Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Mary Kirby
Jul 24, 2008
Mary Kirby - Passed away peacefully on July 24, 2008 at the age of 84 years. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Floyd Kirby; her daughter, Janet Filippini and Gary of Penngrove, and son, Alan Kirby and Marie of Petaluma; her loving grandchildren, Lorrie Vella and Peter of Petaluma, Christopher Kirby and Melissa of Petaluma, David...
Laura Jo Evans
Jul 23, 2008
Laura Jo Evans - Laura Jo Evans succumbed to cancer in San Rafael on July 23, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Ex-wife of late and former Petaluma Police Officer George T. Evans. Devoted mother of Roberta (Dave) Evans-Newsome of Santa Rosa, Jeffrey Evans of Petaluma, Steven (Victoria) Evans of Oregon, George M. (Cathy) Evans of San Diego, and Ralph...

Dorris A. Beck
Jul 23, 2008
Dorris A. Beck - Passed away on July 23, 2008 in Santa Rosa at the age of 94. She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
Stella Marie Almada
Jul 21, 2008
Stella Marie Almada - Stella Almada joined her husband, Joaquin Almada in heaven on July 21, 2008. Cherished mother of JoAnn Lockhart (Bill), Charlene Shaw, Carol Janakes (Jim), and David Almada (Ann). Beloved grandmother of Chris Hershwitzky (Cheri), Jennifer Reid (Dan), and Joseph Janakes (Racheal). Loving great-grandmother of Marcus Hershwitzky, Rebecca Reid, Caleb, Braden, and Ashby Janakes. Dear sister-in-law of...
Martha Yoneko Taniguchi
Jul 19, 2008
Martha Yoneko Taniguchi - Passed away at home in Sebastopol, CA, July 19, 2008, beloved wife of Hiroshi Taniguchi. Loving mother of Dennis Taniguchi of San Mateo, Brian Taniguchi of Sebastopol and Darren (Donna) Taniguchi of Sebastopol. Adored grandmother of Rene, Morgan and Hailey Taniguchi all of Sebastopol. Beloved sister of Roy Uyeda, Charles Uyeda, Marilyn Ito, Albert Uyeda all...
Stella King
Jul 18, 2008
Stella King - Stella King entered into rest on July 18, 2008 in Santa Rosa, CA. Loving wife of the late George King and the late Barney Ambrozy. Loving sister of Mary Senarchuk of Canada. Beloved sister-in-law of Verna Racansky of Santa Maria. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to her neighbors Roxanne and Jody...
Dante Panfiglio
Jul 18, 2008
Dante Panfiglio - An avid hunter, going out of state many times, and enjoying many visits to the pheasant club, Dante Panfiglio of Novato was called home on July 18, 2008 of natural causes, he was surrounded by his family. He was born September 3, 1922 at his aunt's house in San Rafael. Dante graduated from Grant Elementary School in...
Ernest Anthony Costa
Jul 18, 2008
Ernest Anthony Costa - Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, July 18, 2008, beloved husband of Dorothy T. Costa. Loving father of Robert (Janet) Costa of Canada. Adored grandfather of Jessica (Justin) Morgan and Emily Costa. Brother of Eugene (Shirlie) Costa of Placerville. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of Oakland, CA. Age 85 years. Mr....
Kathleen M. Coon
Jul 17, 2008
Kathleen M. Coon - Kathleen Coon passed away on July 17, 2008 after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Devoted wife of Terry Coon of Rohnert Park. Dedicated mother of Chris Coon and his wife Sue of Laguna Niguel, CA, Matt Coon and his wife Kerry of Santa Rosa, Cecelia Coon-Randall and her husband Mike, and Angela Holt and...
Roy Lee Davis
Jul 16, 2008
Roy Lee Davis - Died peacefully in Santa Rosa on July 16, 2008 surrounded by loved ones. He was born to Andrew and Mandy Davis on June 24, 1932 in Qulin, MO. He was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving as a Sergeant in the 6th Infantry Division. He was an avid bluegrass fan (and could also play a...
Tiny Balletto
Jul 15, 2008
Tiny Balletto - Passed away in Sebastopol, CA, July 15, 2008, beloved wife of the late George R. Balletto. Loving mother of Richard G. Balletto and his wife, Sherry of Santa Rosa and Linda M. Rado and her husband, Nick of Petaluma. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Balletto of Santa Rosa, Stacie Balletto of Portland, OR, Lisa (Eric) Gravem of Petaluma...
Frank M. Skinner, Jr.
Jul 15, 2008
Frank M. "Skook" Skinner, Jr. - Frank Skinner passed away suddenly on July 15, 2008 after a short illness. Loving husband of JoAnn Skinner of Vacaville and former husband of Helen Skinner of Petaluma. Beloved father of Rhonda Toronto and her husband Larry of Petaluma, Frank Skinner III and his companion Sherry O'Donnell of Petaluma. The 'best' step-father to Rita...
Dorothy M. Foy
Jul 14, 2008
Dorothy M. Foy - Born March 15, 1916. Passed away peacefully in her home in Rohnert Park, July 14, 2008 at the age of 92, lovingly supported by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter â??Budâ?

Harmon Given
Jul 14, 2008
Harmon "Jack" Given - Passed away in Santa Rosa on July 14, 2008 after a short illness. He was 87. Loving husband of the late Lenus Given. Preceded in death by his sons Russel Given, Walter Lynch, and Edward Lynch. Adored grandmother of Bridget Heifer, Cathy Nicewander, and David Lynch. Also survived by many siblings, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Dear...
Dean B. Dunn
Jul 14, 2008
Dean B. Dunn - Passed away on July 14, 2008 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of Marjorie E. Dunn. Loving step-father of Judy McCracken and Bob Loechel. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age: 87 years. A Native of: South Dakota. A Member of: Seventh-day Adventist Church, Petaluma, and SIRS. During WWII, Dean enlisted in the US Coast Guard, attaining the...
Linda Sue Gilardi
Jul 13, 2008
Linda Sue Gilardi - Passed away in San Rafael, CA, July 13, 2008, beloved wife of the late Gary C. Gilardi. Loving mother of Gene Gilardi (Alicia Dutton) of Petaluma. Sister of Chuck, James and Louise. A native of Hardy, Arkansas. Age 64 years. Linda was raised and educated in Arkansas and has lived in Petaluma the past 36 years....
Florence Davis
Jul 13, 2008
Florence Davis - Florence C. Davis passed away on July 13, 2008 at her home in Petaluma. She was a wonderful loving mother to Debra L. Davis and Robin Oâ??Brien. She is survived by her siblings: Michael Caprario of New Jersey and Judith Baisch of Georgia. A Graveside Committal will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m....
Joni Holtgrave
Jul 13, 2008
Joni Holtgrave - Joni Holtgrave of Santa Rosa, age 51, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2008. Joni was born in San Francisco on July 23, 1956, and grew up in Mill Valley and Terra Linda. She attended St. Isabellaâ??s School, graduated from Terra Linda High School in 1974, and attended Chico State College as an art major. Resident of...
Joey Valentino Pinola
Jul 12, 2008
Joey Valentino Pinola - Born November 7, 1988 in Yuba City; passed away July 12, 2008 in Yuba City. Loving son of Rico V. Pinola of Hidden Valley Lake and Victoria Winston of S. San Francisco. Cherished brother of Rico N. Pinola of Hidden Valley Lake and Gabriella Pinola of S. San Francisco. Adored grandson of Jennie and Reginald Pinola,...
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