Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Olga Anette Fiume
Apr 17, 2009
Olga Anette Fiume - A bright and vibrant independent woman. She did it her way! Passed away with family by her bedside on April 17, 2009 in Mill Valley. For 65 years loving wife of Lou who predeceased her in 2003. Adored mother of Augustus "Gus""" and his loving supportive wife Arlene of Mill Valley, cherished grandmother of Shannon, Joseph...
Lois Mae Smith
Apr 15, 2009
Lois Mae Smith - SMITH, LOIS MAE" Entered into rest at home, April 15, 2009, surrounded by her loving family and devoted caregivers. Loving mother of David W. (Pat) Smith of San Jose, CA, Pat L. (Tom) Avila of Santa Rosa, CA and Diane L. (Richard) Cristina of San Jose, CA. Adored grandmother of Steven (Danielle) Serratore, Stacey (Matthew) Bernd,...

Rebecca Bender
Apr 11, 2009
Rebecca Bender - Rebecca Bender passed away in after a courageous battle against cancer on April 11, 2009. Devoted wife of Bernard Bender of Penngrove. Loving mother of Aaron Clifford Bender and Lori Devire Bender both of Penngrove. Cherished daughter of Lupita Espinosa of San Francisco and the late Manuel Espinosa. Dear sister of Edith Bray, Alex Morphy, and David...

Virginia Ann Johnson
Apr 10, 2009
Virginia Ann Johnson - JOHNSON, VIRGINIA ANN" Entered into rest, April 10, 2009 in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved fifty-four year husband of James D. Johnson of Santa Rosa, CA. Loving mother of Mary H. (Terry) Dowling of Medford, OR, Jim P. (Lisa) Johnson of Sunnyvale, CA, Al T. (Stephanne) Johnson of Oakland, CA and Katie E. McGraw of Santa...
Patricia Bridget Kenhart
Apr 10, 2009
Patricia Bridget Kenhart - KENHART, PATRICIA BRIDGET" Entered into rest peacefully in Santa Rosa, CA, on Good Friday, April 10, 2009, in the presence of her devoted husband, John H. of Santa Rosa, CA and her loving daughter, Leslie Kenhart, also of Santa Rosa, CA. Also survived by one cherished granddaughter, Brigitte Mendelssohn of Orange County, CA, a sister; Catherine...
Mary F. Bianchi
Apr 8, 2009
Mary F. Bianchi - Mary Bianchi passed away in Petaluma on April 8, 2009. Devoted wife of the late August "Gus""" Bianchi. Loving sister of Joseph Santero, and the late Victoria Reichmuth, Barney Santero, John Santero, Peter Santero, Angelo Santero and Nick Santero. Dear sister-in-law of Evelin K. Santero and Louise Santero. Cherished aunt of Gary and Reta Santero of...

Agnes Lucy Buchanan
Apr 8, 2009
Agnes Lucy Buchanan - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, April 8, 2009, beloved wife of the late Bernard Joseph Buchanan. Loving mother of Vanetta Henderson of Penngrove, Larry Buchanan and Ellis Buchanan both of Petaluma. Cherished grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 15. A native of Kansas. Age 96 years.

Gertrude Marie Broussal
Apr 6, 2009
Gertrude Marie Broussal - Passed away in San Francisco, CA, April 6, 2009, beloved wife for 67 years of the late Francis M. Broussal. Loving mother of Pauline H. Mitchell and Annette M. Daniele and her husband, Sal. Cherished grandmother of Christine Mitchell, Anthony Daniele and Andrew Daniele. Great grandmother of four. Private family committal services will be held at...
Gerald L. Hardy
Apr 6, 2009
Gerald L. "Jerry" Hardy - Jerry Hardy, longtime composing room worker for the Argus-Courier, died April 6, 2009. He was 64. In addition to Gina, a Petaluma resident, Mr. Hardy is survived by his son, Jerad Hardy of Napa; a sister, Carol Hardy of Penngrove; and a brother, Ronald Hardy of Penngrove. Gina Hardy said arrangements are pending, but invited...
Dennis Patrick Reilly
Apr 6, 2009
Dennis Patrick Reilly - REILLY, DENNIS PATRICK - AGE 64, Passed away on April 6, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. He was born August 8, 1944 in Petaluma, California to Philip A. Reilly and June C. Pitt. He had lived in the Seattle area for many years, Montana and Connecticut, where he graduated from University of Connecticut. Dennis served his country...
Americo Alfonso Albini
Mar 31, 2009
Americo Alfonso Albini - Passed away peacefully at age 90 on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in his home at Two Rock Valley, Petaluma. He was born on July 18, 1918 in Tomales. In 1938 he married his wife of 57 years, Minnie Bordessa who passed on in 1995. He purchased his ranch in Two Rock Valley in 1946. He is...

Clyde Barry Robertson
Mar 31, 2009
Clyde Barry Robertson - Clyde Barry Robertson passed away in Petaluma on March 31, 2009. Beloved husband of 48 years to Beverly Robertson of Petaluma. Loving father of Tracy Camacho and her husband Tim of Windsor, Kelly Cook and her husband Mike of Petaluma, and Clint Robertson and his wife Jennifer of Santa Rosa. Cherished grandfather of Tiffany Camacho of...
Leroy Dean Piazza
Mar 30, 2009
LeRoy Dean Piazza - Died in San Francisco, CA, March 30, 2009, beloved son of Kate and Americo Piazza of Petaluma. Loving brother of Arthur Piazza of Petaluma and cherished uncle of Ben, Katie, Chevelle and Nicole Piazza. LeRoy is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family wish to express their appreciation to Lillian Oaks for her...
Ella Katherine Nelson
Mar 30, 2009
Ella Katherine Nelson - Age 97, passed away in Santa Rosa, CA on March 30, 2009. Born in Oakland on May 11, 1911. Preceded in death by husband Elmer Nelson and son John Nelson. Survived by grandsons Eric Nelson of Santa Rosa and Mark Nelson of Germany. A private memorial will be held this spring. Donations in Ella"s memory may...

Sarah C. Czahor
Mar 30, 2009
Sarah C. Czahor - Passed away on March 30, 2009, at her home in Santa Rosa. Adored wife of the late Henry W. Czahor. Beloved mother of John Czahor of Chicago, Raymond Czahor of Vista, CA, David Czahor of Chicago, Brian Czahor and Sheila M. Harden both of Santa Rosa, and the late Patrick Czahor. Adored grandmother of 14 and...

Karen Lee Burnside
Mar 29, 2009
Karen Lee Burnside - Karen Burnside passed away at her Rohnert Park residence on March 29, 2009. Loving mother of Shannon McMullen of Santa Rosa. Daughter of Wanetta Walters of Rohnert Park and the late Medfred Burnside. Dear sister of the late Sharon Weiser and Ray Burnside. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A life long...
Viola Doughty
Mar 29, 2009
Viola Doughty - Passed away on March 29 in Sebastopol at the age of 91. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 11:00 am at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY, 301 S. Main St., Sebastopol, 829-5433. Interment to follow at Sebastopol Memorial Lawn. Donations can be made in Violaâ??s name to Palm Drive Hospital,...
Reno Walter Pronzini
Mar 28, 2009
Reno Walter Pronzini - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, March 28, 2009, beloved husband for 71 years of Mary (Babe) Pronzini. Loving father of Jon Pronzini and his wife, Carla, Sandra Tomrose and her husband Wm. Tomrose. Adored grandfather of Bill Tomrose and his wife, Renee, Michael Tomrose and his wife Gina, Jason and Alisa Pronzini. Cherished great grandfather of...
Kay J. Wayland
Mar 25, 2009
Kay J. Wayland - On Wednesday March 25th, Kay Wayland left this world after a short illness. She was 76 years old. A much loved mother, friend, and chef, she will be greatly missed. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on July 16, 1932. As a young woman, she spent some time in New York City but eventually settled in...
Rita Alice Morgan
Mar 25, 2009
Rita Alice Morgan - Rita Morgan passed away in Santa Rosa on March 25, 2009. Loving wife of the late Leslie F. Morgan, Sr. Beloved mother of Shirley Calmer, Maryanne Simmons and the late Leslie F. Morgan, Jr. and Patricia Morgan. Mother-in-law of Alfred Simmons and Lois Morgan. Grandmother of 15, great-grandmother of 13 and great great-grandmother of 2. Survived...
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