Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Oct 27, 2019

Norman Richard Johnson passed away on October 27, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 84 years. Devoted husband of Sheryl Johnson of Petaluma. Cherished father of Judi Cole (Steve), Sharyn Baccei, Rick Johnson (Shannon), and Regina Johnson. Dear stepfather of Rebecca Allen and Victoria Risinger. Adored grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of nine. Dear son of the late...

Oct 26, 2019

In loving memory of our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother Anneliese Eggert.

Her family invites you to her Celebration of Life set for 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory, 850 Keokuk Street, Petaluma, CA.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in her...

Oct 25, 2019

Catherine L. Chrisco passed away on October 25, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 68 years.  Devoted mother of Eric Chrisco (Claire) and Craig Chrisco.  Cherished grandmother of Haley and Adam Chrisco.  Adored sister of the late Brenda Garcia Huntington.  Loving aunt of Christy Smithmier and Debra Barbay.  Dearest friend of Sandy Jacobson and Marilyn Welter.

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Oct 24, 2019

Passed away peacefully on October 24, 2019, at his home in Costa Mesa. He was 82 years old. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Terrie K. Crinella (Lynd); daughters, Ramona C. (Mark) Nizibian, Christina C. (Patrick) Waters; sons, Marino Peter (Kristen), Andrew M. (Margaret), and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his baby...

Oct 22, 2019

Carol Barbara Brown (née Filice)

Beloved mother of Richard (Bernie), Lisa, Jennifer Zarich (Paul), Michelle Cotter (Brian), Victoria Allen (J.D.), Christine Dougherty (Sean) and Joseph McNaughton (Kaydi).  Cherished and adored Mema of 17 grandchildren.

Daughter of Rev. Francis P. Filice (d.) and Barbara Ann Filice (d.)

Survived by her siblings Linda Williams (Dan),...

Oct 16, 2019

“Curly” passed away on Oct. 16th at home at the age of 98.  Born in Cressey, CA to Yonezo and Fuji Ishizu.  He graduated from Livingston High School in 1939.  He leaves behind his wife Marian; sons, Wes (Denise), Ken (Patricia), and Chris (Donna); grandchildren, Christina Bolzman (Nicholas), Alyssa Ishizu, Capt. Mark Ishizu, Steven Ishizu (Averi), Megan Ishizu, Natalie...

Oct 16, 2019

Donna Leona Furlong passed away on October 16, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 95 years.  Devoted wife of the late Thomas F. Furlong, Jr.  Cherished mother of Greg Furlong (Julie), Kirk Furlong, Kevin Furlong (Tami), and the late Timothy Furlong.  Adored mother-in-law of Candy Furlong.  Loving grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother to many.  Beloved daughter of the late...

Oct 12, 2019

Doris Wise passed away peacefully on October 12, 2019. She is survived by her 5 sons: Steve, Ray, Paul, Timothy, and Richard; 5 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 11am to 8pm at Parent Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory, 850 Keokuk Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. A funeral service will be held...

Oct 12, 2019

Surrounded by her loving family, Norma Cowan passed away peacefully at the age of 96, on October 12, 2019. Devoted wife of the late John (Jack) Cowan, loving mother of David (Koppy) Cowan, Sue (Rich) Thomsen, the late Patti Hartsfield and mother-in-law of Dennis Hartsfield.  Caring grandmother of Jennifer Thomsen-Velez, Jim (Tina) Thomsen, Denise (Luis) Morales, Steven (Rebecca) Hartsfield...

Oct 11, 2019

Born in 1932 in Minneapolis, MN to Otto and Ibel Richter, Nancy Maxine Fresquez moved to California at a young age. She grew up in Richmond, CA and met her husband Thomas at Richmond High School. Tom and Nancy married in 1952 and have been inseparable ever since. Nancy attended Armstrong Business School and worked for Kaiser Engineering for...

Oct 10, 2019

Joseph Anthony “Joe” Powers Jr. age 92 passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma on October 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Dolores “Doll”, his oldest daughter Sharon Adams, youngest son, Sean Powers and grandson Lil Sean.

Joe was born and raised in Daly City and San Francisco;...

Oct 9, 2019

Gilbert “Gil” Mendoza, of Santa Rosa, succumbed to complications from a prolonged illness on October 16, 2019. Born on March 7, 1928, he was 91 years old.

Gil is survived by six children -- Mark of Santa Rosa; Brandi Ford of Ukiah; Todd of Petaluma; Steven of Ukiah; Carol of Santa Rosa; and Rebecca Philbert of River...

Oct 5, 2019

Earl “Buddy” Gilson, age 81, passed away at his home in Santa Rosa on October 5, 2019. He was born in Brainerd, Minnesota, on November 26, 1937, to Lyle and Nina Gilson. His family moved to Forest Knolls, CA, when he was a young child. There, he met his lifelong friend, Larry Weiland. After attending Sir Francis Drake High...

Oct 4, 2019

Donna L. MacKenzie passed away on October 4, 2019 in Santa Rosa, CA at the age of 73 years, surrounded with love. A life-long resident of Petaluma, Donna was the devoted mother of Jennifer Soper (Will) of Petaluma and Elizabeth Wheeler of Susanville. Beloved grandmother of Mackenzie, Jaxon, Bailey, Kristina, Glenn and Richard. Adored daughter of the late Jen...

Oct 3, 2019

Loving husband, father, brother & friend, Charlie passed away peacefully in his Petaluma home surrounded by family.

A veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, he served his country proudly for 29 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Sergeant Major.  Charlie was a faithful member of the Petaluma Valley Baptist Church and was very active in...

Oct 2, 2019

Florence Eleanor Piepenbrink passed away on October 2, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 95 years.  Devoted wife of the late Robert Piepenbrink.  Adored mother of the late Tom Piepenbrink and Ellen Piepenbrink.  Cherished mother-in-law of Patricia Petzar and Alison Marks.  Beloved grandmother of Alia Bartzi and Max Piepenbrink.  Loving great-grandmother of Hannah Bartzi.

Florence was...

Sep 29, 2019

David passed away peacefully at home the morning of September 29, 2019.  He was 73 years old and was a lifelong resident of Petaluma.  He graduated from Petaluma High School in 1964 and then started a long career at Mare Island Naval Shipyard.  He was an Electrician Leader on shipboard electrical systems and did product acceptance testing and troubleshooting. ...

Sep 26, 2019

Shirley Ann Parnell, 75, passed away peacefully at her Rohnert Park home on September 26th. She was born July 3, 1944 to Laverne and June Furrow. Preceded in death by her beloved brothers Raymond and Donald Furrow. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 49 years Robert Earl Parnell, and their three children- Tony, Scott, and...

Sep 23, 2019

Michelle Matthews passed away September 23rd peacefully at home after a long heroic battle with Cancer. She graduated from Petaluma High School in 1968 and worked at the front desk at El Rose Medical Center in Petaluma for over 40 years. She is survived by her loving Son Scott Matthews, her brother Joel Rosen and her sister Tina Collins....

Sep 20, 2019

Arline Dorothea Silva Rossi was born in Gustine, CA to Mike and Mae Silva on September 15, 1920; and passed away on September 20, 2019 in Petaluma. When she was a year old, her family moved to Petaluma where her brothers and sisters were raised. On December 31, 1939, Arline married Edward John Rossi and they had two children...