Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Gerald John Goodrick
Jan 17, 2013
Gerald John Goodrick - Passed away peacefully in Petaluma, CA. on January 17, 2013 surrounded by his three loving children. Gerald was born in San Francisco, CA. to the late John and Etta Goodrick. He is survived by his beloved children, Lynn Bayona, Sharon Burge, and Gerald Wayne Goodrick. Cherished grandfather of five, and great-grandfather of six. Private services will...
Hobart Garrett Wilson, Jr.
Jan 15, 2013
Hobart Garrett "Hobie" Wilson, Jr. - Passed away at his Petaluma residence on January 15, 2013 at the age of 80 years. Loving husband for over 56 years to Cathie Wilson. Devoted father of Elizabeth (Steve) Hanak of Petaluma, Eileen (Gary) Bowers of Sonoma, and Loretta (Tom) Devito of Santa Rosa. Cherished grandfather of Catherine Mary Ackerly, Megan Ackerly, Natalie...

John Dorich
Jan 15, 2013
John Dorich - Longtime Sonoma County resident, John Dorich passed away in Santa Rosa on January 15, 2013, at the age of 80. He was a longtime resident of Petaluma and recent years lived in Santa Rosa. Mr. Dorich worked in the planning department for the City of San Rafael for over 35 years. He was preceded in death by...
Ernest John Aguiar
Jan 14, 2013
Ernest John "Ernie" Aguiar - Passed away suddenly in Santa Rosa, CA, January 14, 2013, husband of the late Olivine Aguiar. Loving father of Andrea â??Andieâ?
Andrew C. Gordon
Jan 12, 2013
Andrew C. Gordon - Passed away in Petaluma on Jan. 12, 2013 at the age of 54 years. Survived by his wife; Janice and daughters Sarah and Jessica Gordon of Petaluma. Brother of Sandra (Al Pope) Gordon of OR. Son of Duncan Gordon of OR and Elaine Pruett of Petaluma. Survived by several in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Andrew...
Louis Battista Zamaroni
Jan 12, 2013
Louis Battista Zamaroni - ZAMARONI, LOUIS BATTISTA" Entered into rest at home surrounded by his family in Santa Rosa, CA on January 12, 2013. Dearly beloved father of Cristine C. (Edward) Rogers, Sandra J. Zamaroni and Louie G. (Becky) Zamaroni, all of Santa Rosa. Adored grandfather of Joseph Rogers, Nicholas Rogers, Kevin Rogers, Angelina Valentine, Taylor Zamaroni and Tanner Zamaroni....

Eva M. Gold
Jan 12, 2013
Eva M. Gold - Eva Marie Gold died January 12, 2013 at age 96 She is survived by her son, Ted Gold (Mary) of Carmel, two grandsons, Sol Gold (Robin) of Petaluma and Thomas Gold of San Rafael, one great-grandson, Michael Gold of Petaluma, her sister, Rosebelle Gold of San Francisco and by many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased...
David Michael Geernaert
Jan 11, 2013
David Michael Geernaert - David Geernaert passed away suddenly on January 11, 2013. Devoted husband of Catherine Geernaert. Cherished father of Cassandra and Samantha Geernaert. Beloved brother of Linda Geernaert, Gary Geernaert, Carla Robinson, Richard Geernaert, Chad Geernaert and Rachel Hong. David loved the ocean and taking walks along the beach, snowflakes, growing tomatoes, love stories, carving Halloween pumpkins and...
Maurice Overton Shaw
Jan 7, 2013
Maurice Overton "Red" Shaw - Passed away in his sleep on January 7, 2013 in Santa Rosa. Born on October 14, 1922 in Oakland, CA to Mabel (Bowbeer) and Charles Shaw. â??Redâ?

Amelia Annotti
Jan 6, 2013
Amelia Annotti - Passed away in Petaluma on January 6, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 90 years. A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Friday, January 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Entombment: Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Petaluma. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Petaluma,...
Peter John Holewinski, Jr.
Jan 5, 2013
Peter John Holewinski, Jr. - HOLEWINSKI, PETER J., Jr." Entered into rest, following a short illness, in Santa Rosa, CA on January 5, 2013. Dearly beloved husband for fifty-nine year"s of Rosemarie Holewinski of Healdsburg, CA. Loving father of Peter (Mary-Frances Walsh) Holewinski, III of Westport, CT, Mark (Ruth) Holewinski of Carmichael, CA, Lisa (Rob) Subry of Steamboat Springs, CO...
Larry D. Merkel
Jan 4, 2013
Larry D. Merkel - Passed away on January 4, 2013 in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of Sarah Merkel of Petaluma. Beloved father of Ryan Merkel (Amanda) of Brentwood and Randy Merkel (fiancé
Gladys E. Jay Caldwell
Jan 4, 2013
Gladys E. Jay (Pelton) Caldwell - PRESS DEMOCRAT ATTN: CLASSIFIED RUN 3 TIMES, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 11 AND 13, 2013 WITH PICTURE CALDWELL, GLADYS E. JAY ( PELTON) Gladys Caldwell passed away in Petaluma January 4, 2013 at the age of 91 years. Loving wife of the late Shirley Paul â??Alâ?
George Leonetti, Jr.
Jan 3, 2013
George Leonetti, Jr. - George passed away peacefully at home. Loving son of the late George and Rose Leonetti. Born and raised in San Francisco, he grew up in the Excelsior district, graduated from Balboa High School, and served in the US Army. After his service in the army, he started his entrepreneurship in Marin County. He owned several businesses,...

Ingrid Herta Wedemann-Binsfeld
Dec 26, 2012
Ingrid Herta Wedemann-Binsfeld - Ingrid Herta Wedemann-Binsfeld died peacefully on December 26, 2012, at the age of 80 years old, with all her family by her side, including her three daughters, Sylvia Binsfeld, Heidi Powers, Monica Binsfeld, her eight grandchildren, their spouses, and two great-grandchildren. Her warm and generous spirit will be greatly missed. She will always be remembered for...
Paul Peracca
Dec 26, 2012
Paul Peracca - Passed away on December 26, 2012 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of Doris Peracca of Petaluma. Cherished father of Robert Peracca of Ramona, James Peracca and Donna Peracca both of Petaluma, and the late Ernie Peracca. Adored grandfather of Marci, Richelle and Guido Peracca all of Ramona; Valenteen Militello of Santa Rosa; Julianna Abadallah of Windsor; and the...
Henni Ray
Dec 23, 2012
Henni Ray - Born September 24, 1945 in Copenhagen, Denmark, was called home to be with her mother, Ellen Salling, father, Carl J. Salling, and sister, Jette Sheeley, on December 23, 2012. She was taken way too soon from her loving husband and soul-mate of 49 1/2 years, Ron Ray. She was his traveling partner, scuba diving partner, and constant...
Hazel Dolores Bakken
Dec 23, 2012
Hazel Dolores Bakken - Passed away on December 23, 2012 in Petaluma at the age of 98 years. Devoted wife of the late Alf Bakken. Loving mother of Chuck and Elfi Bakken of San Rafael. Cherished grandmother of Jim and Randi Bakken of Novato and Heidi and Keith Worthington of CN. Doting great-grandmother of 5. Survived by many loyal and...
Anne Yoshie Okada Ayala
Dec 20, 2012
Anne Yoshie Okada Ayala - Passed away peacefully in Petaluma, CA. on December 20, 2012. Anne was born September 18, 1941 in Waimea, Kauai, HI, to Ichiro Okada and Elsie Ogata Okada. During elementary and high school, she worked in the Okada Store in Waimea, which was managed by her parents, and as a library aide in the public and...
John Anthony Asti
Dec 18, 2012
John Anthony Asti - JOHN ANTHONY ASTI November 13, 1966~December 18, 2012 Private family services with interment will be held. A public gathering of family and friends to remember our dearest John will be announced and held at a future date. As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers and would appreciate memorial contributions in John"s memory be sent to...
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