Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

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...

Feb 14, 2023

On February 14th, 2023, Phyllis Whearty passed away after an extended illness. She is survived by her son, Greg Whearty, and 7 nieces and nephews. She was wife to Kenneth Whearty for 48 years, who passed in 2015. She worked at Fireman’s Fund insurance for over 35 years.

There will be no services, her remains will be...

Feb 12, 2023

Robert “Bob” Adams Jr., 86, of Petaluma, passed away February 12, 2023, at his home.

He was born on May 15, 1936, to Robert & Marie Adams in Kiowa, OK.

After high school Bob joined the Navy in 1954 and then the Air Force in 1959. While in the Air Force Bob was stationed at...

Feb 11, 2023

It's with great sadness and a heavy heart that the family of Elaine Spaletta announces her passing. Elaine Ann (Moreda) Spaletta passed away peacefully in Petaluma, surrounded by her family. Elaine was born in Petaluma, California February 11, 1941 to Frank and Lula Moreda, a pioneer Dairy family. She attended St Vincent's and graduated in 1959. She married another...

Feb 10, 2023

Maria Luisa “Lita” Lee, Mother, Grandmother, Wife, and dear Friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Petaluma on February 10, 2023, as a result of brain cancer. She was 69 years old. Surrounded by her husband of 46 years and children she raised in the same house, Maria was comforted by family and friends, sharing memories by those...

Feb 10, 2023

It is with great sadness, the family of Georgia Marino, announces her passing.

Georgia Anne (Burbank) Marino passed away peacefully at home in Fallon, California, Friday, February 10, 2023, surrounded by her family. Georgia was born in Berkeley, California, March 19, 1945 to Walt and Annie Burbank. A fourth generation member of the pioneer Burbank family, Georgia...

Feb 3, 2023

Leslie, “Skip” passed quietly at home on February 3, 2023, with loving caregivers at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Les Offutt and Dorothy Amaral-Offutt. Skip is survived by his fur-babies, Rex and Buddy, cousins Susan Mullaly of Santa Rosa, CA, James and Lana Amaral-Hanney of Woodland, CA, Karen and John Amaral-Dougherty of Leland, North...

Feb 2, 2023

Melvin Leroy Belsardi passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on February 2, 2023 in Petaluma, CA. He was 81 years old.

Born September 8, 1941 in Petaluma, Melvin was a member of the Petaluma High School class of 1959. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1966 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, achieving...

Jan 31, 2023

Obituary

Henry William “Hank” Schoenlein

October 4, 1932 - January 31, 2023

Hank Schoenlein, a long time Petaluma resident, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023, at his home, in the presence of his family.

Hank was born and raised in Ferndale, Michigan. He was a graduate of Iowa State University and the...

Jan 28, 2023

James Ralph Lipman, 84, a longtime Sonoma County resident from Rio Nido, CA, sadly passed away on January 28, 2023.

Jim was born on November 20, 1938, in San Francisco and grew up in the Sunset district. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and joined the U.S. Navy in 1957. He spent many years on...

Jan 26, 2023

Lloyd Mahan passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on January 26, 2023. He was born January 4, 1947, in Webster City, Iowa to Floyd and Florence Mahan. His family moved to Petaluma when he was 4 years old. He attended Valley Vista, Petaluma Junior High and Petaluma High School. Growing up, he spent time at his...

Jan 24, 2023

On Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, Jon Pate of Petaluma, CA passed away at the age of 80. Jon was born on November 8, 1942, in West Point, Nebraska to Harry and Eleanor Pate. At the age of 18 years, Jon enlisted in the United States Navy and actively served in support and defense of his country for 18 years....

Jan 21, 2023

James Harmon Johnson, 56, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. James was born April 1, 1966 in Berkeley, Ca. He was proceeded by his parents, Lee and Mae Bell Johnson, and his siblings Johnny, Jerry, Michael, Judy, and Sharon. He leaves behind fiancé Trish, daughter Stacey Johnson, grandchildren Violet and Victor, sibling’s; Brenda...

Jan 16, 2023

Mary (Healy) McDonagh passed away January 16th 2023. She is lovingly remembered for her quiet strength, her caring nature, her passion for Irish and Ceili dancing, and always wearing a coat no matter the season. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mary's favorite charity St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of your choice. Celebration...