Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

May 18, 2014

CLIFFORD R. "CLIFF" ELRICH passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2014 in Petaluma. Loving husband of Helen Elrich of Petaluma. Cherished brother of Richard Elrich, Louis Elrich, Calvin Elrich, Lucille Wiebe, and the late Elsie Kliewer, Esther Golbek, Ruby Nikkel, Leona Baker, Harvey Elrich, Frances Elrich, Ivan Elrich, and Doreen Weir. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age:...

May 15, 2014

LEE ROY BERRY passed away on May 15, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of Pearl M. Berry of Cotati. Cherished father of Kevin Lee Berry of Rohnert Park and Kenneth Roy Berry of Novato. Adored grandfather of Nicole Lee LaBare of Forestville. Dear son of the late Bobbie Lee and Earl Berry. Loving brother of Doris Ann Bennet (Bill), Billy...

May 13, 2014

OGAN, BENJAMIN "PAUL" - Entered into rest following a short illness in Santa Rosa, CA on May 13, 2014. Dearly beloved forty-one year husband of Diane C. Ogan of Santa Rosa, CA. Beloved father of Charlene D. (John) Russell of Santa Rosa, CA, Michael P. (Kris) Ogan of Danville, CA, Leslie A. Layton-Proto of Santa Rosa, CA, Jeffery M. Ogan...

May 11, 2014

Norma Elaine Billing entered into rest on May 11, 2014 at her home in Petaluma, CA. at the age of 94 years. She was born in New Virginia, Iowa on November 28, 1919. Devoted wife of the late Alfred "Joe" Billing. Cherished mother of Dale Billing, Norma Earp (Sam) and Dennis Billing (Patti). Adoring grandmother of Erik Billing (Krista), Alissia...

May 10, 2014

The daughter of the late J.L. Goatley and Ruth King Goatley, pioneer Petaluma farming families. Mable was the longest living resident in Chileno Valley residing on the ranch on which she was born and the ranch which is the longest continually owned family ranch in Chileno Valley, Mable passed away on May 10, 2014 at the age of 93. Reared...

May 7, 2014

BERNICE R. THORPE passed away peacefully on May 7, 2014 in Santa Rosa, surrounded by loved ones who helped ease her way to a better world. Devoted wife of Robert Thorpe of Santa Rosa. Cherished mother of Barbara Peters of Benicia, John Thorpe of Las Vegas, and the late Fred Thorpe of San Francisco. Adored grandmother of Lauri Dahlberg of...

May 7, 2014

LAURIE ELLEN KAEHLER passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, May 7, 2014, beloved wife for 53 years of Ken Kaehler. Loving mother of Steven (Deborah) Kaehler of Petaluma, Dan (Andrea Green) Kaehler of Rohnert Park, Loralee (Matt) Kaehler Kolsom of Sebastopol, Robert (Anna) Kaehler of Santa Rosa and Kenneth Ray Kaehler of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Danielle , Weston...

May 6, 2014

LESLIE FARAMUND BENDER passed away on May 6, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Irene Bender. Adored father of Karla Irons, Leslie Bender, Jr. (Marilyn), Rynell Bender, Janine Bender, Jason Bender (Sylvia), Brian Bender, Garth Bender, and Jonathan Bender. Beloved grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 14, and great-great-grandfather of one. Loving brother of Andre and the late Henrietta....

May 2, 2014

RICHARD W. NORTON passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Rosa at the age of 86 on May 2, 2014 after a brave battle with congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by his family and will be missed for his loving smile, uncompromising generosity, and indomitable spirit. Born to William and Gussa Norton in Berkeley, CA, he moved throughout...

May 1, 2014

JUDITH "JUDY" SHENNAN, born on August 30, 1942 in Petaluma to Christine and Henry Mannwieler; passed away on May 1, 2014 in Petaluma at the age of 71 years.  She grew up on a chicken ranch in Penngrove.  When Judy was 10, she and her family moved to Petaluma where she graduated from Petaluma High School.  After graduation, she...

Apr 24, 2014

SILVA-PEARSON,  Veana G.

Passed away in Petaluma, CA, April 24, 2014 at the age of 75.  She was the wife of the late Robert Silva and the late William Pearson.  Loving mother of Ronald (Anita) Silva, Kenneth Silva and Douglas Silva.  Daughter of the late Carl Willey Sr. and the late Jeri Hogan.  Grandmother of Tasara Silva,...

Apr 22, 2014

KELLY, ROSEMARY “ROSIE” HONORE – Entered into rest peacefully at home in Santa Rosa, CA on April 22, 2014. Dearly beloved mother of Annika (Bryan) Imele of San Francisco, CA, Maureen Dougherty of Oakland, CA and Nick (Melanie) Dougherty of Santa Rosa, CA. Cherished grandmother of Fiona Dougherty. Loving sister of Sarah Kelly of Santa Rosa, CA and Michael...

Apr 20, 2014

SHIPLEY-FARMER, JERRY – Entered into rest in Petaluma, CA on April 20, 2014. Dearly beloved son of the late Eceneith “Skip” Shipley and Wilburn Farmer. Loving father of Julia Marie (Blake) Ryman-Bell of Colorado. Grandfather of Harper Juke Bell. Also survived by his brother’s and sister’s; Doug (Brian) Shipley of Kelseyville, CA, Connie (Mac) McBride of Klammath Falls, OR,...

Apr 19, 2014

MARKELL, BEATRICE LOUISE July 26, 1926~April 19, 2014

Beatrice Markell passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 19, 2014, with her children by her side. Beatrice was born in Sandcreek, Wisconsin to Arthur and Mable Olson on July 26, 1926. Her family moved to California in 1940.

She was proceeded in death by her...

Apr 17, 2014

Passed away April 17, 2014 in Petaluma, CA, beloved husband of the late Doris J. Bynum, who preceded him in death in October 2013. Loving father of Joyce Silva and her husband, Richard and Betty Bynum Sanchez and her husband, Roger. Cherished grandfather of Traci Sumwalt and her husband, Justin and Christopher Sanchez. Adored great grandfather of Addison and...

Apr 16, 2014

Lorraine Camozzi was born January 9, 1934, in Petaluma to Martin and Angelina (Albini) Mazzucchi of Tomales, CA, where she was raised and educated. She passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the age of 80 with her loving family by her side.

Her health had been failing for the past few years. Leaving behind her husband...

Apr 16, 2014

CAESAR LOUIS CUNEO was born on the western Petaluma family farm on July 25, 1924 and died there April 16, 2014.  He was a member of a great generation that endured hardships as individuals for the betterment of all.  As a young man he helped his father transition from horses to tractors while striving to produce quality produce.  He...

Apr 13, 2014

Gigetta Dan was born Luigia Campigotto on February 25, 1923, in Peseggia—in the countryside outside of Venice, Italy.  She emigrated in 1955 from Mestre, Italy, with her husband, Ferdinando, and their two young children to make a new home in San Francisco.  She worked in North Beach first at Reina’s Drug Store and then at the Bank of America...

Apr 11, 2014

Walter Paul Bemis was born July 10, 1930 in Siegel, IL.  His family moved to California in 1942.  After graduating from high school he began working as a firefighter for the Dept. of Forestry.   During that time he met the love of his life, Rosemary.  They were married in 1950 and he was immediately drafted to serve in the...

Apr 10, 2014

MASER, ROBERT ANDREW - Passed away suddenly in Petaluma, CA on April 10, 2014. Dearly beloved husband of forty-seven years to Joella A. Maser of Petaluma. Loving father of Joseph E. Maser and Daniel P. Maser, both of San Francisco, CA. He is survived by his brothers; Philip Maser of San Ramon, CA, James Maser of Berkeley, CA, numerous nieces...