Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Mar 25, 2021

With heavy hearts we lost our love one Jerry R. Gulick on March 25, 2021 due to cancer. He fought a courageous battle with the support and love of his family.

Jerry had a special lady in his life, Lois Lee for nine years who he dearly loved. They had a special bond and Lois was by...

Mar 24, 2021

If the words “kooky,” “caring,” or “cream puff chef extraordinaire” ever needed a portrait to depict them, Mary Yvonne “Vonnie” Luksza would have been an ideal candidate. Throughout the years, Vonnie was known as the life of the party, the cook and baker who was always planning her next delightful meal, and the person who would start spontaneously dancing for...

Mar 24, 2021

Richard Rue Caulk was born in Oxnard, CA and later moved with his family at the age of 4 to Ozark, Arkansas where he attended high school and later Arkansas Tech University, graduating in 1959. He entered the US Army as a 2nd Lt. in 1960, where he made the army his career for 28 years. He spent 2...

Mar 22, 2021

Passed away in Santa Rosa,Ca at the age of 97. Leida was born and lived most of her life in Petaluma. Daughter of Julio and Nancy Stefani she spent her youth in the family home on Wilson Street. Graduated from Petaluma High School in 1941. Worked at Ott’s Stationery and member of the Business Girls. Liked to go to...

Mar 22, 2021

Mark Jakob Nelson, Jr. (family name “Jake”), age 30, passed away on Monday, March 22 in Santa Rosa, CA. He was born on September 25, 1990, to Mark Nelson and Diana Nealeigh-Hughes, in Santa Rosa, CA.

Jake was bright and charismatic, loved his family, animals and the outdoors. He enjoyed horseback riding, wakeboarding and golfing with his...

Mar 15, 2021

Ronald G. Van Bebber passed away on March 15, 2021 in Petaluma at the age of 81 years.  Devoted husband of the late Carolyn Van Bebber.  Cherished father of Kathleen Mughannam (Ramy) and Christopher Van Bebber (Stephanie).  Adored grandfather of Sarah Mughannam, Caroline Mughannam and Walter Van Bebber.  Loving brother of Carol Chastain.  Dear uncle of Nicole Chastain, Jason...

Mar 14, 2021

Dale Howard Fietz set an example on how to live a life. At the age of 91, he lost his courageous battle with cancer on March 14, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio September 26, 1929, Dale left his family farm to join the U.S. Air Force and pursue his interest in aviation. He went on to graduate with a...

Mar 12, 2021

Mark A. Edwards passed away on March 12, 2021 in Santa Rosa at the age of 61 years.  Beloved parent with Sue Perkins to Candace Skikos-Harker (Andrew Skikos), Zachary Mark Edwards (Emma), and the late Christopher Gerald Edwards.  Adored grandfather of Jay and Ava Harker; and Aiden, Austin, and Addison Skikos.  Devoted son of Carol Edwards and the late...

Mar 9, 2021

The world lost a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Dorothy Langley, who died peacefully on March 9, 2021.  Born in Fortuna, CA in 1938, Dorothy lived to be 82, just a few days shy of her 83rd birthday.  As a child, Dorothy was the apple of her father’s eye.  After his passing, she was blessed with another father,...

Mar 8, 2021

Dorraine Alma Turner (nee Thulin) was born 3/19/32 in Albany CA, and passed on 3/8/21 in Petaluma, CA. She descended from Scandinavian pioneers who settled Southern Utah as part of the “Great Mormon Migration.”

After baptism as a teen in the LDS church, she learned piano so she could accompany her congregation. In her youth, she was...

Mar 8, 2021

Scott Ernest Byorum, age 53, passed away after a brief illness on March 8, 2021 with his loving partner Angela Graves by his side.

Scott was born on November 9,1968 at the old Petaluma General Hospital that was located on 6th Street downtown Petaluma.

Scott is survived by his parents Henry and Judith Byorum, brother...

Mar 7, 2021

Charlotte Alice “Happy” Rapp passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2021.  “Happy” started her life in Chicago, IL to later settle in Petaluma, CA. Beloved daughter to the late John Harper and Charlotte Tanforan and preceded in death by her first born Michelle Volker. Loving mother to Candace Volker (Steve Klein), Alicia Volker Rones (Todd) and Christopher...

Mar 1, 2021

Elizabeth Anne Youngberg, 81, passed away peacefully in Petaluma on March 1, 2021.  Liz had been a resident of Petaluma since 1973.  She was a graduate of Palo Alto High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from University of California, Berkeley.

Liz and her late husband (Bob) were very active with youth sports during the 1970’s and...

Feb 27, 2021

Passed away peacefully February 27, 2021, at the age of 85. Devoted wife of the late Anthony R. “Tony” Rebottaro.  Beloved mother of Thomas (Lane) Rebottaro and Susan (Garret) Rebottaro-Moore. Cherished grandmother of Amy, Adam, Joey, Paul, Rachel, William, Sarah, Anna, Faye and Kevin. Doting great grandmother of Ethan, Micaela, Freya and Nicholas. Dear sister of Tom Tomassini and...

Feb 26, 2021

Passed away on February 26, 2021 in Petaluma at the age of 82.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Watson.  Loving mother of Randy Watson (Vicky), Mark Watson, Cathy Busse (Tom), and Cindy Lucchesi (Dennis.)  Cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of three.  Predeceased by one grandson.

Betty was born in Saginaw, Michigan, the Daughter of Melvin...

Feb 25, 2021

Phillip Krohn, was born on Nov 23, 1947 at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.  He graduated from Mark Keppel High School in Alhambra in 1965.  He attended Chico State University where he obtained a Master’s Degree in Recreation Administration.   Phil can be described as a visionary, pioneer and “exercise aficionado.”   He moved to Sonoma County in the early...

Feb 24, 2021

Joan M. Murphy passed away on February 24, 2021 in Petaluma at the age of 83 years.  Devoted wife of the late Daniel Murphy.  Cherished mother of Ann De Jong (Don) of Petaluma; Jerry Murphy (Paula) of Reno, NV; Patrick Murphy (Dina) of Spokane, WA; and Dan Murphy of Redding.  Adored grandmother of Morgan De Jong (Tiffany), Dylan De...

Feb 19, 2021

Linda F. Tamba passed away on February 19, 2021 in Petaluma at the age of 83 years.  Devoted wife of Frank Tamba.  Cherished mother of Ray Tamba (Lori) and Leroy Tamba (Cheryl). Beloved grandmother of Josh Tamba (Ashley), Chelsie Swift (Thomas), Jake Tamba (Emily), and Chris Tamba (Brittany).  Adored great-grandmother of Siena, Darrow, Brielle and Wesley.  Loving sister of...

Feb 13, 2021

Passed away peacefully at her home in Petaluma on Saturday, February 13th, 2021 at the age of 98, surrounded by her loving family.  Josephine was born February 5, 1923 at The Pioneer Hatchery on Olive Street in Santa Rosa, California to Joseph and Ena King. Josephine graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1941. On October 9th, 1943 she married...

Feb 12, 2021

Passed away peacefully at her home on Friday February 12, 2021, her ever-present daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Loving and devoted wife to her previously deceased husband Dr. David A. Sisler.

The pride of her life was raising 11 children. She was the adored grandma of 24 and great-grandma to 16.

Loving...