Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Ditas Concepcion Solorio
Jun 2, 2025
With profound love, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Ditas Concepcion Solorio. Beyond being a devoted mother, Ditas was a cherished sister and a loyal friend. After a courageous five-year battle with cancer, Ditas passed away peacefully in her home on June 2, 2025, in Rohnert Park, California, at the age of 64. Ditas leaves behind a legacy...
Casey Fredrick Aiwohi
Jun 2, 2025
Casey Fredrick Aiwohi, a man whose kindness, generosity, and quiet strength shaped generations, was called home on June 2, 2025, at the age of 81. Born under a sunrise in Honolulu, Hawai'i, on May 26, 1944, Casey personified humility, compassion, and the spirit of aloha throughout his life.
Casey was the son of Randolph Jackson Aiwohi from...
Monte Dale Mckillop
Jun 2, 2025
Monte Dale McKillop, a fourth-generation Petaluman, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born on May 28, 1953, to Harold and Florence McKillop, Monte was raised in Petaluma and graduated from St. Vincent de Paul High School. He spent his summers working on his Uncle Henry Barboni’s dairy, developing a lifelong connection...
Warren Howard Coffin
Jun 1, 2025
Warren Howard Coffin, a U.S. Air Force veteran, tradesman, real estate broker, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 1, 2025, just one month shy of his 97th birthday. Warren was born in Denver, Colorado, to William Howard Coffin and Anina Grace Kaffer. He grew up alongside his sister Beverly and attended St. Francis...
Domenic Anthony Gizzi
May 28, 2025
Domenic Anthony Gizzi, resident of Petaluma, was involved in a bike accident and passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was 69 years old.
Dom was born on August 22, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Carmella “Millie” (Grande) and Antonio “Tony” Gizzi and was the eldest of 5 children. Raised in Revere, Massachusetts, he...
Nadine Alice Sartori
May 20, 2025
Sartori, Nadine Alice, entered eternal rest on May 20, 2025
Nadine was born to Vivian and Royce Anderson and lived her entire life Petaluma.
She attended Phillip Sweed School, Petaluma Jr High and Petaluma High School, graduating in 1954.
Nadine was a member of the Petaluma Riding and Driving Club as a young...
Gary P. Collins
May 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the passing of Gary P Collins. Gary was born in Laurel, DE on November 30, 1948. He succumbed to complications of Acute Meyloid Leukemia on May 20, 2025. Gary battled AML and then Liver Cancer for over 3 years.
He was predeceased by his parents Paul and Mollie...
Harold Edward Wood
May 15, 2025
Harold Edward Wood November 7, 1931 - May 15, 2025 Harold Edward Wood, (Hal to most, and Old Papa, Gramps, Dad, or Uncle Hal to numerous surviving relatives), passed away at his home in Forestville, CA, on the morning of Thursday, May 15th, 2025. Born November 7, 1931, in Albany, CA, Hal spent his 93 years dedicated to family,...
Brenda Joyce Shahan
May 15, 2025
Brenda Joyce Mynatt-Shahan was born on June 4, 1945, in Arkansas. She gained her wings on May 15, 2025, just a few weeks short of her 80th birthday in Petaluma.
Brenda graduated from Larmie High School and attended the University of Wyoming. Some of her favorite activities were dancing and teaching dance. She was a member of...
Richard E. Calkin
May 11, 2025
On May 11, 2025 Elbert Richard Calkin “Rich” passed away in his family home, located in Petaluma California. He was surrounded by his loving wife Adele and two sons Richie and Ryan Calkin. Son of Richard (Dick) and Mary Calkin. Rich was raised in San Francisco's Sunset District and attended Holy Name grammar school, followed by Washington High school....
Virginia Terribilini
May 9, 2025
Virginia Terribilini, Petaluma resident, passed away May 9, 2025. Born on November 29, 1931, to Jose and Lucille Vierra.
Loving mother to Albert Terribilini Jr. and Tina (Alex) Backalbassis. Loving grandmother to Ashley (David) Reedy. Virginia also leaves behind many relatives and friends from Switzerland and the United States. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert...
David Francis Joseph
May 6, 2025
David F. Joseph, Petaluma resident passed away May 6, 2025. Born on July 18, 1945 to Edward and Evelyn Joseph.
David is survived by his loving sister, Mary Rhodes and nephew, Charlie Rhodes Jr. Preceded in death by both of his parents and brother in law Charles Rhodes Sr.
Service will be held Monday, May...
Genevieve Willson Barnhart
May 4, 2025
Genevieve Willson Barnhart Born: December 15, 1922 Hollister, CA ~ Passed on: May 4, 2025 in Sebastopol, CA. "A tiny bundle of kindness" The 20th century life of Gen Barnhart is filled with accomplishments, skills, hard work, travels, and especially good friends. Her family consisted of her father, Alvin Grant Willson, a barber born in 1864; her mother Lucinda...
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Caletti
Apr 30, 2025
Betty passed away at home on April 30, 2025, after several health struggles over the past few years. She was just shy of turning 77. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Caletti, her sister, Barbara Thurman (Bill), and her son-in-law, Kerry MacLeod. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle, grandson, Connor, her brother Jim Wood (Cathy),...
George David Cavaleri
Apr 29, 2025
The family of George David Cavaleri, of Petaluma, CA, passed away at the age of 53 on April 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Graduate of Casa Grande High School, Graduate of SRJC, Criminal Justice AA. George served in the United States Marine Corps. He was member of Knights of Columbus #11431 and Freemasons Petaluma Hamilton Lodge...
Marcella Janie Lopes
Apr 28, 2025
Our dear mother Marcella Janie Lopes has sadly passed away on 4/28/25.
She was born on 12/16/44 to Leo and Helen Hartsough.
She got married on 2/20/66 to Edward Moniz Lopes.
They have 4 children, (Mary, Eddie, Michael & Jennifer) and
8 grandchildren, (Larrissa, Nathan, Caitlin, Kylie, Kendall, Kelsey, Nickolas &...
Wayne Scot Gerhardt
Apr 25, 2025
Wayne Scot Gerhardt April 8, 1961 – April 25, 2025
Wayne, age 64, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side at UCSF on April 25, 2025. He was born on April 8, 1961, in Santa Rosa, California, to Bud and Barbara Gerhardt. He attended Piner Elementary School and Piner High School. After high school Wayne...
Stanley Lee Ramondo
Apr 24, 2025
Stanley Lee Ramondo March 24, 1940 - April 24, 2025 Stanley Lee Ramondo passed away on April 24th surrounded by loved ones. Stan is survived by his children Kathrine Riddle, Paula Ramondo, Teresa Sala, Brenda Keogh, and Ernest Hyatt; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; brother Richard Ramondo (Manuela), sister Pauline Pellini, sister-in-law Teresa Ramondo; and dear friend Kathleen Jones....
Joe E. Pinheiro
Apr 24, 2025
Joe Pinheiro passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of 59 years of the late Arminda Pinheiro. Loving Father of Kathy Correia. Cherished grandfather of Justin (Kelsey) Correia, Kenny (Melisa) Correia, and Talisa (Jim) Bidia. Adored great-grandfather of Penelope, Quinn, Della, Dalton, and August. Proceeded in death by his...
Helen Marie Ferreira Mendes
Apr 17, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen Mendes on April 17, 2025. Helen passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92 in Petaluma. She was born in Humboldt County to Antonio and Tereza Ferreira. The family later moved to Marin County and then to Sonoma County in Helen’s senior year of high school....
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