Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
John P. Castagnola
Jan 15, 2011
John P. Castagnola - On January 15, 2011 John passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife Carol Castagnola by his side. A private family entombment will be held at the Italian Cemetery in Colma. Friends and family are invited to attend a "Celebration of His Life""" on Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at...
Kenneth P. Testa
Jan 14, 2011
Kenneth P. Testa - Passed away on January 14, 2011 in Ukiah. He is survived by his longtime companion Carol from Lakeport and his three sons, Russell Testa (Chas) of MN, Michael Testa (Cindy) of Novato, and John Testa (Nancy) of San Ramon. Adored grandfather of Matthew, Phillip, Andrew, Jacob, and Hannah Testa. Loving brother of the late Joan Knoles....
Khalil Ibrahim Munayer
Jan 14, 2011
Khalil Ibrahim Munayer - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his Petaluma home on Friday, January 14 of congestive heart failure at the age of 74. Khalil was the kindhearted and dedicated husband to Mariam Munayer for 33 years, whom are the beloved parents of Amal (24), Ibrahim (21) and Joseph (17) Munayer. He was born in...
Patricia J. Smoot
Jan 11, 2011
Patricia J. Smoot - Pat Smoot passed away peacefully in Petaluma on Jan. 11, 2011 in the presence of loving friends, after a lifetime of achievement as a fine artist. Her brilliant oils, depicting the landscape of northern California and locales around the world, won places in important galleries, museums and private collections in Carmel, the Bay Area, and elsewhere....
Angelina L. Entwisle
Jan 11, 2011
Angelina L. "Angie" Entwisle - Angie Entwisle, 90, of Petaluma, California, died January 11, 2011, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 14, 1920 in the town of Dunsmuir, California where she was raised along with her three sisters and brother. In 1946, she married the love of her life, Bill Entwisle, and they spent the...

Maryann Manni
Jan 11, 2011
Maryann Manni - Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family, in the town of Bodega on January 11, 2011. Born on December 5th, 1935, in San Francisco, her family later purchased a Chicken Farm on Todd Road in 1946. Maryann attended Todd School in Santa Rosa and later attended Santa Rosa High School. Maryannâ??s passion was preparing her wonderful meals...
Dorothy Elaine Luiz
Jan 11, 2011
Dorothy Elaine Luiz - Died peacefully at her San Rafael home on January 11, 2011. Beloved sister of Evelyn Luiz of San Rafael and the late Richard Luiz, Joseph Luiz, Ernest Luiz, and â??Budâ?

Dorothy I. Jones
Jan 10, 2011
Dorothy I. Jones - Dorothy Jones passed away at her Valley Ford home on Jan. 10, 2011. Cherished wife of the late Ray D. Jones, Sr. Loving mother of Susan C. Pentico and her husband Fred of San Diego, Roberta G. Davis and her husband Alan of WA, Ray D. Jones, Jr. and his wife Marlys of Petaluma, and M....

Nellie Marie Keiser
Jan 10, 2011
Nellie Marie Keiser - NULL Nellie and her family moved to Petaluma in 1925. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. A Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 from 12 Noon until 1:45 p.m. at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA. Immediately following the Visitation the Burial will be at Cypress...

Gregory Sikora
Jan 10, 2011
Gregory Sikora - Greg Sikora passed away unexpectedly at his Rohnert Park residence on Jan. 10, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Jeannie Sikora. Loving son of Agnes Sikora of San Francisco and the late Peter Sikora. Devoted brother of Peter Sikora, Jr. and his wife Carol of Petaluma, Ann Marie Sikora of San Francisco and the late Matthew Sikora....
Marion G. Brunner Turriciano, Nee (Herold,) Howard)
Jan 9, 2011
Marion G. Brunner (Herold, Turriciano, nee Howard) - Age 79, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011, after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband, Paul Brunner, daughter Juliann Finnerty of Monrovia, CA, son Kenneth R. Herold of Hamilton, NY, son James T. Herold of Danville, CA, daughter Anastasia Herold of Union City, CA,...
Arthur Shepherd
Jan 9, 2011
Arthur Shepherd - Arthur Lloyd Shepherd was born in Bismarck, ND on March 2, 1944 to Lloyd and Louise (Hagen) Shepherd. Passed away suddenly January 9, 2011 in his garden at the age of 66, planting a Gem peach tree. He attended schools in Bismarck where he was involved in 4-H and FFA, after graduation in 1962 he joined the...
Melvin Rohde
Jan 9, 2011
Melvin Rohde - Native Petaluman, Melvin Rohde passed away at his home in Petaluma on January 9, 2011. Devoted husband for 67 years to Verlie Rohde of Petaluma. Loving father of Doug Rohde of Danville, CA and Sandra Kelly of Hillsborough, CA. Beloved father-in-law of Jan Rohde and Dennis Kelly. Loving grandfather of Darren (Erin) Rohde, Jeffrey Rohde, Lauren Rohde,...
Eleanor Jean Blackard
Jan 6, 2011
Eleanor Jean Blackard - BLACKARD, ELEANOR JEAN" Entered into rest peacefully at home in Windsor, CA on January 6, 2011. Dearly beloved mother of Jean L. (Douglas) Green of Santa Rosa and John S. (Mary) Blackard of Capay, CA. Adored grandmother of Matthew Green, Joel (Joanne) Green, Eryn Blackard, Amy Blackard and John Thomas Blackard. Loving sister of Lois King...

Terry Larson
Jan 4, 2011
Terry Larson - Passed away on January 4, 2011 in Rohnert Park. Adored mother of Christianne Parsons (Bill) and Becky Larson all of Petaluma. Beloved grandmother of Andrea and Stephen Parsons both of Petaluma. Devoted daughter of Kathryn Gibson and the late Jack Gibson. Dear former wife of John P. Sanromé
Robert A. Bianchini
Jan 2, 2011
Robert A. "Bob" Bianchini - Bob Bianchini passed away comfortably at his home on Sunday January 2, 2011 at the age of 61 surrounded by family and friends. For the last 16 years of his life, Bob battled a brain tumor. A long time Petaluma resident, Bob was known to be happiest around friends and family. Bob was almost never...

Corinne Giovanatto
Jan 1, 2011
Corinne "Cory" Giovanatto - Cory Giovanatto passed away peacefully after a very short illness in Petaluma on January 1, 2011. Devoted wife of Emilio Giovanatto of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Alicia Giovanatto of Petaluma. Loving daughter of Ann Bennett of Petaluma and the late Richard Bennett. Dear niece of Gertrude Paganetti of Santa Rosa and Margaret (Dr. H. Kain) Kain...
Catherine E. Johnson
Dec 31, 2010
Catherine E. Johnson - Catherine Elizabeth Johnson passed away on Dec. 31, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Cherished wife of Robert Johnson of Petaluma. Loving mother of Rebecca Johnson (Shawn McCoy)of Santa Rosa and Daniel Johnson and his wife Shelley of Cotati. Dear sister of Dennis Degard and his wife Margaret of Novato. Beloved aunt of Steven Degard, Debbe...
Eileen Walsh Mirch
Dec 31, 2010
Eileen Walsh Mirch - Beloved wife and mother died peacefully at home on December 31, 2010 in Santa Rosa. Eileen was born in San Francisco on February 3, 1933 to William and Nellie Walsh; she attended Star of the Sea Catholic School. Eileen married Patrick Dolan Mirch on January 23, 1954 and raised a family of six children. She is...
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