Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
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),...
Howard Quick, Jr.
Nov 21, 2019
Howard Quick, Jr., passed away on November 21, 2019 in Santa Rosa at the age of 55 years. Devoted partner of Jan Dailey. Cherished son of the late Beverly and Howard Quick. Beloved brother of David A. Quick. Adored uncle of Jonathan Quick. Survived by numerous friends.
Howard was an animal lover, devoted music fan, and prominent...
Frank Zuckerman
Nov 18, 2019
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on December 23, 1920, Frank Zuckerman passed away November 18, 2019 in Novato, California.
Frank was born into what was Montreal’s Jewish neighborhood, where his parents owned a succession of stores selling coffee, tea, spices, and groceries. He was an avid skier and captain of his high school basketball team. Frank met...
Mario Cicuttin
Nov 17, 2019
Entered into eternal rest on Nov. 17, 2019, Mario Cicuttin has finally joined his dear wife in heaven, after 29 long years of waiting to be reunited. Born on Oct. 29, 1929, in Latisana, Italy (province of Friuli-Venezia Giulia), Mario was an Italian immigrant to the United States by way of Canada. It was in Vancouver, Canada, that he...
Patricia Lorraine Carlson
Nov 16, 2019
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Patricia Lorraine Carlson, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on November 16, 2019.
She left us while sleeping peacefully at her residence at Sunrise Assisted Living in Petaluma, CA. She was 92 years old.
Patricia was born in Richmond, CA. ...
Jack Overton, Jr.
Nov 15, 2019
Jack Overton, Jr. passed away on November 15, 2019. The first of three sons born to Marthajoan and Jack Overton, Sr., Jack was proud of his Petaluma heritage as the family arrived in Sonoma County in the 1840’s. Loving husband of Lori, their marriage was spent traveling near and far, sharing many memories with friends and family. All those...
Erland Stenberg
Nov 11, 2019
Erland Stenberg, born Erland LeRoy Stenberg, September 18, 1936, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home with family members by his side early in the morning on November 11, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Ernest Stenberg, and his older sisters, Maxine Morgan, Eunice Delling, and Meredith Cornell. He is survived by his...
Mary Nette Roslyn Reynolds
Nov 11, 2019
Mary R. Reynolds, passed away in Petaluma, November 11,2019. She was born on May 1, 1927 to the late Olinto and Clementina Pierini in Los Banos, CA. Mary was the fourth of nine children. She was reared in Los Banos during her childhood and young adult years, moving to Petaluma in 1946. She attended school in Los Banos. Mary...
William T. Tobin
Nov 10, 2019
It’s heartbreaking to lose our wonderful dad and hero just two and a half years after mom passed away. Our only comfort is knowing they are together in heaven, sipping a cocktail while playing a game of dominoes.
Born to Kathryn and William Tobin in San Francisco, Dad was raised in the Mission District with his sister...
Rose L. Ielmorini
Nov 9, 2019
Passed away at home in Valley Ford, CA., November 9,2019, beloved wife of the late Leo Paul Ielmorini. Dear sister of Graycie Moody of Rio Vista, Virginia Hofer of Petaluma, Daniel “Sonny” Azevedo of Macdoel-Tennant, CA and the late Delores Azevedo. She was the loving aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. The family wish to express their appreciation to...
Clement C. "Boots" Mora
Nov 7, 2019
Passed away suddenly at home in Laytonville, CA, on November 7, 2019.
Loving husband of Geraldine “Jerri” Mora. Beloved father of Michael Mora, Gina Mora-Smith (Greg) and stepfather of Michael Silva (Karlene). Cherished grandfather of four grandsons and two granddaughters and great grandfather of four great granddaughters. Son of the late Clemente and Ellen Mora. Devoted brother...
Wilma Juanita Whorton
Nov 7, 2019
Wilma Juanita Whorton died with her family and beloved dachshunds by her side. Wilma was born in Tallapoosa, Georgia and at 18 married her sweetheart Truman. After some initial moves to Fresno and Tahoe City, Wilma and Truman settled down in Petaluma with their two sons Wade and Kurt. Wilma graduated from Sonoma State University with a degree in...
Linda Rae Nolt
Nov 5, 2019
Linda Nolt (Curry), age 71 died at home in Cotati, CA on November 5, 2019. She was born to Leonard and Sue Curry in Richmond, CA on December 24, 1947, and moved with her family in 1961 to Terra Linda, CA. Linda graduated from Terra Linda High School in 1966 and later attended College of Marin. She got married...
Fontilla L. Chiara
Nov 2, 2019
Fontilla Chiara passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, November 2, 2019, wife of the late Joseph Chiara. Loving mother of Pete (Becky) Chiara, Claudette (James) Prettyleaf, Robert Chiara, the late Michael Chiara, Jerry Chiara and Toni Chiara. Dear mother-in-law of Ruby and Toy. Cherished grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of five. She was preceded in death by three brothers...
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