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

Janet A. Scardina
May 21, 2009
Janet A. Scardina - Passed away in Sebastopol on May 21, 2009 at the age of 78. Devoted mother of Joe Scardina, Jr. and Lynette (Michael) Barrett. Beloved grandmother of Leah (James) Cigler, Lorraine Giddings, and Adaiah Mathis. Dearest great-grandmother of Shawn, Eric, McKenna, Mariah, Riley, Madison, and Carson. Dear Sister of Elmyra Thomas. Cherished aunt of Karen, Claudia, and...
Marvin Edwin Highstreet
May 20, 2009
Marvin Edwin Highstreet - Passed away in Sebastopol, CA., May 20, 2009, beloved husband of Lucile V. Highstreet of Petaluma. Loving father of Phyllis D. Phelps of Petaluma, Allan L. Highstreet (Mary Ann) of Sacramento, Stan W. Highstreet (Lynne) of Santa Rosa, Shirley M. Kraft (Joseph) of Sebastopol and Kathleen A. Leon (Gabby) of Glendale. Cherished grandfather of 13 and...
John R. Hagopian
May 19, 2009
John R. Hagopian - Died after a sudden illness, May 19, 2009 in San Rafael, CA. Beloved husband of Susan Hagopian of Petaluma. Loving brother of David W. Hagopian and his wife, Chris of Wallingford, Vermont. Dear son of the late Ruth and Ivan Hagopian. Cousin of Helen and Art Hagopian of Petaluma and uncle of Dawn Silveira of Rohnert...

Preston K. Mendell
May 18, 2009
Preston K. Mendell - Passed away on May 18, 2009 in Rohnert Park. Devoted husband of Doris Popky Mendell. Adored father of Paul Mendell, Carol Hughes, and Janet Mendell. Cherished grandfather of Dakotah and Audrey Bertsch; Rachel Nelson; and Jesse, Amanda, and Kyle Mendell. Beloved great-grandfather of six. Loving brother of Berna Haws, Mike Mendell, and Jim Haws. Dear nephew...

Iona Edna Davis
May 18, 2009
Iona Edna Davis - Born April 17, 1923 and passed away on May 18, 2009 at the age of 86 in Clarksville, TN, where she has resided since 2001. Iona was born in Palmyra, TN. She was a longtime resident of Petaluma and will be laid to rest at Cypress Hill Memorial Park next to her husband, Ramas Ray Davis...

Electa D. Pardini
May 16, 2009
Electa D. Pardini - Passed away in Petaluma, CA, May 16, 2009, beloved wife of the late Dante Pardini. Sister of Lorraine Willette and Martha Cole both of Connecticut. Aunt of Sarto Rocheleau of Cotati and Sandy Mayer of Petaluma. A native of Monteal, Canada. Age 85 years. Mrs. Pardini worked for many years in the poultry industry as an...
Roy Eugene Moss, Jr.
May 15, 2009
Roy Eugene Moss, Jr. - Beloved husband, father, friend and coach passed away peacefully at his home in Cotati on May 15, 2009 at the young age of 43 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. His loving wife Tija and many friends and family were at his side. Roy is survived by his wife and best friend Tija, son...
Rachel Marie Pounds
May 15, 2009
Rachel Marie Pounds - Rachel Marie Pounds (McNally) passed away on Friday May 15th at her home in Rohnert Park, Ca of a probable stroke or aneurysm. Rachel was 34 yrs old. Rachel graduated from Fortuna High School in 1993 and moved to Sonoma County in 1994 and was the oldest daughter of Steve and Janice McNally formerly of Fortuna...
Michael Cesar Casazza
May 14, 2009
Michael Cesar Casazza - Passed Away, May 14, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by parents Johnnie and Mary Casazza and brother Ronald Casazza. Preceded in death by grandparents Anna and Cesar Casazza and Enrico and Laura Buratti. Loving brother of Edward and Beverly Candage of Carlsbad, Peter and Dianne Candage of Petaluma, Jon Casazza of San Francisco,...

Sheldon Bornstein
May 12, 2009
Sheldon Bornstein - Sheldon Bornstein passed away suddenly on May 12, 2009 in San Francisco. Devoted partner of David Nalley of San Francisco. Loving brother of D.H. Dermake (George) of Dixon, CA and Art Bornstein (Charlene) of Santa Rosa, CA. Uncle of Bill, Hollie, Tina, Donya, Elly, Arie, Sari, and the late John and Robert Manly. Survived by numerous great...
Felicia Sebastiani
May 10, 2009
Felicia "Kitty" Sebastiani - Passed away after a long illness, at the age of 74 with her family by her side. Kitty as she was known by her family and friends was loved very much and will be missed deeply. She is survived by her husband, Dino Sebastiani of 55 years. She is preceded in death by her son Aldo...
Jimmie Allen Ray
May 6, 2009
Jimmie Allen Ray - Jimmie Allen Ray was called home to be with Jesus on Wed., May 6, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Ray (â??Muzzâ?

Donald N. Carlson
May 6, 2009
Donald N. Carlson - Don Carlson passed away on May 6, 2009 at his Petaluma residence. Devoted husband of Luisa Cruz Carlson of Petaluma. Cherished son of Dorothy Carlson of Alameda and the late Robert Carlson. Dear brother of Gail Carlson and Ron Carlson both of Alameda. Uncle to Krystal Carlson and Robert Carlson. Favored relative to family in California,...
Elvina J. Giacomelli
May 5, 2009
Elvina J. Giacomelli - Elvina Giacomelli passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 5, 2009. Beloved wife for 63 years to the late Peter Giacomelli. Cherished mother of Sandra Soldate of Petaluma and the late Barbara Bladen. Loving mother-in-law of Jim Soldate and the late Ron Bladen. Adored grandmother of Shelly Ronan and her husband Pat, Lori Bianchini...

Joseph Novello, Jr
May 5, 2009
Joseph Novello, Jr - Passed away this week in love and peace surrounded by his family and friends. He lived a life full of love and humor. Joe was deeply in love with and devoted to his wife, Dolores Turner Novello, of 58 years. He was the very proud father of nine children, 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is...
Timothy Jon Carr
May 3, 2009
Timothy Jon Carr - The son of the late Joseph and Eva Carr of San Rafael, Timothy Jon Carr passed away at home unexpectedly late Sunday night, May 3, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Laurie, his daughters, Jacquelyn of Santa Rosa, and Jodi and Loni of Fallon, NV. Tim is also survived by his two...
Jake Robert Velloza
May 2, 2009
SPC Jake Robert Velloza - Jake died on May 2, 2009 on his second tour of duty in Iraq while serving his country. Jake was born on June 21, 1986 in Santa Rosa. He grew up in Inverness, attended West Marin School and graduated from Tomales High School in 2004. Following high school he attended College of Marin. Jake was...
Dorothy E. Gallagher
May 2, 2009
Dorothy E. Gallagher - Passed away on May 2, 2009 in Pt. Reyes. Devoted wife of the late Robert E. Gallagher. Cherished mother of Colleen M. Rogers of Tiburon, Daniel A. Gallagher of Cotati, Maureen E. Gallagher of Sonoma, Kirby J. Gallagher of Banks, OR, and the late Brian R. Gallagher. Adored grandmother of Nicole Johnston, Ian Rogers, Morgan Gallagher,...

Laura Covel Lustig
May 1, 2009
Laura Covel Lustig - Died peacefully on May 1, 2009. She was both very loved and very loving. Her family will miss her graceful guidance but has the assurance that she has gone home. Private services have been held. A Memorial Mass will be announced for a later date. Directors: PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Petaluma.

Elin M Oliveira
May 1, 2009
Elin M Oliveira - Passed away on May 1, 2009 in San Rafael, CA. Devoted wife of the late Manuel E. Oliveira. Mother of Kathleen Kelly (Michael) of San Rafael and the late Kim Oliveira. Step-mother of Milton Oliveira (Jeannette) of Turlock. Beloved grandmother of Karyn, Katie, and Brian Kelly; Greg Oliveira, and the late Michelle Oliveira-Johnson. Great-grandmother of Mary...
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