Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Robert "Bob" Silva
Mar 1, 2013
SILVA, ROBERT (Bob) J. - Age 81 years, of Santa Rosa passed away surrounded by family on March 1, 2013. Born in Waipunalei, HI on September 25, 1931, Bob graduated from Hilo High. A Korean War Veteran, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 31 years, at the rank of CWO-4. Bob then studied horticulture at Santa Rosa JC,...
Clair J. Nagel
Feb 28, 2013
CLAIR J. NAGEL passed away on February 28, 2013 in Sebastopol. Beloved father of Nancy Silva and son-in-law David Silva, Sr., of Sacramento and the late Robert Nagel. Adored grandfather of James Lick, Jr., David Silva Jr., Allen and Adam Nagel. Cherished great-grandfather of one. Age: 87 years. A native of Cleveland, OH, Clair was a longtime resident of Sebastopol....
Peter Michael Riedell
Feb 28, 2013
Passed away at his daughter's house in Antelope, CA on February 28, 2013 at the age of 76 years. Devoted husband of the late Aileen Riedell who passed away 4 years ago. Loving father of Alan Riedell of Petaluma, Susan (Robert) Sabia of Windsor and Pam (Rob) Bernardo of Antelope, CA, and caring grandfather of Jonathan, Matthew, and Robbie Sabia,...
Mary Ann Wedemeyer
Feb 27, 2013
MARY ANN WEDEMEYER passed away in Petaluma on February 27, 2013 at the age of 78 years. Devoted wife of the late Arthur "Bud" Wedemeyer, Jr. Loving mother of Eleanore Wedemeyer, Arthur Wedemeyer, III, Juliana Wedemeyer all of Petaluma, and Nancy Wedemeyer of Santa Rosa. Cherished grandmother of Sonja Rathe of Santa Rosa. Dear cousin of the O'Neils. Mary Ann...
Herm A. Jensen
Feb 27, 2013
Passed away in Petaluma on February 27, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Devoted father of Janice Frym and her husband David Cormier, Craig Jensen all of Petaluma, and Lori Stewart and her husband Bob of AZ. Loving grandfather of Lindsey Frym, Gregg (Monica) Gotelli all of Petaluma, Ryan Jensen of San Francisco, Cameron Jensen of Petaluma, Heidi Gilstrap,...
Mabra O. Gill
Feb 27, 2013
Passed away suddenly on February 27, 2013 in San Pablo, CA at the age of 69 years. Devoted and cherished husband of Priscilla Gill of El Sobrante. Loving father of "Gracie Gail". Dear brother of Donna Matthias of Santa Rosa, CA, and Jean Faraday of Folsom, CA. Survived by numerous family members. Mabra worked at Judson Steel for over 20...
Maria Pacheco
Feb 26, 2013
MARIA PACHECO passed away on February 26, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Manuel Pacheco. Cherished mother of Maria Pacheco of Novato, Ann Marie Pacheco Alders (Sean) of Auburn, and Manuel Pacheco, Jr. (Sherri) of Novato. Adored grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of eight. Age: 82 years. A Native of: San Miguel, Azores. A Member of: IDESI of...
Marie Millick
Feb 26, 2013
Born near Klamath Falls, OR, in 1929, she died at home from a long illness on February 26, 2013. She was the younger daughter of Jethro and Marie Freund. Growing up on working ranches, she developed an early love for many kinds of animals. Her greatest love was for dogs and they became the focus of much of her life....
Barbara Faye Bundesen
Feb 24, 2013
Barbara Faye Sumner Bundesen passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on February 24, 2013 at her home in Petaluma surrounded by her family and her cats. Barbara's husband, Herbert, preceded her in death in 2011. He was a longtime Realtor in Petaluma. They shared 64 wonderful years together. She is survived by those that loved her: daughter, Ann...
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...
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