Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Feb 18, 2014

Barbara Diane Powers, 76, of Petaluma, died on February 18, 2014 after a long illness. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband James A. Powers and her parents Bert & Harriette Ingbrigtsen. Barbara is survived by her three children Nancy D. Powers of Vallejo, Diana L. Powers of Santa Rosa and James A. Powers of Petaluma. Beloved sister of...

Feb 18, 2014

BIDDULPH, BARRY - Barry embodied a love of family matched by very few. He passed away February 18, 2014, after a long battle of chronic back pain, which though it took away his freedom of movement did nothing to curb his sense of humor. He was 61. He was a devoted husband to Vicki Biddulph and an adoring father to...

Feb 17, 2014

Our beloved mother, Nancy, passed away peacefully from this life on February 17, 2014. She was born in West Virginia to Virgil and Pauline (Burnside) Sturm. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Al, and her sisters Anna and Billie. Nancy's greatest joy was her husband and family. She was the devoted and loving mother of...

Feb 17, 2014

Lifelong resident of Petaluma area and member of a prominent family involved in the history of the Jewish chicken ranches, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 17, 2014 at the age of 94 surrounded by her loving family. Lil was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Krulevitch and is the beloved mother of Rae (Edward) Molinsky...

Feb 17, 2014

KAISER, ARTHUR DAVID - Entered into rest February 17, 2014 in Santa Rosa, CA. Born on April 25, 1924 in Bloomfield, NJ to the late John and Florence Kaiser, he is also preceded in death by his brothers; Charles Isreal Kaiser and John Raymond Kaiser, as well as a son, Richard Dale Kaiser. After graduating from High School, he went...

Feb 16, 2014

Annabelle entered into rest on February 16, 2014 in Sebastopol at the age of 92. Born October 16, 1921 to Morvin Morelli and Florence Morelli (Gonella), of pioneering Italian immigrants who settled in Western Sonoma County, Annabelle spent her life here, graduating from Analy High in 1939, attending the SRJC from 1939-1940, and graduating Mt. Zion School of Nursing in...

Feb 15, 2014

COOK, OK "MEYA" CHA - Entered into rest at home in Santa Rosa, CA on February 15, 2014. Dearly beloved thirty-six year wife of Mark D. Cook of Santa Rosa. Beloved mother of Benjamin M. (Makara) Cook. Caring sister of one sister and two brothers in South Korea. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Pusan, South...

Feb 14, 2014

Passed away in Petaluma, CA, February 14, 2014, beloved husband of the late Violet Gladys Imoto. Loving father of Fred (Lori) Imoto of Napa. Cherished grandfather of Keli (Mike) Manfred. Dear great grandfather of Adeline Manfred. Step father of Jan (Jim) Leach of New Mexico. Step grandfather of Randy (Kathy) Woods and Michelle (Rico) Orton. Step great grandfather of Josh...

Feb 12, 2014

JOHN W. AZEVEDO passed away on February 12, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of 47 years to Glenda Azevedo. Cherished father of Matthew Azevedo (Jo Beth), Dina Azevedo (Tony), and Victoria Azevedo (Lawrence). Beloved grandfather of Matthew Jr., Amber, Blake, Wesley, Tiffany, Kyle, Kelli, and Kami. Adored great-grandfather of six. Loving brother of Anthony Azevedo and Francis Azevedo. Survived by...

Feb 10, 2014

LONG, PHYLLIS MARIE - Entered into rest peacefully on February 10, 2014 in Santa Rosa, CA, just before her 86th Birthday. Born Phyllis Marie Hamill on February 27, 1928 in Sioux City, IA, she was the only daughter of Norbert and Loretta Hamill. She reunites with her two sons; David and Timothy. Phyllis is survived by her precious and devoted...

Feb 9, 2014

A wide circle of family and friends mourn the passing of Cathy Irving on February 9, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with lung disease. Born with the name Katherine Frances Sportolari on March 10, 1926 in Bridgeville, PA. She was the youngest (and last surviving sibling) of six multi-talented individuals; Elizabeth, Phillip, Eileen, Hazel and Mary Louise. Their...

Feb 6, 2014

Passed away February 6, 2014 in Petaluma, CA at age 71, she was the beloved mother of Christine (John) Walker of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Jackson Walker and Joseph Walker both of Petaluma. She was predeceased by her parents George F. Walsh and Dora Louise (Galbiati) Walsh of Vineland, NJ. Mary Ann was one of six children and was the...

Feb 2, 2014

JAMES, ERNEST (ERNIE) CLAIRE Jr. - Passed away on February 2 in Santa Rosa, CA. Ernie is survived by his wife of 68 years, Faith, daughter & son, Nikki and Jamie, 3 Grandchildren, Jessica, Rob and Ryan, 2 Great Grandchildren, Kyra and Ben, and brother, Bob. Ernie, eighth of Ernest and Cora James's nine children, was born in Ord, Nebraska...

Feb 1, 2014

DIANNA E. CARLSON passed away in Petaluma on February 1, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Loving mother of Steven Templeton (husband of Molly) of Davis, CA, Jeffrey Templeton (Lora) of Novato, and David Templeton (Susan) of Petaluma. Cherished grandmother of Jenna, Anderson, and Owen Templeton. Born in Chicago in 1933, Carlson relocated with her family to Ontario, California...

Feb 1, 2014

JOY F. GEE passed away on February 1, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted and loving wife of Edward Gee of Penngrove. Cherished and beloved mother of Kirstin Gee (Jose Perez) of Santa Rosa and Gavin Gee of Penngrove. Beloved sister of Ronald Kratochvil of San Bruno. Loving aunt of Kristina Kratochvil and Ronald Kratochvil, Jr. both of San Bruno. Age: 67...

Feb 1, 2014

Passed away in Rohnert Park on Feb. 1, 2014 at the age of 98 years. Beloved wife, for over 47 years, to the late Chris Christiansen. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Greta was born in Sweden to Amanda and Oskar Jonsson, the second youngest of 8 children. Greta was trained to be a pediatric nurse...

Feb 1, 2014

Died at home in Petaluma California on Feb. 1,2014 at the age of 77. A school administrator in Conn. for over 20 years, he lived life to the fullest until becoming disabled at age 54. He handled his remaining years with grace and courage and will be greatly missed. Survived by wife Ellen, daughters Gretchen (Bifford) Williams of Boulder CO...

Jan 31, 2014

John Sheppard Beckwith, 61, of Hidden Valley Lake, California passed away on January 31, 2014 due to natural causes. He was born in Sacramento, California as the oldest son of Frederick and Clare Beckwith. John spent his youth in Santa Rosa and is a graduate of Montgomery High School. In 1983, he married Marilyn Wise and they had John (Jack)...

Jan 31, 2014

ARTHUR J. "ART" CADER passed away peacefully on January 31, 2014 at his Petaluma residence at the age of 92 years. Devoted husband of Selma Cader of Petaluma. Loving father of Bruce Cader (Kris) of Santa Rosa, Linda Cader of Berkeley, Gary Cader of Petaluma, and Janice Cader-Thompson (Jerry) of Petaluma. Cherished grandfather of Michelle Laney of Sacramento, Haley Dequine...

Jan 30, 2014

PAIGE, BARBARA MONTGOMERY - Barbara Montgomery Paigenever met a baby she didn’tlove, especially her threegrandsons. She dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren and basked in the love of her family and life-long friends during her 92 years.

Barbara graduated from Santa Rosa High School and attended Santa Rosa Junior College then worked undercover as a...