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

Bette E. Kelm
Jul 29, 2009
Bette E. (Paysen) Kelm - Bette Kelm passed away in Petaluma on July 29, 2009. Loving mother of Lynn Needham of Olympia, WA. Cherished grandmother of Alexander Needham of Olympia, WA. Dear sister of Karen (Wayne) Johnson of Petaluma. Survived by her nieces and nephew: Janette Latimer, Suzie Johnson and Kevin Stillman. Bette was born to Gretel and Gus Paysen...

Edward Lee Pitt
Jul 29, 2009
Edward Lee Pitt - Passed away July 29, 2009 at the age of 76 in Sebastopol, CA. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years Sharon Pitt, daughter Kathy Pitt, son Ed Jr. (Leslie) Pitt, brothers Don, Richard, and Bob Pitt, sister Edith McKay and their spouses along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Clarence...
Allen Lawrence Mcginn
Jul 29, 2009
Allen Lawrence McGinn - McGINN, ALLEN LAWRENCE, Jr." Entered into rest, July 29, 2009 in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved fifty-five year husband of Eva J. McGinn of Santa Rosa (Oakmont), CA. Loving father of Karen L. McGinn of Windsor, CA, Donna L. McGinn of San Bruno, CA, Michael A. McGinn of San Bruno, CA, Jeffrey L. McGinn of Martinez,...

Dennis Gene Barnes
Jul 28, 2009
Dennis Gene Barnes - Passed away at age 62 on July 28, 2009 in Sacramento. A native of Ottawa, KS, born April 24, 1947 to Elta Mae and Robert Eugene Barnes. He attended schools in Ottawa. Dennis joined the Navy from 1966 to 1970 attaining the rank of Petty Officer Second Class serving during the Vietnam War. He was trained...

Mary F. Sousa
Jul 27, 2009
Mary F. Sousa - Passed away on July 27, 2009 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Louie V. Sousa. Cherished mother of Jason Sousa and Tony Sousa. Loving sister of Luis Baldes (Marie), Joe Baldes (Kathy), and Teresa Nay (Don). Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass,...

Susie Hudelson
Jul 26, 2009
Susie Hudelson - Susie Hudelson passed away suddenly in Santa Rosa on July 26, 2009. Wife of the late Hugh Hudelson. Mother of James, Hugh and Viola (Rangel). Survived also by 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was also a dear friend to Marilyn Hicks. A Memorial Service will be held on August 15, 2009 at 10:00 am at the...

Ina J. Pierce
Jul 26, 2009
Ina J. Pierce - Of Rohnert Park, CA, died suddenly of cardiac arrest in Santa Rosa, CA on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at the age of 90. Ina is survived by her daughter, Mary Fambrough of Vallejo, CA, her stepsons Richard of Rio Vista, CA and Robert of Kapaa, Kauai, stepdaughter Lynette Rose of Half Moon Bay, CA, her nieces,...

Manuel F. Da Silva
Jul 24, 2009
Manuel F. da Silva - Passed away on July 24, 2009 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Maria DaSilva. Cherished father of John E. Da Silva and his fiancé

Ida Piotrkowski
Jul 23, 2009
Ida Piotrkowski - Ida Piotrkowski passed away quietly Thursday, July 23, 2009. Born in Lask, Poland, December 1, 1918, Ida was the daughter of Chiel Yitchak and Hendel Boms, sister of Raizal, Masha Leah, and Rana. In 1951, along with her husband Josel and two young sons, Ida immigrated to the United States via New Orleans coming to Petaluma to...

William Anthony Gonsalves, Jr.
Jul 21, 2009
William Anthony "Bill" Gonsalves, Jr. - Bill Gonsalves passed away peacefully on July 21, 2009. Beloved husband of Alberta Gonsalves of Petaluma. Loving father of Shari Wolf of Santa Rosa, grandfather of David Wolf and his wife Laura, and great grandfather to Madeleine Paige Wolf all of San Diego. Dearest brother of Evelyn McDonald of Petaluma. Caring brother-in-law of Judith...

Maria C. Steiner
Jul 21, 2009
Maria C. Steiner - Maria Steiner passed away on July 21, 2009 in Santa Rosa, CA. Devoted wife of 59 years to Alois Steiner. Mrs. Steiner was born in Austria on July 7, 1925. She was a proud member of the Hermann Sons Lodge. She was 84 years of age. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 24,...

Annie Elizabeth Ghisletta
Jul 20, 2009
Annie Elizabeth Ghisletta - Surrounded by her loving family, Annie passed away July 20, 2009 at Petaluma Valley Hospital at the age of 89. Born and raised in Sonoma County, a marvelous mother and a wonderful homemaker all of her life. Devoted wife of the late Harold S. Ghisletta, loving mother of Louise Ghisletta Byrne, Elenore (Rocky) Renati, Haroldine Ghisletta...

Rose Marie De Bernardi
Jul 18, 2009
Rose Marie De Bernardi - Rose Marie De Bernardi Passed away peacefully at her Penngrove home on July 18, 2009. Loving wife of the late Alfonso DeBernardi. Devoted mother of John and Maria. Cherished daughter of the late Lily and Benjamin Canepa. Beloved Aunt Rosie to Elise Wedel, Lena Barlow, Arthur Tomasetti, and the late Milton Tunzi. Survived by numerous...
Steven Daniel Brady
Jul 15, 2009
Steven Daniel Brady - Died suddenly in Chico, CA, July 15, 2009, loving son of Katherine (nee Quinlan) and Robert Brady of Petaluma. Beloved brother of Kevin Brady and his wife Janeen of San Francisco. Dear uncle of Hugh Brady. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The Vigil Service will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at...

Eugene Mitchell
Jul 14, 2009
Eugene Mitchell - Passed away in Santa Rosa on July 14, 2009. Beloved son of Samuel and Thelma Mitchell Devoted husband of Carrie Smith. Cherished father of Alexis, Samuel Marquita and Yoshiko Mitchell. Beloved grandfather of three. Caring brother of Leon Jones, Linda Garcia and Paula Mitchell. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Eugene was a longtime employee of...
Dorothy Frontczak
Jul 12, 2009
Dorothy Frontczak - Passed away on July 12, 2009 in Santa Rosa, CA. Devoted wife of the late Michael J. Frontczak. Loving mother of Deirdre Frontczak and her husband Michael Sitzer of Santa Rosa. Cherished grandmother of Clare and Patrick Sitzer. Survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of Spickard, Missouri, Dorothy resided for over 60 years in Bronxville,...
W. R. Mac Farlane
Jul 11, 2009
W. R. "Dick" Mac Farlane - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, July 11, 2009, beloved husband of Jackie MacFarlane of Petaluma. Also survived by five children, 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was a native of Watsonville, Ca, age 95 years. Dick owned and operated a funeral home in Concord, CA for 20 years. He was a member of...
Geraldine D. Jackson
Jul 9, 2009
Geraldine D. "Gerry" Jackson - Passed away on July 9, 2009 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of 51 years to Luther E. Jackson of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Donald Jackson (Laura) of Rohnert Park, Judy Elliott of Santa Rosa, Janet Brown (Troy) of Rohnert Park, Raymond Antonio of Petaluma and the late Mark Jackson. Adored grandmother of nineteen and great-grandmother of...
James M. Gilliam, Sr.
Jul 8, 2009
James M. Gilliam, Sr. - Departed this earth on July 8, 2009; James is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Vera Jean; children Gregory, Diane, James, Jr., and David, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. James left this earth the same way he lived his life, with grace and dignity. Although we will miss him, we know he is...
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