Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Sabrina Gail Gonella
Feb 25, 2020
Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, February 25, 2020 at the age of 64 after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Victor O. Gonella for 36 years. Loving mother of Oreste, Vito and Santino. Cherished mother in law of Annais and grandmother of Laila, Aurelia and Santino. Also survived by her mother, two sisters and a...
John Hale
Feb 25, 2020
Thomas “John” Johnson Hale, Jr. was born on January 29, 1940 in Petaluma, California to Thomas and Violet (Anderson) Hale. He was the oldest of 7 children and raised on a ranch in the foothills of Novato where he learned how to drive a tractor at the age of 7. He attended Petaluma High School where he ran track...
William Locke Whitney Austin
Feb 24, 2020
William Locke Whitney Austin (August 3, 1936-February 24,2020) was born to David Lee Austin II and Anne Whitney Austin in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Gretchen, his brother David Lee Austin III, his sons and their wives, John and Debra, of Seattle, Stephen and Dana, of Colorado Springs, and Carter and Heidi, of...
Robert Earle Parnell
Feb 24, 2020
Robert Earle Parnell, 72, passed away at his Rohnert Park home in February. He was born July 17, 1947 to Herman and Bernice (Cooper) Parnell. Preceded in death by only five months by his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Shirley (Furrow) Parnell. He is survived by his three children- Tony, Scott, and Tammy Parnell- and his two grandchildren,...
Alvin Joseph Lombella
Feb 23, 2020
Alvin Joseph Lombella passed peacefully, with family by his side, on Sunday, February 23, 2020, a few months before his 93rd birthday.
Born April 16, 1927 in Bodega Bay CA, the second of seven children of John Lombella (originally from Rasura, Italy) and Rina (Del Curto) Lombella (originally from Gualala, California).
As a child growing...
Shirlee Agnes Bousa Johnston
Feb 23, 2020
Shirlee B. Johnston, 82, passed away in Santa Rosa, CA from a long illness on February, 23, 2020. She leaves her husband, Donald Francis Johnston of Santa Rosa and 2 children, Jennifer Lee Johnston of San Francisco, CA and Donald Scott Johnston of Amsterdam, the Netherlands and his husband Marcel Pieterse. Additionally a niece Susan Bousa of Wallingford Connecticut...
Celeste E. Lesage
Feb 23, 2020
Celeste E LeSage, 56, a spiritual, creative and loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on February 23, 2020 in Petaluma, unexpectedly and peacefully. Celeste was a graduate of Casa Grande High School (1981) and later the California Academy of Art in San Francisco (1990) where she developed her skills as an interior designer. Her love for the...
Jason Michael Soares
Feb 18, 2020
Passed away suddenly, February 18, 2020 at the age of 40. Beloved husband of Nicole Lowery. Devoted son of Ron and Janet Soares and Patricia and Bruce Burrup. Loving brother of Amanda Spurling (Josh), Megan Galeener (Jake) and Darren Soares. Step brother of Jason Villaroman (Annie) and Alison Ramey (Matt). Son-in-law of Cynthia and Wayne Lowery. Brother-in-law of Amy...
Jeppe N. Eskilsson
Feb 18, 2020
Jeppe N. Eskilsson, eldest son of Eskil H. and Elsa I. Eskilsson, was born and raised on a traditional family farm in southern Sweden before immigrating to the United States at age 20 to pursue the American Dream. Jeppe set out to work on various construction projects across Colorado until 1971 when he was drafted into the U.S. Army...
Dr. Barry Lynn Gordon
Feb 17, 2020
Dr. Barry Lynn Gordon, age 72, passed away from a long-time illness on Tuesday, February 17, 2020 at Sutter Hospital in Santa Rosa, CA. He was born in Petaluma, on September 12, 1947. A lifelong, Sonoma County resident, Dr. Gordon attended Petaluma public schools and graduated from Petaluma High School. Dr Gordon attended U. C. Riverside from where he...
Ritha Elena Rotthaus
Feb 15, 2020
Ritha Elena Rotthaus – beloved daughter, cherished cousin, and loving friend, Ritha passed away on February 15, 2020 after a short illness. Ritha was born in Petaluma on April 12, 1945 to Elena Elzi and Otto Rotthaus. She grew up on the family ranch on Chapman Lane where one cousin fondly recalls large family Easter egg hunts.
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Margaret Christine Walker
Feb 15, 2020
Margaret Christine Walker passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at age 69, after a long, hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving husband and family.
Margaret was the fourth child born to Nick and Sophie Nommsen on their family ranch in the Liberty District of Petaluma. Growing up she participated in 4-H and...
Allen Dale Hesla
Feb 11, 2020
Al was born in Renton, WA on November 22, 1952 and passed away in Petaluma, CA on February 11, 2020. He grew up in Washington until the age of 14 when the family moved to Novato, CA. Al attended San Marin High School. He then graduated from University of California at Berkeley. Al later obtained a Master’s degree from...
Douglas Ray Shipley
Feb 9, 2020
Often referred to as “Dougie” or "Chef Douglas Ray" , Doug entered into rest peacefully at his home in Lakeport, CA, Sunday, February 9, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones and faithful companions due to complications from liver cancer, at the age of 59 years. Doug is survived by his committed partner of sixteen years, Brian Paul Shipley of...
J. Patrick Conlon
Feb 7, 2020
J. Patrick Conlon passed away on February 7, 2020 at the age of 86 in Petaluma. He was the beloved husband for 60 years to the late Patricia Conlon. He is preceded in death by his son Christopher. Loving father to Chuck, Meg (Dave), Katie (Brett), and John (Mikey). Cherished grandfather of David, Brittany, Breanna (Stephen) and Carlie. Adored...
Bernard Justy Bender, Jr.
Feb 7, 2020
SF native and resident of Sonoma County, Bernard Justy Bender Jr born October 26, 1947 has passed away at the age of 72 on February 7th, 2020 in the comfort of his home and in the company of his Son Aaron Bender.
In his last moments he was in the care of hospice and surrounded by friends...
Garie H. Hillstead, D.D.S.
Feb 7, 2020
Garie H. Hillstead, 88, of Sonoma, California, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2020. Garie is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Nield Hillstead, his parents, John Gray and Dora Mae Hillstead and his brothers Verdell and Ted Hillstead and his sister Gwen. He will be greatly missed by his five children, Garie Lyn (Ken) Short, Michael (Vickie)...
Jane Wilson
Feb 7, 2020
Passed away peacefully at the age of 91 surrounded by many family members by her side. Jane was the youngest of 12 children and has one surviving brother, William “Bill” Wareham, who is 96 and lives in Boston.
Jane was the beloved wife of the late Gilbert Wilson for 49 years. Loving mother of Marilyn Geney (Steve),...
Audrey Loraine Foot
Feb 5, 2020
Audrey Loraine Foot (nee’ Potter) age 98 passed from this life, February 5, 2020. She was born in Petaluma, September 5, 1921 to Clio W. & Theresa E. Potter. She was the sister of the late Margaret Brown and C.W. “Bud” Potter.
After serving in the Navy she married Robert W. Foot and together they raised two...
Liduina Maria Anacleto
Feb 2, 2020
Liduina Maria Anacleto passed away on February 2, 2020 in Petaluma at the age or 78 years. Devoted wife of Joe Anacleto of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Debbie Hudspeth (Justin) of Rohnert Park. Adored grandmother of Nelia Victorino of Rohnert Park. Predeceased by one brother and one sister. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Liduina was born,...
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