Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Fred Otto Fenk
Aug 8, 2014
97 years old, passed away on the evening of August 8, 2014 surrounded by his family at Petaluma Valley Hospital in Petaluma California. Born and raised in Sonoma County, married Alice Lassen August 8, 1942 and started their lives together working hard in the dairy business and as farmers for 60 years. He is preceded in death by his wife...
John D. Fox
Aug 6, 2014
JOHN FOX passed away on August 6, 2014 in Santa Rosa, CA. Cherished son of Betty Fox and the late Lawrence Fox. Devoted husband of Sue Fox. Beloved father of Justin Fox (Andrea) and Benjamin Fox. Caring brother of David Fox and the late Gary Fox. John grew up in Ridgecrest, CA, moving to Sonoma County 37 years ago to...
Julianne Renee Pickett
Aug 6, 2014
Julianne Renee Pickett, beloved mother of Phallon Davis and future son in law Robert Hogan passed peacefully in her sleep and is now in God's Kingdom. Julianne was the daughter of Julia Pollack and the late Russell Pickett. She was born on February 23, 1962 and passed on her loving father's birthday August 6, 2014. Julianne is survived by two...
Michelle Bianca Williams
Aug 6, 2014
Our dear daughter, Michelle Williams,18 years old passed away leaving her parents, brothers and sister broken hearted. We will miss her adventurous spirit, and her big smile. Her favorite memories were camping trips with the family to Ice House Reservoir, and annual trips to Lake Tahoe. Her siblings brought great stories and laughter on those trips. She absolutely loved her...
William D. "Bill" Ferrari
Aug 5, 2014
WILLIAM D. "BILL" FERRARI passed away on August 5, 2014 in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of the late Irene Ferrari. Cherished father of Julie Ferrari (Tim Morgan) and Jenny Tuomi (Rocky). Beloved grandfather of Darrel Brazil, Rebecca Calleja, Laura Calleja, and Hannah Leasure. Adored step-grandfather of Justin, Joe and Jared Adiego; Michael and Brian Azevedo. Loving brother of the late...
Sheryl Denise Benesch
Aug 3, 2014
SHERYL DENISE BENESCH, youngest child of Leonard and Marian Benesch, born Sept 3, 1958 in Culver City, CA, passed away August 3, 2014 in Petaluma, CA, surrounded by many of the people who loved her. Sheryl was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May 2012, but continued to live an extraordinary life, right up to the end. She accepted her condition,...
Wanda Grey Ramage
Aug 2, 2014
RAMAGE, WANDA G. - Entered into rest suddenly in Santa Rosa, CA on August 2, 2014. Dearly beloved wife of forty-four years of Dan Ramage of Santa Rosa. Loving mother of Jenn Ramage (Steve Palopoli) of Los Gatos, CA and Wendy Ramage of Santa Rosa. Adored grandmother of Frankie Palopoli. Also survived by one sister; Alma (Lew) Hardy of Washington,...
James Tobin
Aug 1, 2014
James Tobin passed away on August 1, 2014 in Petaluma, CA. Devoted husband of the late Shirley Tobin. Beloved father of Ellen Gail Lustbader of Petaluma, CA, Barbara Bohr of Simi Valley, CA. Beloved father-in-law of David Lustbader and Boris Bohr. Cherished grandfather of Michael Alan Lustbader, Jason Eric Lustbader, Robyn Adelman, Marty Adelman and Sabrina Pasassanante. Adoring great- grandfather...
Richard "Dick" Velloza
Aug 1, 2014
Born on July 21, 1925 and died on August 1, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. Richard (Dick) attended a one room school houses on the Pt. Reyes Peninsula and at Inverness where he lived as a boy and young man, spending his high school years at Tomales High. He met his future wife, May Bordessa while attending high...
Willis F. Stewart
Jul 29, 2014
WILLIS F. STEWART passed away on July 29, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Shirley Stewart. Beloved father of Cheryl Waligora (Jim) of Birmingham, AL and Gary Stewart of Petaluma. Loving brother of Helen Olson of MO and Ruthella Knudsen of WA. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age: 92 years. A member of SIRS. A Celebration of...
Shep Shepherd
Jul 28, 2014
SHEP SHEPHERD passed away peacefully on July 28, 2014 in Petaluma. Born Feb 23, 1931 in Petaluma. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Lou Shepherd, son Mike Shepherd (Margaret) of Petaluma, sister Deanie Turner and brother Ken Taylor both of Washington State. Grandchildren; Nathan Lessley (Jesse) of Portland, OR, Carly Shepherd and Andy Shepherd of Petaluma. Other survivors include...
Elaine Phyllis Gross
Jul 28, 2014
Elaine Phyllis Gross, born December 27th 1927, passed away peacefully on July 28th 2014 at the age of 86. Elaine was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, and a resident of Malden, Massachusetts, Cape Coral, Florida, and Petaluma, California. Treasured wife of the late Alfred D. Gross for 58 years, Elaine is survived by her daughters Cynthia Kase Pedota (Paul) and Robin...
Helen Mary Delucchi
Jul 27, 2014
HELEN MARY DELUCCHI passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband Harold W. Delucchi. She is survived by her four daughters: Ann (Darrell) Radel, Diane (Tony) Stefani, Susan (Ken) Grant and Maria (Dan) Mayer and her 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, her...
Marie C. Mappus
Jul 23, 2014
Passed away July 23, 2014 in Petaluma, CA, beloved wife of the late R.L. Mappus II. Loving mother of R.L. Mappus III, Barbara Radcliff and Valerie LeBrun. Grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 5. A native of Allentown, PA. Age 88 years. A member of Cross & Crown Lutheran Church of Rohnert Park and a longtime volunteer with Alphabet...
Fernando "Fred" De Silva
Jul 22, 2014
Fernando "Fred" De Silva passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the age of 46. Son of Bernardete Silva. Brother of Ilidio Dias Silva (Stacie), Mario Silva (Kari) and Lina Silva. Uncle of Bryan, Mario, Alicia, Natalia. He was a good man and a great friend. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday, July...
William H. Bihn
Jul 22, 2014
WILLIAM H. BIHN, born September 27, 1961, passed peacefully July 22, 2014, at UAMS, Little Rock AR, after 5 years of suffering and loss, in the presence of the loves of his life; his strong wife Sherri, brave son William McCarthy (Mac), 12 and dedicated daughter Fiona, 9. Bill, a native son of Petaluma, St. Vincent High School alumni, and...
Dr. Jacqueline L. Robertson
Jul 21, 2014
Dr. Jacqueline L. Robertson, entomologist, researcher, software developer, writer, teacher, advisor, editor, inventor and collector, died on July 21, 2014 after a short illness. Dr. Robertson received her undergraduate degree in Zoology in 1969, and her PhD in Entomology in 1973, both from the University of California Berkeley. During her undergraduate studies, she began working at the US Forest Service,...
Christopher A. Rolando
Jul 21, 2014
Christopher Rolando passed away at his home in Petaluma with his family by his side. Beloved son of Yolanda Rolando and the late Felix Rolando. Cherished brother of Maria Rolando and Teresa Leith and her husband David. During his battle with cancer he fought with courage and strength. He was taken too soon and his beautiful smile and soft heart...
Dale A. Arata, Dds
Jul 21, 2014
ARATA, DALE A. - Entered into rest in Sonoma, CA on July 21, 2014. Dearly beloved sixty-seven year husband of the late Lorraine Elma (Onstad) Arata. Loving father of Jim (Diane) Arata of Mount Shasta, Mick (Diane) Arata of Truckee, Tom (Cathy) Arata of Sonoma and Mary (Frank) Flores of Redding. Also survived by nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren....
Lloyd H. Silacci
Jul 20, 2014
Lloyd Silacci, born in Petaluma in 1921, passed away at home at the age of 93 on July 20, 2014. Lloyd served in the army in the South Pacific during World War II. He has always been associated with fast cars and racing. He owned full-service gas stations in Petaluma and a popular speed shop where he built precision motors...
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