Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Paul N. "Nick" Colby, '50
Mar 7, 2015
PAUL N. "NICK" COLBY died March 7, 2015 in California at the age of 86. Nick was born to Jesse Van Horne and Paul N. Colby in Trenton, NJ on August 16, 1928. Nick was an all-state football player for The Pennington School. At Princeton, he played football and was a member of Elm Club. Nick graduated with a Bachelor...
Virgil Joe Thomason
Mar 7, 2015
VIRGIL JOE THOMASON passed away on March 7, 2015 in Santa Rosa at the age of 84. Devoted husband of the late Betty Jean Thomason. Cherished father of Mike Thomason (Annette) of Petaluma and Jane Dunhill (Brett) of Oklahoma. Adored and beloved grandfather of Jay Thomason, Emma Thomason and Jennifer Cox. Great-grandfather of Dressen Cox. Predeceased by 4 brothers and...
Paul Francis Meuse
Mar 6, 2015
Beloved husband, stepfather of three boys, and friend to many, Paul Meuse passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2015. Born May 4, 1945 in Lynn, MA, he grew up in Terra Linda, CA (now San Rafael) where he was a member of the first graduating class of Terra Linda High School. He attended UC Davis before being drafted into the...
Alma Lila Maravilla
Mar 4, 2015
Maravilla, Lila Alma-Born May 21,1934 in Nicaragua, passed peacefully at home in Petaluma on March 4, 2015, she was 80 years' young. Alma is survived by her loving son's Orlando (Debbie), Alberto (Janette), Dennis (Kim), 4 grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren, sister Albeta and adored by many nieces and nephews. Alma retired in 1995 from the county of Sonoma to enjoy...
Rose Anne Sikes
Mar 4, 2015
Rose Anne (Barbieri) Sikes passed away after a brief illness on March 4, 2015. Born in Santa Rosa on December 13, 1946, she was predeceased by her father, Romie Barbieri, Sr., her mother, Helen Barbieri, and her husband, Norman Sikes. She is survived by her three children and their spouses; Dina (Eric) Miller, Timothy (Alisha) Sikes and Mary Helen (Masa)...
Marshall "Ples" Crews
Mar 4, 2015
Marshall "Ples" Crews: Legendary Leghorn and Petaluma Icon "Remembered by many for his tireless dedication to youth groups as a leader and a coach; and his outstanding athleticism that led him to becoming one of the Leghorn's all-time greats," Ples Crews will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially by his family, for whom he was a true...
John Hazard
Mar 3, 2015
JOHN HAZARD, of Rohnert Park, CA, passed away at the age of 68 on the evening of March 3rd, 2015. Loving husband for over 48 years to Sharalyn, beloved father of Pamela (Jeff) Prinz and Stephen (Heather) Hazard, grandfather of eight, and great-grandfather of four. Services will be held on March 14th at 10:30 a.m. at Penngrove Community Church, Oak...
Valora Jeanne Vail
Mar 1, 2015
Valora Vail, a lifelong resident of Petaluma, passed away at her home on March 1, 2015. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Anyone she ever met discovered how special she was. She loved her family and made a loving home for them. She well be greatly missed. Valora graduated from Petaluma High School in 1942. She worked at...
Stig Albert Frithiof Nilson
Mar 1, 2015
NILSON, STIG ALBERT FRITHIOF - Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA on March 1, 2015. Dearly beloved husband of fifty-one years to the late Siv I. L. (Karlson) Nilson. Loving father of Helen (Royce) Garrett of Fallon, NV. Adored grandfather of Jeff Garrett and Ryan Garrett. Brother of Kerstin McCall of Redding, CA. A native of Gothenburg, Sweden, age...
Elena Maria Schmidt-Ditizio
Mar 1, 2015
Elena M. Schmidt-Ditizio passed away on March 1, 2015 in Petaluma. Elena was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 21, 1961. She is survived by her husband Robert, her son Anthony, her daughter Alessandra, her sister Maria Jose (Mary Jo), her brother Jorge (Georgie), her siblings-in-law Ana Maria, Angela, Louis, Carol, and Michael, her nieces Sofia and Alaina,...
Virginia Eleanor Schaadt
Feb 27, 2015
SCHAADT, VIRGINIA ELEANOR - On February 27, 2015, Virginia entered into eternal life to join her hands once again with her beloved husband, Robert. Virginia was the loving mother of Evelyn (Tom) O'Callaghan, Robert (April) Schaadt, Jennifer (John) O'Callaghan, Diana (Greg) Steil and step-mother of Colleen (Buddy) Jacklich. She was the close sister of Elson and Gale St. John and...
Joseph Thomas Martin
Feb 26, 2015
JOSEPH T. (JOE) MARTIN (1934 - 2015) A visionary man, Joseph who passed away peacefully at home on February 26, following a long illness, was born in Stockton, raised in the Central Valley and then in San Francisco attending Mission High School. He owned and operated his successful furniture business ‘Modern House' on Mission St. for many years. Joe and...
John Thomas Mccarthy
Feb 26, 2015
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, John passed away after a long illness, in Santa Rosa. He will be forever missed by his wife of sixty-six years, Elizabeth; his children, John (Joan) McCarthy of LaCanada-Flintridge, Diane (Mike) Carey of Sebastopol, Deborah McCarthy of Santa Rosa, Jan Boal of Overland Park, KS, twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Preceded...
Joe P. Moura
Feb 25, 2015
JOE P. MOURA of Fort Bragg died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Mendocino Coast District Hospital of prostate cancer. Born on Oct. 25, 1944, in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal to Antonio and Maria Moura, he was 70. Joe grew up in Santa Maria before moving to California. He graduated from Fort Bragg High School with the class...
Clarence "Jack" Cameron
Feb 21, 2015
Resident of Petaluma. Passed away peacefully on February 21, 2015, at the age of 86. Born September 6, 1928 to Emanuel and Stella Cameron in Freshwater, CA. Loving husband for over 66 years to Nancy Alice (Iverson) Cameron. Cherished father of Roger Cameron, Joan O'Keeffe (Spike) and Gayle Baker (Mike). Proud grandfather of Kelly Bassett (Rick), Megan O'Keeffe (Mike), Jason...
Robert Philip Fajardo
Feb 20, 2015
We regret to announce the passing of Robert(Bob) Philip Fajardo of Petaluma, CA. on February 20, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Bob served in the US Navy Air Corps in WW II and in Korea. He was Married to his wife Eleanor for 62 Years. Bob worked for Firemans Fund for 35 years until he retired. He was...
Alice J. Lanzi
Feb 20, 2015
ALICE J. LANZI passed away on February 20, 2015 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Everett Lanzi. Beloved daughter of the late Jessie and Antone Beffa. Adored sister of the late Vivian Straub-Marty and Antone Beffa, Jr. Cherished aunt of Marlene Stewart (Jerry), Helen Ricketts (Ron), Helen Malone (John), and the late Frank Terribilini, Jr. Survived by numerous grandnieces...
Fredric J. "Freddie Panza" Straub
Feb 19, 2015
FREDRIC J. "FREDDIE PANZA" STRAUB passed away peacefully at his home on February 19, 2015. He was 64 years old. Lifetime Petaluma resident, predeceased by his parents, George and Dorothy Straub, and brother G.A. Straub. Fred was the beloved husband of Ema Morales-Straub, "Pop" to Ida and Keith Schwitters, his twin sons Daniel and Lucas Straub, "Poppa" to Ryan, Andrew,...
Zieta R. Mathews
Feb 18, 2015
In loving memory of Zieta Mathews, who passed away on February 18, 2015. Daughter of John and Mira Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Joe Mathews; her stepchildren and several grandchildren & great-grandchildren. A long time PG&E employee and co-owner of Technuprint in Novato, Zieta was a friend to all and cared for everyone she met. Memorial Services will...
Perry Thomas Murray
Feb 18, 2015
MURRAY, PERRY T. - Entered into rest peacefully at home in Santa Rosa, CA, surrounded by family on February 18, 2015. Loving husband of fifty-nine years to Norma L. (Sanchietti) Murray of Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved father of Tina M. Murray of Santa Rosa, CA, Ronald P. (Annette) Murray of Sugarland, TX, Dennis J. Murray of Walnut Creek, CA...
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