Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Franz Harald Stahl
Sep 11, 2014
On September 11, Franz Stahl died peacefully in his home with his loving wife Mary Frances by his side. Franz came from a war torn country and was able to realize the American Dream. Born in Hamburg, Germany he was one of the fortunate who survived World War II in the worst of conditions. The gift of sponsorship to America...
Marie Ann Mezzanotti
Sep 9, 2014
MARIE ANN (B0TICA) MEZZANOTTI passed away quietly in her sleep with her husband Frank by her side on September 9th. She was born in San Francisco on October 5, 1940 to Helen Ann (Pino) Botica and Matt Botica. She married young and had two beautiful daughters. She remarried in 1975 to Frank Mezzanotti and began a new chapter. In between...
Genevieve Marie Chaney
Sep 8, 2014
Passed away peacefully at her Petaluma residence on September 8, 2014. Devoted wife of 66 years to the late Ramey Chaney of Petaluma. Loving mother of Diane Weis (Steven), of Petaluma, and Bob Chaney (Pat), of Paso Robles, CA. Loving grandmother of Adam Weis (Clara) of Petaluma, Eric Weis (Ramey) of Walnut Creek, Jennifer Correa (Allan) of Paso Robles, and...
Barbara Gail Carpenter
Sep 6, 2014
Barbara Gail Carpenter went to be with the Lord on Saturday 9/06/2014. With family present, she died in her home in Windsor CA , at the age of 78, after a two and a half year battle with breast cancer. Barbara was born to Edgar and Mabel Owen (predeceased) on 3/15/1936 in Los Angeles, CA. Her parents and sister (Gloria...
Doris Mary Gambonini
Sep 6, 2014
DORIS M. GAMBONINI passed away on September 6, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Alvin Gambonini. Cherished mother of Robert Gambonini (Theresa) of Petaluma, Doreen Amaral (John) of Sonoma and Alvina Balistreri (John) of Petaluma. Beloved grandmother of Daniel and Michelle Gambonini; Alina and Suzanne Amaral; Marina and Vincente Balistreri. Adored sister of James Capella, Andrew Capella, and...
Bruno Dante Lombardi
Sep 3, 2014
Bruno Dante Lombardi was born on June 9th, 1925 to Paolo and Fiorina Lombardi in South San Francisco. He graduated from South City High School in 1943 where he was an all-league football player. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was a tail gunner in the 91st bomb group. He was stationed at Air Force 121 in Bassingbourn...
Kevin J. O'Hare
Sep 1, 2014
Kevin James O'Hare, 57, of Petaluma, CA, died on September 1, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Originally from Long Island, New York, he came to the West Coast in 1991. Kevin is survived by his sisters, Vickie Scarano, Eileen Flanagan, 3 brothers, Timothy O'Hare, Thomas O'Hare and Dennis O'Hare. His best friend Trudy Wolle and faithful dog Shiner...
Irene Lou De Martin
Aug 29, 2014
Irene De Martin passed away on August 29, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Ray and Edna Ronsheimer. Devoted wife of William "Bill" De Martin. Cherished mother of Jim De Martin, Matthew De Martin (Linda) and the late Michael De Martin. Adoring grandmother of Nicholas, Hayley, and Justin De Martin. Loving sister of the late Raymond Ronsheimer. Caring sister-in-law of...
Roderick W. "Rod" Sutliff
Aug 28, 2014
Passed away suddenly, August 28, 2014, beloved husband for 60 years of Kathleen Sutliff of Petaluma. Loving father of Thomas (Shirley) Sutliff of Santa Rosa, Michael (Linda) Sutliff of Rohnert Park, Patricia (James) McCarten of Brookings, OR, Paul (Kathy) Sutliff of Petaluma, Mark (Corrine) Sutliff of Windsor, James (Cindy) Sutliff of Rohnert Park and Kathleen (Russell) Colsen of Rohnert Park....
Gary Ray Porter
Aug 25, 2014
Our beloved GARY RAY PORTER passed away at home in the loving arms of his family on August 25, 2014 after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Nancy, son Zac (daughter-in-law, Mandy), daughter Laura, and his grandson Lucas Ray. He also leaves behind his parents, Pat and Ray, sister Cindy and brother...
Cormac Slater O'Toole
Aug 24, 2014
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cormac Slater O'Toole, who died August 24 at 11:40 am, after a four month battle with a rare form of central nervous system melanoma. Although we are terribly saddened, we have been blessed with Cormac's love, presence, and influence on our lives during his 12 years with us. Cormac...
Frances G. Edwards
Aug 17, 2014
Passed away, Sunday, August 17, 2014 at home in Petaluma. Beloved wife of the late John A. Edwards. Loving mother of Charles Edwards and step mother of Deborah Edwards, John Edwards and Grace Fiandaca. Dear grandmother of Jason Edwards, Jennifer Edwards, Julie Perkinson (Chase), Ashley Ripley (Micah) and Aaron Harriss. Preceded in death by her siblings, Donald Gustafson and Paul...
Nova Lavon Brown
Aug 16, 2014
Nova Brown, aged 94, passed peacefully at her home on August 16, 2014. She loved arts and crafts, especially embroidery. She loved being the oldest person at family reunions. Nova loved her community. She volunteered for 15 years at Senior Gleaner in Sacramento and volunteered 13 years at Saks Hospice of Petaluma Thrift Store. She was predeceased by her husband...
Bette Barlas Kiser
Aug 10, 2014
BETTE BARLAS KISER died on August 10, 2014 in Santa Rosa. She was 94 years old. She was born in Petaluma on September 11, 1919. She is survived by her husband of almost forty years, Michael Kiser, of Healdsburg. Bette was predeceased by her beloved son, Billy, who died eleven years ago. Bette was the last member of her immediate...
Henry Martin Metz
Aug 10, 2014
It is with saddened hearts we share the passing of Henry Martin Metz, 85, of Santa Rosa, California, who passed away peacefully on August 10, 2014 at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Henry was born in Dickinson, North Dakota to Caroline and Joseph Martin Metz on April 19, 1929. He was a graduate of Santa Rosa High Schools...
Fred Otto Fenk
Aug 8, 2014
97 years old, passed away on the evening of August 8, 2014 surrounded by his family at Petaluma Valley Hospital in Petaluma California. Born and raised in Sonoma County, married Alice Lassen August 8, 1942 and started their lives together working hard in the dairy business and as farmers for 60 years. He is preceded in death by his wife...
John D. Fox
Aug 6, 2014
JOHN FOX passed away on August 6, 2014 in Santa Rosa, CA. Cherished son of Betty Fox and the late Lawrence Fox. Devoted husband of Sue Fox. Beloved father of Justin Fox (Andrea) and Benjamin Fox. Caring brother of David Fox and the late Gary Fox. John grew up in Ridgecrest, CA, moving to Sonoma County 37 years ago to...
Julianne Renee Pickett
Aug 6, 2014
Julianne Renee Pickett, beloved mother of Phallon Davis and future son in law Robert Hogan passed peacefully in her sleep and is now in God's Kingdom. Julianne was the daughter of Julia Pollack and the late Russell Pickett. She was born on February 23, 1962 and passed on her loving father's birthday August 6, 2014. Julianne is survived by two...
Michelle Bianca Williams
Aug 6, 2014
Our dear daughter, Michelle Williams,18 years old passed away leaving her parents, brothers and sister broken hearted. We will miss her adventurous spirit, and her big smile. Her favorite memories were camping trips with the family to Ice House Reservoir, and annual trips to Lake Tahoe. Her siblings brought great stories and laughter on those trips. She absolutely loved her...
William D. "Bill" Ferrari
Aug 5, 2014
WILLIAM D. "BILL" FERRARI passed away on August 5, 2014 in Santa Rosa. Devoted husband of the late Irene Ferrari. Cherished father of Julie Ferrari (Tim Morgan) and Jenny Tuomi (Rocky). Beloved grandfather of Darrel Brazil, Rebecca Calleja, Laura Calleja, and Hannah Leasure. Adored step-grandfather of Justin, Joe and Jared Adiego; Michael and Brian Azevedo. Loving brother of the late...
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