Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
George Merlyn Muldoon
Jun 12, 2015
Passed away at his Petaluma residence, June 11, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Uncle of Glenna LeGrand and her late husband Donald, Great Uncle of Meghan Meeks, Michael LeGrand, Emily Usher and the late Damon LeGrand. George Muldoon, active member of the Music Teacher's Association of California was the winner of the Association's annual State Composer's Contest in...
Margaret "Peggy" Canelis
Jun 9, 2015
Peggy (Margaret) Canelis passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2015 at age 91. Born January 6, 1924, she was a lifelong resident of Cazadero. Born to Martha and Mike Bohan, she grew up on the family ranch and was preceded in death by her six siblings - Fran (John Bei), Mick Bohan (Leona), Patrick Bohan, Betty Gluch (Stan), Jim Bohan...

Eloise June Decker
Jun 9, 2015
June Decker, born, September 18, 1931, in Houston, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She is survived by four daughters, Susan Kiner, Cherie Khan, Virginia Gibbs, and Debbie Kiner, one sister, Virginia Parker, 10 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob Decker. She was an active member of the LDS church. She and...
Fredrick Clay Miske
Jun 9, 2015
On June 9, 2015, FREDRICK CLAY MISKE passed away at home after a short illness. Fred worked at and retired from Sonoma State Hospital after 39 years. He is survived by his wife Sylvia, a brother and sister-in-law, two grandchildren, many friends, several nieces and nephews, including a favorite niece, Carol. Memorial Service is at 6:00 pm, Saturday, June 20,...
Mae Ross Epperson
Jun 8, 2015
MAE ROSS EPPERSON passed quietly on June 8, 2015 in Citrus Heights, CA. Mae is survived by her children, Patricia "Trish" Welter, Santa Rosa; Barbara "Barbe" Seal, Dayton, NV; Margaret "Gretta" Harris, Roseville; and James "Jim" Epperson, Woodland; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral mass will be held at 1 pm on Friday, June 12 at St....
Nancy Bello
Jun 8, 2015
BELLO, Nancy - Passed away on June 8, 2015. Nancy lived in Santa Rosa for 29 years and loved the Valley of the Moon. She was born in the Bronx, New York, but lived most of her adult life in the west, first in Colorado and then in California. She enjoyed 47 years of marriage to her beloved husband Larry...
Richard Kolodin
Jun 6, 2015
RICHARD KOLODIN was first and foremost a family man. He adored his loving wife of 29 years and best friend, Carolyn, and was seldom without her from the day they met at UC Santa Barbara. He was a devoted and active father to his three children, Catherine, Michaela, and Brian. He loved to participate in his children's activities: serving as...
Delmas Levi Gay
Jun 5, 2015
Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, June 5, 2015, beloved husband of Catherine "Kitty" Gay. Loving father of Michael Levi Gay (Loren) and Christopher Daniel Gay (Aimee). Cherished grandfather of Mackenzie, Jaiden, Mikaela and Caitlin Gay. Brother of the late Mildred Harmon and Arvilla Sartin. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of Arkansas. Age 75 years. Mr....
Richard "Dick" Nakagawa
Jun 4, 2015
Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, June 4, 2015. Beloved husband of Linda and loving father of Ashley and Nathlie Ann. Brother of Gretchen Chun, David Nakagawa, William Nakagawa, Norman Nakagawa, the late Roger Nakagawa and also survived by numerous relatives. Dick was born and raised in Kona, Hawaii, later serving in the U.S. Army. A Petaluma resident since...
Richard R. "Dick" Shone
Jun 2, 2015
RICHARD R. "DICK" SHONE passed away in Petaluma, CA, June 2, 2015 at the age of 80. He was the husband of Virginia Balzer Shone, whom he married in April 2007 and was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Jacquelyn Garloff Shone. Loving father of Doug, Rick (Judy), Renee (Jim) and Mark (Kathleen). Cherished grandfather of Hilary...
Charlotte Bazil Riggs
Jun 1, 2015
Born in San Francisco on 11/21/1924, Charlotte M. Riggs, faithful wife to Orlando B. Riggs for sixty three years, and loving mother to son, Jack F. Riggs, died on June 1, 2015 at Kaiser Permanente Hospital from a fall suffered at her Senior Living residence. For many years Charlotte worked at the Presidio in San Francisco, purchasing military items for...
Maria L. "Lou" Shepherd
May 31, 2015
MARIA L. "LOU" SHEPHERD passed away peacefully in Petaluma, CA on May 27, 2015, three weeks shy of her 85th birthday. Dearly devoted wife of the late Shep Shepherd. Loving mother of Mike Shepherd (Margaret) of Petaluma and loving and caring grandmother to Nathan Lessley (Jesse) of NY, Carly Shepherd and Andy Shepherd of Petaluma. Predeceased by daughter Debra Lessley....

Diane Lynn Cusick
May 29, 2015
In remembrance of our mother, DIANE CUSICK. Our mother has three very loving and adoring children that she loves with all of her heart and soul. Her daughter Kimberly Fields, her son Raymond Fields, and her daughter Shawna Keech. Diane has her husband Bobby Johnston and their dog, Homey. And to complete our mother's family tree, our mother has everlasting...
Joseph "Joe" Duncan Sewell
May 25, 2015
SEWELL, JOSEPH "Joe" DUNCAN - It is with immense sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Joe Duncan Sewell, with his family by his side, on May 25, 2015, in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved husband of fifty-nine years of Linda Lee (Logsdon) Sewell of Santa Rosa (Oakmont), CA. Loving father of Steven J. (Janice) Sewell of Rohnert Park,...

James John "Jim" Mondino
May 18, 2015
JAMES J. "JIM" MONDINO passed away on May 18, 2015 in Petaluma at the age of 71 years. Devoted father of Cindy Stanton of Santa Rosa, Michelle Benedetti of Petaluma and Gina Mondino of Everson, WA. Adored grandfather of Cody, Jordan, and Kayleigh. Loving brother of Jack Mondino, John Mondino, Linda Beller, Mary Driscoll, and the late Pauline Ryan, Alice...
Muriel Adele Solar (Nee) Ichelson)
May 12, 2015
We are saddened to announce that Muriel Solar passed away quietly in her Santa Rosa home on May 12th, 2015. She was blessed to be attended by both her daughters, Jill de Witte and Andi Christman. Murie now joins her husband Bernie and leaves behind four granddaughters, Liana & Casey Young, Theresa & Sarah Christman; her grandson Skylar de Witte;...
Arthur Gaines Bliss
May 11, 2015
ARTHUR GAINES BLISS passed away in his home on May 11, 2015. He was born in Denver, Colorado, on July 13, 1931. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then married Claudia Shearer in 1954. Arthur served in the military, became an accountant, restaurateur, and Assistant Auditor Controller for the County of Sonoma. He...
Ovid Maurice "Chic" Rey
May 9, 2015
REY, OVID "Chic" MAURICE - Passed from this life on Saturday, May 9th, at the age of 101, to find peace with the Lord after sustaining an accidental head injury. He is survived by his son Jeffrey and daughter Suzanne and his extended family. He was born, first generation Italian, in Scranton, PA on February 22, 1914 and was a...
Hertha Allyne Pippus
May 9, 2015
HERTHA ALLYNE PIPPUS passed away May 9, 2015, age 84. Loving and loved wife of Charles, for 64 years. Mother of Margie (Paul) Matzen, Chuck (Nadia) Pippus and the late Richard Pippus. Dear friend and former mother-in-law of Alicia Brunetti. Grandmother of Eric (Christina) Matzen and Christopher Pippus. Great-grandmother, GG, to Lorelai and Annabeth and Paige - they were her...
Eleanor Kelly Waldron Wass
May 8, 2015
Eleanor Kelly Waldron Wass passed away quietly in her sleep on May 8, 2015 at the age of 93. She was married to her first husband, Robert W. "Whitey" Waldron for 29 years and her second husband Clifford E. Wass for 35 years until he passed away. She is survived by her son, Robert Waldron and his wife Janet; Cathie...
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