Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Christopher "Chris" Keightley Brown
Oct 30, 2022
Christopher (Chris) Keightley Brown age 75 passed away peacefully and without pain in his home of 40 years after a 15-year battle with cancer.
Chris was born on March fourth, 1947, in Sydney Australia to father Colin Keightley Brown and Mother Dawn Christmas Brown. Chris is survived by his wife Cecelia (Miller) Brown of Petaluma, CA, his...
Ralph E. Ruiz
Oct 28, 2022
Ralph E. Ruiz held many titles from Husband, Papa, Pappi, Boss, Brother, Sponsor, Uncle, friend and was proud to hold each one. He passed away October 28th surrounded in love by his family after battling a short bout with Cancer diagnosed in September of this year.
He was born in September 1950 and raised in San Francisco...
John Hicks
Oct 26, 2022
John Hicks passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. John was born on October 10, 1949, in Glen Ellen, California to parents John and Vivian Hicks. He enjoyed the entirety of his life in Sonoma County with a small stint in Bakersfield California. John was a rambunctious blond haired little boy. He spent his youth...
Donald Rae Mcfadden
Oct 24, 2022
Donald Rae McFadden, a wonderful man, loving husband, father & grandfather died peacefully in his sleep on October 24th, 2022.
Born in Santa Rosa and raised in Bodega & then Valley Ford, he graduated from Tomales High School. Don served proudly in the Army for two years.
Prior to serving, Don began dating JoAnn, his...
Patricia Ann Norcia
Oct 21, 2022
Patricia Ann Norcia was born and raised in her current home in Occidental, California. She lived in the home with her grandfather, then her mother and father. Patricia attended Harmony elementary and later graduated from the Adult Lewis School.
She was a third-generation apple and grape farmer. The Norcia ranch was founded in 1911 and continues to...
John A Tellinghuisen
Oct 19, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of John A. Tellinghuisen, an amazing husband, Dad, Grandfather and Uncle, on Wednesday October 19, at the age of 79.
John was born in Jamestown NY on August 7, 1943 to Andrew and Olga Tellinghuisen. Preceded in passing by his parents and siblings: Norm, Ed, George,...
Judith L. "Judy" Minor
Oct 18, 2022
It is with heavy hearts and love for a life well-lived that the family of Judith “Judy” Minor announces her passing at age 86 after a short illness.
Judy was born July 4, 1936 in Hayward, California to Marguerite Atkins Buzzone and Fred Buzzone. She graduated from Hayward High School, and in her adult life she worked...
Lynn Marie Zinkl
Oct 17, 2022
Lynn Zinkl was a powerful wife and mother, an inspiration to women of all ages for her intelligence, fiery passion, and relentlessness. L ynn was born on March 4, 1968 to Don Silva and Joan Milner. Although starting her path as a proud Petaluma High Trojan, she graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, Washington. After graduating,...
Bill Archbold
Oct 17, 2022
Bill Archbold was born in Palermo, Sicily on April 18, 1950, to Jack and Beverly Archbold. They moved to Burlingame two years later where he grew up with his two brothers, John and Jim Archbold. Bill was a gifted athlete throughout his life, breaking records in swimming and water polo at Serra High School in San Mateo. He married...
Bruce Evans
Oct 5, 2022
There will never be another Bruce, he was one of a kind. Bruce Alan Evans was born February 1, 1957, left this crazy world on October 5, 2022, so unexpectedly.
After a whirlwind love affair, he married his loving wife, Bobbi, of 44 years. He was the proud father of Crystal and Starr. Loving Papa to Cody,...
Maria Farinha
Oct 4, 2022
It is with heavy hearts and appreciation for a life well lived the family of Maria Farinha announces her peaceful passing at 98 years old of natural causes in her Petaluma home on October 4, 2022.
Maria was born on July 9, 1924 in Terceira, Azores, Portugal. She is predeceased by her husband Jose Farinha, a daughter...
Patrick Raymond "Rick" Facendini
Oct 1, 2022
It is difficult to imagine how a young man could actually be an Alter Boy, an Eagle Scout, a Firefighter, and an EMT. It is even harder to understand how and why we would lose a man like Rick to a tumor at only 32 years old.
Rick was born in Petaluma and lived here his whole life. His...
Alan Charles U'Ren
Oct 1, 2022
Alan Charles U’Ren (Al), 99 of Petaluma, CA passed away on October 1, 2022. Al was born November 4, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in nearby Rocky River. He attended Naval Officer Training School at Bowling Green University and Notre Dame University prior to marrying his beloved wife, Martha Fullerton, and serving in the U.S. Navy during...
Georgette P. Parry
Oct 1, 2022
Passed away Oct. 1,2022 at the age of 85 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Ivor T. Parry and her son, Dan Parry. She is survived by her son, David Parry, daughter-in-law Sue Parry, grandchildren, Amanda Parry and Nicholas Parry, great grandchildren, Matthew Parry and Samantha Grace Parry, niece, Connie O’Neill and nephew,...
Carol Ann Rozzi
Sep 30, 2022
Matriarch, Mother, Noni, Great-Grandma, Sister, and Friend, Carol Ann Rozzi passed away on September 30th, at age 80, after a valiant fight against the effects of undiagnosed Multiple Myeloma. Carol is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Elva Conrad and husband, Richard L. Rozzi.
Carol is survived by her children Richard C. Rozzi (Lea) and...
James "Jim" Young Jr.
Sep 27, 2022
“Ab umbra, Ad lux’ Teacher. A Memorial visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 12,2022 from 5:00-8:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory. A Memorial Mass will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 11:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Petaluma.
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Billy Carl Thomas
Sep 24, 2022
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Mary Ann Diaz-Romero
Sep 23, 2022
In loving memory of Mary Ann Diaz-Romero who died unexpectedly on September 23, 2022. MaryAnn is survived by William, her loving husband of 55 years, her daughter Katrina, granddaughter Harley, son-in-law Henrik, her brothers Jon, Jim, Joe and Pete Pulis and their families, and her many close, long-time friends.
Mary Ann’s greatest joys were building her life...
Barbara Marie Franceschi
Sep 17, 2022
Our darling Barbara Franceschi, loving Mother, Sister & Nani, took her final breath on the morning of September 17th, 2022. She is received into heaven by her loving husband, Richard Franceschi (who has waited a long 18 years to reunite with her), her mother and father Annie & Charles Kawa and her brother, Richard. She is survived by her...
Judith Spencer
Sep 14, 2022
Judith Ann Spencer age 81 of Petaluma, CA passed away peacefully on September 14, 2022. Judith was proceeded in death by her loving parents David Spencer and Vivian Sharpe (Picchi), and her adored sister Daveen Spencer. Judith is survived by her Uncle, Walter Picchi and cousins Rodger Sperring, Rob Sperring, Ron Sperring, Anne McIntosh, Lynne Heffner, Gayle Meyer, Randy...
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