Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Joseph Sabatino Disidoro
Jan 10, 2010
Joseph Sabatino Disidoro - Joseph (a.k.a. Joey D.) passed away on Sunday, January 10th after a six month battle with cancer. He is survived by three younger brothers; Michael, Augustine, and James. Beloved father of son Robert, wife Christine; daughter Catherine, husband Donald; and son Joseph. Beloved grandfather of Ashley, Allison, Kelsey, Kyle, Brittney, Gabriella, Courtney, Hunter, Amber, and Taylor....

Richard E. Garzelli
Jan 9, 2010
Richard E. "Dick" Garzelli - Passed away on January 9, 2010 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of Kathy Garzelli of Petaluma. Cherished father of Dana Gustafson (Greg) of Cotati and Brian Garzelli of Petaluma. Beloved grandfather of Jaycee and Shelby Gustafson both of Cotati. Adored son of the late Irene and Elmo Garzelli. Dear son-in-law of Frieda Durando. Loving brother of...

David Wright
Jan 9, 2010
David Wright - David Wright passed away peacefully in his Petaluma residence on January 9, 2010 with his family at the bedside and his beloved Jack Russell Terriers, Fudgie and Flash, on the bed beside him. Loving husband of Ruth Wright of Petaluma. Loving and proud father of Michael (Susan) Wright of VA, Diana (Yogi) McIntosh of Pt. Richmond, Lauri...

Paul Molinari
Jan 8, 2010
Paul Molinari - What a full and complete life, Paul Robert Molinari led. He died peacefully on January 7, 2009 with his loving children at his side. He was born October 3, 1920 in San Francisco, California and lived his childhood on a ranch in Bennett Valley. He helped raise chickens and milked cows and talked of his many adventures...

Minnie Doss Brown
Jan 6, 2010
Minnie Doss Brown - Minnie Doss Brown passed away in Lakeport, CA on January 6, 2010. Loving wife of Alec A. Brown and the late Melvin G. Doss. Loving mother of Joyce M. Numan and her husband Randall of Sparks, NV, Richard M. Doss, and his wife Judy of Scottsdale, AZ. Dear Grandmother of Adam Doss, Sheldon Doss, Linnea Fitzsimmons,...

Leora Samuels
Jan 5, 2010
Leora Samuels - Leora Samuels passed away peacefully on January 5, 2010 in Petaluma. Loving wife of the late John P. Samuels. Devoted mother of Jim (Julie) Samuels of Petaluma, June Haroun of Rohnert Park, Joyce Becker of WA, and the late John J. Samuels and John P. Samuels, Jr. Survived by numerous grandchildren. Dear sister of Martha Mello of...

Charles E. King
Jan 4, 2010
Charles E. King - Born May 3, 1953, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2010 at the young age of 56. He was born in San Francisco and was preceded in death by his father John and survived by his mother Dorothy King of Roseville, California. Charles is survived by Penny, his childhood sweetheart and wife of 34...

Madge C. Valdez
Jan 3, 2010
Madge C. Valdez - Passed away on January 3, 2010 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Ernest Valdez and Joe Cardoza. Cherished mother of Bill Cardoza (Nanette) of Novato. Adored grandmother of Sheri Struk (Nathan) of Beaverton, OR and Kristy Lewis (Kirt) of Sacramento. Beloved great-grandmother of Melody Lewis and Caliana Struk. Loving sister of the late Nora Bettencourt....
Beatrice Lafleur Clary
Jan 2, 2010
Beatrice LaFleur Clary - CLARY, BEATRICE LaFLEUR" Entered into rest, January 2, 2010 in Greenbrae, CA. Dearly beloved mother of Carol E. LaFleur of Santa Rosa, CA, Ronald R. (Linda) LaFleur of Virginia and Jeanine M. (Antoine) Aguerre of Mill Valley, CA. Loving step-mother of Everett Clary and Patrick Clary both of WA and Theresa Osborn of Santa Rosa, CA....

Eunice B. Collings
Jan 2, 2010
Eunice B. Collings - Passed away on January 2, 2010 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Francis Collings. Cherished mother of Mary Jo Jacobs (John), Walter Collings (Kathleen), Carol McClarnon (Terry), and Judy Burton (Larry) all of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 19. Loving sister of the late Luther Weiss, Dave Weiss, George Weiss and Edna...

Mathilda Olmsted
Dec 31, 2009
Mathilda "Mahtee" Olmsted - A centenarian and Petaluma resident for over 75 years, Mrs. Mahtee Olmsted passed away peacefully in her home on December 31, 2009, after a brief period of failing health. Mrs. Olmsted was one of the first women to play a leadership role in Petalumaâ??s city government, serving as the secretary of the city Planning Commission during...

Frank Raney
Dec 30, 2009
Frank Raney - Frank Raney (Thomas Francis Raney III) passed away on December 30, 2009 in Santa Rosa, the only son of Frank and Margarite Raney. His great-grandfather, Thomas Francis Raney was the first mayor of Napa in the 1850s. His step-mother Maxine Raney, was a positive, loving, and life-long influence on his life. Frank was Past Master of the...

Vernon D. Buerg
Dec 30, 2009
Vernon D. Buerg - Passed away suddenly at home in Petaluma, CA, December 30, 2009, husband of the late Julie Ann Buerg. Loving father of Jennifer Foreman of Sonoma. Beloved brother of Carolyn Hitt of Rohnert Park and Steven Buerg of Daly City. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A native of San Francisco, CA. Age 62 years.

Anita Krause
Dec 30, 2009
Anita Krause - Anita Krause passed away suddenly on December 30, 2009 at her Petaluma residence. Loving wife of the late Robert Krause. Devoted mother of the late Robert Mark Krause. Dear friend of Terry Petersen, Patty Penry both of Petaluma, and Betty Gish of Roseville, CA. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Anita was the Librarian at Petaluma High...

Eona Victoria Maffia
Dec 29, 2009
Eona Victoria Maffia - Passed away on December 29, 2009 at her home in Petaluma after suffering several years from Alzheimerâ??s. During her early years, Eona worked for the overall factory in Petaluma, Reif and Brodieâ??s, Petaluma Poultry, and finally Piotrkowski Poultry. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and gardening. For the past few years, Eona was a regular at the Petaluma...

Dorothy Mae Johnson
Dec 29, 2009
Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Johnson - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, Tuesday, December 29, 2009, wife of the late Ernest L. Johnson. Beloved daughter of the late Mark and Edna Philips. Dottie is survived by her good friends, Barbara McCorkel, John and Heather Cory and Elizabeth Marquardt. Visitation will be held, Saturday, January 2, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to...

Annabelle Henning
Dec 28, 2009
Annabelle Henning - A member of the pioneer McDowell family, Annabelle passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at her home in Petaluma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Henning , her son, Dennis Henning, parents, Emily and William McDowell and siblings, William McDowell, Sarah McGaughey, Emily McCullough, Albert McDowell, Edgar McDowell and Margaret Wilson. She is survived...

William John Myers
Dec 28, 2009
William John Myers - William Myers passed away in Santa Rosa on December 28, 2009 after a brief illness. Devoted husband of Bettyann Myers of Petaluma. Loving father of William C. Myers (Bonnie) of Petaluma and Louis D. â??Butchâ?

Pauline A. Grundstrom
Dec 28, 2009
Pauline A. Grundstrom - Passed away peacefully on December 28, 2009 in Petaluma. Loving wife of the late Ernest Grundstrom. Cherished mother of Steven Grundstrom of Petaluma and the late Eric Grundstrom. Devoted grandmother of Greg Grundtrom and his wife Jennifer of Santa Rosa, Jenny Lopez and her husband Ryan of Santa Rosa, Valentine Grundstrom and his wife Heather, now...
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