Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Donna L. Mackenzie

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...

Charles Ernest Severson

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...

Florence Eleanor Piepenbrink

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...

David Murakami

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. ...

Shirley Ann Parnell

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...

Michelle Nadine Matthews

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....

Arline Dorothea Silva Rossi

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...

Charles Francis Leahy

Sep 18, 2019

Charlie Leahy was 93 when he passed suddenly but peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday September 18, 2019 with his loving son by his side.

Charlie was born and raised in San Francisco. He attended St. Peter’s Catholic School. As a young man he joined the Sailor's Union of the Merchant Marines. After returning from overseas, his...

Margaret Venturacci

Sep 12, 2019

Margaret Venturacci was born 1918 in Salinas, CA to William and Agnes Martin. She graduated from Watsonville High School and married Frank J. Matulich at the age of 16. Margaret had two boys David and Steven Matulich. She worked at the Petaluma Library for 25 years until she retired in 1983. She served on several committees to make the...

Rene Marie Cerini

Sep 9, 2019

Rene Marie Cerini, 70, of Petaluma, California passed away at home on September 9, 2019.  She was born September 13, 1948 in Sacramento, California to Thelma and Glenn Spuller.  She grew-up in Sacramento/Vallejo/Tracy, California and she ultimately moved to Petaluma in 1976.

Rene is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, John Cerini, Five children: Lee...

Kenneth Leroy Paganetti

Sep 4, 2019

Kenneth Leroy Paganetti passed away on September 4, 2019 at the age 72 at his home in Santa Rosa after losing his courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).  He will be remembered for his sweet character and his gemstone aquamarine eyes.

Kenny graduated from Petaluma High School, attended Santa Rosa Junior College and graduated from Sonoma...

Pedro F. Elizondo

Sep 2, 2019

Pedro F. Elizondo passed away on September 2, 2019 in Santa Rosa at the age of 90 years.  Devoted husband of the late Maria Elizondo.  Cherished father of Diolinda Borysowicz, Antonio Machado, Eva Machado, Denise Kerney, Deirdre Vandal and the late Maria Russell.  Adored grandfather of Amber, Keith, Joe, Brandie, Jason, Jesse, and Joseph.  Loving brother of Gerarda Elizondo...

Ofelia Bostrom

Aug 29, 2019

Ofelia Bostrom, or Grams as many people knew her, was born on October 12, 1941, and passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 in San Diego, California at the age of 77.  Ofelia is predeceased by her husband, Donald Bostrom, and survived by her mother, Frances Cook; daughter, Kristine Hernandez; and three grandchildren, Rachel, Tony, and Sammy Hernandez. Growing...

Emily Eleanor Badger

Aug 29, 2019

Emily Eleanor Badger, 97, passed away on Thursday August 29th, 2019 in the comfort of her own home in Santa Rosa, CA. Born in Napa, raised in San Francisco and a resident of Santa Rosa since 1975, she was a devout catholic woman who loved to travel and go to luncheons with her church friends. She was married 79...

Judie Lee Buskirk

Aug 25, 2019

Judie L. Buskirk, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory, 850 Keokuk Street, Petaluma.

Memorial Service

Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory

Saturday, August 31, 2019 11:00 AM 850 Keokuk Street Petaluma, California 94952...

Richard L. Gallagher

Aug 25, 2019

Richard L. Gallagher passed away peacefully on August 25, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 84 years.  Devoted father of Tim Gallagher (Cindy Rudometkin) of Petaluma.  Adored grandfather of Jordan, Hunter, Brodie and Lola Gallagher.  Loving brother of the late Marion Morris; Thomas, James, Patricia, Edward, John, Raymond and George Gallagher.  Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and canine...

Lila Lillian Fagan

Aug 19, 2019

Lila Fagan, 95, passed away in Santa Rosa. She is survived by her children: Rodney Fagan and Patti Ransier (Larry); two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Lila will be laid to rest at Cypress Hill Memorial Park in Petaluma, CA.

Charles Francis Moran

Aug 19, 2019

Charles Francis Moran passed away peacefully on August 19, 2019, just 15 days shy of his 99th birthday. Charles, known as Chuck, lived a long, healthy life, and will be remembered as a true gentleman. He lived his life honestly and intelligently, with a devotion to his family, and a lifelong belief in his Catholic faith.

Chuck...

Frances Ann Mary Mccann Carpenter

Aug 19, 2019

Frances passed away peacefully on August 19, 2019 in Rohnert Park, two days short of her 89th birthday.  Born in Stockton CA, she grew up in San Francisco where she also raised her five children.

Frances worked as a bookkeeper for Giampolini & Co, a SF painting contractor,  retiring after 43 years to Corte Madera, then Sonoma...

Pamela Kvalheim

Aug 19, 2019

Pamela M. Kvalheim passed away on August 19, 2019 in Santa Rosa at the age of 55 years.  Devoted wife of David Kvalheim of Petaluma.  Adored mother of Zachery Kvalheim (Tasarah) and Nathan Kvalheim (Alex).  Cherished grandmother of Summer, Kayden, and Lucas Kvalheim.  Beloved daughter of Mary Ference and the late William Ference.  Loving sister of Lori Smith and...