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

Melvin William Kennedy
Mar 16, 2007
Melvin William Kennedy - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, March 16, 2007, beloved husband of the late Margaret Kennedy. Loving father of Donald J. Kennedy of Petaluma and James P. Kennedy of Santa Rosa. Also survived by his sister, Darlene Morris of Denver, CO. Mr. Kennedy was born in Herdon, Kansas and served in the U.S. Marine Corps, being a...

Ellen Carlson
Mar 16, 2007
Ellen Carlson - Passed away on March 16, 2007 at the age of 91 after an illness of two years. Loving daughter of the late Daniel and Ivy Gilchrist of Petaluma. Sister of Mabel Ewing and her late brother Dan Gilchrist. In accordance with the family wishes, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made...

John Strong
Mar 16, 2007
John Strong - Longtime resident of Novato, passed away March 16, 2007 in San Rafael. Husband of the late Evelyn Strong. Father of Lynn Riddell and her husband James. Grandfather of Brad Riddell and Seth Riddell. Age: 88 years. A Native of: San Francisco, CA. John was a 3rd generation San Franciscan, and a graduate of St. James High School....

William Johnson
Mar 16, 2007
William Johnson - William Johnson passed away at his Petaluma residence on March 16, 2007. Loving husband of Barbara Johnson. Beloved brother-in-law of George and Darlene Braun. Devoted father of William Johnson, Jr. and his wife Heidi, Robert Johnson and his wife Suzanne, and Michael Johnson. Dear grandfather of Kelli Johnson, Erika Johnson, Ross Johnson, Wyatt Johnson, Mason Johnson and...

Harry N. Howard
Mar 12, 2007
Harry N. Howard - The Good Lord took him peacefully in the early morning hours of March 12, 2007. Born in Pennsylvania on May 1, 1917, Harry spent much of his life in California where he worked his way up to CEO of a local lumber company in Willits, before retiring to Rohnert Park. He was married for 22 years...
Mark R. Gonnella
Mar 10, 2007
Mark R. Gonnella - Passed away at home in Occidental surrounded by his loving family on March 10, 2007. Devoted and loving husband of Tracy T. Gonnella of Occidental. Loving father of Francesca R. Gonnella and Theodore M. Gonnella, loving step-father of Shane Christiansen and Morgan Christiansen all of Occidental. Loving grandfather of Yasmine Rodriguez of Occidental. Loving son of...

William Mccoy
Mar 9, 2007
William McCoy - Passed away on March 9, 2007 surrounded by his family. Bill was born at Petaluma General Hospital on March 12, 1924. He is survived by his loving wife Betty and his 3 sons Steve (Deanna) Gerry (Donna) and Tim (Jeneane). Cherished grandfather of 8 and adored great-grandfather of 14. Bill graduated from Petaluma High School in 1942...

Virgie Garcia
Mar 7, 2007
Virgie Garcia - Virgie Garcia passed away in Petaluma on March 7, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Garcia. Beloved mother of the late Mark Garcia. Dear grandmother of Katie Mars and her fiancé

James P. Moore
Mar 7, 2007
James P. "Jim" Moore - Went to be in the arms of His Lord Jesus on March 7, 2007 in San Francisco, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 68 years old. Devoted husband of Patti (Buckett) Moore. Cherished father of Forrest James Moore, and his wife André

Maxine Yaeger
Mar 5, 2007
Maxine Yaeger - Maxine Yaeger, 85, passed away Monday, March 5, 2007 at her home in Petaluma. Maxine was the dearly beloved wife for 55 years of the late Raymond Louis Yaeger and the devoted mother of Diane Yaeger and husband Mel Dexheimer, Christine Yaeger and husband Paul Judge, and Robert Yaeger. She was grandmother to Ryan Day and wife...

Ernest Cogozzo
Mar 2, 2007
Ernest Cogozzo - Ernest Cogozzo passed away on March 2, 2007 at his Petaluma residence. Loving husband of Erma Cogozzo for 65 years. Dear father of Caroline Coniglio of NY, Sharon Swarm of Clear Lake, and the late Robert Cogozzo. Grandfather of Bob and Mike Ellis, Louis Coniglio and Cathy and Josiah Swarm. Great grandfather of Michelle Apodaca and Noah...
Manuel Paulo Resende
Mar 2, 2007
Manuel Paulo Resende - Passed away on March 2, 2007 in Novato. Beloved husband of Teresa Resende of Novato. Cherished father of Maryann Resendes (David Bryla) of Oregon and Nancylee Chinn (Jonathan) of Santa Rosa. Adored grandfather of Bryce Chinn of Santa Rosa. Loving brother of Zulmira Cabral and Maria da Graca both of the Azores. Also survived by numerous...

Frederick Thomas Starke
Mar 1, 2007
Frederick Thomas "Fred" Starke - STARKE, Frederick Thomas Lovingly known as â??the worldâ??s greatest Paâ?
Caroline Bailey
Feb 28, 2007
Caroline Bailey - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, February 28, 2007, beloved wife of the late Mervin A. Bailey. Loving sister of Clementine Ramsey of Visalia, Anthony â??Tonyâ?

Virgil Moslander
Feb 27, 2007
Virgil Moslander - Passed away in Petaluma on February 27, 2007. Devoted husband of Mary Moslander. Beloved father of Franklin G. Moslander and Joseph C. Moslander. Cherished grandfather of Quinlan C. Moslander, Delaney E. Moslander and Mackenna M. Moslander. He was 76 years of age. Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Monday, March 5, 2007...
Ray Allen Cooper Sr.
Feb 26, 2007
Ray Allen Cooper Sr. - Died February 26, 2007 at home surrounded by his wife, Dodie and remaining two sons, Ray Jr. and Alvin. He is predeceased by his son, Destin Joseph. He leaves his grandchildren, Kevin Cooper and Jennifer Lee (Ray), Tessa and Eustacia (Alvin and Jill). He has 6 living siblings, Wanda Glenn, Mary Stahl, Gerald Cooper, Donald...
Roy Vallejos
Feb 24, 2007
Roy Vallejos - Passed away in Sacramento on February 24, 2007. Devoted husband of Eloisa Vallejos. Beloved father of Roy Vallejos, Jr., Victor Vallejos, and Robert Vallejos. Cherished grandfather of 8. Survived by 2 sisters, 2 brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Vallejos was a longtime resident of San Jose. He was 63 years of age. Friends and family...
Christopher Wood
Feb 23, 2007
Christopher Wood - Loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, died unexpectedly at the age of 37 at his home in Petaluma on Friday, February 23. Born on August 22, 1969 in San Francisco, Christopher lived every day to its fullest. He was a great motivator and leader. One of his favorite quotes was, â??Whatever you can conceive and believe,...
Albert Frank Carey
Feb 21, 2007
Albert Frank "Al" Carey - Al Carey passed away at his Petaluma home on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Helen Carey. Loving father of Carl and Marcia Carey of Novato and Jeanne and Dennis Johnson of North Conway, NH. Adored grandfather of Marc Johnson of NH, Lisa Korzeniowski of NY, Ian Johnson of NH, Christina Carey...

Cailin Faith Baldes
Feb 19, 2007
Cailin Faith Baldes - Our little miracle, Cailin Faith, arrived on February 7, 2007 and was ushered into the arms of our Heavenly Father on February 19, 2007. Adored daughter of Diana and Mark Baldes of Petaluma. Beloved granddaughter of Kathy and Joe Baldes of Petaluma, Mike Hurst of Petaluma, and Linda and Brian Pearce of Grass Valley, CA. Dear...
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