, 1934, and was raised on a farm in Beverly, Kansas, by his parents, the late Albert Leroy Ruggels, and the late Rachel Elizabeth (Bloomheart) Ruggels. After graduating from Beverly High School, he earned a...
Michael James Mataragas
Jan 19, 2014
MICHAEL JAMES MATARAGAS went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2014. Loving son of Victoria M. Mataragas and George J. Mataragas. Survived by his Big Brother, George Edward Mataragas. Adored grandson of Cristina Mataragas, Ephigenia G. Leslie, and the late James Mataragas and Russell K. Leslie. Also survived by his faithful canine companion, Sonny, and numerous aunts,...
Orrie James Biggles
Jan 15, 2014
BIGGLES, ORRIE JAMES - On Wednesday, January 15, 2014, our Dad, Orrie James Biggles, 100 years and forty-eight days old, left to join his beloved wife, Jacqueline, in Heaven. She preceded him in death twenty-eight years ago at the age of 65. Orrie was born on November 29, 1913, in Milltown, Georgia (now called Lakeland, GA). He was born in...
Donald M. Riley
Jan 15, 2014
DONALD M. RILEY passed away at home on January 15, 2014 in Petaluma. Beloved husband of Sarah Tarr Fleming of Petaluma. Cherished father of Jennifer Ekelund of Half Moon Bay; Andrew Riley (Angela) of Petaluma; Joseph Riley of Seattle; James Riley (Shannon) of New Orleans; and Maeve Riley of Santa Barbara. Loving brother of Denis Riley (Lynn) of Merritt Island,...
Fernanda Avila Machado
Jan 15, 2014
FERNANDA MACHADO passed away on January 15, 2014 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of the late Manuel Machado. Cherished mother of Maria Silva of Watsonville; Carlos Machado (Cecelia) of Turlock; June Avila (Ramiro) and Tony Machado (Adriana) all of Rohnert Park; Manuel Machado and Frank Machado (Dorothy) all of Santa Rosa. Survived by thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Loving sister...
Constance Raymond
Jan 14, 2014
Passed away on January 14, 2014 in Sacramento. Devoted wife of the late Warren Raymond. Cherished mother of Chris Calabio (Larry) of S. Lake Tahoe, CA; Jean Masterson (Mark) of Sparks, NV; Art Raymond (Lois) of CO; and Macy Boughton (Garrett) of Eureka. Adored grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of nine. Age: 83 years. A Native of: San Francisco. Private...
Hazel Remedios Krauss
Jan 14, 2014
Hazel entered into eternal peace on January 14, 2014. She was born in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines, and moved to the United States in 1944. There she met and married Joseph Edward Krauss on September 19, 1947. They settled in the Sunset District of San Francisco, where they raised their sixteen children. Hazel was a woman of tremendous faith. She...
Kemy Vaccaro Orson
Jan 14, 2014
Kemy Vaccaro Orson, 90, formerly of Tiburon, California, died peacefully on January 14, 2014, in her home lovingly surrounded by all her family in Petaluma, CA. She was born October 1, 1923 in Santiago, Chile, to Jose Vaccaro and Elba Ponce. She married Dr. John Carrillo Orson (Oyarzun) on April 28, 1946. "Nona" was dearly loved by her children and...
Stanley L. Martinelli
Jan 14, 2014
Stanley Martinelli, a longtime resident of Point Reyes, passed away at his home on January 14, 2014. Devoted husband of Elaine Martinelli. Beloved father of Cheryl, Daryl, Rodney, and Michael Martinelli. Loving brother of Patricia and Leroy Martinelli. Mr. Martinelli was a longtime dairyman and in his spare time he enjoyed splitting firewood. He will be deeply missed by all...
Constance Joyce Raymond
Jan 14, 2014
CONSTANCE J. "CONNIE" RAYMOND passed away on January 14, 2014 in Sacramento. Devoted wife of the late Warren Raymond. Cherished mother of Chris Calabio (Larry) of S. Lake Tahoe, CA; Jean Masterson (Mark) of Sparks, NV; Art Raymond (Lois) of CO; and Macy Boughton (Garrett) of Eureka. Adored grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of nine. Age: 83 years. A Native...
Jose "Pepe" Hipolito Gachet
Jan 13, 2014
GACHET, JOSE "PEPE" HIPOLITO - Entered into rest peacefully at home in Rohnert Park, CA on January 13, 2014. Dearly beloved husband of Nancy Gachet of Rohnert Park. Loving father of Charles (Monica) Gachet, Andres (Rangini) Gachet, Spencer Gachet and Scott Gachet, all of Santa Rosa, CA and Erika Gachet of Ecuador. Adored grandfather of Sebastian, Sahana and Estela. Beloved...
Judy Rose Melton
Jan 12, 2014
JUDY MELTON passed away on January 12, 2014 in Greenbrae, CA. Devoted daughter of Rose Ramacciotti of Petaluma and the late Bib Ramacciotti. Loving partner of 14 years to Jack Manos of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Nicole Webb (Gareth) of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Sarah Humphreys of Petaluma. Dear step-mother of Neil Manos and Amber Schneider. Beloved sister of Mary...
Joseph Edwin Sheeks
Jan 10, 2014
JOSEPH "JOE" EDWIN SHEEKS, age 96, of Petaluma, California, entered heaven on Friday, January 10, 2014. Born on October 6, 1917, Joe was raised in Valparaiso, Indiana. He earned degrees from Purdue University and University of Chicago Law School. During World War II, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy and was a survivor of the attack on...
Dr. Louallen "Lou" F. Miller
Jan 10, 2014
Passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of Lynn Harenberg-Miller of Petaluma. Loving father of Alexander Carter Miller of San Luis Obispo, CA. Dear brother of Caroline (Tony) Cassiano of Solana Beach and Janet Logue of Santa Rosa. Son-in-law of Gini Ruggles of Santa Maria and Don (Barbara) Harenberg of Battle Ground, WA. Brother-in-law of Ginger...
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