Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Maria Luiza Gagnon
Mar 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing our beloved mother Maria Luiza Gagnon, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025 at the age of 83, surrounded by all her children and grandchildren. Loving mother of Johnny, Jeff, Monique and Michelle and loving stepmother of Debbie, Doug and Donna Lynn. Cherished...
Alexander Joseph Herrera
Mar 20, 2025
It is with profound heartache we announce the passing of Alexander Joseph Herrera, who left us on March 20, 2025, at the age of 72. Alex Herrera is survived by Sandra Herrera, his loving wife of 35 years, his daughter Marina Herrera (Kurt); his siblings David Herrera (Teresa), Steven Herrera (Liz) and Maryann McCarthy (Dan), brother-in law Tommy Roberto...
Jim Doolittle
Mar 19, 2025
James “Jim” Michael Doolittle, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 19, 2025 at the age of 62. He was raised in Marin County and resided in Sonoma County for over 40 years. He graduated from St. Vincent de Paul High School in 1980, and soon thereafter married his...

David Charles Traversi
Mar 19, 2025
David C. Traversi was born on May 13, 1934 in Petaluma to Charles and Josephine Traversi. He passed on his own terms, surrounded by his loving wife and family on March 19, 2025, at his home in Petaluma. Dave attended Saint Vincent de Paul schools for his primary and secondary education, and obtained his Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate...
Maureen Ann Lane
Mar 14, 2025
Maureen Ann Lane, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at her home in Walnut Creek, California, on March 14, 2025. Daughter of the late John Vincent and Celeste Woulfe, Maureen was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. After graduation, Maureen...
Thomas Cecil Christie
Mar 11, 2025
Thomas C Christie,LtCol (ret) Feb. 20 1930 - March 11 2025 With deep sadness, we say farewell to Thomas Christie, a man whose life was a testament to courage, love, and unwavering dedication. At 95, he departed this life with grace and strength, holding the hand of Jo, his wife of 72 years. Tom was more than our patriarch:...
Gloria Louise Given
Mar 11, 2025
Gloria Louise Given, a beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away in Sebastopol, California, on March 11 at the age of 86. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, optimism, warmth, and quiet strength that touched the lives of all who knew her.
For 35 years she dedicated herself to her work as a legal secretary, known...
Theodora "Teddie" Ann (Pritchard) Decarli
Mar 9, 2025
Teddie was born in Petaluma to Ted and Norma Pritchard at Petaluma General Hospital. She was raised in Petaluma and attended Mc Near Elementary, Petaluma Jr. High School and Petaluma High School. Teddie and her husband Eddie were married in August of 1969 and were married for 53 years. Teddie and Eddie owned and operated numerous resorts between Red...
Michael John Thompson
Mar 7, 2025
On March 7th, 2025, Michael John Thompson, born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 28th, 1944, passed away after a lengthy illness. He received excellent care from the Hospice of Petaluma as he was surrounded by close family and visited by many longtime friends.
An accomplished athlete in high school and college, Michael led an active life;...
Carlos Berguido Iii
Mar 6, 2025
Berguido, Carlos III, 77, passed away after a prolonged illness on 6 March 2025 at home in Petaluma, California. Carlos was born 30 November 1947 to Marion and Carlos Berguido II in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Lynn "Star" Berguido and daughter Angela (husband Bogdan) Panek. He graduated from the Haverford School in 1965. After moving...
Raedeen Alice Severson
Mar 3, 2025
Raedeen A. Severson passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2025, at the age of 66, after a short battle with cancer.
Raedeen was a Devoted mother to Nicole Nunes (Bruno) and Brandon Gallagher (Molly). Cherished Nonni to Nickolas and Nash Nunes, Braeley Moreda, and Maeve and Bayla Gallagher. Loving sister of Larry Ronsheimer (Margaret)....
Donald Carl Andresen
Feb 28, 2025
Donald Carl Andresen, born June 10, 1926, in Petaluma, passed away peacefully at the age of 98 in his Novato home on Feb 28, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, June Andresen; his parents, Carl and Helen Andresen; and his eldest son, Steven Andresen.
Don is survived by sons Rick Andresen and his wife, Lisa, of...
Jon Landreth Seaton
Feb 23, 2025
Jon Landreth Seaton went to be with Jesus on February 23, 2025 at the age of 59. He was born in Santa Rosa, to Caryl (Seaton) Bolduc and James Seaton. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Morvin and Florence Morelli and beloved Aunt and Uncle Annabelle and Larry Johnson. Jon is survived by his son Austin Seaton,...
Gail Helen Hamilton
Feb 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of Gail Helen Hamilton on February 21, 2025, at the age of 86. Gail was a beautiful, beguiling woman, whose spirit, creativity, and strength touched the lives of all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, courage, and art that will never be...
Antonio "Tony" Bento Laureano
Feb 20, 2025
Antonio “Tony” Bento Laureano died at home surrounded by family on February 20, 2025. He was 98 years old.
Tony immigrated to the United States from the Azores in 1958 and came to live with his sister in California. He originally worked as a shepherd but found that he preferred doing ranch work on a dairy. He...
Bette Jo Reich
Feb 19, 2025
Elizabeth Josephine ‘Bette Jo’ (Garzelli) Reich passed away peacefully at 78 on February 19th, 2025 in Petaluma, CA surrounded by family and friends after a long and courageous battle with many illnesses over the years. Her strength and positive outlook on life gave her many more years than she expected for which her family is forever grateful for. Bette...
Caroline Joy (Mann) Murphy
Feb 19, 2025
Caroline Joy (Mann) Murphy, age 96, died in her Freestone, Calif., home on Feb. 19, 2025. A lifelong resident of Sonoma County, Caroline was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Thomas L. Murphy (d. 2015) and daughter-in-law Betty Murphy (d. 2009). She is survived by her sister Lois (Nick) Schaeffer, sons Patrick Murphy, Sean (Pattie) Murphy,...
Marilyn Jean (Pinkerton) Gervasoni
Feb 17, 2025
Marilyn was born in June 17, 1933 to Robert and Dora Pinkerton, the younger sister of Donald and Dorothy. She passed away on February 17, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
Born and raised in Petaluma, she worked for many years at Wells Fargo Bank as a loan officer. She married Charles Gervasoni in 1971. After she retired...
Cornelius "Carl" William Langeberg
Feb 11, 2025
June 24, 1930 - February 11, 2025
Carl Langeberg, 94 years old of Sebastopol, CA passed away peacefully at his beautiful, self designed and built home in the presence of his family.
Carl was born and raised in Oakland, CA to Cornelis Langeberg and Antonia Konig, both originally from Holland. He worked with his father...
Patricia May Gravesen
Feb 11, 2025
GRAVESEN, Patricia Fuller “Patsy” - Age 88 years. Passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025 in San Francisco after a short illness with family by her side. Born in Petaluma, on March 13, 1936 to parents, Thomas Fuller and Mary (Silva) Fuller.
Loving mother of Patrick, Larry (Sharon), Tom (Jayna) and Paul (Tom). Dear grandmother of Justin...
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