Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

May 15, 2025

Brenda Joyce Mynatt-Shahan was born on June 4, 1945, in Arkansas. She gained her wings on May 15, 2025, just a few weeks short of her 80th birthday in Petaluma.

Brenda graduated from Larmie High School and attended the University of Wyoming. Some of her favorite activities were dancing and teaching dance. She was a member of...

May 11, 2025

On May 11, 2025 Elbert Richard Calkin “Rich” passed away in his family home, located in Petaluma California. He was surrounded by his loving wife Adele and two sons Richie and Ryan Calkin.  Son of Richard (Dick) and Mary Calkin.  Rich was raised in San Francisco's Sunset District and attended Holy Name grammar school, followed by Washington High school....

May 9, 2025

Virginia Terribilini, Petaluma resident, passed away May 9, 2025. Born on November 29, 1931, to Jose and Lucille Vierra.

Loving mother to Albert Terribilini Jr. and Tina (Alex) Backalbassis. Loving grandmother to Ashley (David) Reedy. Virginia also leaves behind many relatives and friends from Switzerland and the United States. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert...

May 6, 2025

David F. Joseph, Petaluma resident passed away May 6, 2025. Born on July 18, 1945 to Edward and Evelyn Joseph.

David is survived by his loving sister, Mary Rhodes and nephew, Charlie Rhodes Jr. Preceded in death by both of his parents and brother in law Charles Rhodes Sr.

Service will be held Monday, May...

May 4, 2025

Genevieve Willson Barnhart Born: December 15, 1922 Hollister, CA  ~  Passed on: May 4, 2025 in Sebastopol, CA. "A tiny bundle of kindness" The 20th century life of Gen Barnhart is filled with accomplishments, skills, hard work, travels, and especially good friends. Her family consisted of her father, Alvin Grant Willson, a barber born in 1864; her mother Lucinda...

Apr 30, 2025

Betty passed away at home on April 30, 2025, after several health struggles over the past few years. She was just shy of turning 77. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Caletti, her sister, Barbara Thurman (Bill), and her son-in-law, Kerry MacLeod. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle, grandson, Connor, her brother Jim Wood (Cathy),...

Apr 29, 2025

The family of George David Cavaleri, of Petaluma, CA, passed away at the age of 53 on April 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Graduate of Casa Grande High School, Graduate of SRJC, Criminal Justice AA. George served in the United States Marine Corps. He was member of Knights of Columbus #11431 and Freemasons Petaluma Hamilton Lodge...

Apr 28, 2025

Our dear mother Marcella Janie Lopes has sadly passed away on 4/28/25.

She was born on 12/16/44 to Leo and Helen Hartsough.

She got married on 2/20/66 to Edward Moniz Lopes.

They have 4 children, (Mary, Eddie, Michael & Jennifer) and

8 grandchildren, (Larrissa, Nathan, Caitlin, Kylie, Kendall, Kelsey, Nickolas &...

Apr 25, 2025

Wayne Scot Gerhardt April 8, 1961 – April 25, 2025

Wayne, age 64, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side at UCSF on April 25, 2025. He was born on April 8, 1961, in Santa Rosa, California, to Bud and Barbara Gerhardt. He attended Piner Elementary School and Piner High School. After high school Wayne...

Apr 24, 2025

Stanley Lee Ramondo March 24, 1940 - April 24, 2025 Stanley Lee Ramondo passed away on April 24th surrounded by loved ones. Stan is survived by his children Kathrine Riddle, Paula Ramondo, Teresa Sala, Brenda Keogh, and Ernest Hyatt; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; brother Richard Ramondo (Manuela), sister Pauline Pellini, sister-in-law Teresa Ramondo; and dear friend Kathleen Jones....

Apr 24, 2025

Joe Pinheiro passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of 59 years of the late Arminda Pinheiro. Loving Father of Kathy Correia. Cherished grandfather of Justin (Kelsey) Correia, Kenny (Melisa) Correia, and Talisa (Jim) Bidia. Adored great-grandfather of Penelope, Quinn, Della, Dalton, and August. Proceeded in death by his...

Apr 17, 2025

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen Mendes on April 17, 2025. Helen passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92 in Petaluma. She was born in Humboldt County to Antonio and Tereza Ferreira. The family later moved to Marin County and then to Sonoma County in Helen’s senior year of high school....

Apr 17, 2025

With deep sorrow we announce the passing of John Finkbohner. John passed away peacefully at home at the age of 97. John lived a vibrant life defined by service to his country, devotion to his community and an unwavering love for his family and personal passions. At the age of 17, John enlisted in the US Army to serve...

Apr 13, 2025

Sharon Catherine Street nee Phaneuf age 83, passed away Sunday April 13, 2025 in Rohnert Park California. For the last 10 months, she was a resident of Cogir Senior Living. Sharon enjoyed living in the Cogir community with the great service and wonderful friends she made. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born...

Apr 8, 2025

Kathleen S. Wolfe passed away surrounded by her family and friends on April 8, 2025 after a 10 year fight with cancer. Kathleen was born in San Francisco and spent the first 20 years in Bernal Heights. She is the daughter of Gerald and Dale Sullivan. She is survived by her father, Gerald, brother, Jeffery (Sylvia), sister, Gayle (Paul)...

Apr 4, 2025

Donald Patterson died on April 4, 2025 in Petaluma, California. He was born in Buffalo, New York on January 18, 1927. He is survived by sisters Lois Reich of Batavia, NY and Irma Leake of Tampa, FL. He is predeceased by his brother Irwin, sisters Joy Patterson and Alice Torrelli, both of NY. The last year of WW II...

Apr 4, 2025

Dearly loved Douglas Andrew Beaman was born on March 15, 1965 in Petaluma, California.  He passed peacefully on April 4, 2025 in Petaluma.  For 60 years, Doug brightened our lives with his loving and caring nature, sense of humor, incredible memory, and endless optimism.

Doug absolutely loved people.  Everywhere he went, he looked forward to seeing old...

Mar 30, 2025

Bonnie Evelyn (Wilson) Morgan—born on August 3, 1931, in Daybrook, West Virginia—lived a life brimming with love, laughter, and adventure. She passed unexpectedly at home in Petaluma, California, on March 30, 2025, at the remarkable age of 93. 

Bonnie was the seventh of a lively bunch of ten children born to Shannon Wilson and Myrtle Ivy Moore—a spirited soul from the...

Mar 30, 2025

Abundance. An abundance of love, of friends, of laughter, and, of course, wine. Bob Singleton lived with joy, always keeping his door open—for lifelong friends, for family, and even for stray cats. He had a soft and gentle heart, capable of turning anyone into a friend in minutes. And in keeping with that spirit, he departed the world in...

Mar 28, 2025

Anne Luise (Sambuck) Clark was born on February 10, 1948, to Margaret and Louis Anthony (Louie) Sambuck in Petaluma, California. She joined her sister, Pam, and later welcomed siblings John, Lori, and Tina into the family. Growing up in Petaluma, Anne attended Petaluma High School, where she shone both academically and as a spirited cheerleader alongside her lifelong friends...