Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Samuel Steward Oden
May 2, 2012
Samuel Steward Oden - Sam Oden passed away at his Cotati residence on May 2, 2012. Devoted husband of Rose Bell Eatman Oden of Cotati. Loving father of Harriett Oden, Samuel Oden, Jr. (Marion) all of Rohnert Park, Marisha Freeman (Alfred) of Indiana, and Harold Oden (Stephanie) of Petaluma. Cherished grandfather of Latisha Oden-Jones, Shawntell Oden-Randall, Samuel Oden-Randall, Lashell Oden-Randall,...
Sarah Ann Coyne
Apr 25, 2012
Sarah Ann "Sally" Coyne - Passed away April 25, 2012 at her daughterâ??s home, one month before her 90th birthday. Born on May 23, 1922 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England to Harold Foxton and Esther Scarborough. Married William Coyne on June 13, 1942. Funeral Service on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00...
Ruth Frances Derenzo
Apr 24, 2012
Ruth Frances DeRenzo - Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, April 24, 2012, beloved wife of the late Leonard A. DeRenzo. Loving mother of Diane L. (Bob) Burns, Don (Teddi) DeRenzo and Raymond (Toni) DeRenzo. Adored grandmother of Terri (late Danny) Marine, Donna (Nick) Natale, Jeff (Michelle) Burns, Gina (Chris) DeRenzo and Michael Stigamire. Cherished great grandmother of Kyle Thomas,...
William W. Diekmann
Apr 22, 2012
William W. "Bill" Diekmann - Bill Diekmann passed away after a lengthy illness on April 22, 2012. Loving brother of Kristin Lawson and her husband Scott of Tomales and the late Mark Diekmann. Doting uncle of Robert Lawson of Santa Rosa. Devoted son of the late Mildred and Walter Diekmann. Survived by numerous cousins. Age: 65 years A Funeral Service...
Andrew Robert Bressoud
Apr 22, 2012
Andrew Robert Bressoud - Andy passed away unexpectedly at the age of 77. He is survived by his loving wife Sharon, his children Paul (Tamara), David, and Lisa Bressoud and Linda Hohns (Chris), stepchildren Tammy Boothe, Jeff Adair, and Tracy Lundmark (Nick), the lights of his life- grandchildren Jordan Boothe, Olivia & Luis Bressoud, Atalie, Alaina, Amelie, and Nicholas Bressoud,...
Catherine Marian Mackenzie
Apr 22, 2012
Catherine Marian "Kay" MacKenzie - Passed away on April 22, 2012 in Petaluma of natural causes at 93 years of age. Catherine "Kay""" Mac Kenzie, devoted wife of Glenn Mac Kenzie for 69é
Elaine C. Cavanaugh
Apr 22, 2012
Elaine C. Cavanaugh - Elaine Cavanaugh passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 22, 2012 at the age of 83. Friends and family are invited to attend the Memorial Service on Saturday May 26, 2012, at 11:00 AM at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory, 850 Keokuk St. Petaluma. Memorial donations may be made to Memorial Hospice, 821 Mendocino Ave Santa...
William Robertson
Apr 22, 2012
William "Bill""" Washington"" Robertson - Loving husband of the late Hazel Robertson, slipped away peacefully to be with her on April 22, 2012. Bill was born into an enterprising family of early (1852) Sonoma County settlers to William "Jean""" & Zella (Welling) Robertson on October 18, 1916, on a ranch near Tomales. In his early years, Bill fur trapped in...
Herschel Thomas Adkins
Apr 22, 2012
Herschel Thomas "Hersch" Adkins - Born in Peoria,Illinois, September 1, 1928 and passed away in Petaluma, CA on Sunday, April 22, 2012. He has been a Petaluma resident for the past 64 years. Herschel served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired as a butcher after 42 years, last working for Luckyâ??s. Herschel was an active member...
Craig Stammler
Apr 22, 2012
Craig Stammler - Passed away suddenly in Petaluma, CA, April 22, 2012, beloved husband of Melanie Dado-Stammler. Loving father of Craig Stammler Jr. (fiancé

Clarence Robert Matthias, Sr.
Apr 21, 2012
Clarence Robert "Pikie" Matthias, Sr. - Passed away at home in Santa Rosa, CA, April 21, 2012, beloved husband of Donna J. Matthias. Loving father of Wanda Kruger, Michael Matthias, Clarence Robert Matthias, Jr., Perry Matthias and the late Timothy Matthias. Step father of Jerry Cutlip and Gary Isbell. Grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 10. Brother of Elaine...
Richard Raymond Echavarria
Apr 19, 2012
Richard Raymond Echavarria - Richard Raymond Echavarria passed away on the morning of April 19, 2012. He was 59 years old. Born October 7, 1953 in Chicago, Ill., Richard grew up in Chicago, moving to San Francisco in later years where he met his wife, Ronnie Rivard at the St. John of God Chapel. When their first son turned one,...
Elsie C. Soares
Apr 18, 2012
Elsie C. Soares - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, April 18, 2012, beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Soares. Loving mother of Elaine M. (Roy) Shields of McArthur, CA and Ron (Janet) Soares of Rohnert Park. Cherished grandmother of Jason, Amanda, Megan, Darren Soares, Christopher Shields, Jason Villaroman and Alison Ramey. Elsie was preceded in death by her siblings,...
Elizabeth Catherine Smith
Apr 17, 2012
Elizabeth Catherine "Betty" Smith - Betty Smith passed away at her Petaluma residence on April 17, 2012. Devoted wife of the late William â??Willieâ?
Joseph L. Mcreynolds
Apr 16, 2012
Joseph L. "Joe" McReynolds - Passed away on April 16, 2012 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of Judy (Payne) McReynolds of Petaluma. Cherished father of Ave Seltsam, Dorothy McReynolds, and Janice Lorenzo all of Petaluma. Adored grandfather of Ashley, Anthony, Nicholas and Lucas Aranda; Travis Lorenzo; and Sarah Margaret and Joseph Lane Seltsam. Uncle to Vance and Teresa Hughes. Preceeded in...
Kimberly Louise Baucom
Apr 15, 2012
Kimberly Louise Baucom - Kimberly Louise Baucom passed away April 15, 2012. She leaves behind her four children, Carly Sullivan, 15, Audrey Sullivan, 12, and twins Michael and Macie Conover, 21 months. Her children meant the world to her and she loved them with all her heart. Kim leaves a giant void in our entire family, including her parents, Lyle...
Michael H. Pettibone
Apr 13, 2012
Michael H. Pettibone - Born in Redmond, Oregon, raised in Eastern Washington, graduated from Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA with a B.S. in Chemistry and a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, WA. He worked 30 + years for Mining Engineering Companies, traveling throughout the world. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Saturday, April 21, 2012 at...
Marion L. Obenauer
Apr 9, 2012
Marion L. Obenauer - Passed away at her Petaluma residence on April 9, 2012. Dear sister of the late Margaret Obenauer, Ardell Obenauer, Ann McWilliams, and Albert Obenauer. Caring aunt of Gary Obenauer, Wes Obenauer, Holly Mundlin, Katie Thatcher, Sue Hess all of ID, Amy Golihar of Dublin, CA, and Stephen Hanson of UT. A native of East Grand Forks,...
Jack Buchanan
Apr 7, 2012
Jack Buchanan - Passed away in Santa Rosa on April 7, 2012. Devoted husband of â??Leuâ?
Luther E. Jackson
Apr 5, 2012
Luther E. Jackson - Luther Jackson passed away in Santa Rosa on April 5, 2012. Devoted husband of the late â?
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