Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
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....
Nels Beckman Sorensen
Jun 30, 2013
Nels B. Sorensen, a longtime Petaluma chicken rancher and a pioneer in the egg production business, died June 30, 2013 at his home in Penngrove. He was 80. Nels is survived by his wife, Pearl Sorensen; daughter Kristen Sorensen and daughter-in-law Nicole Zimmerman; son Leif Sorensen and daughter-in-law Lynn Shutters. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Nels's life at...
Ralph Bettinelli
Jun 28, 2013
RALPH BETTINELLI passed away unexpectedly while traveling in Scotland on June 28, 2013 with his loving companion, Kathleen Doyle, by his side. Devoted husband of 37 years of the late Constance (Moreda) Bettinelli. Cherished father of Kim Jones (Jeff), Roxanne Bettinelli, Dawn Bettinelli Sullivan all of Petaluma; Rochelle Beeson (Brian) of Potter Valley; and Egidio Bettinelli (Cindy) of Penngrove. Beloved...
Alicia O. Canales
Jun 28, 2013
ALICIA O. CANALES passed away on June 28, 2013 in Santa Rosa. Loving wife of the late Adolfo Canales. Cherished mother of Michael Lugo of TX, Sylvia Canales Ibarra of Windsor, Gloria Canales of CO, Josephine Johnson and Elizabeth Garfia both of Rohnert Park, Adolfo Canales of Penngrove, Denise Callinan of Rohnert Park, and the late Guillermina Canales. Beloved grandmother...

Lois Lee Brewer
Jun 26, 2013
Passed away at her Petaluma home on June 26, 2013 at the age of 85 years. Devoted wife of the late Donald R. Brewer. Loving mother of M. David Brewer of Kyle, TX, Roberta (Ed) Lotter of Rosamond, CA, and Randall (Michele) Brewer of Omaha, NE. Cherished grandmother of Donald Lotter, Joseph Brewer, Isaiah Brewer, and Isabella Brewer. Survived by...
Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. J. Keys
Jun 26, 2013
Entered into rest peacefully, surrounded by his family in his home town of Derry, Northern Ireland on June 26, 2013. Monsignor Keys had returned to Ireland in March to be with his family for the final days of his earthly journey. Monsignor Keys was educated by the Christian Brothers in Derry, Northern Ireland. He pursued his studies in philosophy at...
Todd Allen Bransen
Jun 25, 2013
Suddenly passed away in Penngrove on June 25, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 52 years. Beloved son of Margaret "Maggie" Bransen of Penngrove and the late John "Buzz" Bransen. Cherished brother of Koby Bransen of Penngrove. Uncle of Jacob Bransen and cousin to Kim Sprouse and the late Denise Reynolds. He is survived by cherished...
Michael Joseph Debonis, Jr.
Jun 22, 2013
DeBONIS, MICHAEL JOSEPH, Jr. - Entered into rest, at home, June 22, 2013 in Fulton, CA. Loving nineteen year husband of Denise DeBonis. Beloved step-father of Nick Esposti of Portland, OR, Marie (Dan) Winter of Windsor, CA and Tony (Sonja) Esposti of Santa Rosa, CA. Adored "Papa" of Caitlyn, Caleb, Sofia and Geno. Also survived by his brother; James and...

Robert Joseph De Rusha
Jun 22, 2013
Passed away at his Petaluma home on June 22, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband, for 71 years, to Christine De Rusha of Petaluma. Loving father of Sandra Darrell, Mauryeen Jones all of AZ, Barbara Barnett of Santa Rosa, Bruce De Rusha of Petaluma, and the late Pamela De Rusha. Father-in-law and friend of Art Jones. Doting grandfather...
Frances Lucille Ibleto
Jun 21, 2013
"In strength she lived among us and in strength she fell into God's Hands". With her family by her side, Frances died peacefully at the age of 82, on June 21, 2013. Born Frances Lucille Corda, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angelina Corda, members of the pioneer Corda family of Marin and Sonoma Counties. She attended...
Bertha "Bert" Balfour
Jun 19, 2013
Passed away peacefully in Petaluma on June 19, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Devoted wife of the late Paul Balfour and loving companion of the late Herm Jensen. Loving mother of Gary Balfour and his wife Mary of Orangevale, and the late Larinda Balfour and Larry Balfour. Cherished grandmother of Joe Balfour, Nicholas (Heather) Balfour and Jennifer Balfour...
Elizabeth "Betty" Barboni
Jun 17, 2013
ELIZABETH "BETTY" BARBONI passed away peacefully at home early in the morning on June 17, 2013 after a brief illness. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her husband Dante Barboni and sons Rick and David Barboni. She is survived by her daughter Danita Mazzoleni, son-in-law Paul Mazzoleni and grandsons Dante and...
Mary Frances Hopper
Jun 15, 2013
Taken tragically in a car accident. Devoted mother of Hunter and Katelynn. Survived by the love of her life Dan Campbell and his mother Patty. Doting grandmother of Jameson and John. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth and the late John. Dear sister of Jolene, Lisa, Terry, Tony, Missy, Michele, and Angela. Survived by numerous adoring relatives and lifelong friends. A Visitation...
James Joseph Mcgloin
Jun 13, 2013
James J. McGloin died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at his Petaluma home. He was 86 years old. He and his wife Barbara moved to Petaluma in 1970. In 1971 he was hired as vice principal of Petaluma's new high school Casa Grande. In 1982 he became principal of Casa and remained in this role until...

John Robert Smail
Jun 13, 2013
Passed away on June 13, 2013 at his Petaluma residence at the age of 77 years. Devoted husband of the late Catherine Smail. Loving father of Richard (Sandy) Smail and Jenny (Steven) Traverso all of Petaluma. Doting and cherished grandfather of John Smail, Cherilyn Smail, Nathan Vanderlind, Scott Vanderlind, William Clifton, Nicole Morrow, Jessica (Jim) Miller, Elaina (Sean) Drake and...
Donald Richard Schindler
Jun 10, 2013
Donald R. Schindler, known to his family and friends as "Donny", passed away peacefully June 10, 2013 with his caregivers, Semi and Cheri at his side. He was 79 years old. Born May 9, 1934, Donny grew up in San Francisco, graduating from Mission High School. In his 20s, he became a U.S. postal worker and enjoyed delivering mail for...
Dale Carl Kuester
Jun 10, 2013
KUESTER, DALE CARL - Passed away peacefully June 10, 2013 in Santa Rosa, CA, after a brief illness, just three weeks shy of his 92nd Birthday. Dale was born and raised in Nebraska. His attendance at Penn State College was cut short by his call to Military Service in the U.S. Army. Dale is survived by his wife, Helen, of...
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