Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Terrance A. Collins
Jul 29, 2021
PETALUMA, CA: Terrance A. Collins, 79, of Petaluma, CA passed away peacefully at his home in Petaluma on Thursday, July 29, 2021, surrounded by his devoted wife, Rose and loving family. Terry was born November 19, 1941, in Escanaba, MI and was the son of Warren “Dale” and Dorothy Collins. He was a 1959 Graduate of Ross High School where...
Lillie Mae Richardson
Jul 27, 2021
Lillie Mae Richardson passed away in Santa Rosa on July 27, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Leroy Richardson, and daughter Linda Richardson. Loving mother of Allen Hart (Pam), Rosie Brown, Anthony Richardson (Reina), Larry Richardson (Zoe), Charles Richardson, Yvette Bidegain Kobus (Tim), Annette Richardson, and Janice Chaney Fischer (Craig). Proud loving grandmother to numerous great and great grandchildren. ...
Sandra L. Tomrose
Jul 27, 2021
Sandra L. Tomrose passed away with her family by her side on July 27, 2021 in Santa Rosa at the age of 76 years. Devoted wife of William Tomrose of Santa Rosa. Cherished mother of Bill Tomrose (Renee) and Michael Tomrose (Gina) all of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Billy Tomrose; Raquel and Brittney Tomrose; and Nicholas George.
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Jesse James Shennan
Jul 26, 2021
Service at Parent Sorensen Mortuary on 8/21/21 at 3:00 PM.
Gathering after the service is at 5:00 pm at Petaluma Community Center 320 N McDowell Blvd, in Petaluma. (Lucchesi Park). All are welcome to join.
Jesse Shennan passed away suddenly on July 26, 2021. He was born at home in Warren Oregon on 4/17/1977 and...
John Backer
Jul 26, 2021
John (Jack) Charles Backer passed away on July 26th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Clinton, Iowa on 8.26.1939 to John and Ella Backer. The family moved to Penngrove in 1952 to start a chicken ranch. In 1957, he graduated from Petaluma High School and joined the U.S. Navy. When he returned, John started a...
Henry W. Spaletta
Jul 22, 2021
Passed away in Petaluma, CA, July 22, 2021, beloved husband for 59 years to Elaine Spaletta. Loving father of Lynn Spaletta Martinez and Nick Spaletta. Grandfather of Anthony and Emily Martinez and Juan Sanitllan. Brother of James Spaletta (Rosemary), Dede Spaletta (Sheila), Moe Spaletta (Darlene) and the late Charlie Spaletta, Sue Fomasi (Isadore) and Helen Cristiani. Brother in law...
Betty Gubisch Rattigan
Jul 22, 2021
Betty Gubisch Rattigan of Santa Rosa died on July 22, 2021 at the age of 100. Born and raised in Washington, DC, Betty met her future husband Joe Rattigan in grammar school and, after their marriage in 1943, moved with him to California after World War II. Betty and Joe came to Santa Rosa in 1950 and raised their...
Margaret E. Kiley
Jul 22, 2021
Passed away peacefully July 22, 2021 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 87. She was the wife of the late William E. Kiley. Loving mother of Corinne Heald and mother in law to Tracy whom considered Margaret his best friend. Cherished grandmother of Max Heald, wife Cristina and Lauren Heald. Dear great grandmother of Addison, Olivia and Jackson...
Florence Collins
Jul 20, 2021
Florence “Tina” Collins passed away July 20 peacefully after a short but heroic battle with Cancer. She graduated from Petaluma High School in 1970 and had been living in Missouri for the past twelve years before returning to Sonoma County. She is survived by her brother Joel Rosen of Rohnert Park and her Sister-in-Law Holly Collins Cox of Blue...
Elaine Nancy Joyce
Jul 15, 2021
Born September 5, 1923 in Brockton, Massachusetts, Elaine was the oldest of four daughters born to George and Helen Harding.
Her education began in a one room schoolhouse in Holbrook near Springfield, MA, where her love for books and writing were fostered. She entered the US Army Nurse Corps during World War II and, as a lieutenant,...
Alvaro T. Anacleto
Jul 15, 2021
Alvaro T. "Al" Anacleto passed away on July 15, 2021 in Petaluma with his family by his side. Devoted husband of Lucilia Anacleto. Cherished father of Erica Anacleto and her husband Greg Fagundes and the late Alvaro Anacleto, Jr. Adored grandfather of Brooklyn, Presley and Kashton (on his way) Fagundes. Survived by two brothers, Tony and Joe, and sister,...
Phyllis Anne Johnson
Jul 12, 2021
On Monday, July 12, 2021, Phyllis Anne Johnson, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great-grandmother passed away peacefully with her children by her side.
Phyllis was born in Vallejo, CA 1933 to the late Ella Maree Hackman and the late Milton John Hackman.
She grew up in Petaluma and graduated from Petaluma High School...
Concei Machado Brazil
Jul 11, 2021
It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Conceição Brazil, 96. She died peacefully in her sleep on July 11, 2021. Conceição was born on December 8, 1924, in Santo Antonio, Sao Jorge, Acores, Portugal, the daughter of Ana Constantino de Lemos Machado and Antonio Domingos Machado. She immigrated to the United States of America in...
Angela "Tia" Corrine Polley
Jul 8, 2021
Angela “Tia” Corrine Polley 86, passed away peacefully in
her home in Sebastopol, CA on July 8, 2021, surrounded by her
loving family.
Angela was born in Santa Cruz, CA on April 1, 1935. Her family moved to San Francisco in her younger years, then to Santa Rosa where she attended St. Rose...
Terry Austin Marino
Jul 8, 2021
It is with great sadness, the family of Terry Marino, announce his passing. Terry Austin Marino passed away peacefully at his home in Fallon, California, Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the age of 78. Terry was born in Sebastopol, December 6, 1942, to Leo Marino and Grace Carmody Mantua. He attended Potter School in Bodega and then graduated from...

Kim Marie Smith
Jul 5, 2021
Passed away in Petaluma, CA, July 5, 2021wife of the late Walter R. Smith (DOD April 25, 2021) of Petaluma. Daughter of the late Thelmer and Joan Langie. Sister in law of Hoot and Linda Smith of Petaluma and Jim and Jackie Smith of Bodega Bay. Aunt of Kirk (Alexis) Smith and Ryan (Kelly) Smith of Petaluma. and the...
Jim Kenney
Jul 3, 2021
Jim Kenney
(7/3/1946-7/3/2021)
Jim was a former Marin and Sonoma County resident who was on this earth for 75 years to the day. He had many names over the years: Jim, Dad, Mr. Jim, MJ and his favorite name Papa.
Born in San Francisco into a large family. He was number 5 of...
Manuel Alexander Valdez
Jun 29, 2021
Manuel Alexander Valdez passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2021 in Santa Rosa. Devoted son of Maria Teresa Neves (Antonio) of ID and the late Jesse Valdez. Beloved brother of Lijia and Silvia. Adored step-brother of Gary, Jamie, and Frank. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Manny was born in Tulare, CA on...
Iva Maybelle Williams
Jun 26, 2021
Iva Maybelle (Breaks) Williams was born and spent her entire life in Sebastopol until the past few years, living at Betsy’s Care Home in Santa Rosa. Maybelle married John David Williams in 1943 and had two children, Diane Louise (Williams) Crosby and David John Williams. In 1960 John and Maybelle joined forces with relatives J. Ralph Stone and Stuart...
Terri Mossi
Jun 23, 2021
Terri Mossi passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in the early evening. Terri was the daughter of Jack and Elsie Burks, of Pomona, and is survived by siblings, Crystal Schnedecker and Dan Burks of Southern California. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Ardeth Girardo, and brother, Jim Burks. Terri adored her family and was...
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