Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Angela "Tia" Corrine Polley
Jul 8, 2021
Angela “Tia” Corrine Polley 86, passed away peacefully in
her home in Sebastopol, CA on July 8, 2021, surrounded by her
loving family.
Angela was born in Santa Cruz, CA on April 1, 1935. Her family moved to San Francisco in her younger years, then to Santa Rosa where she attended St. Rose...
Terry Austin Marino
Jul 8, 2021
It is with great sadness, the family of Terry Marino, announce his passing. Terry Austin Marino passed away peacefully at his home in Fallon, California, Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the age of 78. Terry was born in Sebastopol, December 6, 1942, to Leo Marino and Grace Carmody Mantua. He attended Potter School in Bodega and then graduated from...
Kim Marie Smith
Jul 5, 2021
Passed away in Petaluma, CA, July 5, 2021wife of the late Walter R. Smith (DOD April 25, 2021) of Petaluma. Daughter of the late Thelmer and Joan Langie. Sister in law of Hoot and Linda Smith of Petaluma and Jim and Jackie Smith of Bodega Bay. Aunt of Kirk (Alexis) Smith and Ryan (Kelly) Smith of Petaluma. and the...
Jim Kenney
Jul 3, 2021
Jim Kenney
(7/3/1946-7/3/2021)
Jim was a former Marin and Sonoma County resident who was on this earth for 75 years to the day. He had many names over the years: Jim, Dad, Mr. Jim, MJ and his favorite name Papa.
Born in San Francisco into a large family. He was number 5 of...
Manuel Alexander Valdez
Jun 29, 2021
Manuel Alexander Valdez passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2021 in Santa Rosa. Devoted son of Maria Teresa Neves (Antonio) of ID and the late Jesse Valdez. Beloved brother of Lijia and Silvia. Adored step-brother of Gary, Jamie, and Frank. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Manny was born in Tulare, CA on...
Iva Maybelle Williams
Jun 26, 2021
Iva Maybelle (Breaks) Williams was born and spent her entire life in Sebastopol until the past few years, living at Betsy’s Care Home in Santa Rosa. Maybelle married John David Williams in 1943 and had two children, Diane Louise (Williams) Crosby and David John Williams. In 1960 John and Maybelle joined forces with relatives J. Ralph Stone and Stuart...
Terri Mossi
Jun 23, 2021
Terri Mossi passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in the early evening. Terri was the daughter of Jack and Elsie Burks, of Pomona, and is survived by siblings, Crystal Schnedecker and Dan Burks of Southern California. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Ardeth Girardo, and brother, Jim Burks. Terri adored her family and was...
Dorothea Garaventa
Jun 16, 2021
At rest in Petaluma, CA, June 16, 2021, dearly beloved wife of the late Louis Garaventa. Loving mother of Carole Taylor and Carla O’Neill. Dear mother-in-law of Stephen Taylor and Daniel O’Neill. Cherished grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 15. She was always happiest in their company.
She was born in San Francisco, CA on December...
Kenneth Laverne Brown
Jun 14, 2021
Kenneth LaVerne Brown, born June 16, 1933 in Gove County, KS to Cecil Smith Brown and Ethel Langley Brown. With older brother Gerald, the family moved to CO and eventually OR, settling in McMinnville in 1940. His family built and owned a grocery store and gas station named the G & L Market (named for Gerald and LaVerne) on...
Geraldine "Jerry" Judith Keeley
Jun 14, 2021
On Monday, June 14, 2021, Jerry Keeley, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 86.
Geraldine (Jerry) Judith Hunt was born on June 9, 1935, in San Francisco, CA, to Nora and John Hunt. She graduated from Alhambra High School and then San Jose State University, forming friendships at these schools...
Ana Maria Wilkinson
Jun 12, 2021
Ana Maria Wilkinson, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away in Petaluma, CA on June 12, 2021 at the age of 88. Ana was born in Guatemala City on April 2, 1933 to Juan Amezquita and Maria Coronado. She was welcomed into her Aunt and Uncle, Mercedes and Manuel Coronado's family upon the death of her mother...
Michael Smith
Jun 10, 2021
Charles Michael (Mike) Smith passed away at Stanford Hospital from complications due to a heart and kidney transplant, necessary because of his underlying condition of muscular dystrophy which went undiagnosed until 2013. He was 56.
Michael was a lifelong resident of Sonoma County, growing up in Rincon Valley and graduating from Santa Rosa High in 1983. He...
Jenny Shone
Jun 8, 2021
She’s teeing up with the Angels. Jenny Avilla-Shone, born July 25, 1963, in San Francisco, passed peacefully at home on June 8, 2021, just shy of her 58th birthday. The home she shared with her husband in Petaluma was a picture of her creativity and meticulous attention to detail. Her greatest joy was spending time with her step-children and...
Forrest "Larry" Wasson
Jun 7, 2021
Father, Hunter, Fisherman and Friend, Forrest Laurence “Larry” Wasson, was born on July 9, 1939 in Santa Rosa. The family later moved to Berkeley in order to be closer to his father's work. There Larry developed a strong work ethic and spirit of entrepreneurism delivering papers to the neighborhood and selling sacks of fish he had caught off of...
Carol E. Deghi
Jun 5, 2021
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side.
Carol was a devout Catholic and a founding member of St. Eugene’s Parish. She devoted her life to helping others through volunteer work and spreading the word of God.
Born and raised in Petaluma to Frank and Hermina...
Luella Ann Hadermann
Jun 4, 2021
Luella was born to Ira & Georgie Vail on July 21, 1930 and left us on June 4, 2021. Her 90 years were filled with love, laughter, hardship and heartbreak, hard work, fun and shenanigans and close, long lasting friendships. She was extremely proud to be a lifelong 5th generation Petaluman. She is survived by her loving sister, Loraine...
Joan Helen (Yunck) Harkins
Jun 3, 2021
Joan Helen (Yunck) Harkins, age 90 of Cotati, CA passed away on June 3, 2021 in her home following a brief illness.
Joan was born in South Orange, NJ on April 15, 1931 to John Adam Yunck and Helen Grace (Farrall) Yunck. After the death of her father, the family moved to Bangor, ME where Joan graduated...
Michael Willard Kavanaugh
Jun 1, 2021
Michael Willard Kavanaugh (Mike) 2/20/32 – 6/1/21 passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma, CA surrounded by family at the age of 89. Mike was born in Chicago, IL to Michael A. Kavanagh of Co. Mayo, Ireland and Dorothy Knox (Ryden) of Redkey, Indiana.
Mike began attending college at Loyola University Chicago in 1950 and was a...
Diane Alice Scafidi
May 30, 2021
Scafidi, Diane Alice Born May 11th, 1953, Diane passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 30, 2021. Her illness was brief. Born in San Francisco to the late Salvatore and Alice Scafidi, Diane graduated from Mill’s High School in 1972. They moved to Petaluma in 1981 to be closer to family. Diane worked for McDonald’s and Mrs....
Herbert Dougan
May 27, 2021
Herbert Dougan was born on December 25th, 1924 to William and Sarah Margaret Dougan. The family worked a dairy farm in West Marin and that was where he got his first work experience. He was a WWII Air Force veteran. He is survived by his twin, Harold, and brothers Bill and Alec, and his sister Ethel. His wife Roberta...
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