Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Christina T. "Tina" Silveira
May 22, 2019
Christina T. "Tina" Silveira passed away on May 22, 2019 in San Rafael at the age of 99 years. Devoted wife of the late Joseph D. Silveira, Jr. Adored mother of Irene Langlamet (Louis) and the late William Joseph Silveira and Joseph A. Silveira, III. Dear mother-in-law of Mary Ann Silveira. Loving grandmother of six, great-grandmother of 14, and...
Denise Marie Hawley
May 21, 2019
Denise Marie Hawley passed away in her sleep on May 21, 2019 in the peace of knowing she was (finally) a grandmother. Denise shared a fierce sense of humour, an indomitable cheerfulness, and a wonder towards life with all who met her. In a life of small privileges, she instilled in those around her a feeling of grace and...
Billie Joyce Rawson
May 20, 2019
Billie Joyce Rawson passed away on May 20, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 89 years. Devoted wife of the late Troy Rawson. Beloved mother of Troy Leon Rawson (Terre) of Lindsborg, KS; David Rawson (Debbie); Thomas Ray Rawson (Roberta) of Whitehall, MT; Philip Rawson (Missy) of Redding; Larry Rawson (Hui); Debbie Adams (David); Cathy Casazza (Joel); Stephen...

Dorothy Roberta Dalton Riemers
May 13, 2019
Dorothy Roberta Riemers passed away peacefully on May 13, 2019, at her home in Rohnert Park, CA. She was born and raised in San Francisco, CA to Aloysius “Al” Gerald James Dalton and Florence Catherine Horan Dalton. Dorothy attended St. James Girls School and graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy. She worked as a secretary for the Port of San...
Margaret P. Sorenson
May 13, 2019
Margaret (“Megs”) Sorenson devoted her life to caring for family and friends and serving the Lord. Harry Sorenson was a Naval Aviator who swept Megs off her feet at a dance in Oakland. They married in February 1945. They celebrated 65 years of marriage, and within the month, Harry entered Glory, in February 2010. Now, they dance with Jesus....
William M. "Billy" Poncia, Jr.
May 13, 2019
Billy passed away peacefully with family at his side Monday, May 13th, 2019 at UCSF after a three-week battle with sepsis.
Born on November 22, 1943 to the late Willie and Marie Poncia, he grew up on their dairy ranch in Tomales and attended schools there, graduating in 1961 from THS, where he excelled in all sports...
Michael Bermingham
May 11, 2019
Michael “Mike” Bermingham of Petaluma ended his life’s journey on May 11, 2019 after an extended illness. Michael was born in Galway Ireland in 1944 and immigrated with his family to the United States as a teenager. He worked in construction throughout the nine Bay Area counties, particularly in Napa, Sonoma, and San Francisco counties, and was a valued...
Luther Gwyn Burbank
May 8, 2019
Gwyn was born in San Francisco, CA on January 16, 1924 and passed away on May 8, 2019 in the comfort of his home at 95 years old. Gwyn was the son of George and Cis Burbank and brother of the late Walt Burbank. He grew up on the Tomales home ranch which was settled by his grandfather in...
Romalda Yolanda Granucci "Molly" Thompson
May 7, 2019
Just 3 weeks shy of her 90th birthday, Molly Thompson passed from this world on May 7, 2019, surrounded at home by her loving family. A patient, fun-loving, and devoted mother, Molly will be dearly missed by her 12 children and their spouses, Bud and Nora, Jerry and Janice, Marta and Ken, Mark and Debbie, Tom and Doreen, Lori,...

Sister Marjorie E. Krusky, Ssc
May 6, 2019
Passed away in Sebastopol, CA, May 6, 2019 at the age of 90. A native of Fairfield, CT, Sister Marjorie is a member of the Society of Sisters for the Church.
She was associated with the Diocese of Santa Rosa in 1977 as a Religious Education Coordinator on the Mendocino Coast and Willits. She left to care...
June Alice Mcdonald
May 6, 2019
June Alice McDonald passed away on May 6, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 86 years. Devoted wife of Arnold McDonald of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Sharon McDonald of Santa Rosa and Joyce McDonald-Toy (Kincaid Toy) of Kentfield. Beloved grandmother of Ryan Hagler; and Nicholas, Jason, Lauren and Alexandra Toy. Adored sister of George Beltrametti and the late...
Rosemarie Theresa Lando Barboni
May 6, 2019
Rosemarie Theresa Lando Barboni, 95, a resident of Hicks Valley in Marin County for 73 years and a member of a multi-generation Marin County ranching family passed away peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her family on May 6, 2019.
Rosemarie was born in San Francisco on March 24, 1924. She was the daughter of...
Roy Dean Toupin
May 5, 2019
Roy Dean Toupin passed away unexpectedly in St. John, US Virgin Islands at the age of 64 years. Devoted husband of Vivienne Toupin of Petaluma. Cherished father of Kevin Toupin, Nicolas Dean Toupin, and Natali Toupin. Survived by his adoring grandchildren. Beloved son of FloraMae Echavarren and the late Carl Toupin. Loving brother of Mike Toupin and Carl Toupin. ...
Alvarina Luis Alves
May 4, 2019
Alvarina Luis Alves passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 in Petaluma, California. Beloved mother of Matilda Lomax, Albano Alves, Alfonso Alves, Irene Eastham, David Alves, Carol Silva, Lourie Rebizzo, and Manuel Alves. Grandmother of 17 and Great grandmother of 5. Loving sister of Rogerio Luis, Tiberio Luis, Cremilde Reis, and Linda Prudencio. Alvarina was predeceased by her loving...
Marie E. Silva
May 3, 2019
Maria Silva Passed away on May 3, 2019. She was a devoted Horsewoman, friend and teacher. She will always hold a place in the hearts of those who knew her, loved her, and were loved by her. In lieu of flowers, her loved ones ask that a donation be made to the charity of your choice in her honor....
Madeline T. Garzelli
May 1, 2019
Madeline GARZELLI
October 7, 1928 – May 1, 2019
Madeline Theresa Garzelli (AKA Tiny, Maggie) was a sister to Bernardine and Evelyn. Madeline’s father, Abbondio Alietti, was an immigrant; her mother, Mary Zeni Alietti, was a daughter of immigrants.
A lifelong resident of Sonoma County, she was wife to LeoPoldo; sister-in law to...
Wendy Diane Barbieri
Apr 30, 2019
Fiercely protective of those she loved; our “little mama Tiger” has lost her struggle. She had hoped to gather enough strength to undergo the latest cutting edge treatments.
Wendy had an auspicious entry into this world. Born at Marin General (in the dark-during a power outage), she emerged to the sight of a nurse standing over her...
Christopher Lee Allen
Apr 29, 2019
Christopher L. Allen passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 34 years. Devoted husband of Shelby Allen. Adored father of Vannessa Allen. Beloved son of Maureen Allen (Jerry Weaklend) and Tim Allen (Becky). Cherished brother of Jacob Allen (Alicia Webber). Loving uncle of Theodore Allen. Dear son-in-law of Margaret and Larry Ronsheimer.
...Larry Arthur Grey
Apr 27, 2019
Larry Arthur Grey, 63, of Rohnert Park, died suddenly Saturday, April 27. Born to Claude & Muriel Grey in Novato, Larry is survived by his wife, Sherri; 3 adored children, Crystal Grey Blanton, Michael Grey and Johnathan Grey; as well as 3 grandchildren, Alexander Grey, Bailey Blanton and Emma Grey. Also survived by his father and stepmother, Claude and...
Clarice Daphne Webb
Apr 26, 2019
Clarice Daphne Webb was born on September 4, 1933, in Sebastopol, California. She entered Heaven’s gates on Friday, April 26, 2019.
Clarice was predeceased by her loving husband of almost 50 years, Frank Garner Webb.
Clarice is survived by her daughter Janice Nickels, (Nic), daughter Julie Churchill, (Rich), son William “Bill” Webb, (Debbie), son John...
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