Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Sharon Tyler Herbst
Jan 26, 2007
Sharon Tyler Herbst - Passed away on Friday, January 26, 2007 at her home in Bodega Bay, California after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Sharon was known for her fiery spirit, her flamboyant style and personality and quick wit. She will be missed in so many ways-her throaty laugh, radiant smile, insights and wisdom and her deep love for...

Victor G. Basuino
Jan 24, 2007
Victor G. Basuino - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, January 24, 2007, beloved husband of Olga V. Basuino of Petaluma. Loving father of Dennis Basuino of Novato and Regina Hundt of Petaluma. Also survived by seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A native of San Francisco, CA. Age 85 years. Family and friends are invited to attend at Funeral Liturgy,...
Mary Grace Gisler
Jan 22, 2007
Mary Grace (Fenk) Gisler - Mary Gisler passed away at her daughters home in So. San Francisco on January 22, 2007. Loving wife of the late Frank Gisler. Dedicated mother of Marilyn McNeil-Duri (Luigi) and Tom Gisler (Susan). Devoted grandmother of Tim (Michelle), Chris (Linda), Andy (Patricia) McNeil, Eva (Blake) Walker, and Julie (Mike) McMahon. Great-grandmother of thirteen. Dear sister...

Rachel Brown-Machado
Jan 21, 2007
Rachel Brown-Machado - Passed away on January 21, 2007 in Petaluma at the age of 94. Dearest wife to the late Frank Machado and the late William Brown. Revered mother of Larry Brown and his wife Vera of Yachats, Oregon. Devoted Grandmother of Jack Brown and his wife Kimberly, Sherri Rarang and her husband Eugenio, Don Brown, and Jan Brown....

Phyllis Carpenter
Jan 20, 2007
Phyllis Carpenter - NULL Phyllis Carpenter passed away peacefully, after a short illness, in San Rafael with her family at her side on January 20, 2007. Loving wife of forty years to the late Robert C. Carpenter. Caring mother of Robert â??Bobâ?
Laura Butler
Jan 16, 2007
Laura "42" Butler - After a valiant effort, Laura passed away at her Penngrove home surrounded by her loving family and dedicated friends. She is survived by her dear husband of 25 years; Stephen Butler, cherished daughters; Corena, Amanda, Stephanie, and Darlene. Loving daughter of Irene Butler of Cotati and the late George Dayzie, Sr. Dear sister of Larry Dayzie...
Marvin Gravesen
Jan 15, 2007
Marvin Gravesen - Marvin Gravesen passed away suddenly on January 15, 2007. Devoted husband of Patricia Gravesen. Loving father of Patrick (Becky), Larry (Sharon), Tom (Jayna) and Paul (Glenn). Dear grandfather of Justin, Tom, Christopher, Katlyn, and Andrew. Survived by his brother Howard and two sisters Marilyn and Shirley. Marvin was a loving man with a heart of gold and...
Charles W. Tracy
Jan 11, 2007
Reverend Charles W. Tracy - Passed away on January 11, 2007 in Greebrae, CA. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Maxine Tracy. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Heaphy of Centralia, WA; brothers Sean in Ecuador and Michael in Southern CA. Fr. Tracy was born in Crescent City, CA in 1933 and attended St. Bernardâ??s elementary and...
Deolinda Cabral
Jan 10, 2007
Deolinda Cabral - Passed away on January 10, 2007 in Penngrove. Devoted wife of the late Herbert Cabral. Cherished mother of Margaret Cunha (Onofre), Victor Cabral (Joyce), and Linda Cabral all of Penngrove; and Herbert Cabral (Sharon) of Upper Lake, CA. Adored grandmother of Margaret Rodrigues (Norbert), Suzanne Cunha, Onofre Cunha (Shawna), Julie Xavier (Carlos), Jaclyn Cabral, Victoria Cabral, William...
Pietro Torrano
Jan 8, 2007
Pietro Torrano - Pietro Torrano passed away in his Sonoma home on January 8, 2007. Dedicated husband of Vincenzina Torrano of Sonoma. Loving father of Pina Cirelli and her husband Franco of Cotati, and Renato Torrano and his wife Susan of Santa Rosa. Devoted grandfather of Carlo, Michelé

Mary D Martin
Jan 6, 2007
Mary D Martin - Passed away January 6, 2007 in San Francisco at the age of 74. Loving mother of Debora Haines; devoted grandmother of Angeline Schuller, Jessica Broderick, and Stephen Haines; cherished great-grandmother of 3; dearest sister of Shirley Deramo and Dolores Caldwell. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend a...
Ralph P. Thompson
Jan 5, 2007
Ralph P. Thompson - Passed away in Petaluma, CA., January 5, 2007, beloved husband of the late Hilda E. Thompson. Loving brother of Faye Petronave of Chico, Shirley Cicholas of Nipomo and Patsy Van der Leun of Roseville. Best friend and loving brother in law of Marie Poncia and William Bomio both of Petaluma. Also survived by numerous loving nieces,...

Cora Chase
Jan 5, 2007
Cora Chase - Born Sioux City, IA March 3, 1912. Passed away January 5, 2007 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Michael Chase. Cherished mother of Jim Granger and his wife Pamela of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Kelly Granger of Pleasanton and Darcy Granger of San Diego. When Kelly and Darcy no longer required her daily attention she worked...

Eric Tyler Anderson
Jan 5, 2007
Eric Tyler Anderson - Eric Anderson passed away in Petaluma on January 5, 2007. Loving son of R. William and Elizabeth Anderson of Petaluma. Beloved grandson of Jeanette Anderson of Columbus, OH. Dear brother of David Anderson and his wife Amy Kaber Anderson of Truckee, CA and uncle of Thomas Anderson also of Truckee, CA. Eric grew up in Danville,...

Ruby Frances (Smith) Miller
Jan 4, 2007
Ruby Frances Miller (Smith) - Age 96. Ruby was born and raised in Pineville, No. Carolina, the second of 10 children. She has resided in the North Bay since 1976. Ruby is survived by her beloved son Robert Edward Miller, his wife LeeAnne, 3 cherished grandsons, Johannes, Emery and Kyle, and extended family in North Carolina. Ruby loved to crochet,...

Harold W. De Lauff
Jan 3, 2007
Harold W. De Lauff - Harold De Lauff passed away peacefully in Petaluma on January 3, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 68 years; Antoinette â??Toniâ?

Oliver W. Maack
Jan 3, 2007
Oliver W. Maack - Passed away in Petaluma just days before his 97th birthday. A longtime rancher, Oliver was born on his ranch on Red Hill Road and was able to live there until he died. He loved the land and working it and enjoyed many good times at the deer club, enjoyed all of itâ??s members and their friendship,...

Margaret Music
Jan 3, 2007
Margaret Music - Margaret Music passed away at her home in Rohnert Park on January 3, 2007. Devoted wife of the late Richard Music. Loving mother of Richard Music, Meri Lynn Kirchen and her husband Joseph, and Greg Music and his wife Trina Daugherty. Cherished grandmother of Dustin Kirchen and his wife Kathleen, Melody Kirchen, Megan Kirchen, Michelle Alverez, Isabella...
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