Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Calvin Albright
Sep 17, 2011
Calvin Albright - Calvin Albright passed away suddenly in Santa Rosa on Sept. 17, 2011. Loving husband for 30 years to the late Rose Albright. Doting father of Karen Wagoner and her husband Brady of Elk Grove, CA. Cherished grandfather of Kira, Ariana, and Wyatt Wagoner. Dear brother of Ruby Bing, Verlie Gaither, Sandra Joyce Albright, and Miranda Mazyck. He...
Richard Anthony Joseph, Sr.
Sep 15, 2011
Richard Anthony Joseph, Sr. - Richard Joseph passed away at his Rohnert Park residence surrounded by his loved ones on September 15, 2011. Devoted life-partner of Patty Koehler-Soper â??Josephâ?
Barbara Jean Mckay
Sep 14, 2011
Barbara Jean McKay - Barbara McKay passed away suddenly after a valiant fight against cancer in her Petaluma residence on September 14, 2011. Loving mother of Bob (Terri) McKay of Roseville, Marilyn (Al) Everett of Stockton, CA, Tom (Kim) McKay of Healdsburg, Jim (Marian) McKay of Auburn, CA, Steve (Mary) McKay of San Francisco, Lisa (Steve) Haver of San Francisco,...
Maria Nunes
Sep 9, 2011
Maria Nunes - Maria Lea Nunes (nee Marshall), 88 years old, died at her home in Novato, California, after a long illness. She was born in Dol Bojanowice, near Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1922, to Johann Marsalek and Maria Marsalek (nee Mattiola). Her family moved to Italy and then to Canada when she was about 7 years old. They lived in...
Maria Lea Nunes
Sep 9, 2011
Maria Lea Nunes - Maria Lea Nunes (nee Marshall), 88 years old, died at her home in Novato, California, after a long illness. She was born in Dol Bojanowice, near Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1922, to Johann Marsalek and Maria Marsalek (nee Mattiola). Her family moved to Italy and then to Canada when she was about 7 years old. They lived...

Mary Alice Buboltz
Sep 8, 2011
Mary Alice Buboltz - Passed away suddenly on September 8, 2011 in San Francisco at the age of 67. She is survived by her mother Rose Demerritt, sister Pearl (Duke) Williams, niece Sharra (Jack) Deniz, great-nephew Justin (Shannon) Ottenwalter, great-great niece Ariana Rose Ottenwalter and cousin Eric (Linda) Jensen. Mary's passion was golf and she was active with the Windsor...

Les Ackerman
Sep 7, 2011
Les Ackerman - Les Ackerman of Rohnert Park, passed away suddenly on September 7, 2011. Devoted life-partner of Beverly Villegas, her children and grandchildren. Dear brother of Wendy Thompson of Citrus Heights, Ron (Helen) Ackerman of OR, and Henry Ackerman of WA. Survived by several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011...
Beverly J. Archbold
Sep 6, 2011
Beverly J. Archbold - Age 91, passed away in her sleep September 5th at her residence in Petaluma. Beverly was born in Tipton, IA to Dr. William Jenks and Frances Jenks. They moved to Arizona shortly thereafter where she attended high school. The family relocated to Pasadena in 1940 when her father passed away. Bev attended and graduated from Pasadena...
Wilfred Lieb
Sep 6, 2011
Wilfred ("Will""" or """Tike""")"" Lieb - Will Lieb, chicken rancher and lifelong resident of Novato, passed away in his beloved Marin County on September 6, 2011. He is the brother of the late Richard Lieb and Lloyd Lieb, Jr. Dear uncle of Phillip (Jean) Lieb, Randy (Louise) Lieb, Barbara (Bruce) Berg, Don (Kay) Lieb and John Lieb. Will is survived...
Ruth A. Ragatz
Sep 5, 2011
Ruth A. Ragatz - Ruth passed away peacefully early the morning of September 5, 2011 surrounded by her loving family after a brief bout with lung cancer. Loving wife of the late Joseph Ragatz, mother of Kathy (Brian) de Avila of Sun Valley, CA, Mark (Susan) Ragatz of Livermore, CA, Teri (Philip) Pitney of Phoenix, AZ, and Carla (Troy) Leopardo...
Pauline A. Johannsen
Sep 5, 2011
Pauline A. Johannsen - Pauline passed away at age 91 on September 5, 2011 in Petaluma., surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late Harold Johannsen. Loving mother of Kathleen Wood of Berkeley, Donald (Gloria) Johannsen of Fremont, and Neil (Hilary Hilscher) Johannsen of Bainbridge Island, WA. Doting grandmother of Jeff (Chris) Wood of Alameda, Kimberly Wood of Lemoore,...
Ann Weinstock
Sep 2, 2011
Ann Weinstock - Passed away on September 2, 2011 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Walter S. Weinstock. Cherished mother of Shelley Bauer of Cotati and David Weinstock of Petaluma. Adored mother-in-law of Robyn Weinstock and the late Michael Bauer. Beloved grandmother of Jeffrey Bauer (Linda Gutierrez), Debbie Bauer-Ervin (Desmond Ervin), and Scott Weinstock. Loving great-grandmother of Michael Bauer-Ervin....
Joseph Henry Finigan, Jr.
Sep 1, 2011
Joseph Henry Finigan, Jr. - FINIGAN, JOSEPH HENRY, Jr." Entered into rest at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville, on September 1, 2011. Dearly beloved father of Joanne Paige, Carmel Finigan, Elizabeth (William) Grizard, Kathryn Finigan, Aileen (Dale) Grizard, Mary Celeste Peters, Joseph (Cindy) Finigan, Mark Finigan and Ted Finigan. Loving step-father of Jane Besetney, Kathy Romines, David (Dawnda)...
Harry Eugene Merrill
Aug 29, 2011
Lt. Colonel Harry Eugene, Retired Merrill - Died suddenly on August 29, 2011 at age 93 â?? which must have surprised him because he always said he would live to 100 and be shot by a jealous husband. His wife and my Mother, Deolinda Merrill and his only Grandson, Michael Merrill died before him. He is survived by me, his...
Annabelle Marie Madsen
Aug 29, 2011
Annabelle Marie Madsen - Annabelle Marie Madsen, age 76, of Tipton, MO passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, MO. She was born December 15, 1934 in Griswold, Iowa, the daughter of the late Leslie and Annan Inkhen Robinson. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, Scott Madsen...
Lloyd E. Beckett
Aug 27, 2011
Lloyd E. Beckett - Passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Sebastopol, CA after a long illness. Beloved husband for 47 years of Ellen Beckett. Father of Reneé
Patrick R. Riordan
Aug 27, 2011
Patrick R. Riordan - Passed away August 27, 2011 in Petaluma, CA, beloved husband for 46 years of Rita Riordan. Loving father of Theresa Chelini (Steve) and Patrick Riordan (Kimberly). Cherished grandfather of Brandon and Ashley Chelini and Mikayla and Matthew Riordan. Brother of Sally Riordan, Colleen Riordan Bates (Tom) and Linda Payer. A native of San Francisco, CA. Age...
Leah Barber Cassina
Aug 25, 2011
Leah Barber Cassina - Passed away in Santa Rosa just 2 days short of her 93rd birthday, on Aug. 25, 2011. Loving wife for 54 years to the late William Cassina. Kind and gentle mother of Bill Cassina and his wife Penny and Dorothy Silva. Adored grandmother and storyteller to Gregory (Tammie) Cassina, Marc Cassina, Billy Cassina, Chris Silva, and...
Thomas Albert Habeck
Aug 23, 2011
Thomas Albert Habeck - Native of Shawano, WI. Born April 19, 1945. Died Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Husband of Diana Ellen (Beal) Habeck. Father of many children, grand children, great grand children. Potluck reception to be held at the VFW Hall in Sebastopol after the services. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorial contributions be made to The Redwood...
Bronce Allen Chapin
Aug 23, 2011
Bronce Allen Chapin - Bronce Allen Chapin born Oct. 17, 1937 of Rohnert Park, CA passed away Aug. 23, 2011. He graduated from San Rafael High in 1956 going straight to work with the Plasterers and Cement Masons Union Local 300 for 55 years. He loved dancing; especially the jitterbug, waterskiing at Clearlake, watching sports, playing cards, softball, and coffee...
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