Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Jean R. Oliva
May 22, 2010
Jean R. Oliva - Passed away on May 22, 2010 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of Joseph R. Oliva of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Kevin Oliva (Nina) of Novato and Robert Oliva (Michelle) of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Nic Oliva and Daniel Oliva both of Novato. Loving sister of Mary Corzonkoff and Gordon â??Sonnyâ?

Laverne Jane Petersen
May 22, 2010
LaVerne Jane (Gilardi) Petersen - Known to friends and family as Vernie, she was born and lived her entire life in Petaluma, where she married Kenneth Petersen (deceased April 17, 1989) and raised their three daughters. She was the ultimate volunteer spending years in St. Vincent's Mothers Club even after all her daughters had graduated. Later, after Ken passed away,...
Helen E. Miller
May 21, 2010
Helen E. Miller - Passed away peacefully on May 21, 2010 at the age of 99 years. Devoted wife of the late Glen Miller. Beloved sister of late Howard â??Budâ?

Evelyn Smith
May 21, 2010
Evelyn Smith - Evelyn Smith passed away peacefully on May 21, 2010, in Petaluma. Loving wife of the late Earl Smith for 61 years. Cherished mother of Ron Smith of Petaluma and Carolyn Simmons and her husband Rich of Petaluma. Devoted grandmother of Jason Simmons and his wife Nancy of Santa Rosa, Kevin Simmons and his wife Jill of Suisun...
Berit Henriksen Carter
May 21, 2010
Berit Henriksen "Pup" Carter - Steadfast, quiet and determined. Independent and self-reliant. Selfless. Kind, thoughtful and patient. Upbeat and curious. Caring and comforting. Warm and welcoming. Watchful. Meticulous and efficient. Never complaining; never criticizing. Gentle, generous, giving and loving. Always helping and rarely resting. Those words and phrases just begin to describe our mom. Born in Bergen, Norway on September...
Agnes Cull
May 21, 2010
Agnes Cull - Passed away in Terra Linda, CA on May 21, 2010. Devoted wife of Peter T. Cull of Petaluma. Loving mother of Patricia Bravo of Rohnert Park, Peter John Cull of Rohnert Park, and Brian Steven Cull and his wife Denice of Sebastopol. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Cull of Sebastopol. Dear sister of Vincent Lopez, Felix Lopez, Dolores...

Glen A. Carlson
May 19, 2010
Glen A. Carlson - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA., Wednesday, May 19, 2010, beloved husband of Irma Jean Carlson. Loving father of Leif Carlson of Petaluma and Lauri Carlson of Walnut Creek. Cherished grandfather of Eve and Russell. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Eva Barker, Heimer Carlson, Roy Carlson and Gus Carlson. Also survived by...
Jean M. Paolucci
May 18, 2010
Jean M. Paolucci - Beloved wife for 53 years of the late Bruno Paolucci. Loving mother of Jeanne, Frank, and Kathy (John). Adored grandmother of Steven (Theresa), Adam, Matt (Carrie), Janine (Matt), Lauren, April, and Craylene. Dear great-grandmother of Austin, Anthony, Taylor, Dante, Arianna, Devin, Hailey, Mateo, and Ethan. Loving sister of Anna and Stanley. Jean lived on Kirkham Street...

George M. Tsurumoto
May 17, 2010
George M. Tsurumoto - Passed away peacefully on May 17, 2010 in Sebastopol with his family at his bedside at the age of 88. He was born in Ukiah, CA on July 30, 1921. He is survived by his caring wife Amy and loving son Warren, his loving son-in-law Ron Tanizawa and grandchildren Kristen and Eric Tanizawa of San Jose....
Michael T. Sankey
May 17, 2010
Michael T. Sankey - Passed away at his home on May 17, 2010, after a valiant fight with Renal Cell Cancer. Loving son of Audre Champlin of Rohnert Park and the late Bradford Champlin. Dear brother of Susan Champlin of Rohnert Park, Patrick Sankey of Stinson Beach and the late Sally Oughin of Rohnert Park, CA. Devoted uncle of Leslie...
Ann Gloria Dougherty
May 17, 2010
Ann Gloria Dougherty - She died peacefully in Petaluma surrounded by loved ones. Preceded in death by her parents Joe and Mary (Mamie) Dougherty and brother Joe Dougherty. She is survived by her brother Jim Dougherty (Martha), nieces: Natale Dougherty, Kelly Rankin, (Greg) Amy Schwappach (Jim) and nephew Mike Dougherty (Nicolle) and many grand nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may...
Gail Bonnie Greaves Marshall
May 16, 2010
Gail Bonnie Greaves Marshall - Gail passed away peacefully on Sunday surrounded by loved ones. Gail was an avid reader and she enjoyed cooking. She knew how to play the piano without compromising an always-perfect manicure. Please join us in celebrating Gailâ??s life on Wednesday, May 19, 1:00 p.m., at the Sandalwood Estates Clubhouse in Petaluma . Memorial contributions may...

Ernest Frederick Ferrari
May 13, 2010
Ernest Frederick Ferrari - FERRARI, ERNEST FREDERICK Jr." Entered into rest at home in Santa Rosa, CA on May 13, 2010. Dearly beloved fifty-six year husband of Christine A. Ferrari of Santa Rosa, CA. Loving father of Ernest F. (Meryl) Ferrari, III of Millbrae, CA, Karen A. (Davis Northnagel) Hansen-Northnagel of San Carlos, CA and Teresa L. (Scott) Ferrari-Lewis of...
Lewis Lucky Carrillo
May 13, 2010
Lewis Lucky Carrillo - CARRILLO, LEWIS LUCKY" Entered into rest at home in Santa Rosa, CA, May 13, 2010. Dearly beloved father of Lewis L. Carrillo, Jr., Dianne Anderson and Donald J. Carrillo, all of Santa Rosa, CA. Adored grandfather of seven and cherished great grandfather of ten. Also survived by one sister; Ann Walker of Clearlake, CA. A native...
Alice R. Kinard
May 12, 2010
Alice R. Kinard - Passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at her home in Petaluma. Loving wife for almost 50 years to Lehmon Kinard of Petaluma. Devoted mother of Leland Kinard and his wife Tina of Petaluma, Alan Kinard and his wife Jody of Loma Linda, CA, and Lehmon Kinard II and his wife Amber of Santa Rosa, CA....
Edward N. Henderson
May 11, 2010
Edward N. Henderson - Passed away peacefully at home following a short illness on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in Santa Rosa. Beloved husband of Kaye Henderson (Whittington), loving stepfather of Jim McVicker and Rick Whittington (Kumiko), and adoring grandfather of Kai Whittington. A Southern California native, age 75, he moved to Sonoma County in the 1980"s with his predeceased wife,...

Amelia Nell Carrell
May 10, 2010
Amelia Nell Carrell - Passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Rosa,(Oakmont), May 10, 2010, wife of the late Col. Charles Carrell. Beloved sister of the late Elizabeth Chapin. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert Allen Milby
May 9, 2010
Robert Allen Milby - Passed away with his family by his side on May 9, 2010 after a brief illness at age 88. Beloved husband of 61 years of Wilma Milby. Loving father of Cathleen Oakes (Chris), Diane Myers (Jim), and Debbie Poulnot (Jean-Michael). Grandfather of Beth Drumm (Aaron), Jonathan Oakes (Pam), Katie Casalnuovo (David), Kelli Martinez (Maurio), Kyle Myers....

Earl William Powis
May 9, 2010
Earl William Powis - Age 88, passed into Heaven, Sunday, May 9, 2010; he was born Jan. 7, 1922, in Chicago, IL. He leaves behind his wife, Lillian, children Cheryl (Sonny), John, Christine (Steve), Elizabeth (Keith), and Mark. He was preceded in death by his daughter Carol, son-in-law Wayne, granddaughter Angela, and stepsons Ronald and David. He is also survived...
Thomas Edward Bronson
May 8, 2010
Thomas Edward "Tom" Bronson - Survived by his beloved children Shauna and Marshall Bronson. Father, Ed Bronson (Dorothy), sisters Jo Leach (Kent), Martha Bronson (Peter) and Brother Bob Bronson, numerous nieces, nephews and grandnieces and many many friends. The memorial Service will be held at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, on Friday, May 21st at 1:00 pm to be...
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