Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Helene Pearl Barlas
Oct 3, 2025
Helene was born in 1926 in a small apartment in the Bronx, New York, which her immigrant parents, Philip and Libby Burlson, were sharing with her aunt and uncle. They lived in a working class Jewish neighborhood and struggled to get by. They rented rooms to boarders to help out with the rent. Nevertheless, Helene experienced a very lively and...
Claudia Kestory Naventi
Oct 1, 2025
Claudia Kestory Naventi passed away in Santa Rosa, CA on October 1, 2025 after a brief illness. Born October 30, 1943 Pittsburgh, PA to the late Joseph and Mary (Zawalnicki) Kestory, Claudia was raised in North Vandergrift, PA. After graduating from Vandergrift High School, she attended The Pennsylvania State University (‘65) in University Park, PA, graduating with a Bachelor of...
Gisela Maria Benson
2025
Gisela was born in Dahn, Germany to Willi and Klara Engel. She grew up in Cologne, Germany with her siblings Klaus and Christa. After high school graduation Gisela attended business school. Upon completion of business school Gisela worked for a clothing design company. In 1958, Gisela met a young American Soldier by the name of John Benson in a cafe...
Lois N. (Byrd) Dolley
Sep 24, 2025
With profound sadness, the family of Lois N. (Byrd) Dolley, aged 85 and a longtime resident of Santa Rosa, announces her peaceful passing on September 24, 2025.Lois was born on January 25, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, to Albert E. Byrd and Lois N. (Holcomb) Byrd. She is lovingly survived by her four sons: Patrick(Karen), Michael(Laura), Curtis(Valarie), and David(Rachel) Dolley....
Ryan Lee Shaw
Sep 20, 2025
Ryan Lee Shaw, age 42, was born on April 21, 1983 in Omaha, NE and passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2025 after a medical emergency at his home in Santa Rosa, CA. His family and friends are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of an incredible, beautiful soul.
Ryan was a smart and driven man who spent most of his...
Robert Michael Donahue
2025
Died in Petaluma on September 17, 2025, days after a fall in his home in Calaveras County. Born at home in 1932 in Chicago to John and Bernice “MeMe” (Barker), he received his certification in 1950 from Chicago Vocational High School (a school of more than 4,000 boys). Over 50 years later, he was invited back to be inducted into...
Michael Dennis Flint
Sep 15, 2025
Michael Dennis Flint of Petaluma, CA, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and community leader whose life was marked by service, faith, and kindness.
Born on September 13, 1941, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Mike proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he...
Douglas Kent Karr
Sep 8, 2025
Douglas K. Karr passed away September 8, 2025 after a three-year battle with lung cancer. He was born July 23, 1952 in LeMars, Iowa. Preceded in death by his parents Weston and Edna Karr and mother-in-law Eda Tomasetti.
Douglas is survived by Linda, his best friend and loving wife of 43 years. Children Kari and Rich Van Dam, Kory and Lisa...
John Louis Scharer
Sep 7, 2025
John Louis Scharer, age 90, of Petaluma, California, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, after a short illness. A devoted family man and respected community leader, John’s life was marked by love, service, and dedication to both his family and to Petaluma.
Born on December 29, 1934, in Susanville, California, John grew up in Healdsburg. He was the second child...
Sylvia Velasquez
Sep 3, 2025
Sylvia Velasquez, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Petaluma, California on September 3, 2025. She is survived by her devoted children, Elaine Wade, Ellen Webster, Barbra Long, Theresa Miranda, John Velasquez, and Reena Brouse.
She is preceded in death by her parents Isaac and Ernestina Sanchez her loving husband Isaac Baltazar Velasquez and her beloved son Mike Velasquez....
Michael Matthew Zetzer
Aug 21, 2025
As the sun rose on the horizon on August 21, 2025, Michael Matthew Zetzer set sail to join his heroes in his next adventure in the halls of forever. Born on January 12, 1951, son to Myer Albert Zetzer and Florence Zetzer, Husband to Debbie A. Zetzer, Father to David & Aaron, his wife Rozanna and pops to his cherished...
Frances M. Otani
Aug 21, 2025
A woman of unwavering faith and steady strength, Frances Otani passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on August 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 85 years old.
Born in Champaign, Illinois on August 20th, 1940. Fran was the beloved daughter of Frank and Faye Cacioppo. She was raised in the Catholic faith and attended...
Deborah Rose Pacheco
Aug 8, 2025
It is with the deepest of hearts that we embrace all of you to tell you Deborah (Debi) Rose Pacheco passed away on August 8th, 2025, she was surrounded by family, and if you know her, she did not go silently and fought her battle to be with us all until the very end. She will be always remembered as...
Maria Luisa Mendez
Aug 7, 2025
Our incredible Maria — loving wife, mother, and grandmother — took her final breath surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 7th. She was 78 years old.
Maria is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Jorge Mendez; loving daughters, Sandra and Noemi; adoring son, Victor (Kara); cherished grandchildren, Giovanni and Milania; brothers, Johnnie and Pedro; and many nieces, nephews,...
Phyllis Byrne
Aug 6, 2025
The Summer Wind Came Blowin’ In From Across The Sea. It Lingered There . . .
and touched and took our great beloved matriarch PHYLLIS BYRNE nee O’Connor three days before her 92nd birthday. Phylis was born in San Diego and moved to San Rafael as a toddler when her Navy father was reassigned. This continued a long line of the...
Florence B. Olsen
Aug 6, 2025
Florence B. Olsen was born on December 9, 1930 in Herkimer, Kansas. Our loving mother, grandmother, and friend went to be with her husband and the Lord on August 6, 2025.
She leaves behind her three children: Diane Olsen Proteau, Carl Olsen, and Sandra Olsen Wandel; five grandchildren: Samantha Proteau-Wassef, William Proteau, Landon Wandel, Bradford Olsen and Sean Olsen. Son-in-laws Brian...
Margaret C. Bordessa
Aug 1, 2025
Margaret always felt 16. She believed in all her dreams and that all the possibilities life holds were alive and hers for the taking. She was the loving wife of John P. Bordessa, devoted mother of Michael (Cindy), Marilyn, Liz (Dave), and Elaine (Kim). Cherished Grandchildren, Brittany (Matt), Christina, Angelina (Daniel), Michael (Kate), Anthony, Marissa. Blessed Great Grandchildren Siena, Ada,...
Josefa Maria Ramos
Jul 29, 2025
With deep sorrow and joyous memories, the family of Josefa "Jo" Maria Ramos (Berroteran) announces her passing on July 29, 2025. Approaching 90 years, Jo spent her final days reminiscing with her loved ones on her joyous and accomplished life by sharing cherished memories.
Known to family as "Chepita", she was born in Granada, Nicaragua on September 6, 1935, the sixth...
Ida B. Sartori
Jul 28, 2025
Ida B. Sartori, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully at Taking The Journey in Petaluma, California, on July 28, 2025, at the age of 91, (just 8 days before her 92nd birthday) surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Sonoma, California, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Assunta Maffioli. She was the wife...
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