Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Gloria Louise Given
Mar 11, 2025
Gloria Louise Given, a beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away in Sebastopol, California, on March 11 at the age of 86. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, optimism, warmth, and quiet strength that touched the lives of all who knew her.
For 35 years she dedicated herself to her work as a legal secretary, known...
Theodora "Teddie" Ann (Pritchard) Decarli
Mar 9, 2025
Teddie was born in Petaluma to Ted and Norma Pritchard at Petaluma General Hospital. She was raised in Petaluma and attended Mc Near Elementary, Petaluma Jr. High School and Petaluma High School. Teddie and her husband Eddie were married in August of 1969 and were married for 53 years. Teddie and Eddie owned and operated numerous resorts between Red...
Michael John Thompson
Mar 7, 2025
On March 7th, 2025, Michael John Thompson, born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 28th, 1944, passed away after a lengthy illness. He received excellent care from the Hospice of Petaluma as he was surrounded by close family and visited by many longtime friends.
An accomplished athlete in high school and college, Michael led an active life;...
Carlos Berguido Iii
Mar 6, 2025
Berguido, Carlos III, 77, passed away after a prolonged illness on 6 March 2025 at home in Petaluma, California. Carlos was born 30 November 1947 to Marion and Carlos Berguido II in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Lynn "Star" Berguido and daughter Angela (husband Bogdan) Panek. He graduated from the Haverford School in 1965. After moving...
Raedeen Alice Severson
Mar 3, 2025
Raedeen A. Severson passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2025, at the age of 66, after a short battle with cancer.
Raedeen was a Devoted mother to Nicole Nunes (Bruno) and Brandon Gallagher (Molly). Cherished Nonni to Nickolas and Nash Nunes, Braeley Moreda, and Maeve and Bayla Gallagher. Loving sister of Larry Ronsheimer (Margaret)....
Donald Carl Andresen
Feb 28, 2025
Donald Carl Andresen, born June 10, 1926, in Petaluma, passed away peacefully at the age of 98 in his Novato home on Feb 28, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, June Andresen; his parents, Carl and Helen Andresen; and his eldest son, Steven Andresen.
Don is survived by sons Rick Andresen and his wife, Lisa, of...
Jon Landreth Seaton
Feb 23, 2025
Jon Landreth Seaton went to be with Jesus on February 23, 2025 at the age of 59. He was born in Santa Rosa, to Caryl (Seaton) Bolduc and James Seaton. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Morvin and Florence Morelli and beloved Aunt and Uncle Annabelle and Larry Johnson. Jon is survived by his son Austin Seaton,...
Gail Helen Hamilton
Feb 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of Gail Helen Hamilton on February 21, 2025, at the age of 86. Gail was a beautiful, beguiling woman, whose spirit, creativity, and strength touched the lives of all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, courage, and art that will never be...
Antonio "Tony" Bento Laureano
Feb 20, 2025
Antonio “Tony” Bento Laureano died at home surrounded by family on February 20, 2025. He was 98 years old.
Tony immigrated to the United States from the Azores in 1958 and came to live with his sister in California. He originally worked as a shepherd but found that he preferred doing ranch work on a dairy. He...
Bette Jo Reich
Feb 19, 2025
Elizabeth Josephine ‘Bette Jo’ (Garzelli) Reich passed away peacefully at 78 on February 19th, 2025 in Petaluma, CA surrounded by family and friends after a long and courageous battle with many illnesses over the years. Her strength and positive outlook on life gave her many more years than she expected for which her family is forever grateful for. Bette...
Caroline Joy (Mann) Murphy
Feb 19, 2025
Caroline Joy (Mann) Murphy, age 96, died in her Freestone, Calif., home on Feb. 19, 2025. A lifelong resident of Sonoma County, Caroline was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Thomas L. Murphy (d. 2015) and daughter-in-law Betty Murphy (d. 2009). She is survived by her sister Lois (Nick) Schaeffer, sons Patrick Murphy, Sean (Pattie) Murphy,...
Marilyn Jean (Pinkerton) Gervasoni
Feb 17, 2025
Marilyn was born in June 17, 1933 to Robert and Dora Pinkerton, the younger sister of Donald and Dorothy. She passed away on February 17, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
Born and raised in Petaluma, she worked for many years at Wells Fargo Bank as a loan officer. She married Charles Gervasoni in 1971. After she retired...
Cornelius "Carl" William Langeberg
Feb 11, 2025
June 24, 1930 - February 11, 2025
Carl Langeberg, 94 years old of Sebastopol, CA passed away peacefully at his beautiful, self designed and built home in the presence of his family.
Carl was born and raised in Oakland, CA to Cornelis Langeberg and Antonia Konig, both originally from Holland. He worked with his father...
Patricia May Gravesen
Feb 11, 2025
GRAVESEN, Patricia Fuller “Patsy” - Age 88 years. Passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025 in San Francisco after a short illness with family by her side. Born in Petaluma, on March 13, 1936 to parents, Thomas Fuller and Mary (Silva) Fuller.
Loving mother of Patrick, Larry (Sharon), Tom (Jayna) and Paul (Tom). Dear grandmother of Justin...
Bob Meljim Silva
Feb 10, 2025
With great sadness we announce the death of Bob Meljim Silva. He was born on November 27, 1945 in Gilroy California and passed away on February 10, 2025. His parents were John Meljim Silva and Rose Antonio Silva.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather (Papa) and friend. Bob Silva will be remembered for his dedication to...
Robert Charles Antill
Feb 8, 2025
Robert Charles Antill, age 69, of Sebastopol, California, passed away on February 8th, 2025 after a year long battle with metastasized lung cancer. Rob was born on December 15, 1955 to Trevor Charles Antill and Ann Marie Barilla in Geneva, Illinois. Rob and his family moved to Sebastopol in 1976 where they settled into a happy home among the...
Erwin (Erv) William Giacomini
Feb 8, 2025
Erv Giacomini passed away peacefully at 99 years of age. He was born and raised in Petaluma to Maria and Otavio Giacomini on an eight-acre ranch. They operated a small ranch with cows and chickens. Alfalfa grew on 3 acres and was harvested by hand. His father made salami, wine and grappa in the basement of their home. The...
Robert "Bob" C. Johnson
Feb 1, 2025
Robert C. “Bob” Johnson of Petaluma, CA, born June 10, 1941, in Minnesota.
Bob passed away February 1, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 83 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia.
Preceded in death by his loving wife Catherine E. of 44 years. Survived by...
Morton Barak
Jan 31, 2025
March 17, 1934 - January 31, 2025 Morton Barak passed away peacefully at his Petaluma home on January 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old. Mort was a longtime and beloved pharmacist in Petaluma, an avid gardener with a passion for rare fruit trees, a Korean War veteran, an ardent cat lover, and, most...
Kurt Henry Schau
Jan 26, 2025
Kurt Henry Schau, 70, of Petaluma, CA, passed away on January 26th, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his family, the Petaluma community, and stamp collectors worldwide.
Kurt was born on March 13th, 1954 to Walter and Virigina Schau in San Anselmo, CA. When he was 3 months old, his mother made history as the first...
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