Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Amy Tsurumoto
Jun 13, 2019
Amy “Yemi” Tsurumoto (February 21, 1925 - June 13, 2019) Amy “Yemi” Tsurumoto passed away peacefully on June 13, 2019 with her family at her bedside at the age of 94.
Amy was born in Pueblo, Colorado on Feb. 21, 1925. She is survived by her loving son Warren, son-in-law Ron Tanizawa, and grandchildren, Kristen and Eric...
Harry Joseph Costa
Jun 13, 2019
Harry Costa passed away on June 13th, 2019 peacefully at his home surrounded by family and his long-time caregiver Isaac Manulevu. He was 95 years old.
Harry was born August 6th, 1923 in Sebastopol to Antonio and Elsie Costa. At age 5 Harry moved to Petaluma. He attended school in Petaluma where he met Anna Fehler. They...
John Raymond Stone, Jr.
Jun 9, 2019
Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, June 9, 2019, beloved husband of the late Anine Leone Stone. Loving father of Amanda (Kevin) Doyal. Cherished grandfather of Casey (Melanie) Doyal, Gregory Doyal and Christopher Doyal. Great grandfather of Patrick, Jonathon, Ariel, Kaitlyn and Jesse. Devoted brother of LeaRay Schultz Dorothy Harter and James Stone. Also survived by numerous nieces...
Christopher Gerald Edwards
Jun 9, 2019
Christopher Gerald Edwards passed away in Waimanalo, HI, on the island of Oahu Sunday June 9, 2019.
He was a devoted horticulturist specializing in rare and exotic plants, which brought him to Hawaii the last few months of his life. Christopher was also a passionate Bay Area public artist, his memorial to the Ghost Ship victims comforting...
Lucile V. Highstreet
Jun 8, 2019
Lucile V. Highstreet,93, passed away 6/8/2019 in Petaluma at the Petaluma Post-Acute Rehab nursing home. Born 5/18/1926 in Kijabe, Kenya to a missionary family. Completed high school at the Rift Valley Academy in Kenya then moved to Canada for the Hamilton School of Nursing where she graduated in 1949. Moved to S. California and wed Marvin Highstreet in 1951....
Ilse Ann Wolanski Uland
Jun 6, 2019
Went home to her Lord Jesus on June 6, 2019 surrounded by her family. Ilse was the devoted wife of Thomas W. Uland for almost 57 years. Loving mother of Ralph Dieter, Michelle Klemenok and Keith Uland. Cherished grandmother of Trevor, Taylor, Hailey, Hayden, Connor, Arthur, Lana and Paul. Loving mother-in-law to Katie Uland. Ilse was preceded in death...
Cynthia Jean Allan
Jun 6, 2019
Cynthia (Cindy) Jean (Diego) Allan, 70, of Petaluma, CA passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on June 6, 2019, at her home after a three year long illness of brain cancer.
Cindy was born on August 4, 1948, in San Rafael, CA, as the daughter of John Diego and the late Julia Diego.
Cindy...
Helene Mae Zschach
Jun 6, 2019
Helene Zschach died at home in Petaluma, California on June 6, 2019, exactly one year after her husband of 60 years, Warren Zschach, passed. She was surrounded by her loving family as she left this world just weeks shy of her 83rd birthday. Helene is survived by her four sons--Ken Zschach, Andy Zschach, Tom Zschach, and Brett Zschach; three...
Elona Engelke
Jun 4, 2019
Elona Engelke passed away peacefully, family by her side, on June 4, 2019 after a short illness. Elona was born in Scotia on March 19, 1954 after her family had recently immigrated to America from Germany. The family lived in the Alderpoint/Blocksburg area for a number of years before relocating to Fortuna. After attending elementary schools in both Blocksburg...
Rose M. Vivier
May 31, 2019
Our loving mother passed away on May 31, 2019 in Santa Rosa. Rose worked in the grocery industry for over 20 years. After that she and her husband Larry became owners of "The Cookhouse" restaurant in Santa Rosa. Most people to this day rave of the delicious food. For many years, she and Larry, with friends and family, hosted...
George N. Duncan
May 25, 2019
Passed away at his home, Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born June 1,1929 and died seven days short of his 90th birthday. Son of the late George and Emma (Garzoli) Duncan. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Duncan. Loving father of Irlene Duncan and Norman (Stephanie) Duncan. Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Isaac) Duncan. Brother of the late...
Bruno Frank Rochetti
May 24, 2019
Everybody’s favorite uncle, Bruno Rochetti passed away in Elk Grove, CA at the age of 92. Bruno was born in Ft. Bragg, CA on December 21, 1926, to Frank & Rose Rochetti. He graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1945 and worked at the Butler Ave. Corner Store. He lived most of his life working on the family...
William E. "Bill" Spandri
May 23, 2019
William E. "Bill" Spandri passed away on May 23, 2019 in Santa Rosa at the age of 83 years. Devoted husband of Marjorie Spandri . Beloved father of Charles Spandri (Maria), Linda Morgan (Steven), and Debra O’Dell (Curtis). Cherished grandfather of Courtney Spears, Christopher Morgan, Scott O’Dell, John O’Dell (Shannon), Nicole Morgan, Stephanie Gilman (Donald), Amanda Spandri , Melyssa...
Christina T. "Tina" Silveira
May 22, 2019
Christina T. "Tina" Silveira passed away on May 22, 2019 in San Rafael at the age of 99 years. Devoted wife of the late Joseph D. Silveira, Jr. Adored mother of Irene Langlamet (Louis) and the late William Joseph Silveira and Joseph A. Silveira, III. Dear mother-in-law of Mary Ann Silveira. Loving grandmother of six, great-grandmother of 14, and...
Denise Marie Hawley
May 21, 2019
Denise Marie Hawley passed away in her sleep on May 21, 2019 in the peace of knowing she was (finally) a grandmother. Denise shared a fierce sense of humour, an indomitable cheerfulness, and a wonder towards life with all who met her. In a life of small privileges, she instilled in those around her a feeling of grace and...
Billie Joyce Rawson
May 20, 2019
Billie Joyce Rawson passed away on May 20, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 89 years. Devoted wife of the late Troy Rawson. Beloved mother of Troy Leon Rawson (Terre) of Lindsborg, KS; David Rawson (Debbie); Thomas Ray Rawson (Roberta) of Whitehall, MT; Philip Rawson (Missy) of Redding; Larry Rawson (Hui); Debbie Adams (David); Cathy Casazza (Joel); Stephen...

Dorothy Roberta Dalton Riemers
May 13, 2019
Dorothy Roberta Riemers passed away peacefully on May 13, 2019, at her home in Rohnert Park, CA. She was born and raised in San Francisco, CA to Aloysius “Al” Gerald James Dalton and Florence Catherine Horan Dalton. Dorothy attended St. James Girls School and graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy. She worked as a secretary for the Port of San...
Margaret P. Sorenson
May 13, 2019
Margaret (“Megs”) Sorenson devoted her life to caring for family and friends and serving the Lord. Harry Sorenson was a Naval Aviator who swept Megs off her feet at a dance in Oakland. They married in February 1945. They celebrated 65 years of marriage, and within the month, Harry entered Glory, in February 2010. Now, they dance with Jesus....
William M. "Billy" Poncia, Jr.
May 13, 2019
Billy passed away peacefully with family at his side Monday, May 13th, 2019 at UCSF after a three-week battle with sepsis.
Born on November 22, 1943 to the late Willie and Marie Poncia, he grew up on their dairy ranch in Tomales and attended schools there, graduating in 1961 from THS, where he excelled in all sports...
Michael Bermingham
May 11, 2019
Michael “Mike” Bermingham of Petaluma ended his life’s journey on May 11, 2019 after an extended illness. Michael was born in Galway Ireland in 1944 and immigrated with his family to the United States as a teenager. He worked in construction throughout the nine Bay Area counties, particularly in Napa, Sonoma, and San Francisco counties, and was a valued...
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