Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Aloha Ann Benedetti
Dec 28, 2010
Aloha Ann Benedetti - Aloha Benedetti, born in Petaluma, March 6, 1927 and raised in Chileno Valley, west of Petaluma on her fatherâ??s (Elmo Corda) ranch. She peacefully passed away at her family home in Petaluma surrounded by her loving family and friends on Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Devoted wife to Walter Benedetti of Petaluma for 63 years. Loving mother...
James D. Whyte
Dec 26, 2010
James D. Whyte - Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, Sunday, December 26, 2010, beloved husband of Elizabeth A. Whyte of Sebastopol. Loving father of Donna Dobrow of Half Moon Bay, Paul Whyte of Sebastopol, James Whyte of Santa Rosa and Janice Whyte of Sebastopol. Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Courtney, Keenan and Ebony Whyte. Greatgrandfather of Two. Loving brother of...
Edward Joseph Venturi
Dec 24, 2010
Edward Joseph Venturi - Passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. Ed was a devoted husband to wife Evelyn, a loving father to Pamela Cowan, Teresa (Paul) Hentz, and predeceased by beloved son, Michael; cherished grandfather to Stephen Cowan and Gina Cowan-Wilkes (Wes); step-grandfather to Nichole (Peter) Skalski and Erin (Evan) Horoschak; great step-grandfather...
Irene Belle Lercari
Dec 21, 2010
Irene Belle Lercari - Born to Dorothy and Louis Marino on December 9, 1942 in San Francisco; passed away on December 21, 2010 in Petaluma, following a courageous battle against cancer. Beloved wife of the late Lou Lercari. Loving mom to Lisa and Tony Ricci. Cherished grandmother to Hunter and Tanner Ricci. Dear sister of John Marino (Vicki), Regina Gelinas...
Catharine Sherron
Dec 20, 2010
Catharine Sherron - Catharine A. Sherron of Santa Rosa, CA passed away at age 90 on December 20, 2010. Born August 9, 1920 in Fort Worth, Texas, she graduated from Texas State Teachers College in 1942. She married C. A. Skiles, Jr. who died in 1975. From that marriage she is survived by three children, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren....
Shirley Jane Hartrich
Dec 18, 2010
Shirley Jane Hartrich - Shirley Jane Hartrich passed away peacefully at home in Greenbrae while holding Gene's hand on Saturday morning, December 18, 2010. She was 83 years old and was born in the small town of Brush, Colorado on July 14, 1927 to Cordelia and Glen Whisler. Shirley was proud of her Bastille Day birthday, and she and her...
Bruce Thomas Schomer
Dec 17, 2010
Bruce Thomas Schomer - Passed away at home in Santa Rosa, CA, December 17, 2010, beloved son of Frank and Mary Lou Schomer. Loving brother of Kent Schomer and Ian Schomer. Dear uncle of Danielle, Tommy and Bryan Schomer. A native of San Francisco, CA. age 46 years.
Opal Waneta Christopher
Dec 17, 2010
Opal Waneta Christopher - Opal Waneta Christopher passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17th in Santa Rosa. She was blessed to have had 102 years before leaving us. Born September 17, 1908 in Wadsworth, OH; Opal was the fourth child of eleven of the late Oscar and Lucy Nicodemus. Opal attended Wadsworth High School then Kent State University, graduating in...
Harold Edward Silva Sr.
Dec 15, 2010
Harold Edward "Curly" Silva Sr. - Passed away peacefully at his Penngrove home at the age of 87 with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife Edie Silva of more than 62 years. Adored father of Harold Silva Jr. (Candy) and Sherry Ferina (Marty). Cherished Papa of Suzanne (Torey) Berncich, Shelley Ferina, John Ferina,...
Joan Judith Herman
Dec 14, 2010
Joan Judith Herman - Entered into rest peacefully surrounded by her large family on December 14, 2010. Born to Pearl and Anthony Camozzi in Santa Rosa on June 3, 1928. Dearly beloved wife to Melvin D. Herman for 62 years. Loving mother of Judy (Jim) Dockendorff of Cincinnati, OH, Mel (Heidi) Herman of Crockett, CA, Dennis Herman of Hayward, CA,...
Margaret Martin Paull
Dec 13, 2010
Margaret Martin Paull - Margaret Martin Paull passed away peacefully at her Bodega Bay home on Monday, December 13th. Sheâ??d been diagnosed with terminal cancer just three weeks prior and was active and happy until just before her death. She was blessed to have 95 good years before leaving us. Margaret was born in Petaluma on September 27, 1915, to...
Dorothy Ilene Biancalana
Dec 12, 2010
Dorothy Ilene "Dottie" Biancalana - Passed away peacefully at home in Rohnert Park, CA, December 12, 2010, surrounded by her family following a courageous 18 month battle against cancer. Beloved wife of the late Sam Biancalana. Adored mom to Michael Biancalana, Barbara Biancalana, Edward (Leann) Biancalana, Marla (Jeff) Wiecks, Paula Biancalana and Michele Weingand. Cherished grandma to Joshua and Vanessa...
Nina Elizabeth Shuman
Dec 12, 2010
Nina Elizabeth Shuman - Sonoma County music and opera makers and lovers mourn the loss of Nina Elizabeth Shuman, who died peacefully after a two and a half year battle with cancer in the evening of Sunday, December 12. Born April 27, 1954 in New York City, Nina was surrounded by music and art from the time she was born....
Daniel A. Caletti
Dec 10, 2010
Daniel A. Caletti - Passed away suddenly at home in Petaluma, CA, December 10, 2010, beloved husband of Betty Caletti. Adored father of Danielle M. (Kerry) MacLeod. Cherished grandfather of Connor MacLeod. Beloved son of Martha and Alfred Caletti. Loving brother of Karen (Bill) Chisholm and Susie (Jerry) Rapoza. Dear brother-in-law of Jim and Cathy Wood, Bill Thurman and the...
Irene E. Ricioli
Dec 10, 2010
Irene E. Ricioli - Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 10, 2010, beloved wife of the late Walter A. Ricioli. Cherished aunt of Renee (John) Klemenok and Paul (Alice) Roberti. Great aunt of Michael, Bradley and Emma Roberti. Dear sister of the late Alfred Roberti. Dear sister in law of Merylo Roberti. Irene is also survived by several...
Dr. Jack Curtis
Dec 9, 2010
Dr. Jack Curtis - Born in Brea, CA on April 21, 1921 and died December 9, 2010 at Palm Drive Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Naomi, three children, Howard, Mary Clare and Theresa, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held at St. Philip Church in Occidental on December 15th at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers...
Lorraine Elma Arata
Dec 9, 2010
Lorraine Elma Arata - ARATA, LORRAINE ELMA" Entered into rest peacefully at home in Santa Rosa, CA on December 9, 2010 from Alzheimers Disease. Dearly beloved sixty-seven year wife of Dr. Dale A. Arata. Loving mother of Jim (Diane) Arata of Castella, CA, Michael (Diane) Arata of Truckee, CA, Tom (Cathy) Arata of Sonoma, CA, and Mary (Frank) Flores of...
John E. Mattos
Dec 7, 2010
John E. "Jack" Mattos - John (Jack) Mattos passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2010 in the company of family. He was 94 years old. Jack was predeceased by Midge, his wife of 65 years, who passed away May 28, 2010. He and Midge had moved to Petaluma in June, 2009 to be close to their 2 daughters....
Julia Dolores Gervais
Dec 5, 2010
Julia Dolores Gervais - Julia Dolores Gervais left this world peacefully on December 5, 2010. She was born in the hamlet of Pacifica, CA on July 5, 1912. She always loved the autumn colors and it is fitting that, at age 98, she took her final journey during this time of the year. She leaves her son Dante, daughter-in-law Jacqueline,...
George Fidel Hernandez
Dec 5, 2010
George Fidel Hernandez - George Hernandez passed away suddenly in Solano County on Dec. 5, 2010. Devoted son of Henry and Rita Hernandez of Petaluma. Loving father of Benjamin Riley Hernandez of Petaluma. Cherished brother of Henry Hernandez, Jr. of Petaluma, Greg Hernandez of Richmond, CA, and Suzette (Todd) Finch of Petaluma. Survived by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, and...
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