Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

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...

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...

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. ...

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,...

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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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...