Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Nov 17, 2021

Renee Marie Stegner passed away on November 17, 2021 in Petaluma at the age of 61 years.  Devoted wife of Brian Stegner of Petaluma.  Cherished mother of Kristin Ross (Chris) and Brandan Stegner (Ashley).  Beloved grandmother of Maci Stegner, Dylan Ross, Bella Stegner, Reilly Ross, and Domonik Mertens.  Loving sister of Shirley Gulbransen, Kathy Ice, and Butch Ice.  Survived...

Nov 16, 2021

Karen Matsumoto, age 74, passed away unexpectedly in Petaluma on November 16, 2021. She was the loving daughter of the late Masao Matsumoto and Kimiko Matsumoto. She is survived by numerous cousins.

Karen was born and raised in Petaluma. She graduated from Petaluma High School and Sonoma State University. After 40+ years of dedicated service as an...

Nov 15, 2021

Vivian Ellen Rowan Hunter was born 4/20/1927 to Clyde P. Rowan and Mary Ellen Rowan in Astoria, Oregon.  She was the second of their three children.  Her older sister Winifred, born 12/22/1924, and her younger brother, Clyde Robert Rowan, born 12/31/30, predeceased her on 7/2/1997 and 5/21/2002, respectively. Vivian grew up during the Great Depression, which shaped her world...

Nov 14, 2021

Resident of Petaluma

Alice Rebizzo was born and raised, and lived all her long life, in Petaluma. Her parents, immigrants from the Liguria region of Italy, were Eugenio DeMartini and Rosa DeMartini. Alice attended St. Vincent’s Schools, Dominican College, and St. Mary’s School of Nursing, where she earned her degree in nursing. She worked as a registered...

Nov 12, 2021

TAWNEY, Norma J.—Age 91 years, peacefully entered into rest on Friday, November 12th surrounded by her loving family in Santa Rosa. Preceded in death by her husband Gordon Tawney of 54 years. Mother of seven Gary (Denita) Tawney of NV, Jeffrey (Lynda) Tawney of Sebastopol, Steve (Trudy) Tawney of Santa Rosa, Dave (Barbara) Tawney of MS., Ray (Theresa) Tawney,...

Nov 8, 2021

Verlie Rohde, 98, passed away at home on November 8, 2021, after living her entire life in Petaluma.   She was a homemaker and consummate volunteer for many organizations including the Petaluma Valley Hospital Auxiliary, Children's Home Society, Sacks Hospice Thrift Store, & the Petaluma Food Kitchen.  She held offices in most of the organizations and one year was the...

Nov 7, 2021

We celebrate the life of Lisa the last 22 years that she and her beloved companion, Donald A. Johnson, were joined in the journey of life, as told by Donald:

"We met in the Summer of 1999, While I drove for Petaluma Transit. She would take my Bus last one of the night going Her way. I...

Nov 4, 2021

Libby Maggio was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 28, 1923. She left us, headed to Heaven, from her apartment in Rohnert Park just after 11 pm on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

Libby is survived by her sister Mary, Libby’s daughters Jeanne and Valerie, her grandchildren Reneé, Dominic, and Eddie, and her great-grandchildren Lily and little...

Nov 3, 2021

Frederick “Freddie” Campigli, 49 of Petaluma passed away on November 3, 2021. Fred was born on January 26, 1972 to Edward and Jackie Campigli in Greenbrae, CA. Shortly after graduating from Tomales High School in 1990, Fred moved to Petaluma and began working for Toby’s Trucking from 1990-1995. He worked for Chisholm Trail Transportation from 1995-1999. In 2000, Fred...

Oct 31, 2021

Joyce Hurley passed away peacefully in Santa Rosa on October 31, 2021, at the age of 92. Much beloved wife of the late George Hurley, her husband of 55 years. Beloved mother of Richard (Jennifer) Hurley, Janet (Tim) Souza, Darrell (Julie) Hurley, and Allison (Russell) Wahl. Beloved grandma of Mary Richardson, Richard Hurley, Sarah Hurley, Sheena Hurley, Stephanie Hurley,...

Oct 28, 2021

Janet Campbell, 90 years, passed away at home in Petaluma with her children by her side.

Loving mother of Ronald Campbell (Joyce) and Patricia Campbell all of Petaluma.  Cherished grandmother of Heather Spiller (Walt) of Petaluma, LoRinda Brennan (Scott) of Pacifica and Scott Campbell (Alisa) of Rohnert Park. Devoted great grandmother of Kiersten Durling (Elliot), Kyle Spiller,...

Oct 28, 2021

Elizabeth Ann (neé Callan) was born into a loving family and raised in the Parkside/Lakeshore neighborhood of San Francisco.

She attended St. Stephen's Catholic School, Aptos for middle school and then went on to graduate with honors from Lowell High School in 1967.

She then earned her BA in English from SFSU, along with a...

Oct 28, 2021

Born in Santa Rosa, CA and raised in Petaluma, CA, John Wayne Suit passed away on October 28th 2021, he was 76. John is the loving father of Brian Suit (Nicole) and Tyler Suit. Grandfather to his adored granddaughter, Camryn Suit. Son to his late parents Patricia and Alfred Barindelli and Brother to Sandra Carroll (Rick) of Petaluma. A...

Oct 25, 2021

Karin Hoy peacefully passed away on October 25, 2021. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.

Born in Oslo,Norway in 1929, Karin was the youngest daughter of Lydia Eskelund. She had two siblings, Ole and Astrid. After attending art school, she bravely ventured to the USA on her own in 1958.  She...

Oct 25, 2021

Helen Nicholas, 85, of Petaluma, CA, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 under the care of her family and hospice.

Helen was the 5th of 6 daughters born to the late John Nicholas and Andrea (Karabiberis) Nicholas. She lived her early years in Boston, Massachusetts in a Greek Orthodox family along with her sisters, the late...

Oct 25, 2021

Leah Adams

November 20, 1922 – October 25, 2021

Leah Adams, age 98, passed away in Lake County on Monday, October 25, 2021.  She was born on a farm near Woodland, CA on November 20, 1922, to Lydia (Storz) and Ed Nuss, the fourth for four children.  She attended local schools and became a hairdresser....

Oct 24, 2021

Heaven was blessed on October 24, 2021 at 6:45 a.m. with the arrival of Mary Lou (Casey) Loustalot.  Mary Lou was born on May 20, 1924 to Evelyn and Joseph Casey.

She spent her younger years in Iowa          preparing herself for a full life.  Upon graduating from high school, she was so excited for the next chapter...

Oct 23, 2021

Don passed away at his Novato home after battling cancer for several years. Don was born in Elk City, Oklahoma, but chose to make his home in Sonoma and Novato for the past 70 years. He is survived by Ann, his wife of 30 years, his sons Randy and Jeff, step-daughters Cindy and Debbie as well as six grandchildren....

Oct 21, 2021

Regina E. Maffia was born to Rienhard and Elena Bruhn in Penngrove and grew up on Locust Avenue in Cotati.  She married Dad, Romeo Maffia and it was a roller coaster ever since. She was into baking, gardening, canning and bookkeeping.  You name it, she did it. Survived by son Ernie Maffia, grandkids Anthony and Paul Maffia, Krissy Flynn...

Oct 20, 2021

Born on July 12, 1924, Violet passed away at the age of 97 having enjoyed a long and full life. The daughter of Alvin W. and Jessie Evelyn Patocchi, Violet was raised on a 350-acre dairy ranch nestled among the rolling foothills of Petaluma, California. Violet graduated from Petaluma High School and accepted her first job offer as a...