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

Claudine (Laws) Zinkl
Jul 25, 2013
CLAUDINE (LAWS) ZINKL, our strong and benevolent matriarch died at the age of 76, surrounded in love on July 25, 2013 at her daughter's home in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of Donald Zinkl of Windsor. Cherished mother of Tanya Taylor (Larry) of Santa Rosa, Matthew Zinkl (Vera) of Rohnert Park, and Vincent Zinkl (Lynn) of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Roxanne,...
Douglas "Doug" A. Booth
Jul 24, 2013
Passed away Wednesday, July 24 in Petaluma after a long and brave fight with Chordoma. A friend to all he met, Doug is survived by his wife, Julie, loving children, Robert Nicholas Booth of Australia, Abby Gail Kirkpatrick and son-in-law, Joel Kirkpatrick of Surprise, Arizona. Proud and loving Grandfather of Gemma June Kirkpatrick. Beloved son of Paul Booth of San...
Betty Jean Armanino
Jul 24, 2013
Passed away in Santa Rosa on July 24, 2013 at the age of 84 years. Loving wife for 60 years to the late Joseph Armanino. Devoted mother of Karen (Christian) Calegari-Wagner of Lakeport, Joe (Kimberlee) Armanino of Windsor, Rory (Barbara) Armanino of Lakeport, Kelly (Rod) Rollag and Robin (Richard) Johnson all of Santa Rosa. Cherished grandmother of Christy, Kimberly. Lindsay,...
James O'Neill
Jul 24, 2013
James passed away in Santa Rosa, July 24, 2013, at the age of 84. Medaled veteran of the Korean conflict and long-time transportation industry expert, Jim relocated from San Mateo County to Petaluma in 2006. The loving father of Connee O'Neill and Brian O'Neill, of Petaluma and the late Patrice O'Neill and Michael O'Neill. The cherished grandfather of Shannon O'Neill...
Kenneth M. Conley
Jul 23, 2013
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his Petaluma residence on July 23, 2013. Devoted husband for over 53 years to Carol Conley. Doting father and coach to Kenneth A. (Donna) Conley of Bakersfield, CA and Stephen (Cheryl) of Rohnert Park. Cherished grandfather of David, Richard, Stephen, and Amber. Ken was born in Wewoka, OK on November 27,...
Thomas Patrick Graham
Jul 23, 2013
Passed away unexpectedly at his Sebastopol residence on July 23, 2013. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Gannon Graham of Sebastopol. Loving father of Alison Graham of Santa Rosa, Christine Graham of San Francisco, and Patrick Graham of Alaska. Dear brother of Paul (Diane) Graham of Danville, Anne Graham of Martinez, and the late John Graham. Brother-in-law of Michael...
Veryl Marie Drews
Jul 19, 2013
DREWS, VERYL MARIE - Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA, following a short illness on July 19, 2013. Dearly beloved wife of sixty-six years to Frank Drews of Santa Rosa; Loving mother of Mike (LouAnn) Drews of Carson City, NV, Karen (Jim) Chisholm of Petaluma, CA, Dave (Diane) Drews of Novato, CA and Kevin (Julie) Drews of San Mateo,...
Wesley Allen Campigli
Jul 18, 2013
WESLEY CAMPIGLI passed away on July 18, 2013 at age 68 in Auburn, CA surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 25, 1945 in Santa Rosa to Alfred Marion Campigli and Florence Elizabeth Crayne. Wesley is survived by his children Angela Dodge (Danny Young) of OR, Paul Campigli and his wife Rachele of Petaluma, Sheilla Campigli (Joe Messoria)...
Jean M. Vail
Jul 13, 2013
Passed away in Yuba City surrounded by her loving family on July 13, 2013 at the age of 74 years. Devoted mother of Teresa (Gary) Oefinger of Petaluma, Tom (Patty) Curtis of Yuba City, and Mary Kelly of Petaluma. Doting grandmother of Brian Kelly, Jeffrey Kelly, Haley Oefinger, Alyssa Offenger, Mike Curtis, John Van Tassell, Tony Van Tassell, Andy Van...
Dave Ruef
Jul 13, 2013
Dave was an Independence Day baby having been born on July 4th, 1934 in Bremerton, WA to Melvin and Julia Ruef. He passed away on July 13, 2013 with his loving wife, Karen, at his side. Dave went to school in Bremerton and then to Olympic Junior College and the University of Washington. Through high school and college, Dave loved...
Anna Marie Costa
Jul 13, 2013
ANNA MARIE COSTA, age 86, passed away on July 13, 2013 in Santa Rosa. Ann was born in Petaluma, CA, on August 8, 1926, the daughter of Louie and Marie Fehler. Ann (Shorty, as friends knew her) had such a full life. She grew up in Cotati on the family chicken ranch. There she learned all about sewing, canning and...
Katherine "Kitty" Colzani
Jul 11, 2013
KATHERINE "KITTY" COLZANI passed away on July 11, 2013 in Sonoma. Devoted wife of the late Louis E. Colzani. Beloved mother of Cyndi Colzani of Petaluma, Louis A. Colzani (Kristy) of Pleasanton and the late Alicia Louise Colzani. Cherished grandmother of Kristen Joyce, T.J Joyce, Christopher Colzani, Matthew Colzani and Emily Colzani. Beloved great-grandmother of a great-granddaughter (Frankie) on the...
Michael W. Ward
Jul 9, 2013
Passed away at his Petaluma residence surrounded by his loving family on July 9, 2013 at the age of 64 years. He is survived by his wife Patricia Ward. Devoted father of Michelle (Tom) Florke of Cotati, Charley (Lacey Hitchcock) Ward of Rohnert Park, Melissa (Robert, Sr.) Lyons of Petaluma and Bill (Mary) Wilson of AZ. Cherished grandfather of Robert...
Holland Wayne Wilson
Jul 8, 2013
HOLLAND WAYNE WILSON passed away on July 8, 2013 in Santa Rosa. Cherished father of Michael Wilson of Vallejo and Scott Wilson (Rachel) of Lompoc, CA. Adored grandfather of Avery and Olivia Wilson of Lompoc, CA. Devoted son of Jane Wilson of Santa Rosa and the late Gilbert Wilson. Adored brother of Carolyn Wilson of Valley Ford, Marilyn Geney (Steve)...
Brendan James Smith
Jul 7, 2013
BRENDAN JAMES SMITH passed away peacefully in Santa Rosa, CA, Sunday, July 7, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. Beloved son of Jackie and Jim Smith of Bodega Bay. Dear grandson of John Aguiar Sr. of Petaluma and the late Josephine Aguiar. Loving nephew of John and Carolyn Aguiar, Joie Aguiar, Walt and Kim Smith, Hoot and Linda Smith all...
Leona Lucille "Lucy" Burke
Jul 5, 2013
LEONA LUCILLE "LUCY" BURKE passed away on July 5, 2013 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of Richard J. "Dick" Burke of Petaluma. Adored mother of Jackie Kobzeff, James True, and Laura Gallagher all of Petaluma. Cherished grandmother of Justin, Joey, Ryan, Randy, Jakup, Deven, and Jordan. Loving sister of Glenna Stone, Alice Ross, Terry Stone, and the late Gerald Stone. Survived...
Lorraine A. Rappa
Jul 4, 2013
Passed away in Petaluma on July 4, 2013 at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife for 51 years to the late Jack Rappa. Loving mother of Paul (Judy) Rappa of Petaluma, Jack (Lynn) Rappa of Chico, Robert Rappa and Vincent Rappa both of Petaluma. Cherished grandmother of Mark, Kate, Matthew (Marie), Daniel, and Taylor and great-grandmother of Jack and...
Martha Bell
Jul 3, 2013
Passed away in Petaluma on July 3, 2013 surrounded by her loving family just 3 weeks before her 94th birthday. Former wife of Professor Raymond Dean Liedlich of Sonora. Survived by her daughter; Lynn Wylie of San Rafael and cherished caregivers; Terri Ann Gutierrez and Suzanne Marie Pampanin of Petaluma. Loving grandmother of Terri Ann Gutierrez, Bobbi Lynn Liedlich of...

Patricia Ann Lemme
Jun 30, 2013
LEMME, PATRICIA ANN "PAT" - Entered into rest, peacefully at home in Santa Rosa, CA on June 30, 2013. Dearly beloved fifty-five year wife of Richard "Dick" Lemme of Santa Rosa. Loving mother of Bill (Ana) Lemme, Maryanne (Bert) Morehead and Bob Lemme. Adored grandmother of Will, Maryalice, Joshua and Daniel. Cherished great grandmother of Elijah. Also survived by her...
Bruce Edwin Sigworth
Jun 30, 2013
Passed away at the San Francisco VA Medical Center on June 30, 2013 at the age of 57 years. Beloved husband and friend for 35 years to Julia Sigworth of Petaluma. Loving father of Bryony (Dale) Babiy, Chad, Ross, Brent, and Alexander Sigworth. Son of Ann Paris of Hanover, PA and the late Dale Sigworth. Cherished grandfather of Kailey Babiy....
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