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Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Georgette  P. Parry

Georgette P. Parry

Oct 1, 2022

Passed away Oct. 1,2022 at the age of 85 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Ivor T. Parry and her son, Dan Parry. She is survived by her son, David Parry, daughter-in-law Sue Parry, grandchildren, Amanda Parry and Nicholas Parry, great grandchildren, Matthew Parry and Samantha Grace Parry, niece, Connie O’Neill and nephew,...

Carol  Ann Rozzi

Carol Ann Rozzi

Sep 30, 2022

Matriarch, Mother, Noni, Great-Grandma, Sister, and Friend, Carol Ann Rozzi passed away on September 30th, at age 80, after a valiant fight against the effects of undiagnosed Multiple Myeloma. Carol is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Elva Conrad and husband, Richard L. Rozzi.

Carol is survived by her children Richard C. Rozzi (Lea) and...

James  "Jim" Young  Jr.

James "Jim" Young Jr.

Sep 27, 2022

“Ab umbra, Ad lux’ Teacher. A Memorial visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 12,2022 from 5:00-8:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory. A Memorial Mass will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 11:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Petaluma.

Memorial Visitation

Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory

Wednesday,...

Billy  Carl Thomas

Billy Carl Thomas

Sep 24, 2022

Life story in progress...

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Memorial Donation

Funeral Service

Saturday, October 08, 2022

10:30 AM

Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory

FD12 CR91 Petaluma, California 94952

Graveside Service

Saturday, October 08, 2022

Cypress Hill Memorial Park

430 Magnolia Avenue Petaluma, CA 94952

Cypress...

Mary  Ann Diaz-Romero

Mary Ann Diaz-Romero

Sep 23, 2022

In loving memory of Mary Ann Diaz-Romero who died unexpectedly on September 23, 2022.  MaryAnn is survived by William, her loving husband of 55 years, her daughter Katrina, granddaughter Harley, son-in-law Henrik, her brothers Jon, Jim, Joe and Pete Pulis and their families, and her many close, long-time friends.

Mary Ann’s greatest joys were building her life...

Barbara  Marie Franceschi

Barbara Marie Franceschi

Sep 17, 2022

Our darling Barbara Franceschi, loving Mother, Sister & Nani, took her final breath on the morning of September 17th, 2022. She is received into heaven by her loving husband, Richard Franceschi (who has waited a long 18 years to reunite with her), her mother and father Annie & Charles Kawa and her brother, Richard. She is survived by her...

Judith Spencer

Judith Spencer

Sep 14, 2022

Judith Ann Spencer age 81 of Petaluma, CA passed away peacefully on September 14, 2022. Judith was proceeded in death by her loving parents David Spencer and Vivian Sharpe (Picchi), and her adored sister Daveen Spencer. Judith is survived by her Uncle, Walter Picchi and cousins Rodger Sperring, Rob Sperring, Ron Sperring, Anne McIntosh, Lynne Heffner, Gayle Meyer, Randy...

Katherine  Ann Klarkowski

Katherine Ann Klarkowski

Sep 14, 2022

Katherine Ann Klarkowski had the spirit, the hands, and the eye of an artist. Whether she was gathering bouquets from her garden, painting, embroidering a gift for a granddaughter, working with clay, finding overlooked treasures at garage sales, or tending sacred altars, Kate manifested beauty in this troubled world.

It is often said that to pass away...

Anita Flores

Anita Flores

Sep 11, 2022

Surrounded by her beloved family, Anita (Annie) Ermalinda Flores, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, ended her journey and passed peacefully at her home on September 11, 2022, at the age of 65.

Anita was born in Salinas, California, on August 24, 1957, to Francisco Rodriguez and Sara Gamez. She met the love of her life, Manuel Flores,...

Janet  Louise Nielsen

Janet Louise Nielsen

Sep 8, 2022

Janet passed away on Thursday September 8, 2022 after experiencing an intracranial hematoma, and a valiant post-operative battle.

Born in Evergreen Park, IL. Janet finished high school while simultaneously traveling with Up With People; an international organization that reaches communities and people across the globe through music, messaging and volunteer service. The Up With People organization and...

Joyce  M. Furlong

Joyce M. Furlong

Sep 7, 2022

On the morning of September 7, 2022, our loving mom, Joyce Marie Furlong, passed away at the age of 85. She was the daughter of Arvie Laituri and Gladys Olesen (Hack), sister of Gloria Strong, Margaret Snodgrass, Leslie Olesen, Jane Daniel, and John Olesen. She was also the loving aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.

Joyce was...

Vernon  Silvio Debernardi

Vernon Silvio Debernardi

Sep 5, 2022

Passed away at home in Petaluma, September 5,2022 at the age of 86. He was the husband of the late Kathleen D. DeBernardi. Loving father of Dino DeBernardi (Carolyn) and Dario DeBernardi (Gina). Cherished grandfather of Katie, Devin, Daniel and Drew DeBernardi. Son of the late Marino and Irene DeBernardi. Beloved brother of Don DeBernardi (Bonnie) and the late...

Thomas  Richard Kelly

Thomas Richard Kelly

Sep 5, 2022

Thomas Richard Kelly of Petaluma, CA passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at the age of 74. After several months of declining health, Tom died peacefully with his beloved wife Alanna and their children by his side. The world has lost a great husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

Tom was born in San Francisco, CA in...

Rory  Francis Burke

Rory Francis Burke

Sep 4, 2022

Rory F. Burke, age 73, passed away on September 4, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones in Petaluma, CA. He is survived by his children, Shona Burke and Shay Burke, their spouses Christopher Palbicki and Lauren Burke, respectively, and grandchildren, Joelle, Cole and Shrishti. Rory was born and raised in California but his heart was always in Alaska where...

Gloria  May Bello

Gloria May Bello

Sep 3, 2022

Gloria passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side. She was raised in Petaluma on her parent’s dairy farm. She married Manuel and they ran their own diary farm in Petaluma and Dixon for 45 years until they retired in 2009. The most important things in her life were her children and her cows. She worked...

Irene  Marie Teixeira

Irene Marie Teixeira

Aug 30, 2022

Irene was born March 28,1926 in Bolinas on the Strain/Teixeira Ranch, the 5th child out of 6. She attended the Bolinas Grammar School and then worked on the ranch with her parents and siblings until she started her own house cleaning business in the Bolinas, Stinson Beach area.

She loved gardening, hiking, traveling, animals, children and oil...

Daniel  Joseph Lanahan

Daniel Joseph Lanahan

Aug 26, 2022

Dan’s 82 years of life were filled with an array of diverse interests, pursuits, and passions. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Dan had grit, street smarts and an entrepreneurial spirit. Raised in a large Irish Catholic family in Park Slope, he was the youngest of seven children and the only son of Daniel and Mary (McGuire) Lanahan. His family...

Karen Miriam Chambliss-Abraham

Karen Miriam Chambliss-Abraham

Aug 25, 2022

Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, August 25, 2022 at the age of 80, Karen was born in Cooper, Texas, the daughter of the late H.T. and Julia Chambliss.  She is the mother of Michael Donovan Aparicio and the late Patrick Thomas Donovan.  Grandmother of Mateo Donovan Aparicio. Sister of Tom Chambliss, John Chambliss, Margaret Chambliss Carroll and the...

Sue  Ellen Achilles

Sue Ellen Achilles

Aug 22, 2022

On August 22, 2022, Sue E. Achilles, loving wife, and mother of two, passed away at age 81. She grew up in Great Falls, Montana and was the oldest of five children. After graduating from Montana State University, she married her beloved husband, Charles “Chuck” Achilles, and they moved to San Francisco, CA to pursue their careers. They finally...

Mary  Loretta Knight

Mary Loretta Knight

Aug 21, 2022

Mary Loretta Hogan was born to Estella and John J. Hogan September 11, 1921, in Waukegan, IL. Mary’s sister Kathryn was born three years later on April 3. After their mother died from the flu in 1928, the girls and their father moved back into the Hogan family home so that Grandma Hogan, Aunt Mary (Nanny), Uncle Tom and...

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