Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Alice Marie Mandoli
Feb 24, 2013
MANDOLI, ALICE MARIE - Entered into rest at home in Santa Rosa, CA, on February 24, 2013. Dearly beloved forty-seven year wife of the late Mario Augostino Mandoli. Loving mother of Mark R. Mandoli and his wife Christine of Santa Rosa and Marisa A. Ross and her husband Howie of Sebastopol, CA. Adored grandmother of Jenny, Analisa & Dominic and...
Gordon Eugene Boles
Feb 23, 2013
Gordon was born November 14, 1934 in Lacy Springs, AL, to Myrtle and Walter Boles. Gordon grew up surrounded by eight sisters and one brother. Gordon began his career working for the Bessemer Alabama Fire Department until he moved to California in 1967. Once in California, he worked for the Petaluma Fire Department. When he retired from the Petaluma Fire...
Barbara Jean Bosco
Feb 23, 2013
Barbara Jean Bosco of Novato, CA died on Feb. 23, 2013. She was born Betty Regina Shurberg on August 24, 1923 in New Britain, Connecticut to Myer Shurberg and Mary Stern Shurberg. She took the name Barbara Jean when school officials refused to allow her to use the name Betty Regina. Betty, as her close family called her, grew up...
Carole Louise Cassell
Feb 19, 2013
Passed away peacefully in Petaluma on Feb. 19, 2013. Loving mother of Michelle Hansen of Mt. Pleasant, IA and David Hansen of Novato, CA. She leaves behind her cherished dachshund "Hannah." Carole was an elementary teacher, accomplished pianist and an avid gardener. She touched the soul of everyone she met. Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Service...

Mark A. Collinsworth
Feb 19, 2013
Age 59, son of Adele Collinsworth and the late James Collinsworth, passed away on February 19, 2013. He is survived by his mother Adele, brother Mike (Patsy), daughter Vicki (Noah) Cade, grandson Ethan, and many nieces and nephews. At his request, no services will be held. He was loved and will be greatly missed.
Robert A. Fraser
Feb 19, 2013
Passed away on February 19, 2013 in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of Joanne Fraser of Santa Rosa. Devoted father of Robert Fraser (Christine) of Windsor; Diana Fraser-Myers (Michael) and Deborah Fraser all of Santa Rosa; and Dolores Hill (Steve) of Shingle Springs. Cherished grandfather of Paul, Valerie, Shawn, Robert, Thomas, Joseph, Michelle, Brittany, Michael, Anthony, Amanda, Darren, and Shauna. Beloved...

Diana Clare Brogoitti
Feb 19, 2013
Passed away at her San Francisco residence on February 19, 2013 at the age of 68 years. Loving mother of Joanna Brogoitti (Michael) Whitaker of Fort Knox, Kentucky. Cherished grandmother of Cody, Krista and Brandon Whitaker. Dear sister of George (Ying Pan) Hansen of Hercules, CA; Judith Hansen Roberts of Tigard, OR; Charles Hansen, Jr. of Ripon, CA; and Norman...

Emilia Valero Estrada Aguilar
Feb 18, 2013
Passed away in Petaluma on February 18, 2013. A native of Mexico, age 88; a resident of San Francisco and Guadalajara. Beloved mother of Grace (Michael) Blume and Joe (Christine) Aguilar. Loving grandmother "Mom" of Darrin, Darryl (Kathy) and Stephen Blume, and "Abuelita" to Jordan Aguilar. Dear great-grandmother of Dillon and Danielle Blume. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews....
James A. Filshie
Feb 18, 2013
Jim Filshie passed away suddenly in Petaluma on February 18, 2013 at the age of 51 years. Cherished son of Ann and Bob Filshie of Petaluma. Caring brother of Drew Filshie and his fiancée Deborah Russell of Petaluma. Dear uncle of Megan Filshie and Michelle Mack both of Petaluma. Loving nephew of James (Myrt) Filshie of Rohnert Park, Jean Elder...
David Raymond Williams, Sr.
Feb 17, 2013
Passed away February 17, 2013 at the age of 77. Born June 4, 1935 in Orangevale, reared in Sonoma by the late Emerys and Virginia Williams and loving grandfather, Dr. Raymond St. Clair. Brother of the late Trish Carter. Loving husband of Marilyn Williams. Father of Michael David (Deanne) Williams and David Raymond (Angel) Williams II. Step-father of Dennis (Sheri)...
Charles "Chuck" Schaeffer
Feb 16, 2013
Died peacefully at his home in Windsor on February 16, 2013. Chuck was one of the most loving men to walk the earth. Having grown up in Sebastopol, CA, Chuck enjoyed hanging with his cousins. His early years were full of the traditional fun and antics created by a group of well loved small-town boys. There is even a story...
Alice Marie Burmester
Feb 15, 2013
Passed away on February 15, 2013 at the age of 99 years. She was born September 24, 1913 in Penngrove to Fred and Mary Riebli. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ernest Burmester. Loving mother of Sharon (John) Dado and Rick Burmester. Dear sister of the late Carl Riebli and Art Riebli. Adored grandmother of John (Elizabeth) Dado and Craig...

Roger S. Yamasaki
Feb 12, 2013
Passed away on February 12, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Nancy Yamasaki. Beloved father of Joyce Anderson (Dennis) of WA, Roger S. Yamasaki, Jr. (Gail) of HI, and the late Charlene Stephenson. Dear father-in-law of Bill Stephenson of Novato. Adored grandfather of Kim Anderson (Jon Gillespie), Tom Anderson (Christina), Zachary Yamasaki, Leicie Yamasaki, Katherine Deines (Eric), and...
Doris Cunningham
Feb 11, 2013
Passed away quietly on February 11, 2013 surrounded by her family in Ontario, OR at the age of 84 years. Devoted wife of the late Charles Cunningham. Loving mother of Delmar Cunningham of UT, Bonnie (Ken) Smith of Ontario, OR, Cyndi Cunningham of Santa Rosa, and Fred Cunningham of Petaluma. Survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of...
Richard "Corky" Eppler
Feb 9, 2013
Corky passed away peacefully on February 9, 2013 at the age of 70. Born in Pennsylvania, he moved to San Francisco at the age of 2. The family later moved to Petaluma where Corky attended Petaluma High School before joining the Navy, serving during Vietnam from 1964 to 1967 aboard the USS Perkins. Corky later settled in Santa Rosa where...
Victor Byron Bishop
Feb 6, 2013
Passed away at his Petaluma residence on February 6, 2013. Devoted husband of Carol Bishop of Petaluma. Loving father of Brandent Bishop of Red Bluff and Byron Bishop of Glendale, AZ. Cherished son of Eulene and Byron Bishop of Ukiah. Caring grandfather of Lillian Bishop of Petaluma, Madelyne and Alyssa Bishop both of AZ. Dear brother of Bonnie Austin (Ed)...
Cherrill Lee Greenhagen
Feb 4, 2013
Cherrill Lee Greenhagen passed from this world into eternity early on February 4, 2013 leaving behind a "Legacy of Love." Devoted wife of the late Stanley Greenhagen. Cherished mother of Steve Greenhagen (Maureen) of Sacramento, Jeff Greenhagen (Linda) of Livermore, and Sharon Greenhagen (Bill) of Sacramento. Beloved grandmother of Ben, Brian, Rochelle, and Kristin Greenhagen. Loving sister of Allan Henderson...
Frank Edward Williams
Feb 1, 2013
Frank Edward Williams - Frank was a native Sonoma County resident, born in Bodega at his grandparent"s Cypress Knolls Ranch. He attended Watson Elementary School and Tomales High School. His family moved from Bodega in the 1940"s to their own ranch on Hall Road where he ran his own dairy. In 1949 he married Dolores Mori and built her a...

Virginia Huntley
Feb 1, 2013
Virginia Huntley - Virginia (Jeannie), Born February 19, 1927, died peacefully Friday February 1, 2013 in Petaluma at 85 years of age. Virginia is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Warren Huntley, daughters Sandra Blumenthal and Deborah Riches, and her brother Tony Bolan. Preceded in death by her daughter Sharon Adriano, son Michael Huntley, and grandson Ricky Worden....
Helen Winkler
Feb 1, 2013
Helen Winkler - Passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013. A member of St. Rose Parish for nearly 60 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Florian Winkler. Helen is survived by her children Alois Winkler (Lane), Rose Herold (Ken) and Josef Winkler (Valarie); grandchildren Josef Winkler; John, Josef and Katharine Herold; Nathan Winkler (Valerie) and Mia...
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