Elmer Edward Vota

Passed away in Petaluma, CA, Sept. 19, 2015, beloved husband of Doris Vota. Loving father of Christine Klein, Catherine Fok, Lisa Shiga Ashe and the late Father Paul Vota. Adored grandfather of Morgan Sears, Bernard, Miro and Anton Fok, Hana, Yoichi, and Marika Shiga. A native of Sacramento, CA., aged 92 years. A 16 year resident of Petaluma, Elmer was active in his ministry in Sacramento and Petaluma of helping people in need. He had a long fidelity to his Church and his family. Family and friends are invited to the Rosary and Funeral Mass which will be celebrated on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 2:00 pm at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 35 Liberty St., Petaluma, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to COTS, P.O. Box 2744, Petaluma, CA 94953 or to Birthright, P.O. Box 750854, Petaluma, CA 94975. PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY