Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Apr 4, 2023

Grant Ronald Noah loved and served:  God, Family and Country. Noah passed away on Tuesday, April 4th at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital after fighting a courageous battle with numerous organ failures at the age of 83. He passed away in the good graces of our Lord peacefully with his family by his side. He was a resident of Cotati...

Apr 2, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce on the evening of April 2, 2023 John passed away peacefully at home after a four year battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme. John is survived by his wife Terry of 53 years, daughter Lynn (Rick),  “Best Grumpy” to Baillie and Brady, brother Don (Kandi), brother in law Kelly (Marlene), nieces Ashley and Nina,...

Apr 2, 2023

Passed away at home in Petaluma at the age of 99. Beloved wife for 65 years to the late Gordon C. Sturm, Sr. Loving mother of Les Sturm (Georgenna), Jerry Sturm and the late Gordon C. Sturm, Jr.  Cherished grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 10. She was the daughter of the late George and Barbara Hofer. Also...

Apr 1, 2023

Len Svinth, age 91, passed away quietly of heart failure on April 1, 2023. Surrounded by his loving wife Ruth and his family, he left this world to join family and friends in heavenly glory. Len was preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Anna (Martinson) Svinth, and siblings Betty and Donald.

A graduate of Humboldt...

Apr 1, 2023

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Mar 28, 2023

Mildred Marie Teixeira (Ross) age 79, of Santa Rosa, CA died March 28, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her immediate family. Millie was born to Lee and Lorraine Ross on 12/2/1943 in Salina, Kansas. Her family moved to California in 1957 and she attended the newly opened Montgomery High school.

She is survived by her loving and devoted...

Mar 25, 2023

Born in Petaluma on August 5, 1925, Marie Stefenoni passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023 with loving care at Petaluma Valley Hospital at the age of 97.

Marie is survived by her children Wayne Stefenoni (Sandy-deceased), Gene Stefenoni, grandchildren Stacy Calkin (Ryan), Andy Stefenoni (Angela), Jenny Schwebach (Troy) and Heather Stefenoni, great grandchildren Tanner and Jesse...

Mar 21, 2023

Peterson, Joan - passed away peacefully in Petaluma, Ca. On March, 21, 2023. Devoted wife to the late George Peterson. Loving mother to Richard Peterson and his wife Jolene Peterson, and her daughter Kathleen Peterson. Loving grandmother to Alex, Victoria, Camille, and Paul Leoni. A native of Petaluma, Ca. Age 86. She will be greatly missed by everyone who...

Mar 13, 2023

Born in Santa Barbara on February 4, 1935, Dorothy Ann Lewis passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 in Windsor, CA.

Having graduated from Napa High School, she went on to receive her Bachelor of Science from Sonoma State University and furthered still her education when she obtained her master’s from UCSF. Dorothy was an educator for...

Mar 12, 2023

Catherine Nommsen passed away in Santa Rosa on March 12, 2023 at the age of 79. Lovingly survived by her husband of 60 years, Carl Nommsen, children Christine Nommsen Woodbury (Mike), and Curt Nommsen, grandchildren, Mikaela Woodbury and Tyler Woodbury, brother Domenico Carinalli (Lynda), many family members and friends. Preceded by her son, Carl Nommsen, Jr.

Catherine...

Mar 10, 2023

Helen Catherine Elizabeth Carter Hagopian passed away peacefully at her home on March 10, 2023, at the age of 100. Her home in Petaluma, where she lived for over 50 years, was next door to the house she was born and raised in.

In her younger days, she attended St. Vincent’s Elementary School and Petaluma High School....

Mar 9, 2023

Edward Paul Albini passed away at his home in Bodega, CA, March 9, 2023 at the age of 94. He was the husband of the late Colombina Albini. Loving father of Ed Albini (Rachelle) and Ron Albini (Linda). Beloved grandfather of Courtney Albini, Andriana Albini and Wesley Albini. Brother of John Albini, Nicki Albini Longhoffer. Also survived by numerous...

Mar 9, 2023

Passed away at home, March 9, 2023, beloved husband of the late Linda F. Tamba. Loving father of Ray Tamba (Lori) and Leroy Tamba (Cheryl). Dear grandfather of Josh Tamba (Ashley), Chelsie Swift (Thomas), Jake Tamba (Emily) and Chris Tamba (Brittany). Great grandfather of Sienna, Darrow, Brielle Tamba, Wesley and Henry Swift. Brother of the late Alvin and Arnold...

Mar 6, 2023

Alice Rockwood Bethke passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023, surrounded by family. Alice was born December 28, 1938 in Summit, New Jersey to George and Ruth Rockwood. She spent her childhood there and in Champaign-Urbana, where her father taught briefly at the University of Illinois. After his death, the family moved to Tallahassee, where Alice spent her high...

Feb 25, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Magdalene (Simcoe) Petrick. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 21, 2023

Vernon Clark Hansen of Petaluma, CA passed away peacefully from cardiac arrest on February 21, 2023. Vern was preceded in death by his parents Clark and Evelyn Hansen, sister Beverly Deniz and her husband Earnest Deniz. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathy, daughter Shay Ribeiro (Mark Ribeiro), son Chad (Tammy Buza), and granddaughters Lucia and...

Feb 19, 2023

Born October 28, 1950 in San Rafael Ca., Larry passed away unexpectedly February 19, 2023 at his home in Petaluma. Larry grew up in Tamalpais Valley and graduated from Tamalpais High. Larry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, kayaking and especially camping with the loves of his life, Pam Gambonini and his precious dog Sofie. Some of their...

Feb 18, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Richard Bates. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 17, 2023

Delia Rosier passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness. She leaves behind her husband Ed, her daughter Leslie, and her grandson Levi. Her warm disposition and loving nature will be greatly missed. Service details to be forthcoming.

Feb 15, 2023

Henry passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Henry was born February 1, 1935, in Mineral Ridge, Ohio to John and Kathryn Houpt (Blair).  Henry had one brother James, and a step-father, Lyle E. Blair, who preceded him in death. Irene Houpt, his wife of 65 years, passed away last year.

Henry and...