Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Dec 29, 2021

Passed away peacefully, with his daughter and caregiver by his side, on December 29, 2021, in the same family ranch home in which he was born 103 years ago.  Fred is the husband of the late Phyllis Guglielmetti. Loving father of John Guglielmetti, Kathe Guglielmetti and the late Tom Logan.  Dear grandfather of Karrie Logan Marsh, Luke Logan and...

Dec 27, 2021

Janine Augustine Hay-DeWarns passed peacefully at Clover Senior Center while surrounded by her loving family on December 27, 2021 in Santa Rosa, California.

Janine was born on April 15, 1930 in Cherbourg, France and raised in Cherbourg with her two younger brothers, Daniel and Jean.

A WWII survivor, Janine later met and married Army staff...

Dec 26, 2021

Christopher William Tobin, born 11/3/1961, died 12/26/2021 surrounded by his family. Chris was a loving husband of 26 years to Christy & proud father to Reilly, Caitlyn and Patrick. Brother to Michael (& Jody), Patricia (& Frank), Mary, & Anne (& Dan). Beloved uncle to thirteen nieces & nephews & grandfather to five. Chris grew up in Novato where...

Dec 25, 2021

September 25, 1946 – December 25, 2021

John “Jack” Basil Strange passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his Petaluma home on Saturday, December 25, 2021.

Dearly beloved husband of Carolyn Strange, father of Jeff and Jessica, Stepfather of Gregg (Rondye), Amy (Sam) and Ayn. The adored Boppa of Jacob, Erika, Brock, Jacknyde, Aydan,...

Dec 24, 2021

Passed away in Petaluma, December 24, 2021, beloved wife of Gordon Sturm. Loving mother of Jaime Sturm, Shari Castro and Tory Sturm. Dear grandmother of Crystal, Kenny, Ashley, Kyle and Casey and great grandmother of Penelope and Bruno. Sister of Cal Butler, Kenny Butler and the late Jerry Butler.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of...

Dec 23, 2021

Retired teacher, librarian and world traveler, passed away peacefully at her home in Petaluma on December 23, 2021. She is survived by her two brothers, Anthony and Frank Bellante and two nieces, Amber Bellante and Dana Bellante Machado.

A Rosary will be held at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma on January 6, 2022 at...

Dec 21, 2021

Alice Marie Rodgers October 7, 1928 - December 21, 2021

Alice Marie Rodgers passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Stuart Louis Rodgers.

She is survived by her 3 children Gary Rodgers, Denise Cook and Yvonne Kramer (Mike), 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren ranging from...

Dec 20, 2021

David Dean Heaney passed away surrounded by family on December 20, 2021, while on Hospice.

David was born May 17, 1932. The family was living in Meriden, IA, and he was raised on a farm. He loved animals and would race his horse, Larry. Two weeks after graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force...

Dec 13, 2021

Annette Helene Burbank passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 in Petaluma, California, at the age of 70. Annette was born on January 24, 1951, in Petaluma, California to Anna and Walt Burbank. She was the third of five children, and attended Tomales Elementary School and then graduated from Tomales High School in 1969. After graduation Annette attended Santa...

Dec 13, 2021

It is with profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved, Yvonné (Miller) Scanagatta on December 13th, 2021 at 8:02PM. She was born on September 17th, 1936 in Pitkin, Louisiana to the late Herman Eugene Miller & Selma Sue (Parker) Miller.

Yvonné Scanagatta graduated from DeRidder High School Class of 1954. She married the love...

Dec 12, 2021

Ronald Charles Smith passed away peacefully in Sonoma County on 12.12.21 after a brief but valiant battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his daughter (Robin), grandson (Peyton), two brothers (Richard & Johnny) and two sisters (Joanne & Diane) all of whom were able to support him in his final months with loving visits and calls. Taken from...

Dec 10, 2021

Shirley C. Ronsheimer passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 10, 2021, at the age of 86, after a six-month battle with cancer.  Devoted wife of the late Ray Ronsheimer.  Cherished mother of Larry Ronsheimer (Margaret) and Raedeen Ronsheimer all of Petaluma.  Beloved grandmother of Nicole Nunes, Brandon Gallagher (Molly), and Shelby Ronsheimer.  Adored great-grandmother of Nickolas and...

Dec 9, 2021

Patricia A. Cerini passed away on December 9, 2021, in Novato at the age of 83 years.  Devoted wife of the late Max Cerini.  Cherished mother of Todd Cerini (Lisa) of Petaluma.  Beloved grandmother of Caitlyn Busse (Drew) and Max Thomas Cerini.  Adored sister of the late Shirley Ronsheimer (Ray).  Survived by several nieces and nephews.   Pat was born and...

Dec 8, 2021

Robert Andrew Williams passed away on December 8, 2021, in Sacramento at the age of 53.

Robert was born April 30,1968, in Novato, CA.  The family moved to Petaluma, CA in 1971.

After high school at Casa Grande HS and college at CSUS, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting, Robert excelled as a...

Dec 7, 2021

Barbara Bianchini passed away on December 7, 2021 in Petaluma at the age of 83 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Devoted daughter of the late Virginia and Leland Bianchini. Loving sister of Ken Bianchini of Arizona and Helen Moreda (Dennis) of Petaluma. Cherished aunt of Stephanie Abbott (Dustin) Santa Rosa and Doug Moreda (Leslie) of Cotati. Adored...

Dec 2, 2021

Dwaine McCoy Jr. passed away suddenly on Thursday. He touched many lives with his vibrant spirit. He had an incredible zest for knowledge and brought many smiles and much laughter to his family and friends.

DJ was born in Santa Rosa, CA. Shortly after, he moved to Petaluma where he attended grade school and graduated from Carpe...

Dec 2, 2021

Lorraine Olga Johnsen was born August 5, 1927 in Petaluma to Hans and Olga Nissen. She entered the arms of Jesus December 2, 2021 in Petaluma, having lived on a chicken ranch for 94 years. She is survived by her sister Arlene Klein, three children, Diane Farrar (Mike), Larry Johnsen (Pam) and Dale Johnsen (Karen), three grandchildren, Peter Johnsen,...

Nov 25, 2021

Alma Marie Galloway passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Sebastopol home on November 25, 2021 at the age of 96 years. Devoted wife of the late Frank Galloway. Cherished mother of Kathy Birrer (John), Gary Galloway (Cheryl), and Scott Galloway (Linda). Beloved grandmother of Brittany Serences, Megan Galloway, Ryan Galloway, Daryl Heller, Clint Heller, Taylor Galloway, and...

Nov 25, 2021

Long time Petaluma resident, Alfred Mario Fambrini passed away peacefully on November 25th, 2021 at the age of 81.  Al was born in San Francisco on April 25, 1940 to father Mario Edward Fambrini and mother Matilda Fambrini.  He was married to his cherished wife, Carmelita “Carmie” for 39 years, and was a loving father to daughter Povi Wagner....

Nov 24, 2021

Carol passed away at the age of 76 surrounded by family and friends. Carol was born in Santa Rosa, CA. She was preceded in death by her son Jason Cochennette and her Sister Diane Schrader. Survived by her husband John and son John, Jr. of San Diego. Carol graduated from Montgomery High School in 1963 and Santa Rosa Junior...