Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Ruben F. Hernandez
Jan 16, 2012
Ruben F. Hernandez - Born December 5, 1932 in Presidio, TX and passed away on January 16, 2012 in Windsor after a four year illness. Devoted husband of 60 years to Zulema Hernandez of Windsor. Cherished father of Irene Luna (Jim) and Hector Hernandez all of Windsor; Fred Hernandez (Lisa) of Burney, CA; and Rick Hernandez (Martha) of Windsor. Beloved...
Josephine S. Sanchez
Jan 16, 2012
Josephine S. Sanchez - Passed away on January 16, 2012 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of Ysidor Sanchez of Santa Rosa. Cherished mother of Martha Gooch (Donn) of San Jose, Franci Hicks of AZ, Richard Sanchez of AK, Thomas Sanchez (Judy) of San Jose, Stephanie Gearheard (Doug) of TX, and Laura Adams (Craig) of Roseville. Beloved grandmother of nine and...
Dorothy Jacobsen Panholzer
Jan 15, 2012
Dorothy Jacobsen Panholzer - Dorothy Jacobsen Panholzer peacefully passed away in Petaluma on Jan. 15, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. She was the devoted wife of the late Donald â??Jakeâ?
Gloria P. Mccarthy
Jan 15, 2012
Gloria P. McCarthy - Passed away on January 15, 2012 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of Thomas McCarthy and the late Glenn Adair and William Radford. Cherished mother of Gael Grove, Colleen Adair, Patrick Adair, Earl Radford, Stephanie Lincoln, Lynn Barton, Thomas McCarthy, Jr., Sharon McCarthy, and Lisa Harding. Adored grandmother of nineteen and great-grandmother of seven. Gloria was born in...
Harold J. Fish
Jan 14, 2012
Harold J. Fish - Harold J. Fish passed away peacefully in Penngrove, Ca. with his companion Dorine Sroufe at his side, on Sat. Jan.14, 2012. He was 85. Harold Fish was born on May16, 1926 in Ottawa, Kansas to the parents Delbert Harold and Nell Clark-Fish. He was the oldest of 4 boys. Harold married Mildred Eva Yakle on Aug....
Americo Piazza
Jan 14, 2012
Americo Piazza - Americo R. (Shorty) Piazza passed away peacefully at his home in Petaluma on January 14, 2012, age 93, after a brief illness. Americo was born in Fallon, CA on February 15, 1918, and raised in Tomales. After serving a term in the U.S. Army, he returned to Sonoma County. He worked for various feed companies in the...
Wanda L. Miller
Jan 13, 2012
Wanda L. Miller - Wanda passed away peacefully in her sleep January 13, at the age of 86. She leaves behind her husband of 61 years Robert Miller; son David Miller (Barbara); stepdaughter Barbara Martin; sisters Gwen DeFee and Joyce McLaughlin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 11am until...
Margie Thayer
Jan 13, 2012
Margie Thayer - Passed away peacefully on January 13, 2012 at the age of 81. After her husband Neal Thayer passed, she came to Sonoma County in 1992. Loving mother of Dorothy Perimon, Carmen Hartin, Chris Lujan (Sharon), Rebecca George (Kerry), Dianna Banthrall (Michael) and Robin Geary (Mark). Dear sister of Betty Chavez (Lloyd), Vicki Torres (Manuel), Kay Torres (Alex),...
Kenneth J. Van Guilder
Jan 11, 2012
Kenneth J. Van Guilder - Ken Van Guilder passed away in Windsor on January 11, 2012. Devoted husband of the late Nancy Van Guilder. Loving father of Rick (Connie) Van Guilder, Stephen Van Guilder, Lori (Bob) Fortney, Brian (Donna) Van Guilder, Kenneth Van Guilder, Keith Van Guilder, and the late Dan Van Guilder. Dear grandfather of Sarah, Kyle, Stefanie, James,...
George S. Circo
Jan 11, 2012
George S. Circo - George Circo passed away, surrounded by his loving family and friends, at his Petaluma residence on January 11, 2012. Devoted husband of the late Jean Circo. Loving father of Leslie Circo of Hayward and Amy Circo of Vacaville. Cherished grandfather of Pierce Circo-Lavallee of Vacaville. Dear brother-in-law of Diane Johnston of Novato. Dear Uncle of Derek,...
Barbara O'Deady
Jan 10, 2012
Barbara "Barbe" O'Deady - Passed away peacefully in Petaluma, CA, January 10, 2012, beloved mother of Rebecca Smith, Harriet Ann Smith, Michelle (Jim) Taylor and David Lee Smith. Loving grandmother of 7, and their spouses, and great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Rollin Houser of Ohio and the late Scott Houser and Judy Luckenbill. Also survived by her loving...
Barbara A. O'Deady
Jan 10, 2012
Barbara A. "Barbe""" (AKA Barbara Smith)"" O'Deady - Passed away peacefully in Petaluma, CA, January 10, 2012, beloved mother of Rebecca Smith, Harriet Ann Smith, Michelle (Jim) Taylor and David Lee Smith. Loving grandmother of 7, and their spouses, and great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Rollin Houser of Ohio and the late Scott Houser and Judy Luckenbill. Also...

Kathleen Kiely
Jan 10, 2012
Kathleen Kiely - A native of CA, born September 17, 1924 in San Jose, passed away on January 10, 2012 in Petaluma at the age of 87. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice or to Saint Anthony Foundation. Loving daughter of the late Elaine M. and William P. Kiely. Devoted sister of...

Charles E. Helmick, Sr.
Jan 9, 2012
Charles E. "Chuck" Helmick, Sr. - Chuck Helmick, Sr. passed away at his Petaluma residence on January 9, 2011. Husband of Ann Helmick of Petaluma. Father of Charles Helmick, Jr. and the late Angelo Helmick, and Michelle Helmick. Father-in-law of Cindy Helmick of Middletown. Grandfather of Charles E. Helmick, III, Cristen Helmick, and Casey and Whitney Helmick. Great-grandfather of Nickoa...

Annarose Kissman
Jan 9, 2012
Annarose Kissman - Annarose Kissman passed away in Petaluma on January 9, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Harry Kissman. Loving mother of Christina (Joel) Ramsey of Livermore, CA, Hans Kissman of Sebastopol, and Klaus (Jean) Kissman of ID. Doting grandmother of Julian, Kelly, Matt, and Casey and great-grandmother of Hayden, Ryder, and Parker. Beloved sister-in-law of Renate and Martin...
Tiffany Louise Ratto
Jan 7, 2012
Tiffany Louise Ratto - Passed away January 8, 2012 in Petaluma, Ca. Beloved wife of Steven, her husband of 26 years. Loving mother of Kassaundra, Alexandria, and Jamison. Cherished daughter of James and Helen Popovich. She also leaves behind her dear sister, Michele Dougherty (Michael),beloved mother-in-law and father-in-law, Deana and James Ratto, numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family and...
Paul O. Broxon
Jan 7, 2012
Paul O. Broxon - BROXON, PAUL O." A resident of Santa Rosa, CA, age 85 years, passed away on January 7, 2012 due to complications from cancer. Paul grew up in Monrovia, CA. He entered the Air Force where he became an aircraft mechanic. He graduated from Stanford University in 1952 with a degree in economics.
June Burtner
Jan 6, 2012
June Burtner - Passed away on January 6, 2012 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of the late George H. Burtner. Adored mother of Cheryl Grammens (Paul) of Santa Rosa, Janice Bowers (Mike) of Vallejo, and Patty Duke (Dee) of Jefferson, OR. Cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 20. Loving sister of the late Russell Lebeck. Survived by several nieces,...

Camille Margaret Derrick
Jan 6, 2012
Camille Margaret Derrick - DERRICK, CAMILLE MARGARET" Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA on January 6, 2012. Dearly beloved mother of Joanna M. (Jerry) Engelke of Windsor, CA. Adored grandmother of Elizabeth A. (Aaron) Bemis of Windsor, CA. Step-grandmother of Chip Engelke of Healdsburg, CA and Brandi Lacampagne of Santa Rosa, CA. Cherished great grandmother of Isaac, Grace and...
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