Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Helen Daniels
Oct 24, 2013
Passed away suddenly in San Rafael on October 24, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of the late Bernard G. Steiding. Loving mother of Patricia Steiding and B. Garland Steiding, Jr. all of Petaluma. Doting grandmother of Caitlin, Wesley of Petaluma, and Paige Steiding of Davis. Dear sister of Soon Byun of Petaluma and Aunt of Hee Byun...
Harold Albert Peter
Oct 23, 2013
Harold Albert Peter, a lifelong resident of Sonoma County, entered into rest at his home in Penngrove on October 23, 2013. Devoted husband of the late Frances Peter. Beloved father of Douglas Harold Peter (Pam Lassiter), Donald Roy Peter (Deanna) and Kenneth Joseph Peter (Tammy Svara). Cherished grandfather of James Douglas Peter, Joseph Kenneth Peter, Dillon James Peter, Jacob Frances...
Marie Josephine Koenig
Oct 20, 2013
Passed away at home in Sebastopol, CA, October 20, 2013, beloved wife of the late George John Koenig. Loving mother of Lynda Carinalli (Domenico), Kim Koenig (Betty) and Heidi Jorgensen (Jere) all of Sebastopol. Adored grandmother of Ann Carinalli Middlebrook (Paul), Gina Ruby, Diane Jones (Cory), Joshua Koenig (Teresa), Justin Koenig (Tracie), Jorden Koenig, Mary Margaret Koenig, Julie Jorgensen Moreland...
Vera Lou Lilja
Oct 20, 2013
Passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 in Rohnert Park, CA. Loving mother of Dagna Hickman, Donna Bento-McDaniel, Cathy McClure, Debra Odetto, Suzanne Bento-Rosas, and Michelle Bento Jackson. Beloved grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 1, with another "on the way". A native of San Francisco, CA. Age 71 years. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2013 from...
Jack Dempsey Mcdowell
Oct 20, 2013
Passed away in Santa Rosa on October 20, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband for 63 years to Elaine McDowell of Rohnert Park. Loving father of Marta McDowell of San Francisco, Susan (George) Carmichael of La Grange, CA and the late Kerry and Craig McDowell. Cherished grandfather of Mia (Angelo) McDowell-Viducic, George Carmichael, Casey McDowell, and Cory...
Walter "Wally" Bekowies
Oct 19, 2013
Walter "Wally" Bekowies entered into rest on October 19, 2013. Devoted husband of Maryann Bekowies and preceded in death by his first wife, Sherrill Bekowies. Cherished father of David Bekowies, Kathleen Bianchini, Colleen Bekowies and Terri Lynn Simas. Beloved grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 1. Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Thursday, October 24,...
Blayne Keith Paine
Oct 18, 2013
Born in Los Angeles, CA on September 7, 1944 to Walter and Ruth Paine. He was called home to his new fishing spot in the sky on October 18, 2013. He married his soul mate and love of his life Sandra Livingston on August 12, 1969 in La Puente, CA where they began their 44 year long journey together, making...
Donn Joseph Joyce
Oct 17, 2013
Passed away at his Petaluma residence on October 17, 2013 at the age of 57 years. Devoted husband of Vickie Joyce of Petaluma. Loving son of Fran Joyce of Sonoma and the late Aloysius Joyce. Dear brother of Alan Joyce of Denver, CO, Bob Joyce of Berkeley, and Lesette (Robert) Alicé of Sonoma. Brother-in-law of Suzanne Lowe and her husband...
Suzanne Doris Rocca
Oct 17, 2013
Passed away in Point Reyes Station, CA, October 17, 2013, beloved wife of the late Bobby F. Rocca. Loving mother of Debbie Rocca of Point Reyes Station. Aunt of Loretta Rodriguez of Fremont. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Marshall, CA. Age 77 years. Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass, Saturday, November...
William Thomas Gramling
Oct 16, 2013
Passed away in Petaluma, CA, October 16, 2013, beloved son of Gladys C. Gramling of Petaluma and the late Donald H. Gramling. Loving brother of Andrew Gramling and his wife Jennifer of Scottsdale, AZ. Dear uncle of Claire, Grace and Joseph Gramling. Also survived by his uncle, Harry Gramling of Madison, FL and numerous cousins. A native of Bethesda, Maryland....
Christopher Frank Mcmahan
Oct 16, 2013
Passed away unexpectedly in Santa Rosa on October 16, 2013 at the age of 39 years. Loving son of Julie and Michael Clapp of Chino Valley, AZ. Cherished brother of Michael McMahan, Jr. and his wife Debora of Lake Forrest, CA and Sean McMahan and his fiancée Valerie Richard of Prescott, AZ. Dear uncle of Kyle and Robyn McMahan of...
Margaret Grace Sherman
Oct 14, 2013
SHERMAN, MARGARET GRACE - Entered into rest peacefully at home in Santa Rosa, CA on October 14, 2013. Born January 11, 1919 in Marysville, CA, she is survived by her husband Francis since 1948, sons; Dennis Sherman of San Francisco and Roger Sherman of Sebastopol, granddaughter Dinah Sherman of Belmont and great grandson Chris Hayashi in Japan. She was preceded...
Isabel Anne Maxson
Oct 13, 2013
MAXSON, ISABEL ANNE - Entered into rest peacefully with her family by her side, October 13, 2013, in Santa Rosa, CA. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John S. Maxson. Isabel was the beloved mother of Sharon Romero of Poway, CA, Denise (Steve) Castellucci of Novato, CA and Lisa (Dan) Strand of Vancouver, WA. Loving grandmother to...
Marie Ludmila Holubar
Oct 13, 2013
Passed away at her Petaluma home on October 13, 2013 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Frank Holubar. Loving mother of Eva (George) Fulvio of Belmont, CA and Alena (Terry) Kosewic of Petaluma. Dear grandmother of Alana Fulvio-Bigley and Adrienne Kosewicz, and great grandmother of Erin, Ruby and Iris. Marie was born in Czechoslovakia and married...
Ronald Mark Gates
Oct 13, 2013
GATES, RONALD MARK - Age 77 years, of Santa Rosa, CA, died Sunday, October 13, 2013 at his home after a battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born to the late Frank and Josephine Gates in Queens, NY on September 14, 1935. Ron served time in the U.S. Army from 1953 - 1956 in Fort Bragg, NC. During his service...
Alice Guenette Beckman
Oct 12, 2013
BECKMAN, ALICE GUENETTE - Age 95 years, of Walnut Creek, passed away peacefully on October 12. Born in Masbeth, Long Island on November 23, 1917, she grew up in Hillside, NJ, and graduated from Hillside High. Alice met her husband, Harold Beckman, in Hillside. They were wed on August 30, 1940, and had one son, Harold Jr. They happily relocated...
Henry "Hank" Arishita
Oct 11, 2013
Passed away in San Antonio, Texas, October 11, 2013 at the age of 82. Loving husband for 54 years of Maxine (Morita) Arishita. Dear father of Dr. Gary (Dana Lapp) Arishita and Gayleen Arishita (Wayne) Aoki. Very devoted grandfather of 7 grandchildren. Son of the late Teruichi and Kozue Arishita. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Masashi, Masaki...
Fred Lawrence Volkerts, Jr.
Oct 11, 2013
Passed away October 11, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Devoted husband of Joyce Volkerts of Petaluma and the late Julie Volkerts. Father of Gary Volkerts. Brother of the lae Wilbur Volkerts, Georgina Evans, and Cathleen Evans. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Fred was a proud member of the Marine Corps, enlisting after high school, serving during WWII...
Donna Bell Jackson
Oct 9, 2013
Ida Donnabell Jackson (nee Bray) passed away Oct 9th 2013. She was a loving mother, friend, and sister and was loved by many. She is survived by her sons Rob and Wayne, grandson Justin, two sisters Ruth and Martha, and many extended family and church members. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 18th, 2013 at 12 Noon at...
John "Johnny" Douglass Lathrop
Oct 5, 2013
Passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2013 in Santa Rosa at the age of 55 years. Devoted husband of Toni Lathrop of Rohnert Park. Father of Kerry and Dennis Caldwell-Collins and Josh Solari all of Rohnert Park. Cherished son of Chris Lathrop and Doug Lathrop and Mary Ann Ralsten. Dear brother of David Lathrop and Asia Poppers and Robert and...
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