Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Lorraine Camozzi
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...
Caesar Louis Cuneo
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...
Gigetta Dan
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...
Walter Paul Bemis Sr.
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...
Robert Andrew Maser
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...

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...
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