Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Edward Monroe Rogers
Dec 26, 2009
Edward Monroe Rogers - ROGERS, EDWARD MONROE, JR. - Passed away December 26, 2009, in Santa Rosa after a long illness at the age of 89. Born in Rawlins, Wyoming, on September 28, 1920, to Eddie Monroe Rogers and Rose Elsie (Blickfeld) Rogers. He was the youngest of three children. In 1930, Ed moved with his family to Eureka, California....

Linda Gonzalez
Dec 23, 2009
Linda Gonzalez - Linda, a well known Petaluma educator and gallery owner, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at her home in Petaluma at the age of 72. She started her teaching career in 1969 at St. Vincent de Paul High School where she taught art, photography, Spanish, and art appreciation. She also served as Fine Art Department Chairperson, yearbook...

Floyd Lester Decker
Dec 22, 2009
Floyd Lester Decker - Floyd Decker passed away peacefully in Santa Rosa on December 22, 2009. Devoted husband of "Lou""" Decker of Cotati. Loving father of Robert (Marsha Murphy) Decker of Rohnert Park and Cathy (John) Brazil of Vallejo. Dear uncle of Greg Stras of Petaluma. "" A 60 year resident of Sonoma county. Floyd was a conductor for the...

Elizabeth Brown (Nee) Purvine
Dec 22, 2009
Elizabeth "Betty" Brown (nee Purvine) - Passed away on December 22, 2009 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of the late Jack Brown. Beloved daughter of the late Beatrice and Charles Purvine. At Betty's request, no services will be held. Arrangements by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Petaluma. Age: 91 years. A Member of NARF.

Bernadine Donaldson
Dec 21, 2009
Bernadine "Bee" Donaldson - Passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2009 after a brief illness. She was 96 years old. She had recently moved to Petaluma, CA from Sun Lakes, Arizona. At 94 years, she could no longer physically live alone. With regrets, she eventually decided to leave Sun Lakes, and moved to Petaluma, CA in March,...

Pamela Fishtrom Guerinoni
Dec 19, 2009
Pamela Fishtrom Guerinoni - Passed away on December 19, 2009 in Santa Rosa at the age of 61. Beloved wife of Frank Guerinoni. Loving mother of Bryan Fishtrom, Jessica Holt (Tom), Greg Guerinoni (Fran), Don Guerinoni (Yolanda), Kenny Guerinoni (Jeanne), & Theresa McEachern (Pat). Cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 1. Adored sister of John Fishtrom. Dear Aunt of...

Elena Elzi Phillips
Dec 13, 2009
Elena Elzi Phillips - Elena Phillips passed away on December 13, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Wife of the late Kenneth Phillips and Otto Rotthaus. Caring mother of Ritha "Rita""" Rotthaus of Petaluma. Loving daughter of the late Rita and Anton Elzi. Cherished sister of the late Lillian Ramatici and Clarence Elzi. Dear aunt of Ethel Matteri and Chris Elzi...

Catherine Marino
Dec 13, 2009
Catherine Marino - Catherine Marino gracefully passed away at her home in Sonoma with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late Leo Marino. Devoted mother of Charlie Marino (Patty) of Sonoma, Leona Marino of Lodi, CA, Nadine Marino Pasquini (Mario) of Sonoma, Janie Marino (Fiancé

Werner Ottens
Dec 13, 2009
Werner Ottens - Werner Ottens passed away at his home on December 13, 2009, leaving his wife of 37 years, Barbara, and eight children: Lovonne Sutter (Dennis); Candace Venegas (Lou); Trish Ottens; Paul Rapicavoli (Terry); Andrew Ottens; Carol Rapicavoli (Sean Sullivan); Anna Ottens-Elder (Kyle); and Sandra Rapicavoli. He also leaves a sister: Concetta Peterson (Larry); and two brothers: Axel Ottens...

John R. Listle
Dec 13, 2009
John R. Listle - Born April 30, 1925 and passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the age of 84. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis and is survived by a step son, Rick Norman and his wife, Barbara of Healdsburg. Jack wishes to say goodbye and thank all the friends he has made in Cloverdale...

Woodrow Wilson Rudolph
Dec 13, 2009
Woodrow Wilson Rudolph - Passed away on December 13, 2009 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Esther Rudolph. Cherished father of Jerry Rudolph (Carol) of Fresno, Julian Rudolph and Ronald Rudolph both of Petaluma. Adored grandfather of Shannon Ogilvie (Philip). Beloved great-grandfather of Matthew Ogilvie. Preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Friends and family are invited...
Terrence L. Vail
Dec 12, 2009
Terrence L. Vail - Passed away tragically and unexpectedly in Santa Rosa of an apparent heart attack December 12, 2009. Everyone knew him his as a calm and gentle man who was organized and thorough in everything he did. His brother Mike says of him, "Terry was the man everyone aspired to be. He excelled at everything he did because...

Frances P. Serio
Dec 11, 2009
Frances P. Serio - Passed away in Marysville, CA, December 11, 2009, beloved daughter of the late Frank Serio and the late Rosemarie Serio. Loving sister of Maryann Manni and her husband, Chester of Bodega and the late Robert Serio. A native of Santa Rosa, CA. Age 61 years. Private funeral services for the family will be held at PARENT-SORENSEN...

Remo Rebizzo
Dec 11, 2009
Remo Rebizzo - After suffering a massive heart attack and enduring two days of life support Remo passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife Alice Jean (DeMartini) and his cousin Dianne Riccomini. Remo was predeceased by his parents, brother Romolo and sister Luciana Pedemonte. Remo is survived by his wife of over fifty-two years, Alice Jean, his sister...

Carolyn Sue Ramondo
Dec 9, 2009
Carolyn Sue Ramondo - Passed away in Sebastopol, CA on December 9, 2009. Devoted wife of Stanley Ramondo. Cherished mother of Brenda Keogh (Scott) and Ernest Hyatt (Wanda). Step-mother of Catherine Ramondo, Paula Ramondo and Theresa Riddell. Loving grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 1. Survived by her mother Lorene Jones and siblings; Wanda Robertson, Jim Jones, Doris Mann, Raymond...

Cora Jane Burke-Hognestad
Dec 9, 2009
Cora Jane Burke-Hognestad - Laid to rest December 9, 2009 in Sebastopol, CA, her home of 52 years. Born November 30, 1926 in Santa Rosa. Cora and her husband Bernard founded Hogue Construction and later Hognestad Inc. and Hogue Equipment Co., Inc. with their son Ronald. She is survived by her daughter Bernadine (William) Ray and her son Ronald (Sandra)...
Walter M. Lester, Jr.
Dec 7, 2009
Walter M. Lester, Jr. - Passed away peacefully Monday morning. A native of Berkeley, CA, Walter served in the US Navy during World War II. He moved to Sonoma County in 1972 after retiring from the plumbing trade.

Laura Lee Turner
Dec 7, 2009
Laura Lee Turner - Laura Turner passed away peacefully at her Novato home on December 7, 2009. Devoted wife of the late Charles W. Turner. Cherished mother of Dr. Richard C. Turner and his wife Joyce of Chico and the late Robert N. Turner. Treasured sister of Katherine Casad-Orner of Petaluma and the late Elmo Pasini. Dear aunt of Dr....
Mary A. Barnes
Dec 5, 2009
Mary A. Barnes - Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA., December 5, 2009 after a brief illness. Wife of the late James J. Barnes, Jr. and loving mother of James J. Barnes III and his wife, Claudette of Santa Rosa. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly R. Barnes and James J. Barnes and his wife, Amy. Adored great grandmother of Brendan Barnes....
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