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

Cleo Christeen Abbott
Feb 7, 2012
Cleo Christeen Abbott - Passed away in Sonoma, CA on February 7, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Ray Abbott. Loving mother of Leta (the late Richard) Barnes of Santa Rosa and Jean (Thomas) Higuera of Madera, CA. Step-mother of M. â??Louâ?
Frank F. Fahy
Feb 6, 2012
Frank F. Fahy - Passed away on February 6, 2012 in Rohnert Park. Devoted husband of Helena Fahy of Rohnert Park. Cherished father of Sean Fahy (Shelly) of Potter Valley, Eamon Fahy (Pamela) of San Pablo, Michael Fahy of Eureka, Brian Fahy of Los Angeles, and Paul Fahy (Gwen) of Atascadero. Adored grandfather of Autumn, Thade, Frank, Vincent, Noleena, and...
J. Roberta Prindle
Feb 6, 2012
J. Roberta Prindle - Lifelong resident of Santa Rosa, passed away February 6, 2012 at age 55. "Celebration of Life" and Potluck is Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center (2050 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, 95405). Private inurnment.
Ann Marie Gehring
Feb 4, 2012
Ann Marie Gehring - Ann was born September 27, 1935 and died February 4, 2012. Born in her beloved San Francisco her heart never really left the city even when raising a family in Sonoma County. Ann is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Thomas Gehring, Sr., her three children, Greg Gehring, Rainey Cramer, and Thomas Gehring, Jr....
John Benson
Feb 4, 2012
John Benson - Entered into rest on February 4, 2012 in Petaluma, CA. Devoted husband of Gisela Benson for 53 years. Adoring father of Patricia Gorup and Nicole Powell (Mark). Cherished grandfather of Steven and Amber Powell and Brittany and Brandon Gorup. Predeceased by 3 brothers and 1 sister. John touched the lives of many people with his smile and...

Lucille Baker
Feb 4, 2012
Lucille Baker - Passed away on February 4, 2012 in Santa Rosa. Dearly beloved wife of the late Albert A. Baker, Jr., daughter of the late Florence L. Grundwick and survived by many loving friends and cousins. A retired teacher and administrator of the San Francisco Unified School District, member of OES and Daughters of the Nile, the Oakmont Niners...
John D. Murray
Feb 3, 2012
John D. "Denny" Murray - Passed away on February 3, 2012 in Petaluma with his loving family by his side. Devoted husband of Susan Murray of Petaluma. Cherished father of Margaret E. Murray (Bart Reese) of N. Beach, MD; Claire D. Murray of Chesapeake Beach, MD; and John D. Murray, Jr. (Julia) of Severna Park, MD. Loving step-father of William...
Marjorie Eleanor Dunn
Feb 2, 2012
Marjorie Eleanor Dunn - Marjorie Dunn passed away peacefully on February 2, 2012 in Petaluma at the age of 96. Marjorie is survived by her son Bob Loechel (Pam) Scottsdale AZ, daughter Judy McCracken (David) Sonoma, step-daughter Fay Oâ??Neil (Bill) Santa Monica, grandchildren Marc (Kathy), Greg (Susan) and Troy (Julie) Petersen, and Steve Loechel (Kathy), Lori Blazer and Kristi Gage...
Michele Lynn Mathews
Feb 1, 2012
Michele Lynn Mathews - Passed away on February 1, 2012 in Petaluma. Devoted mother of Amber Christmann (Chris Christmann) and Brittany Johnson. Beloved grandmother of Austin Johnson and Hannah Christmann. Cherished daughter of Roberta Mathews and Delbert Mathews (Zieta). Loving sister of Bret Mathews (Sandra) and Brenda Bowens (Ken). Survived by three nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend...
Marie C. Anderson
Jan 31, 2012
Marie C. (Petersen) Anderson - Passed away peacefully at home, Jan. 31, 2012. Marie was born Oct. 22, 1922 in Leck, Germany. At age 5, she came to the USA with her parents Gottfried & Anna Petersen. They came here by cargo ship through the Panama Canal to San Francisco. When she was 8 they moved to Petaluma and later...
Donald Lockman
Jan 30, 2012
Donald Lockman - Resident of Guerneville. Don Lockman, age 93, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, entered into eternal rest on January 30, 2012 with his family by his side. Don also enjoyed collecting, especially clocks, beer steins, and most anything if it was a good deal. Don always delighted his grandchildren and great-grandchildren with his playful nature and...

Catherine Minnie Mazzoni
Jan 29, 2012
Catherine Minnie Mazzoni - Passed away on January 29, 2012 in Sebastopol at the age of 93. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Shelly) Mazzoni, grandsons Thaddeus (Amber) Mazzoni and Joshua Mazzoni of Santa Rosa, great-grandchildren Dawson, Colby, Camryn, and Dominic Mazzoni, niece Jenny Poncia and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Service...
Alice Q. Wanko
Jan 28, 2012
Alice Q. Wanko - Passed away on January 28, 2012 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of Andrew Wanko. Cherished mother of Vincent Gutierrez of Grass Valley, Jesse Gutierrez of Santa Rosa, and Andrew Wanko, Jr. of Rohnert Park. Beloved grandmother of Christine Gutierrez, Vincent Gutierrez, Jr., Joella Gutierrez-Robles, Michael Gutierrez, Andrew Wanko, III, and Raymond Gutierrez. Adored great-grandmother of 12. Survived...
Michael Joseph Debonis, Sr.
Jan 28, 2012
Michael Joseph DeBonis, Sr. - DeBONIS, MICHAEL JOSEPH, Sr." Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA on January 28, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marguerite Ann DeBonis of Fulton, CA. Loving father of Michael J. (Denise) DeBonis of Fulton, CA and James A. (Gail) DeBonis of Healdsburg, CA. Adored grandfather of Jonathan DeBonis, Lyndsie...

Mary Louise White
Jan 26, 2012
Mary Louise White - Passed away on January 26, 2012 in Santa Rosa with her husband at her side. Devoted wife of Harold White of Santa Rosa. Cherished mother of Debbie Pisani (Michael) of Walnut Creek and the late Terrance White. Beloved grandmother of Mario Pisani, Julian Pisani, and Allyson White all of Walnut Creek. Loving sister of the late...
Charles Baum
Jan 26, 2012
Charles Baum - Passed away at his Sebastopol home surrounded by his loving family on January 26, 2012. Devoted husband of 60 years to the late Anni Baum. Adored father of Paulette Miller and her husband Philip of Saratoga, CA and Estelle Baum and her husband Dr. Donald Calvo of Oakland, CA. Dear grandfather of Andrew Miller, Jonathan Miller, Sarita...
Donald Howard Jackson
Jan 24, 2012
Donald Howard Jackson - Donald Howard Jackson, the only child born to Howard and Ellen Jackson on May 15, 1931 in Oakland, California, passed away on January 24, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Barbara, his children Susan (Steve)Savage, Rebecca Eddy, Michael (Dawn)Jackson, Sheryl (Philip)Wolfe and Peggy Irvin, 12 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. A...
Lily S. Dykstra
Jan 24, 2012
Lily S. Dykstra - Lily Salay Dykstra, wife of Daniel Dykstra, a former Dean of the UC Davis School of Law, passed away on January 24, 2012, in Petaluma, CA. At the time of her death, Lily was 97. She was born in Superior, WI in 1914, to Joseph and Mary Salay, immigrants from what is now Slovakia but then...
Roy D. King
Jan 23, 2012
Roy D. King - Passed away on January 23, 2012 in Greenbrae. Devoted husband of Beverly King of Petaluma. Cherished father of Anna Kehoe (Mike) of Inverness and Barbara King (Kenny) of Brentwood. Beloved grandfather of Justin, Janelle, and Emily Kehoe; and Keely and Brenna Gleason. Son of the late Anna and Arnold King. Loving brother of Jim King (Louise)...
Harry E. Scoles
Jan 19, 2012
Harry E. Scoles - Harry Scoles passed away peacefully at his Petaluma residence on January 19, 2012. Longtime companion, for 24 years, of Pat Lanthier and her family of Petaluma. Father of Harry C. Scoles and his wife Barbara of Tigard, OR. Grandfather of Sean McIntosh and Kristine Ourada. Great-grandfather of 3. Survived by his dear sister, Mary LaRue Lehman...
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