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

Martha A. Jackson
Mar 20, 2012
Martha A. Jackson - Martha Jackson passed away in Marin County on March 20, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Bruce O. Jackson. Loving mother of Deafone Leith Jackson of Santa Rosa, Delawne Decie Williams of Rohnert Park, and Devlin Jackson and his wife Maria of Hercules, CA. Adored grandmother of Anthony Belle, Joelle Sandoval and her husband George, Demi...
Herbert E. Burbank, Jr.
Mar 20, 2012
Herbert E. Burbank, Jr. - Lifelong Two Rock Dairy Rancher and native Petaluman Herbert E. Burbank, Jr., a collector of antique farm equipment and classic Ford Thunderbirds, who enjoyed listening to polka music, passed away March 20, 2012, following a short illness. He was 86. For many years he operated the family ranch along with his beloved late wife Edna...
Barbara J. Allen
Mar 20, 2012
Barbara J. Allen - Passed away on March 20, 2012 in San Rafael. Devoted wife of 46 years to the late George V. Allen. Adored mother of Colleen Dunaway (Larry), Bud Lush (Laurie), and Mike Smith (Linda). Cherished step-mother of Elizabeth Racicot (Victor), Bob Allen (Judy), Terry Durrant (Jim), and Jim Allen (Debbie). Beloved grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of...
Eleanor Beattie
Mar 19, 2012
Eleanor Beattie - Passed away on March 19, 2012 in Grass Valley. Devoted wife of the late William Beattie. Cherished mother of Veronica Beattie-Smith of Petaluma and Caroline McCall (Craig Keller) of Grass Valley. Beloved grandmother of Mandy, Robert, and Catherine Smith; Eleanor, Barbara, and Michael McCall; Matthew Keller; Erich and Andrew Gebo; Nova Calhoun; Marilin Dunsmore; and Gavin McCall....
Elisa Lopez
Mar 18, 2012
Elisa Lopez - Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA on March 18, 2012. Dearly beloved wife of sixty-five years of Dionicio Lopez of Santa Rosa, CA. Loving mother of Luis A. Lopez, Martha L. (and her partner, Elvia Lavato) Lopez, Fernando A. (Adelfa) Lopez, Juana I. (Dave, Sr.) Parker and Gus A. (Maria) Lopez, all of Santa Rosa, CA....
Mary R. Deniz
Mar 17, 2012
Mary R. Deniz - Passed away on March 17, 2012 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Agostinho B. Deniz. Cherished mother of Ernest B. Deniz (Beverly) of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Kevin Soper (Nikki), Lucas Deniz (Lisa), Becky Deniz, Vicky Prior (Frank), and Eddy Deniz (Bethany). Beloved great-grandmother of Kristina and Steven Soper; Emily and Abby Prior; and Darren...
Ryan Shepherd
Mar 14, 2012
Ryan Shepherd - Ryan was a larger-than-life individual who made an exceptional impact on all that came into contact with him. Born in West Hills, he spent the first half of his life in southern California before moving to Sonoma County in 1996. He married and had two beautiful children in Petaluma, California. He was an avid LA Dodgers fan,...
Emma Masini
Mar 13, 2012
Emma Masini - Emma Masini passed away in Petaluma on March 13, 2012. Loving wife of the late Lido Masini. Devoted mother of Aldo Masini (Joan) and Val Masini (Carolyn) all of Petaluma. Cherished â??Nonnaâ?
James Bruce Morehead, Usaf, Retired
Mar 11, 2012
Colonel James Bruce Morehead, USAF, Retired - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, March 11, 2012. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty Bob Morehead. Father of Myrna (Bill) Moritz of Cotati and Melanie Morehead-Wolff of Novato. Grandfather of Michael Moritz and Lauren Moritz. Uncle of Jackson Morehead, Bonnie Morehead, Jennifer Morehead and Larry Neal. A native of Paoli, Oklahoma. Age...
Jerry Urban
Mar 9, 2012
Jerry Urban - Passed away on March 9, 2012, the same day he was brought into this world 70 years ago. He leaves behind his loving wife Joanne. Unforgettable father of Ed, Mike, Jake, and Jessica. Treasured father-in-law of Kelly, Renee, Angie, and Robert. Adored grandfather of 7. Brother and best friend to Larry. Jerry touched many lives and will...

Lois L. Gilchrist
Mar 8, 2012
Lois L. Gilchrist - Passed away on March 8, 2012 in Chico, CA. Devoted wife of the late Daniel D. Gilchrist, Jr. Cherished mother of Daniel D. Gilchrist, III (Karen) of Orland and Paul F. Gilchrist (Caryn) of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Jennifer Trull (Nate) and Todd Gilchrist (Kristen). Beloved great-grandmother of Garrett, Madelyn, and Makenzi. Lois was born in...

Betty Christiansen Dunaway
Mar 8, 2012
Betty Christiansen Dunaway - Betty Dunaway passed away peacefully at her Petaluma residence on March 8, 2012. Loving wife of the late Jack Dunaway. Devoted mother of Michael Dunaway and his partner Diane Sievers of Petaluma, Susan Dunaway of Walnut Creek, Jean Maffia and her husband Steve of Petaluma, and Nancy Devoto and her husband Dave of Petaluma. Adored grandmother...
Naomi Kohl-Smith
Mar 7, 2012
Naomi Kohl-Smith - KOHL-SMITH, NAOMI MAY Age: 87 years Naomi May Kohl-Smith, formerly of Petaluma, passed away on March 7, 2012 in Copperas Cove, TX. Loving wife of the late William Carl Smith and Lt. (Ret.) Karl Kohl (of the Petaluma Police Department). Devoted mother of Ronald Kohl and his wife Kim of Bonita Springs, FL. and William Kohl and...
Patricia Ann Groverman
Mar 5, 2012
Patricia Ann Groverman - Patricia Ann Groverman passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, March 5, 2012. Born June 4, 1937 to E. Cecil and Josephine M.(Salani) Humble, Sacramento and attended Sacramento Schools. She was employed at the Sacramento Bee Circulation Department from 1955-1958. She met Frederick Groverman at U.C .Davis and they were married July 20, 1957, while...

Robert R. Bellefeuille
Mar 4, 2012
Robert R. Bellefeuille - Passed away unexpectedly in Petaluma on March 4, 2012. Devoted husband of Karol Bellefeuille of Penngrove. Loving father of James Bellefeuille of Petaluma, Suzie (Danny) Swartz of Martinez, Bob (Adonna) Bellefeuille of Rohnert Park, Andrew Bellefeuille of Petaluma, Tim Bellefeuille of Stockton, and Nick Bellefeuille of Penngrove. Adored son of Edith and Ray Bellefeuille of AZ....
Beatrice Wilhemina Phillips
Mar 4, 2012
Beatrice Wilhemina Phillips - Bea passed away peacefully in her sleep in Petaluma under the care of Hospice of Petaluma and the staff of â??Our Houseâ?
Tobias E. Lujan
Mar 2, 2012
Tobias E. "Toby" Lujan - Died March 2, 2012. Toby was born on May 2, 1935 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Tobias and Maie Lujan. He was the eldest of 14 children and was raised in New Mexico, Colorado and then settled in California. He is survived by 10 siblings. Toby worked as a journeyman carpenter all over San...
Matilda Verescak
Mar 2, 2012
Matilda Verescak - Matilda Verescak passed away peacefully in Petaluma on March 2, 2012. Loving wife of the late Jan Verescak. Adored mother of Peter Verescak and his wife Francenia of Rohnert Park, Helen Verescak of Roseville, and John Verescak of Rohnert Park, Cherished grandmother of Makayla Verescak and Spencer Verescak. Devoted sister of Helen Jarolim and her husband Frank...

Roland J. Madigan
Mar 2, 2012
Roland J. Madigan - Passed away on March 2, 2012 at the age of 82 in Petaluma, CA. Arrangements by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Petaluma, CA. At his request, no services will be held.
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