Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Laurie Ellen Kaeher
May 7, 2014
LAURIE ELLEN KAEHLER passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, May 7, 2014, beloved wife for 53 years of Ken Kaehler. Loving mother of Steven (Deborah) Kaehler of Petaluma, Dan (Andrea Green) Kaehler of Rohnert Park, Loralee (Matt) Kaehler Kolsom of Sebastopol, Robert (Anna) Kaehler of Santa Rosa and Kenneth Ray Kaehler of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Danielle , Weston...
Leslie Faramund Bender
May 6, 2014
LESLIE FARAMUND BENDER passed away on May 6, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of the late Irene Bender. Adored father of Karla Irons, Leslie Bender, Jr. (Marilyn), Rynell Bender, Janine Bender, Jason Bender (Sylvia), Brian Bender, Garth Bender, and Jonathan Bender. Beloved grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 14, and great-great-grandfather of one. Loving brother of Andre and the late Henrietta....
Richard W. Norton
May 2, 2014
RICHARD W. NORTON passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Rosa at the age of 86 on May 2, 2014 after a brave battle with congestive heart failure. He was surrounded by his family and will be missed for his loving smile, uncompromising generosity, and indomitable spirit. Born to William and Gussa Norton in Berkeley, CA, he moved throughout...
Judith Ann Shennan
May 1, 2014
JUDITH "JUDY" SHENNAN, born on August 30, 1942 in Petaluma to Christine and Henry Mannwieler; passed away on May 1, 2014 in Petaluma at the age of 71 years. She grew up on a chicken ranch in Penngrove. When Judy was 10, she and her family moved to Petaluma where she graduated from Petaluma High School. After graduation, she...
Veana G. Silva-Pearson
Apr 24, 2014
SILVA-PEARSON, Veana G.
Passed away in Petaluma, CA, April 24, 2014 at the age of 75. She was the wife of the late Robert Silva and the late William Pearson. Loving mother of Ronald (Anita) Silva, Kenneth Silva and Douglas Silva. Daughter of the late Carl Willey Sr. and the late Jeri Hogan. Grandmother of Tasara Silva,...
Rosemary "Rosie" Honore Kelly
Apr 22, 2014
KELLY, ROSEMARY “ROSIE” HONORE – Entered into rest peacefully at home in Santa Rosa, CA on April 22, 2014. Dearly beloved mother of Annika (Bryan) Imele of San Francisco, CA, Maureen Dougherty of Oakland, CA and Nick (Melanie) Dougherty of Santa Rosa, CA. Cherished grandmother of Fiona Dougherty. Loving sister of Sarah Kelly of Santa Rosa, CA and Michael...
Jerry Wilburn "Shipley" Farmer
Apr 20, 2014
SHIPLEY-FARMER, JERRY – Entered into rest in Petaluma, CA on April 20, 2014. Dearly beloved son of the late Eceneith “Skip” Shipley and Wilburn Farmer. Loving father of Julia Marie (Blake) Ryman-Bell of Colorado. Grandfather of Harper Juke Bell. Also survived by his brother’s and sister’s; Doug (Brian) Shipley of Kelseyville, CA, Connie (Mac) McBride of Klammath Falls, OR,...
Beatrice Louise Markell
Apr 19, 2014
MARKELL, BEATRICE LOUISE July 26, 1926~April 19, 2014
Beatrice Markell passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 19, 2014, with her children by her side. Beatrice was born in Sandcreek, Wisconsin to Arthur and Mable Olson on July 26, 1926. Her family moved to California in 1940.
She was proceeded in death by her...
Warren Cecil Bynum
Apr 17, 2014
Passed away April 17, 2014 in Petaluma, CA, beloved husband of the late Doris J. Bynum, who preceded him in death in October 2013. Loving father of Joyce Silva and her husband, Richard and Betty Bynum Sanchez and her husband, Roger. Cherished grandfather of Traci Sumwalt and her husband, Justin and Christopher Sanchez. Adored great grandfather of Addison and...
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...
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