Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
David Leo Beckwith
Apr 17, 2019
Entered into rest peacefully at home, April 17, 2019, surrounded by his wife and children, due to complications from kidney failure.
David was born in Sacramento, California on January 26, 1956 to Fred and Katherine Clare Beckwith, (deceased). He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cheryl and his two children, Peter Beckwith and Heather Babcock,...
Oliver Calisto Illia
Apr 17, 2019
Oliver Calisto Illia was born in Santa Rosa, CA on September 23, 1941 to Oliver S. Illia and Mabel O. Illia. Oliver grew up on the Illia / Romelli dairy in Valley Ford, CA during his youth along with his younger brother Robert. He attended and graduated from Tomales High School in 1959 and was Salutatorian giving an amazing...
Doreen Yvonne Mcdonald
Apr 14, 2019
Passed away April 14, 2019 in Petaluma, CA, beloved wife of Barry D. McDonald, and loving mother of Andrea McDonald and Matthew McDonald. Devoted daughter of Bob Adiego and the late Darlene Adiego. Dear sister of Tony (Jolene) Adiego and Denise (Ben) Tarango. Cherished daughter-in-law of Evelyn McDonald and the late Stanley McDonald, and sister-in-law of Cindy McDonald. Also...
Doreen A. Carroll
Apr 13, 2019
Born February 20th, 1963 in San Francisco, California. Died, April 13th, 2019 in Petaluma, California. At her passing, Doreen was surrounded by her three loving children, Cullen, Shannon and Michael. She is survived by her loving brother William Groswird, her loving sister Gail Desenna, and numerous adoring nieces and nephews. Living in the bay area her entire life, she...
Lawrence Howard Harris
Apr 9, 2019
Lawrence H. Harris was born in 1949 in Minot, North Dakota. His father passed when Larry was 9 years old. His mother married Col. David Siegel and the family moved to Montgomery, Alabama where Larry graduated high school in 1967. The family then moved to San Bernardino, California where Larry attended San Bernardino Community College. After joining and serving...
Louise Kiely Dolcini
Apr 8, 2019
Elaine Louise Kiely Dolcini passed from this world April 8, 2019. A wonderful mother, Louise enjoyed a long marriage with Peter Dolcini who passed in 2014. Together they delighted in a partnership, raising 6 children.
Louise grew up in Santa Clara, California where her parents owned a market and her father served as mayor. Her youth was...
Charles C. "Charlie" Pina
Apr 8, 2019
Charlie Pina, age 88, passed away on April 8th, 2019 in Penngrove, CA. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Emily. He was the loving father of Lisa Moody (Don Johnson), Everett Pina (Ann Kemmer) and Leslie Tipton (John Tipton) and adored grandfather of Alissa and Hallie Tipton. Charlie is also survived by his dog, Duchess,...
Barbara J. Murch
Apr 6, 2019
Barbara J. Murch passed away on April 6, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 98 years. Cherished wife of the late William C. Murch. Beloved mother of Janet Talamantes (Tim) of Petaluma, David Murch (Elizabeth) of OH, and Dennis Murch (Patty) of Petaluma. Doting grandmother of Ann Talamantes-Ristow, Wendy Beale, Erin Hooper, David Murch, Keri Chappell, Scott Murch...
Nick J. Nunes
Apr 5, 2019
It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the passing of Nickolas Joseph Nunes, age 32, on April 5th, 2019 in Novato, CA. He was the beloved husband to Nicole Nunes of Petaluma, CA. The adored father of Nickolas and Nash Nunes. Nick was the son of Dawn and Fran Nunes of Petaluma, CA and brother to...
Joseph "Joey" Corda
Apr 5, 2019
Joseph A. "Joey" Corda passed away suddenly on April 5, 2019 in Novato at the age of 42 years. Devoted fiancé of Sara Bowman. Adored father of Harper and Camby Corda. Beloved son of Nettie and Fred Corda. Cherished brother of Janeen Brady (Kevin) and Jeff Corda (Sara). Dear brother-in-law of Joe Bowman (Stephanie) and Cayleb Bowman. Loving uncle...
Sharon Sue Rosenberger
Mar 29, 2019
Sharon Sue Rosenberger, 60, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at her home in Santa Rosa, CA surrounded by her family. Sharon was born November 16, 1958 in Tulare, CA. She was proceeded by her parents, Lee and Mae Bell Johnson, and her siblings Johnny, Mike and Judy Johnson. She leaves behind Medel Ramos her Fiance, her daughter Beverly...

Patricia And Richard Stewart
Mar 28, 2019
Longtime Sonoma County residents, Patricia and Richard Stewart, passed away suddenly on March 28, 2019 in Petaluma. Devoted parents of Debbie Stewart of Penngrove and Sue Leach (Bob) of Rohnert Park. Adored grandparents of Jessica Leach and Scott Leach.
Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Service, Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 11:00 am at...
Robert A."Bob" Rollins
Mar 28, 2019
Passed away at home in Petaluma, March 28, 2019, beloved brother of the late Fred Rollins, Art Rollins and Lorraine Peters (late Arnie). Also survived by a nephew and many friends in the Petaluma community.
Born, reared and educated in Petaluma, he was 93 years of age. Bob was well known as the co-owner with his brother...
Vincent Fournet Spiers
Mar 27, 2019
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father.
Vince passed away peacefully in his home on March 27, 2019 at the age of 85 to rejoin his cherished wife and our beloved mother, Elizabeth, who passed away in 1995 and our brother Paul, who passed in 2014.
Vince was the loving father of...
Seymour Matthew Brody
Mar 26, 2019
It is with profound sadness, yet with a sense of celebration of a long fruitful life, that we note the passing of Seymour M. Brody, a longtime Petaluma resident who was dedicated to community service and was a legendary youth sports coach and mentor for half a century. He died in peace at the age of 94 on March...

John H. Mitchell
Mar 22, 2019
Passed away at home in Tomales, CA, March 22, 2019, beloved husband of the late Joan R. Mitchell. Loving father of Liz Mitchell and John H. “Mitch” Mitchell.
Dear brother of June Hartmann and the late Alec Mitchell. Beloved uncle of Linda Rogers and John Hartmann.
A lifelong resident of Tomales, John was a member...
Karen Agnes Schwarz
Mar 22, 2019
Karen passed away peacefully on March 22nd at SR Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Claude, of 67 years, children Russell, David, Linda, Diana, Richard, 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, her brother Krefting and sister Arleyn.
Karen was born on March 26, 1935 in West Allis, WI to Arlington and Agnes Earl....
Judith J. Collins
Mar 21, 2019
Judy (Ehlenz) Collins, a resident of Petaluma since 1980, was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on August 9, 1937, She died on March 21, 2019 of cardiac arrest. She is survived by her husband, Stephen and sons Matthew (Kristin) of Novato, John (Natalie), and Andrew of Petaluma. She is also survived by grandchildren Claire Collins and Jack Collins.
...Shirley Elaine Pozzi
Mar 19, 2019
Born to Ed And Vivian Normi, Shirley passed away peacefully Tuesday with her daughters by her side.
Born in Petaluma, she attended McNear Elementary and was a proud graduate of Petaluma High class of 63. Soon after graduation she married her long-time sweetheart and love of her life, John (Johnny) Pozzi. They were married 52 years before...
Janis Louise "Jana" Tappero
Mar 13, 2019
Janis Louise “Jana” Tappero passed away March 13, 2019 in the company, and hearts, of family and friends. Janis was born in Petaluma, California, January 14, 1947, and was raised in San Rafael, where she graduated from San Rafael High School, Class of ’65. Janis raised her family in Petaluma and worked many years in customer service for various...
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