Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Ralph E. Pierotti
Dec 15, 2023
Ralph E. Pierotti, 93, of Petaluma passed away December 15, 2023, peacefully in the presence of family.
He is survived by Tecla, his wife of 54 years. He was predeceased by his daughter, Francesca, and sister, Doris Muilwyk. He was father to Vincenzo, David (Margot), Carol, and Andrea (Houston), as well as grandfather to Julian, William, and...
James Harold Antonini, Jr.
Dec 13, 2023
James H. Antonini, Jr. 52, passed away in a fatal crash on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Dedicated father, brother, and son—husband to Shannon (Maloney) -Antonini. Born in San Francisco, CA and raised in Petaluma, CA. He lived a life filled with love of sports and supporting his children in their endeavors. Jimmy attended St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School...
Sandra (Sandy) Joan (Tilton) Bowler
Dec 12, 2023
Sandra Joan (Tilton) Bowler, better known as Sandy, was born on February 23, 1953, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. She was the daughter of George Tilton and Arlene Riggs. Raised in the Detroit suburbs, she moved to Southern California at the age of 21 after a particularly harsh Midwestern winter. She settled in Redondo Beach, CA, where she met and...
Joseph Italo Lunardi
Dec 12, 2023
Joseph Italo Lunardi August 13, 2023 - December 12, 2023 Joseph Italo Lunardi, a lifelong resident of Occidental died at home, surrounded by close family on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was 96. Joe was born in Occidental on August 13, 1927 to Nancy and Italo Lunardi. Like many of the families in Occidental, he recalled picking hops with...
John Richard Fessler
Dec 12, 2023
Petaluma CA – John Richard Fessler, 77, died December 12, 2023 at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital of heart failure.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Geralyn Mila Fessler; daughter Regina Rhine (James) of Ukiah, CA; son Jack (Saumya) of Petaluma; granddaughters Madeline and Emmelia Rhine of Ukiah; sister Carolyn Williams (Paul) of New Albany...
Denise Martha Pounds
Dec 3, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Denise Martha Pounds, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved sister. She left this world on December 3, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. Denise was born on February 16, 1951, to Robert Campbell and Martha Campbell in Petaluma, CA, where she spent her...
Poormina Konsam Smith
Nov 30, 2023
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Joseph M. Mitchell
Nov 29, 2023
Joseph Michael Mitchell, "Joe", 67, peacefully passed away on November 29th surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 25,1956, in Pasadena, CA, Joe grew up in Sunnyvale CA. with his brother and sisters and joined the army where he learned to drive truck. He was a US Army Veteran when he met his wife, Diane. Later moving to Petaluma...
Travis Nicholas Turner
Nov 25, 2023
In Loving Memory of Travis (June 1, 1987 - November 25, 2023)
Travis, born on June 1, 1987, bid farewell to this world on November 25, 2023, leaving behind a tapestry of memories that celebrate his diverse talents and compassionate spirit.
Travis was a gifted artist whose creative endeavors painted a vivid picture of his...
Alcuina Sousa Correia
Nov 25, 2023
Alcuina Sousa Correia, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Born on November 2, 1929, in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the second oldest of seven siblings and was known for her strength, resilience, and deep love for her family.
Alcuina married Domingos Correia, the love of her life,...
Laverne Mae (Beyerle) Brown
Nov 21, 2023
Laverne Mae (Beyerle) Brown passed away peacefully November 21, 2023 in Caldwell, Idaho, three days
before her 89th birthday. Born November 24, 1934 in Dallas, Oregon to William Beyerle and Esther Linscheid Beyerle.
She attended Perrydale School in Perrydale, Oregon for twelve years. Living across the street from the
school, general store, post...
Paul Maselli
Nov 18, 2023
Paul Maselli peacefully went to glory on November 18,2023 with family by his side. Born September 22,1930 in Sonoma, California. A graduate of Galileo High School of San Francisco. He met his wife, Virginia Burney, in 1953 while stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina Army Base. He served 2 years from 1952-1954 and finished as a Sergeant in the...
Sandra Kay Smethurst
Nov 15, 2023
Sandra Kay (“Sandy”) Smethurst of Petaluma passed peacefully at home on November 15, 2023, from complications of colon cancer. She is survived by her husband Donald Duffala and by many relatives and friends in California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.
Sandy was born in Ogden, Utah on June 9, 1944, to Melvin Blaine and Helen Mae Smethurst....
Richard Louis Grossi
Oct 20, 2023
Passed away peacefully at home October 20,2023 surrounded by family. He was born August 25,1940 in Santa Rosa and raised in Inverness, CA. He resided on his family ranch until he passed.
Richard was known for being a jokester and the life of the party. Everywhere he traveled he knew someone and made friends easily; people who...
Betty Jean Chapin
Oct 18, 2023
Betty Jean Chapin passed away at the age of 89, at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital on October 18, 2023. She was born on February 26, 1934. She enjoyed watching soap opera's, watching the dogs and gambling.
Betty is survived by her daughters Lisa Azpeitia, Sue Smith, Alana Gothard and Kim Thornton; her grandchildren, Genaro Azpeitia, Renee Azpeitia,...
James Louis Agius, Jr.
Oct 11, 2023
Well known Petaluma businessman and member of the pioneer Agius family passed away at his home in Santa Rosa, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Petaluma, James attended St. Vincent schools and graduated from Petaluma High School in 1966. He was in the antique business for a number of years, prior to opening the Petaluma Market in 1987....
Steve Minutoli
Oct 7, 2023
Steve Paul Minutoli of Petaluma died on Oct. 7, 2023, at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, following a heart attack. He was 77.
Born June 17, 1946, he was the second of three boys born to Joseph and Marcella Minutoli of San Francisco.
His parents soon planted roots in Marin County, where their boys attended local...
Doris Joan Christian
Oct 7, 2023
Doris Joan Christian passed away October 7, 2023, in Sebastopol, surrounded by her loved ones, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Jerry R. Christian (deceased). Loving mother of Michele (deceased), Cheryl (deceased), Melody, Tracy (Tim), Robin, Candice (Leo), and Kimberly (Dan). Devoted grandmother of Chastity, Bradley, Bambi, Jason, Jeremy, Justin, Trina, Tiffany, Timothy, Tyler, Theodore, Ashley, Amanda,...
Curtis Keith Yellow Horse
Oct 2, 2023
Curtis Keith Yellow Horse passed away on October 2nd 2023. Curtis was born to Lola Yellow Horse on December 1st, 1951 at the old Cheyenne Agency in White Horse South Dakota. Growing up, Curtis excelled at sports playing basketball and wrestling. Curtis earned his way through life beginning by working for ranchers in South Dakota. This is where he...
Judith Joan Hartwig
Oct 1, 2023
Judith Joan Hartwig was born in Plymouth Wisconsin March 21st, 1928 to her parents Roland Schmidt and Maria Vincent. Judith grew up in Marin and San Francisco, during which time her parents bought a parcel of land in rural Sebastopol where she and her sister Marguerite spent daring and delightful summers together. Judith received her BA from San Francisco...
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