Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Nobile P. Maffioli
Mar 9, 2014
NOBILE P. MAFFIOLI passed away on March 9, 2014 in Petaluma. At his request, no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St., Petaluma, CA 94952. Family assisted by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Petaluma.
Albert Joseph Tarca
Mar 9, 2014
ALBERT J. TARCA passed away on March 9, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted and loving father of Hayley and Alaina Tarca of Cotati. Beloved son of Joanne and Albert Tarca of Petaluma. Cherished brother of Mark Tarca of Petaluma and Krystal Tarca of Cotati. Adored uncle of Courtney Tarca of Petaluma. Age: 46 years. A native of: Petaluma. Friends and...
David Joseph Aggio
Mar 8, 2014
Died in Bakersfield, CA., March 8, 2014, beloved husband of Kathleen Aggio of Rohnert Park. Loving father and stepfather of Julian Aggio, Kayla Aggio, Kaitlyn Avery and Braden Avery. Cherished son of Dorothy Aggio of Rohnert Park and the late Sam Aggio. Adored brother of Debbie Fairbrook (John) of Carmichael and Ken Aggio (Desiree) of Cotati. Loving uncle of...
Robert Sheldon Gilbert
Mar 8, 2014
Well-respected and well-loved Petaluma dentist, Robert Sheldon Gilbert, died March 8th, due to complications following open-heart surgery. He was one day shy of his 76th birthday. As he liked to be called, Bob was born in Chicago to Lillian and Irving Harris in 1938. He moved to the Los Angeles area when he was 10. His mother remarried when he...
Efrain G. Salinas
Mar 7, 2014
Passed away peacefully March 7, 2014 at his home in Santa Rosa, CA. at the age of 82. Loving spouse of the late Maria Delaluz Flores Salinas. He is survived by his children: Jani, Patty, Efrain Jr., Eddie, Mary, David, Pablo, Sarah, and Jessie; 26 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 12 brothers and sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Efrain enjoyed preaching...
Wanda Jeanette Madson
Mar 7, 2014
WANDA JEANETTE MADSON passed away peacefully March 7, 2014 at the age of 96. Wanda was born in Prosser, WA on Sept. 6, 1917 to James Dickinson Powell and Myrtle Biggs Powell, she was one of twelve children. She married Roy C. Madson in 1933 and their first two sons Ron and Daryl were born in WA. They moved to...
Joseph Santero
Mar 4, 2014
Our loving "Uncle Joe" has passed away. The last of his large family, he lived independently and active to the age of 97 years. He died at his home on March 4, 2014, a few miles from where he was born and raised. He was predeceased by his wife Clara (Stornetta) Santero and his daughter Kathie Jean Santero, along...
John Herman Cardoza
Mar 3, 2014
John Cardoza, peacefully entered into rest on March 3, 2014. Devoted husband of the late Elizabeth Cardoza. Beloved father of Dorothy Corriea, John Cardoza, Jr. and the late Barbara Tucker. Cherished grandfather of 6, great-grandfather of 8 and great-great grandfather of 6. Mr. Cardoza was 100 years old. He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him....
Victoria Jeannette Scharer
Mar 2, 2014
Passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 in Stanford, CA, beloved wife for 55 years of John Scharer. Loving mother of Paula (Keith) Verke of Petaluma and Jean Ann (Matt) Krupp of Cotati. Adored grandmother of Chris Verke, Megan (Tim) Sandwina, Kellie Verke, Will Krupp and Kyle Krupp. Cherished great grandmother of Braden Sandwina. Beloved sister of Jim (Nita) Saitone of...
Donald Michael Kantola
Feb 28, 2014
Passed away suddenly on February 28, 2014 in Santa Rosa,CA. Devoted husband of the late Vivian Christina Kantola. Cherished father of DeeDee Olson (Oakley) of Glen Ellen, Mike Kantola (Janet) of Phoenix, AZ and the late Suzanne Kantola and Christie Whitmire. Adored grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 5. Also survived by his beloved canine companion, Vivi. A native...
Walter Lee Spellman
Feb 28, 2014
At the age of 82 years, son of Walter J. and Mary Spellman, died February 28 in Santa Rosa, Calif. The man with the booming voice, gentle demeanor and great sense of humor was the husband of Mary, with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this year; father of Judy, Maura (Terry) Eggert, Neal, Mike and Peggy...

Ann Mary Murphy
Feb 27, 2014
Ann died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Grandma, you will be loved and missed forever. Family assisted by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Petaluma.
Robert F. Miller
Feb 27, 2014
Robert F. (Bob) Miller, unofficial mayor of Olive Street, passed away peacefully Thursday Feb.27 in Petaluma at age 82. Son of Greta and Frank Miller, he was born in Havre, Montana and moved to Sacramento, CA in his teens. He served in Korea, happily returning to California to work in the insurance industry for 30 years, and retired as Claims...
Marjorie Lyman "Marge" Brooks
Feb 27, 2014
BROOKS, MARJORIE LYMAN "MARGE" - Peacefully entered into rest on February 27, 2014 in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved mother of Gayle Brooks of Santa Rosa, Sheila Brooks (Robert) of Poole, U.K., Marsha Porter of Aurora, CO and Eileen Brooks of Clovis, CA. Adored grandmother of Leslie Porter, Christine Glidden, Bradley Porter, Shannon Gonzales, Benjamin Freeman and Katherine Brooks-Pugh. Cherished...
Charles Manuel Rivera
Feb 26, 2014
Charles "Chuck" Manuel Rivera, 94, of Petaluma, California passed away peacefully on February 26, 2014. The youngest of three children, Chuck was born to Virginia and Manuel de Rivera on April 10, 1919 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent his formative years in Los Angeles. Chuck moved to San Francisco where he met and then married Wanda Kalinowski in 1940. They...
Maxine D. Wetjen
Feb 25, 2014
MAXINE D. WETJEN entered into rest February 25, 2014 in Petaluma, with loving family at her side. Age 84, she was a beautiful and strong woman. Born in Odessa, Washington, January 11, 1930, she was the second of five children born to Joseph and Rose Chappell, both from pioneering families. Her father died when she was six and Rose raised...
Phyllis Audrey Feibusch
Feb 24, 2014
PHYLLIS FEIBUSCH, 70, passed away on February 24, 2014 at her home in Petaluma, CA after a short battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her husband of 35 years Marcel Feibusch of Petaluma, CA; her children Ira Meinhofer, Lisa Warner (Brad), Steve Meinhofer (Karen), Paul Meinhofer (Julie), Denise Feibusch-Silva and Mark Meinhofer (Trish); cherished and...
Jane Parkinson Kunde
Feb 24, 2014
Jane P. Kunde is dancing in the arms of the love of her life, Fred. She departed this world as she lived, on her own terms, Monday, February 24, 2014. Jane lived her life vibrantly, embracing every new challenge that came her way and embarking on remarkable adventures in every phase of her life. Jane was born August 17, 1931,...
Michael James Mckrell
Feb 24, 2014
Michael James McKrell, age 66, born in Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully on February 24. 2014 after a seventeen year illness handled with grace, stoicism, and constant good humor. A St. Vincent de Paul, Petaluma high school graduate, he joined the Marine Corps, in 1967, and served two tours of duty in Viet Nam as a decorated Sergeant with the...
William "Bill" Lewis Wickliffe
Feb 18, 2014
WICKLIFFE, WILLIAM "BILL" LEWIS May 10, 1922~February 18, 2014 Bill is survived and leaves behind his wife, Pat Wickliffe of Santa Rosa, CA, his daughter; Kathryn Sawyer of Santa Rosa, CA, his son; William (Martha) Wickliffe of San Anselmo, CA, as well as his grandchildren; Travis Sawyer of Santa Rosa, Julianne (Justin) Overshiner of Chico, CA, as well as his...
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