Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Feb 12, 2024

Rosalie P. Lucchesi

Passed away in Petaluma, CA, February 12, 2024 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Gino E. Lucchesi, Sr.  Loving mother of Gino Lucchesi Jr. (Kathy), Jerry Lucchesi (Laurie) and Paul Lucchesi. Cherished grandmother of Jodi, Amy, Clay, Jennifer, Jerry, Blake and Ashley. Devoted great grandmother of 14 and great great...

Feb 9, 2024

John William Jay, also known as jdub, jet. , passed away on February 9 2024, surrounded by his family. He was 74. He was born on October 12, 1949, in Santa Rosa, CA. John is survived by his beloved wife Lisa, sons John and Michael (wife Hazel), and his father-in-law John McLarty. He is also survived by his brother-in-law...

Feb 8, 2024

Phyllis R. West-Gibbons (Holland) died February 8, 2024. Born in San Francisco April 10, 1943, lived briefly in San Francisco, Redwood City, and the rest of her life in Petaluma.

She is survived by her daughters Renee Del Zompo and Marie Tramutolo, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Donna West-Piezzi and Thea...

Feb 8, 2024

Carlo Arnold Patocchi, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024. Loving father of Larry Patocchi (Tori), Lisa Ohman (Mark), David Patocchi (Lisa Marie), and Dina Solis (David). Cherished grandfather of Chelsea Thompson, Brittany McMullin (Josh), Trevor Patocchi (Savannah), Scott Scheppelmann (Lisa), Leslie Scheppelmann, and Olivia and Joaquin Solis. Great-grandfather of Madeline and Miles McMullin, Donny Buck Thompson,...

Feb 6, 2024

Cheryln was born to Wayne and Cathy Johnston in Santa Rosa and married Ernest Maffia on March 2, 1968.

She was the mother of three children, Anthony (Pauline) Maffia, Krissy (Kevin) Flynn and the late Paul Maffia. Cherished grandmother of Diego, Regina, and James Maffia, Laura Flynn and Alyssa (Mike) Segura.

Cheri graduated from Sonoma...

Feb 6, 2024

Jennie Leali passed away peacefully at home in Tomales, CA Tuesday February 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Jennie was born in Marshall, CA to Italian Immigrants Ernesto and Giacomina Paoli and was the youngest of three sisters.

She was a graduate of Tomales High School and then became a dental assistant in Petaluma. Jennie married...

Feb 5, 2024

After a long and courageous battle with Cancer, Renate died peacefully at home with her family at her side. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a tireless worker for her community.

Renate was born in the Eastern part of Germany and moved West with her family ahead of the advancing Russian army towards the...

Feb 3, 2024

Elmer J. Hannan passed away in Napa, February 3, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born in Petaluma, California, on August 10th, 1932, to Elmer Joseph and Freda Marie (Waldemar) Hannan.

One of the high lights in Sonny life was during 1940 when he and his father began horse rides at Guernwood Park and the...

Feb 3, 2024

James “Jim” Gibson, quietly and unexpectedly passed away on February 3, 2024. He is proceeded in death by his wife Linda Gibson. Survived by his sons Brian Gibson (Danielle Gibson), Eric Gibson and grandchildren Charlie and Brielle and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary; 850 Keokuk Street in Petaluma on Thursday, February...

Feb 2, 2024

Passed away at home in Petaluma, California, beloved wife of the late Donald R. Riebli.  Loving mother of Jim Riebli (Amy) of Petaluma and the late Deborah Riebli.  Cherished grandmother of Emma Riebli and Lilah Riebli.

Janice was born in Petaluma, the daughter of the late Leveta and Julien Giraud. She attended Liberty School, Petaluma Junior High...

Feb 1, 2024

Joe Cardoso Vieira (Jojo) was born on January 25,1997 @ 7:41 am at Kaiser in Vallejo, California.

Jojo grew up & lived in different cities, residing in Petaluma, CA, most of his life. He lived in Benicia / Vallejo (1997-2002) & attended Head Start in Vallejo (2001-2002), then attended Kindergarten in Benicia, Ca. (2002). He moved to...

Jan 30, 2024

Dorothy Louise Bordessa of Petaluma died peacefully on January 30, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Dorothy was born June 13, 1929 in Petaluma and was the daughter of Chester Alfred Greppi and Marie Evelyn Greppi (Guldagher). She was a graduate of Petaluma High School and attended Santa Rosa Junior College. Dorothy married her husband,...

Jan 28, 2024

Hector Joseph “Joe” Luevano of Petaluma, California passed away to be with his Lord, Sunday, January 28, 2024, just shy of his 99th birthday.

He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Nadine Furtado-Luevano, his daughter, Leslie Luevano Rose, his granddaughter Stephanie Michelle Rose, his grandson, Erynn Michael Rose, and grandchildren, Spencer Lloyd Rose, and Bronwyn...

Jan 27, 2024

Leonard (Lenny) E. Mane passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Carolyn, by his side. Born in Petaluma, California on August 14, 1937, to Emile and Eva Mane.

Lenny attended St. Vincent’s schools from elementary to high school where he graduated in 1955. He loved cars and worked for Napa Auto Parts. He then became...

Jan 26, 2024

William Thomas Mullins (“Bill”), 77, passed away suddenly yet peacefully on Friday January 26, 2024, in Petaluma, California. Bill was born on June 5, 1946, to Carl DeVoy Mullins and Irene Kathryn Mullins in Barre, Vermont. Bill’s family then moved to Chico where Bill graduated from Chico High School in 1964.

After an extremely fun 2.5 years...

Jan 26, 2024

Jolene Marie Borders, 56, gained her wings on January 26, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Her battle with cancer was a testament to her courage and strength. She faced life’s challenges with a smile and with grace, fought until the end.

Jolene was born on January 13, 1968, in Santa Rosa, California. She grew...

Jan 26, 2024

Malnati, (Villanueva) Guadalupe our beautiful Wife, Mom and Grandmother left us on January 26, 2024

Lupe was born to Juan Villanueva and Adela (Rosas) Villanueva.

She recently celebrated her 49th wedding anniversary to the love of her life her beloved husband Ron. She leaves behind her sons Vincent(Chrystyn) and her twin boys Kenneth(Molly) and Anthony....

Jan 16, 2024

Elmer Martinelli also known to many as just, “Leroy” arrived to Elmer and Hazel Martinelli on November 10, 1928. He was born at Petaluma General Hospital, in Petaluma, California. Leroy was the oldest of his siblings. He is proceeded in death by his brother Stanley, and his sister Patsy. Leroy is also proceeded in death by both of his...

Jan 14, 2024

Wayne Leo Steindorf was born in San Jose on October 11, 1942. He passed away at home in Healdsburg on January 14, 2024 after a long illness.

Wayne had three loves in his life; his family, agriculture, and woodworking.

Wayne’s grandfather, Frank L. Steindorf, settled in the Santa Clara Valley in 1898. The extended Steindorf...

Jan 10, 2024

Emil Joseph Graveman serenaded St. Peter with his accordion and polkaed through the gates of heaven on January 10th, 2024, exactly 100 years and 7 months from the day he was born.  He was embraced by his bride of 70 years, Mary Meaghi Graveman (2016) and his daughter Donna Graveman (2003).

Joe will be engraved in the...