Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Estelle M. "Topsy" Agius

Sep 8, 2021

Passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, September 8, 2021, beloved wife of the late James L. Agius, Sr. Adored mother of James L. Agius, Jr.(Maureen) and Cynthia A. Reynolds (Richard). Cherished grandmother of Jamie Smith (Dean), Mary Reynolds, Margaret Pierattini (Nico), John Reynolds (Kinyatta), Mark Reynolds (Barbara), James L. Agius III and the late Dominic Agius. ...

Melvin "Mel" Lafranchi

Sep 4, 2021

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Melvin L. “Mel” Lafranchi passed away on September 4, 2021 in Petaluma at the age of 74 years.  Devoted father of Eric Lafranchi, Katie Lafranchi, Luke Lafranchi, and the late Hank Lafranchi.  Adored grandfather of Michaela, Kobe, Bella and Brogan.  Loving brother of Marj Hansen, Darlene Baser, Denise Churchill Clarkson, Pete Spiliotis, Gina Lafranchi and Debbie Johnson.  Survived...

Kenneth A. Rickert

Sep 3, 2021

Kenneth A. Rickert, born January 5, 1930, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep from natural causes on Friday, September , 2021.

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Jeremias Silva

Sep 2, 2021

Jeremias Silva passed away on September 2, 2021 in Petaluma at the age of 90 years.  Devoted husband of the late Aldora Silva.  Cherished father of Ines Floriano (Daniel), Manuel Silva (Blanca), John Silva, Victor Silva (Anngel), and Lisa Silva.  Beloved grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of two.  Loving brother of Deolinda Leite and the late Manuel Silva.  Survived...

Dimas R. Pacheco

Aug 31, 2021

Dimas R. Pacheco passed away on August 31, 2021 in Santa Rosa at the age of 78 years.  Devoted husband of Mary Pacheco of Petaluma.  Adored father of Tim Pacheco and his wife Amber and Steven Pacheco and his wife Lisa.  Beloved grandfather of Mason and Colby Pacheco; and Jaden, Talya and Aubrey Pacheco; and the late Tyler Pacheco. ...

Edward John Cardoza

Aug 31, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward John Cardoza.  Aged 76, Eddie passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021.

Eddie was born in San Rafael on December 4th, 1944 to parents John Cardoza & Beatrice Cardoza.  He began his life on Tubbs Island and as a young child moved to the family...

Denise Lynne Matlak

Aug 30, 2021

Denise Lynne Matlak (Hughes)

Born September 5th, 1946

Denise had fond memories of her childhood in Old Towne Bellevue, Nebraska: playing jacks and hopscotch, climbing trees, visiting the Five and Dime, swimming at Merritt’s Beach, and getting into shenanigans with her brother, Jeffrey Hughes (wife, Mary). During her teenage years, she could often be found...

James Sulzer

Aug 24, 2021

James D. Sulzer passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 24, 2021 after a long battle with Lung Cancer.

Jim was born to Elizabeth & Sidney in Talihina, Oklahoma on 8/15/1941.  He lived in Petaluma with his wife, Delmy Sulzer, and his precious pooch Norman.

His family moved to CA when he and his...

Louise A. Ayers

Aug 24, 2021

Louise A. Ayers passed away on August 24, 2021 in Petaluma at the age of 85 years with her loving family by her side.

Louise was born to Dora (Pozzi) and Natale Nosecchi, Sr., on December 14, 1935, in Petaluma and was the youngest of five children.  She grew up on the ranch and attended Petaluma schools,...

Evelyn Ransom

Aug 23, 2021

6/23/1920 – 08/23/2021

With great sadness, the life of Evelyn C. Ransom has come to an end. Passed away on 8/23/2021 at age 101. She was the matriarch of both the Ransom & Tamagni families. Born in 1920 in Vina, CA to Cesare & Josephine Tamagni on the family dairy ranch. She was predeceased by 11 siblings....

Thomas Paul Altenreuther

Aug 22, 2021

Thomas P. Altenreuther passed away on August 22, 2021 in Glen Ellen at the age of 70 years.  Devoted father of Tera Altenreuther, Ronniie Altenreuther (Brad Kinney), and Ernest J. Altenreuther, II (Sabrina).  Beloved grandfather of Summer, Skyler, Ceridwen, Inara, and Aurora.  Cherished great-grandfather of Liliana.  Adored son of the late Gloria and Ernest Altenreuther.

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Tony Mannella

Aug 18, 2021

Tony Mannella passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2021 at the age of 66. He was born April 23, 1955 in San Rafael to parents Ralph and Mary Mannella. He attended Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo, where he became friends with Helen (Caiati) and they later married in 1976. He began working as a locksmith at...

Patricia Mechling

Aug 17, 2021

Patricia Ann Mariani Mechling died on August 22, 2021 after a short illness with her family by her side five days after turning 88 years old. Patricia is survived by her son David Mechling and his wife Mona of Rohnert Park, son Steven Mechling of Santa Rosa and grandson Daniel Mechling of Chesapeake Virginia.

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Louise Veronica (Argiro) Canfield

Aug 17, 2021

Louise Canfield died peacefully at home on August 17, 2021 at the age of 103. Louise was a native of Watertown, MA, one of four daughters of Natale and Angelina (Basile) Argiro who emigrated from their native Calabria, Italy in the 1880s. Louise joined the Women’s Army Corps (WACs) in 1944, and was eventually assigned to Two Rock Ranch...

Thomas Robert Hoen

Aug 15, 2021

Thomas Robert Hoen passed away on August 15, 2021, in Santa Rosa at the age of 70. Beloved father of Vanessa Hoen of Petaluma, Melissa Moomey of Missouri, Deanett Upchurch of Antelope and Colleen Segale of Cloverdale. Adored “Papa Tom” of nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Loving brother of Sandy Stuempfl and David Hoen. Tom was born, reared, and...

Elaine Jenny Kilpi

Aug 13, 2021

Elaine Jenny Kilpi passed away on August 13, 2021 in Santa Rosa at the age of 97 years.  Devoted wife of the late Jack Kilpi.  Adored mother of Stella Hansen (John, deceased) of Santa Rosa and the late Robert Kilpi and Baby Michael Kilpi.  Adored grandmother of Jennifer Hansen, Brian Hansen, and John Hansen.  Cherished great-grandmother of Mikala Sapien. ...

Luise Lena Graalfs Bates

Aug 12, 2021

Luise Graalfs Bates of Petaluma and Merced was born to Sophie and Dietrich Graalfs in San Francisco, California, 93 years ago; and passed into rest in Merced, California, on August 12, 2021.

Luise was a bright, creative spirit, an artist with a beautiful singing voice. She was a public school teacher in San Francisco and Pacifica. She...

Loris Martyn Scott

Aug 6, 2021

Loris Martyn Scott passed away on August 6th, 2021 on his 90th birthday. He was born in Santa Rosa CA to Charles & Louise (Morelli) Scott Hogan. Loris grew up in Penngrove Ca and graduated from Petaluma High School in 1949. After high school, Loris entered the US Air Force and served in the Korean War. On his return,...

Robert G. "Bob" Jensen

Aug 3, 2021

Passed away August 3, 2021 after battling cancer for three decades.

Born in 1946, Bob attended local schools, growing up in Cotati and graduating from Petaluma High School in 1964.  Following graduation, he entered the Marine Reserves, serving for 6 years.  His love of cars beginning as a teenager led him to work for and later own...

Alexander S. Conrad

Aug 1, 2021

Alex Conrad passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2021, in Petaluma at the age of 26 years.  Devoted son of Greg S. Conrad of Petaluma and the late Anne Danielson Conrad.  Beloved brother of Robert Conrad and Katrina Conrad.  Adored uncle of Jeffrey and Kent Conrad and Aria Anne Qassemi. Survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

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