Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
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,...
Bob Walker
Jul 11, 2008
Bob Walker - A dad, grandfather, brother, son and dedicated businessman with a remarkable outlook on life and a contagious sense of humor we were all so lucky to have shared, passed away on July 11, 2008. A man of boundless generosity, love and appreciation for life we can all learn from. He loved his family, music, good food and...
Helen Adelaide Eisele
Jul 11, 2008
Helen Adelaide Eisele - EISELE, HELEN A. AGE: 83 years Helen Eisele passed away peacefully on July 11, 2008 at her Sebastopol home. A native Californian, she was born and reared in Petaluma. She was the daughter of sailing captain William Vartnaw. Helen loved the ocean, the sunny outdoors, and all things large and small.
Debra Lynn Allen
Jul 10, 2008
Debra Lynn Allen - Passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Debra was born on Valentines day 1956. She spent her childhood in Petaluma until she me her husband at the age of 19. At the age of 21, she had her first of 3 boys. A Memorial Service was held Monday, July...
Walter Anthony Beffa
Jul 10, 2008
Walter Anthony Beffa - Petaluma native, Walter Beffa passed away at his home on July 10, 2008. Husband of the late Bernice Beffa. Son of the late Freda and Frank Beffa. Father of Anthony Beffa of Santa Rosa, CA. Grandfather of Nicole Beffa and Vincent Beffa. Brother of Kathleen Larsen and the late Bill Beffa and Ronald Beffa. Uncle of...

Irene H. Bayer
Jul 9, 2008
Irene H. Bayer - Passed away on July 9, 2008 in San Pablo. Beloved daughter of the late Josephine and Carl Bayer. Adored sister of Dr. Edmond V. Bayer (Lillian) of El Cerrito and the late Eugene Bayer and Olga McDonough of Santa Rosa. Loving aunt of Dana Bayer, Andrea Bayer, Edmond C. Bayer, Richard Bayer, and Jane Ekbatani.
Edwina Fisher
Jul 9, 2008
Edwina Fisher - Edwina passed away on July 9th after living bravely with Alzheimers and Parkinsons for several years. Age 86. Loving wife of the late Clarence Fisher and mother of the late Martha Caswell. Survived by her children Debbie Fisher, Bob Fisher and wife Diane, Ken Fisher and wife Andrea, and Judy Sovel and husband Steve. Devoted to her...
Oscar A. Robinson
Jul 8, 2008
Oscar A. Robinson - Oscar Robinson passed away suddenly in San Francisco on July 8, 2008. Devoted husband of the late Naomi Robinson. Loving father of James Robinson of Petaluma, Teresa Dyer and her husband Michael of Salem, OR, and Katrina Moss and her husband William of Rohnert Park, CA. Dear grandfather of Robert and Savannah Dyer of Oakley, CA,...
Thelma Joyce Alger
Jul 7, 2008
Thelma Joyce Alger - Born Nov. 21, 1938 in Atlanta, GA, went to be with one of her sons and daughters, Ronald and Katarina, on July 7, 2008 in Santa Rosa after a long battle of cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Thomas Alger; her loving children Christa McKenzie and Scott Patterson and his wife Tammy; her grandchildren...
Mabel M. Shepherd
Jul 6, 2008
Mabel M. Shepherd - Passed away suddenly on July 6, 2008 in Santa Rosa at the age of 88. Loving wife of the late Benjamin Shepherd. Beloved mother of Allen William (Carrie) Bartlett and the late Jacqueline Lee Koebelen. Adored grandmother of Peggy, Burt, Tammi, Cheryl, Gary, Brenda, Kim, and Ricky. Cherished sister of William Robert Hull, the late Virginia...
Kathleen Ambrose
Jul 5, 2008
Kathleen Ambrose - Kathleen M. Ambrose, long time resident of Petaluma, CA, passed away on July 5, 2008 at the age of 76. She is survived by her husband, Donald Ambrose, Children; Jean (Wanamaker) & Bill Holdenried, Mark Wanamaker, Theresa (Wanamaker) & Randall Johnson, Ellen (Wanamaker) & Dennis Ambrose, Jennifer (Wanamaker) & Vernon Roof and Elaine Ambrose. She is also...
Elizabeth C. Romao
Jul 3, 2008
Elizabeth C. "Bette" Romao - Daughter of the late Vince and Rose Schoeningh, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2008 in Redding, CA. Elizabeth is survived by two children, Vince and Lisa Romao and by her brother, Joe Schoeningh and sister, Rosemary Walters. Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY,...

John Carroll Jaco
Jul 3, 2008
John Carroll Jaco - JACO, JOHN C., Sr." Went to be with our Lord on July 3, 2008 with his family by his side, at his home in Santa Rosa, CA, following a courageous battle with a brain tumor. John is survived by his devoted wife, Lilly Jaco, his loving children; Charles (Kelly) Jaco, John (Terry) Jaco, Jr., Pamela (Dan)...

Glenn James Hanson, Sr.
Jul 3, 2008
Glenn James Hanson, Sr. - Born on January 14, 1921 in Vienna, SD; passed away on July 3, 2008 in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of 65 years to Carmella Hanson. Cherished father of Linda Galster, and the late Glenn Hanson, Jr., Glenda Jean Hanson, and Glenda Theresa Hanson. Adored grandfather of Anthony Hanson, Stephen Revetria, and Stephanie Herriott. Beloved great-grandfather...
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