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Meet Our Staff

Randy Moore
Executive Director

Paula Parisi
Chief of Staff

Cindy Villaruz
Location Manager

Paul Holland
Managing Funeral Director

Fernando Covarrubias
Operations Manager

Adalid Garcia
Environment, Health & Safety Manager

Christine Howard
Certification Administrator

Justin Agrella
Certification Administrator

Emmanuel Datu
Preparation Room Supervisor

Mariana Rubio
Preparation Room Assistant

Nicole Patrock
Preparation Room Assistant

Mary T. Tamayo
Preparation Room Assistant

Mike Bruno
Embalmer

Kisha Gutierrez
Apprentice Embalmer

Akiko Nuno
Apprentice Embalmer

Shelley Gonzales
Certification Administrator

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Mission Programs

Our mission is to provide guidance and wisdom on end of-life services. While we do charge for our services in what has become a very commercial industry, we are committed as a charity to offer innovative programs that provide financial assistance, free options, and programs to meet the needs of our faith community.

Pastoral Care Program

All Souls Remembrance Program

Mother Teresa Program

Family Heritage Program

Precious Lives Program

Pastoral Care Program

CFCS is here to help bereaved Catholic families suffering the loss of a loved one. Too often, that suffering is combined with physical and social isolation, and the Church has a chance to fill the void of loss with faith and compassion. Our qualified Pastoral Ministers’ will make contact with our recently bereaved families, offering prayer, consolation, and comfort to those in a time of suffering.

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All Souls Remembrance Program

CFCS offers at no charge, to anyone, of any faith, who has cremated remains at home or is considering scattering, the dignified committal of the remains at any of our cemeteries. The committal will occur at the All Souls Remembrance Crypt and then the remains will be permanently interred within the consecrated grounds of the Catholic Cemetery

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Mother Teresa Program

With the Mother Teresa Program, CFCS is able to give back to the community by ensuring that those in need in our community receive sacred and dignified funeral, cremation, and cemetery services.

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Family Heritage Program

This unique program allows for graves or crypts already owned by families to be transformed into a family estate. Depending on the grave or crypt selected, a number of cremated remains can typically be added. The plot will serve as a family’s final gathering place, allowing family members who have lived apart to be together on their final journey.

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Precious Lives Program

This program provides caring funeral and cemetery financial support for those who have suffered the loss of a child. The program also provides sacred interment services in the Order of Christian Funerals, for hospitals within the community, for the death of an unborn child at any of our Catholic Cemeteries.

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History

The City of Hayward is known as the “Heart of the Bay,” not only for its vital location, but also for its accepting and caring environment. The same holds true for Sorensen Chapel. Conveniently located in central Hayward, Sorensen Chapel is among the finest and largest funeral homes in our community. Established in 1910, the Sorenson Bros. Mortuary was the oldest family owned and operated business in Hayward, California. Four generations of the Sorensen family have been active in caring for the surrounding communities in their time of need.

In July of 2007, the Diocese of Oakland Catholic Cemeteries assumed responsibility for the Sorensen Family business and wishes to continue the Sorensen motto of Care, Compassion, and Trust to families and their loved ones. With a deep-rooted history, the Oakland Dioceses’ are committed to carrying on the long established and proud tradition of the Sorensen Family.

Services and Features

Sorensen Chapel provides funeral and cremation services to the community, becoming a complete resource for your funeral, cremation and cemetery needs. Whether you are interested in advanced planning or in need of immediate assistance, our Family Service Advisors and Funeral staff are available to offer support and guidance to our families.

Sorensen Chapel also offers various special programs and events for our faith community throughout the year, serving the living and honoring loved ones that have gone before us.

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About CFCS

FUNERAL

Sharing The Moment

CREMATION

Embracing New Traditions

CEMETERY

A Sanctuary For The Living