Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
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...
Eva Sue Escamillo
Dec 17, 2012
Eva Sue Escamillo - Passed away on December 17, 2012 in Modesto, CA. Devoted wife of the late Ed Hansen for thirty years and then David Escamillo for 14 years. Cherished mother of Sharon Byrne (Ron) of Modesto and Judith Lee (William) of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Ryan Byrne (Kathryn), Eva Nunes (Chris), Daniel Byrne (Katie), Tyler Byrne, Loreen Jones...
Karen Manning
Dec 13, 2012
Karen Manning - Born Karen Lula Westrum, Karen died 12-13-12 of Alzheimeré
Paul Edward Pierce
Dec 12, 2012
Paul Edward Pierce - Entered into rest in Rohnert Park, CA on December 12, 2012. Dearly beloved son of Diane M. Valladao of Hemet, CA and Charles R. Pierce of La Mesa, CA. Loving brother of Kellie M. (Chris) Guy of Santa Rosa and Christina A. (Jabari) Ledbetter of Hemet, CA. Also survived by one niece, Vanessa Ledbetter and one...
Carolyn Jean Brooks
Dec 11, 2012
Carolyn Jean Brooks - Passed away in Napa, CA, December 11, 2012, beloved wife of the late Charles W. Brooks. Loving mother of Daniel (Sara) Brooks of Napa. Cherished grandmother of Chelsea Bechtol and Charlie Brooks both of Napa. Dear sister of Linda (Nick) Vann of Lincoln, CA and the late Marilyn (late Bill) McPherson. Loving aunt of Kathy McPherson...
Vanetta June Henderson
Dec 11, 2012
Passed from this life peacefully on December 11, 2012 in the wee hours of the morning at home. She was the beloved wife of Allan Edward Henderson for 59 years, cherished mother of Richard Allan Henderson (1954 - 1978) and Lynn (Henderson) McDougal and adored grandmother of Sabrina Hope McDougal. Dear sister of Ellis Buchanan of Petaluma and the late...
Rafael Gutierrez
Dec 10, 2012
Rafael Gutierrez - Rafael Gutierrez passed away in Santa Rosa on December 10, 2012 while visiting family. Padre de Rafael Gutierrez y su esposa Shannon,Veronica Juarez y su marido Gavino,Martha Galvan Y su marido Ricardo, Antonio Gutierrez y su esposa Gabriela,Edward Gutierrez y su esposa Maralisa, and the late Francisco Gutierrez Zarco. Abuelo de Cindy Galvan, Lisa M. Galvan,Jessica Juarez,...
George Bottarini, Sr.
Dec 9, 2012
George Bottarini, Sr. - Passed away December 9,2012 in Penngrove, CA at the age of 100. He was the last remaining son of Enrico and Carolina Bonalanza Bottarini. George was a brother to Geraldine Croci, Claire Schlicht, Pearl McAuliffe, Florence Steinberg and a half brother to Aldo Bottarini. George built his home from the ground up, and he was a...
Thea Hendriks
Dec 6, 2012
Thea Hendriks - On December 6, 2012, surrounded by her family, Thea peacefully passed from this world after a short illness. Born in Utrecht, the Netherlands on July 13, 1921, she was raised in s-Hertogenbosch in the southern part of the Netherlands. Her studies in a Catholic convent were cut short by the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands in 1940....
Glenn Leigh Caldwell
Dec 6, 2012
Glenn Leigh Caldwell - Glenn passed away peacefully at his Petaluma home on December 6, 2012. He left the loving arms of his family to go home to his Maker and to forever join family and friends in Heaven. He was born in 1932 to Forrest and Margaret in Detroit, MI. Glenn joined the US Navy and served during the...
Edward George Lampe
Dec 5, 2012
Edward George "Hook" Lampe - Ed Lampe passed away on December 5, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 75. Born and raised in San Francisco and a long time Novato resident before he moved to Petaluma. Devoted father of Al, Ed (Lisa), Caroline Purtell, and Joe (Teresa). Loving grandfather of Michael, Sean, Brianna, Tim, Joe, Nancy,...
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