Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
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...
Anita Elizabeth Olson
Oct 2, 2013
ANITA E. OLSON passed away on October 2, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late George C. "Bud" Olson. Cherished mother of Gail Rodgers and Joyce Olson both of Petaluma. Beloved grandmother of Mike (Tina), Matt, Nicky, Bryan, and Chad (Noel). Adored great-grandmother of Tyler. Loving daughter of the late Adeline and Robert Jones. Dear sister of Marge Rossbach...
Elizabeth Marie Rucker
Oct 1, 2013
RUCKER, ELIZABETH M. - Passed away peacefully on October 1, 2013. She was a native resident of Santa Rosa, born February 20, 1927. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvin "Duke" Rucker, her parents, Mary and Victor Foppiano and her sister, Vickie Guenza, Betty is survived by her loving sister, Jean Vaillancourt, her daughter, Sandy (John) Bertram, her grandsons Matt...
Debra Anne Mcblain
Sep 28, 2013
Passed away on September 28, 2013. The most beautiful woman to ever draw the breath of life. Beloved wife of Robert McBlain, Cherished mother to Noelle McBlain. Friends and Family are welcome to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA
Patricia Ann Murphy
Sep 28, 2013
PATRICIA ANN MURPHY passed away at 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon Sept. 28th from her second bout with cancer. She was cared for in her final weeks by the Hospice of Petaluma personnel for which her survivors will be eternally grateful. She was born in New York and grew up in Merrick on Long Island and got her BA degree from...
Shirley Norma Grace Codiroli
Sep 27, 2013
Shirley Norma Grace Codiroli (Larson) passed away peacefully on September 27, 2013, in Petaluma, CA. Born in San Francisco on Christmas Eve 1931, she was the daughter of Carl & Grace Larson. Upon the arrival of her younger brother, Richard Larson, her family relocated to their new home, a small ranch they built themselves, close to the historical Washoe House...
Nathaniel Holliday Wickham
Sep 27, 2013
Nathaniel Holliday Wickham of Petaluma, aged 28 days, passed on to the next world on September 27, 2013. Although his time was so very short, he taught us so much. His lesson for us was one of infinite love. He enjoyed kisses and snuggles from Mommy and Daddy, bumpy rides in his stroller, a backyard picnic, the family cats, Angus...
Theodore Charles Frease
Sep 26, 2013
Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, September 26, 2013 , beloved husband of Edith E. Frease of Cotati. Loving father of Lori (Tim) Miller of Petaluma, Michael (Jackie) Frease of Rohnert Park and the late Ted Frease. Cherished grandfather of Michelle Salvatore, Keith Miller, Vince Miller, Tiffane Berg, Michael Frease and Jennifer Frease. Great grandfather of Jake and Olivia Berg....
Frank "Bud" J. Nauer
Sep 26, 2013
Passed away in Rohnert Park on September 26, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Devoted husband of the late June M. Nauer. Loving father of Brian Nauer and his wife Teresa of Rohnert Park and Dawn Wynant and her husband Guy of OR. Survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Dear brother of Ardis Creed of Santa Rosa....
Marlene Lucille Perry
Sep 26, 2013
MARLENE L. PERRY passed away on September 26, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of James Perry of Petaluma. Beloved mother of Mara King (Alan) and Marcy Davis (Charlie). Cherished grandmother of Nicole Charles (Nick). Adored great-grandmother of one on the way. Loving sister of Anita Leitz, Glennette Starsiak, Peggy Webb, and Glen Shaffer. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age:...
Tj Turner
Sep 25, 2013
Passed away at his Petaluma residence on September 25, 2013 at the age of 85. Husband of the late Odessa Turner. Loving father of Linda Wheeler of Newark, Thelma Turner La Caze of Elk Grove, Robert Turner of Stockton, Sheryl (Percy) White of Vallejo, Stanley Turner of Petaluma, Steven (Kimberly) Turner of Santa Rosa, Michael (Annette) Turner of Santa Rosa,...
Thadeus "Ted" John Chwierut
Sep 25, 2013
Passed away at his Petaluma residence surrounded by his loving family on September 25, 2013 at 81 years. Devoted husband for 60 years to Wanda Chwierut. Cherished father of Nadine (John) Terry of TX, Debbie (Ron) Simonson of Petaluma, Michael Chwierut of Santa Rosa, Thad (Carrie) Chwierut of El Dorado Hills, CA, and Tim Chwierut of Petaluma. Loving grandfather of...
Madeline Katherine Poncia
Sep 24, 2013
Passed away at home on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Emil J. Poncia. Loving mother of Dorothy Aggio of Rohnert Park, Stan Poncia of Santa Rosa, and the late Jerry Poncia. Mother-in -law of Maureen. Cherished grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 16, and great great grandmother of 1. She was...
Roy Edwin Stock
Sep 24, 2013
Passed away Sept 24 surrounded by his family. Roy was born in Los Angeles on April 26, 1930 to Walter and Emily (Arnold) Stock. He was the oldest of 5 children. At the age of 17 he joined the Navy and was assigned to the USS Benner, a destroyer. Roy saw a lot of the world while in the Navy...
John Ashby "Dick" Williams
Sep 23, 2013
John was born in Washington D.C. on June 16, 1934 to John Ashby Williams, Jr. and Marion Almquist Williams. John better known as Dick, graduated from Herndon H.S. in Virginia in 1951. He joined the Marines, served in Korea and was released in 1954 as a Buck Sergeant. In 1954 he moved to the Bay Area and was a Police...
Dorothy E. Soares
Sep 22, 2013
Passed away on September 22, 2013 in Santa Rosa at the age of 91 years. She was born April 20, 1922 to Everette and Margaret Meeks. Married to her Eternal companion the late Ernest (Ernie) Soares. Loving mother of Lee Soares of Calistoga, Kathy (Tom) Stinson of NM, Dan (Kim) Soares of WA, and Fred (Peggy) Soares of Santa Rosa....
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