Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

John Mcintyre Miller

Dec 21, 2019

John McIntyre Miller, born on May 26th, 1932, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21st, at 8:50 PM in Petaluma, California. John, son of John McQuistan Miller and Agnes Forsyth Miller, and brother to Margaret and Jean Miller, was born in Glasgow, Scotland and came to America in 1957. From 1953 to 1955, John proudly served...

John Khatsho Orfali

Dec 19, 2019

Passed away in Oakland, CA, December 19, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Cherished son of Khatsho and Nina Orfali. Devoted brother of Alex Orfali. Beloved grandson of John and Azniv Orfali, and Sami and Nawal Oweis. Dear nephew of Nader Oweis, Saro Orfali, Kerilyn Orfali and Sevag Orfali.

John, 16 years of age, was an accomplished...

Robert "Bob" Neville

Dec 18, 2019

Went home on December 18, 2019. He is survived by his daughters Susan Zamora and Sherry Neville, granddaughter Danielle Scott, sister Millie Folda and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 28th at 11:00 A.M. at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory, 850 Keokuk street in Petaluma.

In lieu of flowers...

Redmond P. "Bobby" Burke

Dec 15, 2019

Passed away at home on December 15, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 87 years.  Devoted father of Bridget Burke Weiss (Micah), Sean Burke, Dr. Siobhan Burke and Aisling Burke. Grandfather of Christine Rowland and Michael Rowland.  Loving brother of William Burke of McKinleyville, CA, Angela Casey of Doreen Cragh Co. Kildare, Ireland and the late Mary Coca,...

Michael Robert Mejia

Dec 14, 2019

Mike was born to Francesca and Jesus Mejia in Oakland, Ca. on September 6, 1931. The family lived in El Mira, Ca. while he and his siblings attended El Mira Elementary school. Mike graduated from Vacaville High School in 1949 then and spent two years at American River J.C. He enlisted in the US. Air Force in 1952-1956 at Fresno,...

Frederick P. Butler

Dec 9, 2019

Frederick P. Butler passed away on December 9, 2019 in San Rafael at the age of 80 years.  Son of the late Catherine (Harrell) Butler and George Butler.  Brother of Thomas Butler.  Survived by two nephews.

At Fred's request, there will be no services.

No Service

Paul Bargetzi

Dec 9, 2019

The beloved husband of Diane Bargetzi; devoted father of Paul A. (Gwen) Bargetzi, Yvonne (Evert) Fernandez and Andrea (Steven) Willis, and step-father of Robert (Bobbie) Di Stefano and Gina Coppock (Tim Alexander). He was the adored grandpa of Simone Fernandez, Jessica Willis, Adriana Fernandez, Ryan Willis and Jesse Coppock. Paul was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia....

Paul K. Sutliff

Dec 8, 2019

Paul K. Sutliff , age 60, passed away surrounded by family and friends on December 8th, 2019. Son of the late Roderick and Kathleen Sutliff, Paul was a resident of Sonoma County for over 40 years. He is survived by his four children Melissa Rio, Michael Sutliff, Eric Sutliff and Laura Sutliff and five grandchildren. He is also survived...

Angelo Larry "Boots" Giusti

Dec 8, 2019

Lifelong resident of Forestville, Angelo Larry Giusti, passed peacefully on December 8, 2019 after a 10-year battle with Parkinson’s. Angelo was born March 21, 1937 to the late Michele and Rose Giusti. A devoted husband to the late Laura Giusti, he leaves behind his children Dean Giusti, Kurt Giusti, Mike Doyle, Cindy Evangelisti, Kelly Cutler, Kathy Ackerman, and Tim...

Emily Rose Gale

Dec 7, 2019

Lifelong resident of Petaluma, Emily Rose Gale, born Emily Rose Bravo, passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2019. Emily was born September 14, 1919 to Ferenti and Rose Bravo (Pelascio). A devoted wife to the late Robert Lloyd Gale, she leaves behind two sons, Robert "Rocky" (Jane) and John (Traci). Grandmother to John Jr., Christopher, Michael (Stefanee),...

Diane Carol Ghirardelli

Dec 6, 2019

Diane Carol Ghirardelli passed away on December 6, 2019 in Sebastopol at the age of 76 years.  Devoted wife of William Ghirardelli of Sebastopol.  Cherished mother of Michael Ghirardelli (Lena), William Ghirardelli, and James Ghirardelli (Elena).  Beloved grandmother of Auston Ghirardelli, Isabella Ghirardelli, Valentina Ghirardelli, Julian Marcel, and Flora Marcel.  Adored daughter of the late Lola and Ronald Norman. ...

Leslie Diane Circo

Dec 5, 2019

Leslie Diane Circo passed away suddenly on December 5, 2019 in Castro Valley at the age of 56 years.  Devoted daughter of the late Jean and George Circo.  Cherished sister of Amy (Circo) Chavez (Luis).  Adored aunt of Pierce Circo.  Treasured niece of Diane Johnston (Verle, deceased).  Loving cousin of Derek Johnston and Andy Johnston.  Survived by her beloved...

Kathleen Patricia (Britton) Walker

Dec 4, 2019

Kathleen Walker passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 4, 2019 in Folsom, CA.

Kathleen was born May 12, 1937 in San Francisco, CA, where she was raised by her parents Louis and Mary Britton. After graduating high school, she met and fell in love with Donald Krebs Walker. When they were married, Kathleen and Donald...

Robert Dean Owen

Nov 30, 2019

Robert "Bob" Dean Owen, a Sonoma County resident for over fifty-eight years, touched many lives with his welcoming and engaging way with people.  He treated everyone with respect and went out of his way many times to show kindness to those who needed it most. Born in Harrisonville, Missouri, Bob was graduated from UC Berkeley and UCSF Pharmacy School...

Arty-Lou Ida Richardson

Nov 29, 2019

Arty passed away peacefully on November 29, 2019 at the age of 88. Arty-Lou was born February 19th, 1931 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Arthur and Louise Brown.  The family moved to Marin City in 1943 to join her father who worked in the Sausalito shipyards during World War II.  Arty met and eventually married her future husband Morris...

Francis L. "Frank" Katen

Nov 24, 2019

Passed away on November 24, 2019, age 83, at his home surrounded by his loving wife of 62 years, Irma and his loving children. Frank was born in Petaluma and raised his family in Petaluma. He worked in the dairy industry as a milker, feed truck driver and later retired in the construction industry as a member of the...

Alice Luis

Nov 23, 2019

Alice Luis passed away peacefully on November 23, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 80 years.  Devoted wife of the late Fernando Luis.  Cherished mother of Laura Nunes (Jose Heduino), Alvin Luis (Diane), Maria Luis, Tiberio Luis (Angel), and Fernando Luis.  Adored grandmother of Joseph (Amanda), Andrei, Ashley (Madison), Hailey (Kyle), David, Breanna, Crystal, and Miah.  Beloved great-grandmother...

Michael Robert Sheehan

Nov 22, 2019

Michael Sheehan, 67, passed away on November 22, 2019 at his home in Petaluma.

Born August 23, 1952, Mike was a resident of Marin County until finally settling in Petaluma for the next 36 years. He worked as a meat cutter for 20 years until retiring. Mike enjoyed spending time in his workshop painting and working on...

Constance Poncia

Nov 21, 2019

Constance "Connie" Poncia passed away on November 21, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 94 years.  Devoted wife of the late Andrew Poncia.  Cherished mother of Katherine Furukawa (Robert) of Petaluma, William Seiler (Dawn) of Tomales, and Margaret Hutten of Petaluma.  Adored grandmother of Anthony Arrington, Tom Arrington, Jacqueline Seiler, Kristina Furukawa, and Naomi Hutten.  Survived by many...

Edward Louis Domenichelli

Nov 21, 2019

Edward L. Domenichelli passed away on November 21, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 91 years.  Devoted husband of the late Dorothy Domenichelli.  Cherished father of Ronald Domenichelli (Cheryl) of Brentwood and Linda Drady (Don) of Santa Rosa.  Dear stepfather of Carol Junker (Carl) and Don Graham (Sherrie).  Adored grandfather of ten.  Loving brother of Richard Domenichelli (Shirley),...