Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Robert W. Nielson, Sr.

Apr 9, 2014

Robert W. Nielson Sr.

Bob or P-pop, as many knew him, went on a week-long fishing vacation in La Paz, Mexico. After his return Tuesday night, he passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 70. He was born in Petaluma and remained there his whole life. Bob was survived by his daughter, Paula (Tim)...

Steven Paul Friedrichsen

Apr 9, 2014

Passed away at his home in Petaluma on April 9. 2014. Cherished son of Eleanor Friedrichsen of Petaluma, CA and the late Paul Friedrichsen. Beloved brother of Julie Friedrichsen of Australia. Steven lovingly cared for his parents and will be missed by all that knew and loved him. He was 53 years of age.

At Steven's request,...

Florence Elizabeth Woods

Apr 8, 2014

Age 95 years. Florence E. Woods passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of the late Jack Woods, for 65 years and a resident of Sebastopol since 1957. Cherished mother of Larry Woods (Jean) of Santa Rosa and Jerry Woods (Kathy) of Clovis.   Adored grandmother of Bryan Woods of Santa Rosa, Annette Cuthrell (Michael) of...

William Michael Whitmire

Apr 5, 2014

WHITMIRE, WILLIAM MICHAEL - Age 57 years, died unexpectedly, April 5, 2014, in his residence in Sebastopol, following a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born February 21, 1957 in Pittsfield, Ma. to William Francis Whitmire and Gloria Ruth Quinlan. William enlisted in the United States Marine Corp’s straight out of high school where he served six years...

Charles A. Malnati

Apr 3, 2014

CHARLES A. MALNATI, one of the last of the good ol’ boys left us on April 3, 2014 at the age of 92.  He was born on July 7th, 1921 in Occidental to Carlo and Clara Malnati; raised in Occidental, the Two Rock Valley area and a longtime resident of Petaluma.   He retired from Hunt & Behrens Feed Mill after...

Mary B. Isabelle "Marybell" Cunha

Apr 2, 2014

CUNHA, MARY B. ISABELLE “Marybell” - Passed away on April 2, 2014 in Santa Rosa, CA at the age of 79, where she was lovingly cared for by her family. Born the oldest of six in Ripon, CA, she is survived by her husband Anthony J. Cunha, children; Cynthia (James) Naye, Lorinda (Roy) Cunha, Dino Cunha, Antoni Cunha (Peter) and...

Leroy L. Cerini

Mar 31, 2014

LEROY L. CERINI passed away on March 31, 2014 in Valley Ford.  Devoted husband of Joan P. Cerini of Valley Ford.  Cherished father of Leroy F. Cerini (Dawn) of Rohnert Park and Larry W. Cerini (Linda) of San Bruno.  Beloved grandfather of Andrew Cerini (Katie) and Heather Cerini all of Rohnert Park.  Adored great-grandfather of Ellie and Jake Cerini...

Betty Jean Joseph

Mar 30, 2014

Passed away peacefully in Petaluma on March 30, 2014.  Devoted wife of Vince Joseph of Petaluma.  Loving mother of Susan O’Conner of Petaluma, Kay O’Conner of Los Angeles, and the late Joan O’Conner.  Survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grand children.

An open-house will be held to celebrate her life at the residence of Betty and Vince.  Memorial...

Fay Audrey Crosno

Mar 30, 2014

Passed away peacefully in Petaluma on March 30, 2014. Loving mother of Charlene (Barney) Gannon, Chuck Maryhew, and Danny Maryhew. Survived by six grandchildren and six great-grand children.

Family assisted by Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory, 763-4131.

Reynolds "Rey" John Ballotti, Sr.

Mar 30, 2014

BALLOTTI, REYNOLDS “REY” JOHN, Sr. – Our loving Dad passed away on March 30, 2014, after a courageous 3 year struggle with Lewy Body Disease.

He was born on December 11, 1923 in Walsenburg, CO, and grew up there. He was the son of an immigrant Italian Coal Miner who said he would never bring his own...

Roberta Ruth Anderson

Mar 27, 2014

ANDERSON, ROBERTA RUTH

Passed away on March 27, 2014 at the age of 84. Roberta was born at Hillside Hospital in Petaluma on April 25, 1929 and remained in Petaluma her whole life. During high school she was a waitress at L&M Drug fountain, then worked for Chandler's Dairy and went on to be a telephone operator...

Rose Marie Dutton

Mar 26, 2014

Rose Marie Dutton, 93, passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2014. She was pre deceased by her first husband, Wayne Cunningham as well as her second husband, Clyde Dutton. She was happily married to Wayne for 19 years before his early death. She and Clyde were married for 34 years. She is survived by her son, Michael Cunningham,...

Isidro F. Santos

Mar 25, 2014

ISIDRO F. SANTOS passed away on March 25, 2014 in Stockton. Devoted husband of Maria Santos of Turlock. Cherished father of Seedro B. Santos (Gena) of Petaluma, Carl A. Santos of Sebastopol, Dan G. Santos (Vicki) of Gridley, Maria C. Reis (Alberto) of Petaluma, Bernie Wilson (Charles) of Cotati, and Barbara Fiene (Isaac) of Petaluma. Adored grandfather of 12...

Josephine Facendini

Mar 24, 2014

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, March 24, 2014, beloved wife of the late Joseph Facendini. Loving mother of Plinio Facendini of Oakland, Andrew Facendini and Patrick Facendini both of Petaluma. Mother-in-law of Eleanor Facendini and Raeanne Facendini. Cherished grandmother of Antonio Facendini, Patrick Facendini and KateAshley Facendini. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews in California and...

Pauline Lourie Shawler

Mar 21, 2014

Pauline Shawler passed away after a long illness on March 21, 2014; she was 92. Pauline was born on June 04, 1921 in rural Iowa where she was raised and educated. She became a school teacher and married Robert Shawler, an old school friend, shortly after World War II. They moved to Petaluma in 1948 where Pauline taught school...

James Edward Mccaffrey

Mar 21, 2014

Passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma, CA, March 21, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband for 63 years of Mary Corbett McCaffrey. Adored father of Christopher McCaffrey of Stockton and preceded in death by his children, Kathleen McCaffrey, James “Jeff” McCaffrey, Michael McCaffrey and Kimberly Nelson.

Loving father-in-law of Maria McCaffrey, Patricia McCaffrey and...

Lydia Lindsay

Mar 20, 2014

Born on August 30, 1923, Lydia Lindsay flew home to heaven on March 20, 2014, the first day of spring.  She is now reunited with her mother Caterina, and her two younger sisters, Nevea and Licia.  She leaves behind her brothers Rudy and Guido, her brother-in-law Mario, and her two adoring nieces, Corinna and Sandra.

At her...

Elaine Dorothy Luther

Mar 13, 2014

LUTHER, Elaine  D.

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, March 13, 2014 at the age of 93.  Beloved wife of the late Francis C. Luther. Loving mother of Chuck (Pam) Luther of Walnut Creek, Jack (Judy) Luther of  Thousand Oaks, Jerry (Sherry) Luther of Occidental, Jeanne (Ray) McConnell of Petaluma and Tom (Toni) Luther of Petaluma. ...

James Michael Ferina

Mar 11, 2014

“Shamus”  aka Jim Bobb

On the morning of March 11, 2014, Jimmy rolled his way onto heaven. He was at his home in Windsor with his family and dog (Shadow) when he left us, just as he wanted. He knew from “an experience” that he was going to a good place. Jimmy was born on March 20,...

Larry James Ramos

Mar 11, 2014

LARRY JAMES RAMOS passed away on March 11, 2014 in Petaluma.  Devoted son of the late Adeline and Tony Ramos.  Cherished brother of Margie Ramos and Tony Ramos both of Santa Rosa.  Adored uncle of Debbie Newkirk, Sherry Williams, and Mary Medeiros and loving great-uncle of Justin Medeiros all of Santa Rosa.

Age: 68 years.

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