Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Mar 24, 2022

Zane Wesley Gray, known by everyone as Wes, passed away March 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Deborah J. (Genazzi) Gray of Sebastopol. Loving father of Nathan (Rosa) Gray of Sebastopol, Jason (Angel) Gray of Windsor, and Randy (Carly) Gray of Sebastopol. Cherished grandfather of Tim, Trevor, and Brooklyn. Son...

Mar 23, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Norman “Tom” Siebe on Tuesday afternoon March 23, 2022.  Tom was born to Norman Earhart Siebe and Frances Carol (Wilson) Siebe on April 27, 1947 in San Jose, CA.  He was raised in Santa Rosa and Petaluma.  Tom graduated from Petaluma High School in 1965 and the Santa Rosa JC Police...

Mar 21, 2022

Our beloved mother, Cheryl Crayne, was called into Heaven at the age of 73 on March 21, 2022. She was born to Robert and Erma Crawford on July 13, 1948 in Santa Cruz, CA. In 1965, the family relocated to Samuel P. Taylor State Park in West Marin where her father worked as a State Park Ranger. Cheryl attended...

Mar 16, 2022

Bernadette DeSouza was born November 6, 1926 in Sausalito where her father worked on the ferry boats. She was the third daughter of Manuel and Maria (née Fontes) DeSouza. Previously, her family had been in the dairy business in Reno, Nevada. Wanting to return to dairying, in 1927 they bought a dairy business in Olema - a much milder...

Mar 14, 2022

Linda Becker was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She passed away on March 14, 2022 after an 18-month battle against metastatic uterine cancer.

She was home and surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing.

Linda was born on May 11th, 1953, to Lucile and Eugene Batemon. She was raised...

Mar 10, 2022

Henry A. Tabash died peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Florence, his siblings Donald Tabash and Lorraine Moniz, his children Henry Tabash, Janice Rakitnichan, Patty (Babe) Tabash, and Anne Tabash, his eight grandchildren Sheri Carter, Sean Rakitnichan, Suzanne and Heather DeKelaita, Daniel and Brandon...

Mar 3, 2022

Marilyn Gail McBroom passed away quietly on March the 3rd at the age of 93.  Marilyn was born in Blue Lake, California on July 9th 1928.  She was raised in Fort Bragg, California where she graduated from Fort Bragg High School, met and married Louis McBroom and raised a family of four sons.

After raising her four...

Mar 1, 2022

Obituary

Shirley Jane Miller, daughter of the late Wallace Earl Bucholtz and Viola Amanda Polze, passed from this earth peacefully on Tuesday, the first of March, 2022, at age 83 and surrounded by beloved family and friends at her home in Cotati, California.

Shirley was a 50 year resident of Cotati, a community that she loved, was...

Mar 1, 2022

Courtland C. "Chappie" Moody passed away on March 1, 2022, with his family by his side.  Devoted partner of Susan Proctor of Petaluma.  Adored father of Crystal Cone (Charlie) of AR and the late David Chapman Moody.  Predeceased by one grandchild.  Loving brother of Mike Moody, Patrick Moody, Don Castile, Shawn Castile, Kathy Stricklin, Patti Dellabruna (Joe) and the...

Feb 28, 2022

John Paul Fenech passed peacefully at his home in Sebastopol February 28, 2022. Born in San Francisco on October 4, 1943, he grew up “on the road” aka San Bruno Avenue.

After his tour with the U.S. Navy, John was employed at Hunter’s Point and Mare Island. He drove a cab in San Francisco, was a roadie...

Feb 17, 2022

Joseph Arthur Remley died peacefully at home the morning of Thursday, February 17, 2022. Joe was born to Lucian F. Remley and Zita Donegan Remley in North Platte, Nebraska on April 1, 1936.

He was preceded in death by daughter Janet Remley, brothers Edgar and Noel and grandson Corey. He is survived by his wife of 62...

Feb 14, 2022

Donald Austin Smith, 94, passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma, California on February 14th.  Don was born on January 3, 1928 at Petaluma General Hospital, 10 minutes after his twin sister, Beverly.

Don grew up in Petaluma and was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Petaluma High School, attended SRJC, Golden Gate College,...

Feb 12, 2022

Frederick A. Groverman, DVM, passed away peacefully in his Petaluma home on February 12, 2022, at the age of 88 years.  Husband of Lynge Simoni Groverman of Petaluma and the late Patricia Groverman.  Father of Karen Vietheer (Jim), James Groverman (Cindy), Judy Walker (Drew Dominguez) and William Groverman (Christina).  Grandfather of six.  Stepfather of Dineen Anderson (Chris Mehas), Kay...

Feb 11, 2022

Mel passed away at his Sebastopol, California home after a year long battle with Pancreatic Cancer at age 73. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Karen Skelgaard, beloved son Thomas (Erica) and grand children Mack, Nevaeh and Miles. Also survived by brothers Allen (Sherry), William (Diane), Gary (Louise) and Lynn Petersen. Sisters Joyce Petersen, Adele...

Feb 11, 2022

Gordon passed away in Petaluma February 11, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Margi Sturm. Loving father of Jamie Sturm, Shari Castro and Tory Sturm. Dear grandfather of Crystal, Kenny, Ashley, Kyle and Casey and great-grandfather of Penelope and Bruno. Son of the late Gordon Sturm Sr. and Jessie Sturm. Brother of Les Sturm and Jerry Sturm. Also survived...

Feb 10, 2022

Cheryl Lynn Kindle was the second of seven daughters born to Jerry and Joan Christian. Born in Santa Rosa, she grew up in the small rural community of Graton CA. She was surrounded by a very large extended family in the area including grandparents, Ivan & Maureen Davis, Russel and Vashti Christian, and many aunts and uncles. She attended...

Feb 7, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of our beloved Lynne Renee (Cella) Thompson, age 77.  Lynne was born on March 26, 1944, in Petaluma, California, and passed away on February 7, 2022, in Petaluma, California.  Lynne attended St. Vincent's Schools in Petaluma, California.  She met the love of her life, Leland Ralph Thompson, at Stump...

Feb 5, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jason Thomas Escher on February 5th, 2022. He was born in Seattle Washington on August 9, 1964 to Carolyn Lee Escher. At a young age the family moved to Nutley, New Jersey where he lived until he was 14 years old. At that time they moved to Petaluma,...

Feb 5, 2022

It is with deep shock and profound sadness that we announce that Brett Zschach was taken from us unexpectedly and called home by the Lord on February 5, 2022. He was recently married to Amelia Pablo, the true love of his life, who brought him such joy and happiness. Brett also found joy in helping others, whether it was through...

Feb 4, 2022

Frank Allan Johnson, age 82, was granted his angel wings on February 4th, 2022.He was surrounded by his family in the home.    Frank Johnson was born on January 23, 1940 in Calistoga, CA   He attended Calistoga High School as a record breaking three sport athlete. He spent four years in the army overseas and then returned to Calistoga in 1961...