Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Jul 24, 2025

Carolyn Ann Moreda peacefully passed away at the age of 92, on July 24th, 2025.

Carolyn was born in Vallejo, California and raised in Rodeo, California. Carolyn is the daughter of Frank and Albertina Lawrence. She attended elementary school in Rodeo, California and then attended high school in Crockett California, she graduated from Armstrong College in Berkeley, California, with a business...

Jul 19, 2025

     Joni Ann Kelly passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on July 19, 2025. Born in San Rafael and raised in Novato, Joni attended San Marin High School, where she met Jim, the love of her life. They recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. In 1982, the couple moved to Petaluma, where they built their...

Jul 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Roy Zocchi, who passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2025 at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family.

Daniel found great joy in music, restoring classic cars, trucks, and bicycles and was a dedicated supporter of Petaluma Christmas Cheer, to which he donated many of...

Jul 13, 2025

Enes Joerger, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at her home on July 13, 2025 at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Santa Rosa, California, Enes was the daughter of the late Antone and Delfina Peracca. She was the devoted wife of the late Philip Joerger and a proud, loving mother to...

Jul 11, 2025

Joseph Michael Klemm died unexpectedly on the 11th of July 2025, at the age of 71. Born and raised in Wisconsin, he found his home in Sonoma County, CA.

He is survived by his beloved wife Jaki (née Hardy) and their cherished pets. Joseph also leaves behind his children, Jeff (Mindy), Matt (Andrea), and Bryan, and four grandchildren; as well as...

Jul 9, 2025

Ken Downing was born in Roseville, CA, July 20th, 1939 to Leona and Joe Downing. Shortly after they moved to Vallejo, and then settled in Petaluma on a small chicken farm by the time he was six years of age, where his only brother, Wayne was born. Ken attended St. Vincents and graduated in 1957. After attending a year at...

Jul 9, 2025

Passed away at home in Novato, CA, July 9, 2025, beloved wife of the late Dante Panfiglio. Loving mother of Joe Panfiglio (Karen). Adored grandmother of Christa Rieger (Joe), JD Panfiglio (Audra) and Carla Reece (Buck). Also survived by 6 great grandchildren. A native of Petaluma, Ca. Age 102 years.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Recitation of the...

Jul 7, 2025

Joan Tunzi passed away peacefully at her home in Petaluma on July 7, 2025 at the age of 85. A lifelong resident of Sonoma County, she was born in Petaluma to the late George and Karin McClintock. She graduated from Petaluma High School in 1957.

She loved hosting holidays and gatherings, spending time with her family and baking. She attended countless...

Jul 4, 2025

Sheryl Ann Johnson passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025, in Petaluma, California, at the age of 89. Born on April 28, 1936, in Bessemer, Alabama, Sheryl grew up surrounded by family and the music she loved, especially gospel songs that brought her joy throughout her life.

In 1967, she moved to California to be closer to her beloved brother, James...

Jul 4, 2025

Alexander David Crivelli passed away peacefully at home on July 4th, 2025, at the age of 88 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 8th, 1937, in Santa Cruz California. The son of the late David and Pearl Crivelli.

Al spent his childhood growing up in Vallejo, Sonoma County, and the Crivelli Family Dairy in Napa. After moving to...

Jul 3, 2025

Julie Alda Cromwell passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on July 3, 2025. Julie was born and raised in Petaluma. She attended Petaluma High School where she met her loving husband, Ron. They recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary! They raised three children: Lynnette, Ronnie (Jennifer) and Natalie (Darren Wiemeyer). Julie was devoted to her family...

Jul 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to our sister Mary on Tuesday July 1st.

Mary was the daughter of William (Bill) and Jeanette Vieira, sister of Gayleen Maas (Dennis), Bill and Joe Vieira, and adored aunt of Samantha Maas. Mary is also survived by her uncle and aunt, Wayne and Susan Bloom, and many, many cousins.

Mary lived her...

Jun 24, 2025

Merleen passed away peacefully at her home, with her husband by her side, on June 24, 2025 at the age of 73. Born in San Francisco but raised in Petaluma, she graduated from Petaluma High School Class of 1970. She will be missed by her husband of 54 years Robert Collins Jr of Petaluma, her two children Thomas and Janeice...

Jun 21, 2025

John Joseph McHale, 84, of Novato, California, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. A dedicated San Francisco fireman for over three decades, John’s courage and compassion were hallmarks of both his profession and his personal life. Born on July 21, 1940, in San Francisco to Peter and Mary McHale, John grew into a man who loved nothing more...

Jun 19, 2025

James “Jim” Alberigi, Jr. was called home to our Lord on June 19, 2025 at the age of 88. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Irene, son Gerald, and daughter Catherine Allan (Bob), grandchildren Katherine Cleaver (Chase) and Anthony Alberigi, and great grandchildren Grace and Calan Cleaver. He is also survived by his brother Michael (Susan),...

Jun 12, 2025

"Dean", native of Petaluma, CA, age 74, passed away June 12, 2025 in Petaluma. Attended Petaluma city schools. Served in the US Air Force 1974-1976. Retired USPS 30 years. Predeceased by his parents Hank and Grace, wife Sharon, sisters Gail and Kim, brother Glenn. No services are planned.

Jun 11, 2025

Juanita H. Ashe was born on September 27, 1931. Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend went on to be with her husband (1997) and our Lord on June 11, 2025, at 7:45am.

She leaves behind to mourn her loss, six children: Marvin M. Ashe, Jr., Vance E. Ashe, Jon Mark Ashe, Nancy L. Osmun,...

Jun 6, 2025

Tom Fresquez, born on July 23, 1931, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025.  Tom was born in Platteville, Colorado to Louis and Eloisa Fresquez.  Tom and his siblings moved from Colorado to Oakland, California in 1937 and a few years later, they relocated to Richmond, CA.

As a young boy, Tom enjoyed tap dancing with the...

Jun 6, 2025

Michele Frances (Pirro Benedetti) Moss

Michele Frances Moss, age 81, died peacefully on June 6, 2025, in Santa Rosa, California. Much loved by her family and all who knew her, she was a kind and gentle person.

Michele was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Evelyn (Birrel) and Carmon Pirro of Solvay, New York....

Jun 6, 2025

Earl Dolcini, a lifelong rancher and fourth-generation Californian, died on Friday, June 6. He was at home, just three miles from the dairy ranch of his childhood in West Marin. Earl was dedicated to family and agriculture. In addition to these interests, he served in the U.S. Navy, was a Farm Credit Land Bank director, and served on nonprofit...