Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
James L. Schiavone
Sep 16, 2013
James (Jim) was born May 3, 1946 in Sebastopol, CA to Vincent & Mabel Schiavone (both deceased). Jim graduated from Analy High School Class of 1964 and attended Sierra College in Rocklin, CA. He served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army with 501st Military Police Company, 1st Armored Division. A lifelong member of the Cazadero Community,...
Ann May Tosches
Sep 13, 2013
Passed away on September 13, 2013 in Santa Rosa at the age of 82 years. Devoted wife of the late Joseph A. Tosches. Survived by her children; Mary (James) McNulty of Santa Rosa, Camellia (Curtis) Tosches-Roe of Redwood City, and Marc Angelus Tosches (Stephanie Krouse) of Guadalupe, CA. Her grandchildren are; Michael McNulty, Andrew Tosches, Joshua Tosches, Ian Tosches, Taylor...
Donald Peter Petro
Sep 13, 2013
DONALD PETER PETRO passed away on September 13, 2013, at the home he shared with his wife of 50 years, Gwen Petro. Don was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 21, 1933, the son of Helen and William Petro. While in high school, he was Captain of the wrestling team, winning many competitions. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps,...
Elizabeth Jane Muzzell
Sep 11, 2013
Elizabeth Muzzell a lifelong Petaluma resident passed away on September 11, 2013. Devoted wife of the late Gerald Muzzell. Cherished mother of Sandy Murray (nee Park) and Jeff Muzzell and his wife Patsy. Adored grandmother of Chris Murray (Geri), Shannon Carrancho (Tony), Ryan and Megan Muzzell. Great-grandmother of Reese and Finn Murray and Charlie and Barrett Carrancho. Loving sister of...
Annie Altemia Minatta
Sep 11, 2013
Our beloved "Nana Girl" went to be with Papa on Sept. 11, 2013 with her daughter holding her hand. She was 97 years old. She is survived by her son, Larry "Sonny" Minatta (Jan), daughter, Barbara Lombardi Ryan (Tom), grandson Dino Minatta (Ally), granddaughters, Janine Lombardi McDonald, Donna Lombardi Chelemedos (Rick), Danyell Minatta Rosa (Rick) and great grandchildren, Nico Lombardi,...
Charlotte J. Libchitz
Sep 11, 2013
Passed away at her Petaluma residence on September 11, 2013 at the age of 91 years. Loving mother of Linda Walton of Campbell, Roberta "Bert" Smith, and David Libchitz both of Petaluma. Survived by son-in-laws George D. Walton, and Adrian Smith, and grandson, George R. Walton of Redding as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was...
Robert M. "Bob" Morris
Sep 8, 2013
ROBERT M. MORRIS passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 8, 2013 in Reno, Nevada. Bob, as he was known was born on August 21, 1942 in San Rafael, raised in Point Reyes Station and attended high school in Sonoma. After the death of his father, Bob ran the dairy ranch in Sonoma for several years. He later owned and operated Morris...
Joseph Francis Engler
Sep 5, 2013
On September 5, 2013 Joseph Francis Engler passed from this life after a brief illness following complications arising after a minor surgery. He was 69 years of age. A San Francisco native, he was born on November 9, 1943, to Joseph Bernard and Mathilda (née Healy) Engler. Raised in the Sunset District, he was a graduate of Holy Name of...
Nancy Catherine Flynn
Sep 5, 2013
Passed away at her Penngrove residence on September 5, 2013 surrounded by her family after battling Hodgkins Lymphoma for a year and a half at the age of 62. Devoted wife of Douglas Henington of Penngrove. Loving mother of Christian (Kristen) Henington of Rohnert Park and Aly Henington of Penngrove. Doting grandmother of Camden Henington of Rohnert Park. Cherished sister...
Jessie Ellen Brooks
Sep 4, 2013
Jessie Ellen Brooks passed away on September 4, 2013 at home in Petaluma, CA. Born November 15, 1922 in Berthold, North Dakota, she graduated from Tracy High School, Tracy, MN in 1940 and Minnesota School of Business, Minneapolis, MN in 1942. Moved to Richmond, CA in 1943 to work for Kaiser Shipyard #3 where she met Oliver Dee Brooks and...
Eleanore A. Luiz
Sep 4, 2013
Passed away in Petaluma, September 4, 2013 after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Ernest R. Luiz. Loving mother of Ernest J. Luiz and Robert L. Luiz both of Petaluma. Mother-in-law of Joan Luiz and Antoinette Luiz. Adored grandmother of Jolene (Tom) Baxman, Eric (Amy) Luiz, Angela Luiz Martin, Jason (Dee) Luiz and Andrea (Mark) Tidwell. Great grandmother...

Timothy Lee Watson
Sep 3, 2013
TIMOTHY LEE WATSON, age 55, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 3, 2013 in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of Beverly Watson, wife of 10 years. Adored father of Stephen & Jill Watson. Dear step-father of Jessica Knoche, Christopher & Kendall Cahill. Survived by the mother of his children, Diane Watson, his loving siblings and their...
James A. "Jim" Morgan
Sep 2, 2013
JAMES A. "JIM" MORGAN passed away in Rohnert Park on September 2, 2013 at the age of 71 years. Loving father of Crisstina Morgan of Rohnert Park and Jim Morgan of Medford, OR. Dear brother of Gloria Tidwell, Peggy Baker, and Mary Sue Smith (Jimmy). Survived by dear friends Sharon and Kermon Kennedy. He was born in OK but spent...

Lucille Lillian Terlizzi
Aug 31, 2013
Passed away peacefully in Rohnert Park on August 31, 2013 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Nick Terlizzi, Sr. Loving mother of Nick Terlizzi, Jr. and his wife Mary of Cotati and AZ. Cherished grandmother of Michael Terlizzi and David Terlizzi both of AZ. Special grandmother-in-law of Carmel Terlizzi and Wendy Terlizzi also of AZ. Doting...
George H. Hale
Aug 30, 2013
GEORGE H. HALE passed away on August 30, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Frances Hale. Cherished father of Ron Hale (Gail) of Petaluma and Sharon Hale-Tollini (Joe) of Sebastopol. Adored grandfather of Ryan and Michael Hale and Luke and Avery Tollini. Loving brother of Richard Hale (Joyce) and the late William Hale (Marlene). Age: 76 years. George...
Ellen M. "Ellie" Genazzi
Aug 26, 2013
ELLEN M. "ELLIE" GENAZZI passed away on August 26, 2013 in Sebastopol. Beloved daughter of Diane Genazzi of Sebastopol and the late Fred Genazzi. Cherished sister of Riley Genazzi (Natalie) of Petaluma and Freddie Genazzi of Sebastopol. Adored granddaughter of May Genazzi of Pt. Reyes Stn., and the late Harold Genazzi, Joseph Polman, and Theresa Polman. Dear aunt of Cooper...
Vivian H. Straub-Marty
Aug 26, 2013
VIVIAN H. STRAUB-MARTY passed away on August 26, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Charles J. Marty and Alfred Straub. Cherished mother of Marlene Stewart and husband Jerry of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Tina Huber (Eric) of AZ and Cynthia McKenzie (Robert) of Petaluma. Beloved great-grandmother of Scott and Austin McKenzie of Petaluma. Loving sister of Alice Lanzi...
Marvin Richard Lambert
Aug 26, 2013
LAMBERT, MARVIN RICHARD - Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA on August 26, 2013. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of fifty-one years, Della Sandra Lambert. Beloved father of Cheryl Freeman and step-father of Phillip Bettencourt. Adored grandfather of Nick and Brian Fleming and Angela and Danielle Bettencourt. Cherished great grandfather of Angelo. Also survived by...
Rodolfo Lopez Zavala
Aug 24, 2013
Rodolfo L. Zavala passed away August 24, 2013 at home in Sebastopol at the age of 84, beloved husband of the late Sally M. Zavala. Loving father of Connie Flores, Denise Magdaleno, Angelina Nelson, Gloria Richards, Jose Zavala, Maria Aguayo and the late Anita Zavala. Cherished grandfather of Javier, Marcus, Dominic, Anita, Santigago Jr., Alissa, Anthony, Travis, Jenna, Justin, Fabi,...
Raphael Hubert Brisbois
Aug 22, 2013
BRISBOIS, RAPHAEL H. - Passed away from Cancer on August 22, 2013, at the age of 62, his loving wife Sylvie at his side. He is survived by his two sons; Ludovic and Benoit and his two grandchildren; Sebastian and Sophia. Raphael, a native of France, was an accomplished, well known, and much respected wine maker, whose craft spanned four...
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