Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Melvin N. (Mel) Petersen
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...
Gordon C. Sturm Jr.
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...
Cheryl Lynn Kindle
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...
Lynne Renee Thompson
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...
Jason Thomas Escher
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,...
Brett Alan Zschach
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...
Frank Allan Johnson
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...
Eugene John Cristani
Feb 4, 2022
Passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma, February 4,2022 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 71 years of Alice M. Cristani. Loving father of Kathleen Wilson (Ron), Lawrence Cristani (Sue) and Terry Cristani. Cherished grandfather of Cyndi Lindelli (Tim), Tina Wirtz (Adam), Ryan Wilson, Anthony Cristani (Elizabeth)and Angela Cristani-Heffernon. Doting great grandfather of Eight. Dear brother of the...
Christine "Chris" Elene Martin
Feb 4, 2022
Chris Martin, 63 of Rohnert Park passed on February 4, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 12, 1958 to parents Ray and Carol Schmidt in San Mateo, California. She and her family later moved to San Jose, where she attended Blackford high school, San Jose State and Empire College. She and her daughter moved to...
Marjorie M. "Marge" Spandri
Feb 3, 2022
Marge passed away peacefully on February 3, 2022 in Santa Rosa at the age of 89 years. She is predeceased by her devoted husband William “Bill” Spandri. Beloved mother of Charles Spandri (Maria), Linda Morgan (Steven), and Debra O’Dell (Curtis), Cherished grandmother of Courtney Spears, Christopher Morgan, Scott O’Dell, John O’Dell (Shannon), Nicole Morgan, Stephanie Gilman (Donald), Amanda Spandri,...
Edith Florence Drew
Feb 2, 2022
Edith Drew passed away peacefully in her family home on 2/2/22, at the age of 101. She was born on July 27, 1920 to Emmel R Wallace and Alice L Maissetti Wallace on Gehrke Road, Tomales, Ca. She went to school in Tomales and graduated from Tomales High School then attended beauty school to become a hair stylist.
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Linda (Pometta) Schulze
Jan 30, 2022
Linda (Pometta) Schulze (1940-2022) was born and raised in Petaluma. She attended college at Dominican and received her master’s in social work at UC Berkeley. She spent many years in Germany practicing psychiatric social work as a government employee and retired in Petaluma. She was married to Edward Schulze for 52 years. She was a strong and steady pillar...
Mary Laverne Larson
Jan 28, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Mary Laverne (Merrill) Larson of Petaluma.
Mary was born in Nebraska and grew up in Marin and Sonoma counties and graduated from St. Vincent de Paul High School in Petaluma in 1956.
Mary’s passion and strong faith led her into a nursing career...
Laverne Mcdole
Jan 28, 2022
When God gives life to a baby, the love created in the mother and the baby includes on Earth and in Heaven. LaVerne’s real mother Kathryn, went to Heaven when LaVerne was only 8 years old. LaVerne’s daughter Kerry went to Heaven six days before her 5th birthday in 1975. LaVerne’s daughter Kerry and LaVerne’s mother Kathryn have been...
Gina Lynn Hardy
Jan 24, 2022
September 1, 1974 – January 24, 2022
Gina Hardy, a native Petaluman, passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2022, at the age of 47. Gina was born on September 1st, 1974, to her parents Gerald “Jerry” Hardy Sr. and Cynthia Hardy (Nee Robinette) at Hillcrest Hospital in Petaluma, California. Gina attended grammar, middle, and high school on...
Raymond Lawrence Roy Ii
Jan 21, 2022
On January 21, 2022, we lost a legend, Raymond Lawrence Roy II, of Petaluma, California. He was born on October 2, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana. Ray was a 1968 Graduate of Mt. Tam High School, in Marin County. He was the owner of Village Cellars Wine Shop, at the Village Fair, Sausalito, California in the 1970’s; and then...
Keith Edward Chapman
Jan 19, 2022
Keith was born, July 1, 1942 in San Francisco, to Ed and Martha Chapman and passed away at home in Petaluma on January 19, 2022 from lung cancer. He grew up in San Anselmo with his brother Stan and sister, Corliss (Corky). He served in the US Navy from 1960 to 1962 and was honorably discharged. Keith was married...
Yolanda Stander
Jan 19, 2022
YOLANDA AUXILIADORA STANDER was called to the Lord on January 19, 2022, at age 89. Yolanda was born in Nicaragua on 12/22/1932. She immigrated to the US with her family as a young girl, married, had four daughters and became a naturalized citizen. She was dedicated to her faith and spreading the word of the Lord. She quietly went...
Betty Hagedon
Jan 19, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Hagedon, aka Betty, succumbed to the Covid-19 virus on January 19th at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her sisters Pat Robey, Issaquah, Washington and Donna Trayler-Price, Somerset, California; her three children Darryl Hagedon, Damon Hagedon and Debra Hagedon all from Santa Rosa, California. Betty also has three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Betty is predeceased...
May Velloza
Jan 18, 2022
May was born on May 2, 1928. She passed peacefully in her sleep in her home of 70 years on January 18, 2022. May Bordessa started life as a 3 ½ lb home birth premature baby. She was wrapped in a blanket, laid in a shoebox, she was placed in a wood stove oven for warmth. She began her...
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