Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Lori Kennedy
Oct 22, 2011
Lori Kennedy - Lori Ann Kennedy passed suddenly on October 22, 2011 and now is with her Lord Jesus. She was a loving sister to Sharon Azevedo, Tony Amaral, Judy Allan and Ron Kennedy. An aunt to her nieces and a caring friend to all those who had the fortune to know her. Her parents Manuel and Carol Amaral passed...
Mirth M. Lafferty
Oct 21, 2011
Mirth M. Lafferty - Mirth Lafferty passed away peacefully at her Petaluma residence on October 21, 2011. Devoted wife of the late Maurice Lafferty. Loving mother of Kent (Geri) Lafferty of Ellensburg, WA, Gary (Donna) Lafferty of Petaluma, and Steven Lafferty of Phoenix, AZ. Cherished grandmother of Ann, Brian, and Sara, and great-grandmother of Jordan. Loving sister of Doris Crosley...
Vernon L. Garzoli
Oct 20, 2011
Vernon L. Garzoli - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, October 20, 2011, beloved husband of Evy M. Garzoli. Loving father of Greg (Dawn) Garzoli, Steven (Stefanie) Garzoli and Phillip Garzoli all of Petaluma. Cherished grandfather of Trent, Cole, Jacob and Emily Garzoli. Dear brother of Lloyd Garzoli of Orland. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A member...
Irene Carlson
Oct 19, 2011
Irene Carlson - Beloved Wife and Mother and Friend died peacefully at age 87. She is survived by her loving children, Barbara Lynch, Carol Sword, Ralph Carlson with Grandchildren, Babette Lynch, Jaime Bach, Laura Kalmon, Mathew Carlson, Great Grandson, Jacob Carlson and Niece, Linda Colby. Irene was preceded in death by husband Kenneth Carlson. A Funeral Service will be held...
Larry A. Vivier
Oct 18, 2011
Larry A. Vivier - Passed away on October 18, 2011 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of 53 years to Rose Vivier of Petaluma. Cherished father of Larry Vivier, Jr. of Petaluma and Denise Boschee (Cory) of Rohnert Park. Adored â??Papaâ?
Albert V. Sowash
Oct 18, 2011
Albert V. Sowash - Passed away peacefully at home in Lakeport on Oct. 18, 2011 â?? age 82. He was born in Woodland, California to Irvus and Treva (Pratt) Sowash and spent most of his life in Sonoma County. Retired after 20 years with the Air Force, he also retired from Greyhound and then worked another 10 years for St....
Joao Silva
Oct 18, 2011
Joao Silva - Passed away on October 18, 2011 in Petaluma. Devoted and longtime companion of Analia Machado of Petaluma. Cherished father of Fernando â??Fredâ?
James C. Carrigan
Oct 16, 2011
James C. Carrigan - He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Dorothy, their four children, James A. Carrigan, Kathleen Heininge, Mary Carrigan and Rosie Carrigan, as well as his granddaughter, Harmony Rose. He is also survived by his brother, Bill and sisters, Patricia and Eleanor. He was immensely beloved by all. His humor, grace, integrity and devotion...
Amelia E. Jordan
Oct 16, 2011
Amelia E. "Amy" Jordan - Amelia "Amy""" E. Jordan, age 60, died peacefully in Santa Rosa on October 16, 2011, while surrounded by family. Amy grew up in Novato and spent most of her adult life in Petaluma. "" Amy is survived by her devoted husband, Steven Alvernaz; daughter Jennifer Harder Robinson; son Adam Faustino; and her son, daughter-in-law and...
Mary A. Nunes
Oct 14, 2011
Mary A. Nunes - It is with great sadness that we report the loss of our beloved Mary A. Nunes. She passed much too soon from this life on October 14, 2011 surrounded by family and friends after a brave battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary S. and Anthony T. Nunes. She leaves behind...
James O. Gaultney
Oct 10, 2011
James O. Gaultney - Passed away peacefully, and surrounded by family, in his Petaluma home at age 85 on October 10, 2011. Born in Ennis, Texas on September 16, 1926, he was raised in Hutchinson, Kansas. During World War II, he was a proud member of the US Navy, serving as a tail gunner in 25 missions over Japan. Following...
J. M. Newton Crouch
Oct 10, 2011
J. M. Newton Crouch - Jay Crouch passed away on October 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife/companion of 23 years: Mary Coppedge; his adopted daughter Linda Diane Overbay and grandson, Shane Overbay as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was originally from Puxico, Missouri and the last to pass away of a family that had...
Lora Fay Graham
Oct 8, 2011
Lora Fay Graham - Graham, Lora Fay 1907 - 2011 A memorial service is planned for Fay at The Two Rock Presbyterian Church at 2 pm on Sunday, October 16th. Contribution may be made to the Two Rock Church in her memory. Family assisted by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Petaluma.
Leo D. Pacheco
Oct 5, 2011
Leo D. Pacheco - Passed away on October 5, 2011 in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of Adilia Pacheco of Santa Rosa and the late Olivia Pacheco. Cherished father of Oscar Pacheco of Santa Rosa and Jimmy Pacheco (Sue Barr) of Petaluma. Loving step-father of Antonio Furtado (Manuela) of Canada and Ana Mariano (Tony) of Santa Rosa. Beloved grandfather of Marlene,...
Sally Ann Shaw
Oct 4, 2011
Sally Ann Shaw - Passed away at her home in Sebastopol on October 4, 2011 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Robert Shaw. Loving mother of David (Katheryn) Shaw, Steven (Diana Antonio) Shaw, and Andrew (Tina) Shaw. Dear grandmother of Amanda (Jack) Carl and Justin Shaw. Proud great-grandmother of Bryson Carl. Sally was a dedicated wife and loving...
Gerald D. Jordan
Sep 30, 2011
Gerald D. Jordan - Passed away in Petaluma on September 30, 2011. Beloved husband of Barbara Jordan of Atascadero, CA formerly of Santa Rosa. Loving father of Teri Cownie (Mark), Sara Derickson (Dennis), Matt Jordan (Julie), Catherine Balbin (Larry), and Mark Jordan. Dear grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 2. A proud veteran, he served with the US Navy Seabees...
Hakon Hansen
Sep 29, 2011
Hakon Hansen - Passed away in his home of 62 years in Petaluma on September 29, 2011; he was 94 years old. Devoted husband of the late Helen Hansen. Cherished father of Kathy Thorne of Rohnert Park, Susan Kroft (Bill) of Penngrove, and the late Larry Hansen. Beloved grandfather of Julie James, Lori and Mike Lucey, Steve and Beth White,...
Richard J. Martin
Sep 28, 2011
Richard J. Martin - Passed away on September 28, 2011 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of Esther Martin. Cherished father of Richard Martin, Jr. (Debbie) of Novato and Kevin A. Martin (Jing) of Petaluma. Adored grandfather of Kelly Seidler, Joshua Martin, Julie Martin, Ryan Martin, and Wesley Martin. Beloved great-grandfather of Lily Seidler. Richard was born, reared and educated in San...
Carl Flegal
Sep 27, 2011
Carl Flegal - Sept. 4, 1914 (Auburn)-Sept. 27, 2011 (Santa Rosa), age 97. One of five remarkable brothers who grew up in San Francisco and Oakland, sons of Reverend Frank Porter Flegal and Edith May Davis Flegal. Carl played collegiate basketball at UC Berkeley, majored in accounting and graduated Phi Beta Kappa, 1938. He married Elizabeth Holt in 1940 and...
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