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