Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Mar 13, 2019

Passed away on March 13, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 86 years. Devoted wife of the late Alvin Boynton. Cherished mother of Mark Boynton, Jane Stone, Edward Boynton, Paul Boynton, and the late Barbara Boynton and Clare Boynton. Friends and family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass, Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:00 am at St....

Mar 12, 2019

Peggy Daniels, lovingly tended by her husband Jim and her sister Annette, died at home in hospice care. Peggy grew up in rural Southern California after World War II. One year her elementary school classes were held in the Rainbow (now Rainbow Valley) Grange. She graduated from Hemet High in the 60's and 2 years of post high school...

Mar 12, 2019

James P. “Bud” Daly Jr., (aka: “Jim”), passed away in Petaluma, CA, March 12, 2019. Loving father of James P. Daly III (Mollie), Christine E. Lashley of Petaluma and Patrick T. Daly of Rohnert Park. Grandfather of Re becca A.Daly (Lucy Faye Premo) of Cotati, Shanna E. Lashley (Brianna C. Lashley), of Santa Rosa, James R. Daly (Janelle), Noelle...

Mar 11, 2019

Martin Dvorin left our world in his sleep Monday, March 11, 2019.

Marty came into our world January 31, 1923 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, to Minnie and Irving Dvorin, and grew up in a neighborhood of four family private brick houses, pushcarts, the famous Loews’ Pitkin Theater (where one could momentarily forget the great Depression), and...

Mar 6, 2019

Johannes Jordt passed away peacefully on March 6, 2019, surrounded by his family . Beloved husband of Erika , cherished father of five children, five grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and a great grand son due in Jul y.

After growing up in Germany, he immigrated to Petaluma, Ca.  He was an active member of the Herman n...

Mar 6, 2019

Passed away suddenly in Santa Rosa, CA, March 6, 2019 at the age of 69. Devoted wife of Ted Eshleman. Loving mother of Brendan Wood, Mat Wood, Aimee Hammock, Katie Maich (Andrew), Kevin Eshleman (Cristin) and Michael Eshleman. Also survived by her “adopted” daughter, Jamie Rockey (Adam). Cherished grandmother of 15 and “adopted” grandmother of 4. Sister of the...

Mar 6, 2019

Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, March 6, 2019, beloved husband of Maureen P. Lynch. Loving father of Sean Lynch, Kate Lynch Jerkens, Erin Kelsey and Brandon Kelsey. Grandfather of Colin, Reese, Holden, Oliver and Kellan.

A native of New York, age 71 years. Frank spent over 43 years in education, spanning a career as a teacher,...

Mar 2, 2019

Pre-deceased by his loving wife of 49 years, Alice, he is survived by sons Leland (Tina), Alan (Jody), Lehmon II (Amber), his grandchildren, Leland II, Ashlee, Carolyn, Laralyn, Mason, Eli, Emily, Madison, Ember, his brother Derrall Kinard, sister Betty Warren, and brother-in-law Robert Neumann.

He was known for regaling family and strangers alike with tales of growing...

Mar 2, 2019

Adrian Alexzander Lopes passed away on March 2, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 58 years.  Adored father of Nicole Lopes, Ashlee Lopes, and Jake Lopes.  Beloved grandfather of Quinten Lopez and Maximus Lopez.  Devoted son of Amelia Lopes and the late Andre Lopes.  Cherished brother of Daniel Lopes and Andre Lopes.  Survived by his dear friend and...

Feb 28, 2019

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, February 28, 2019 at the age of 94. He was the beloved husband for 73 years of Helen M. Fodness. Loving father of Daniel Fodness (Charmayne), Eileen Grant (Reggie), Virginia Kirkland, Karen Aggio (Anthony) and the late Robert Fodness and Mary Halfen. Father in law of Jennifer Fodness.  Cherished grandfather of 6...

Feb 28, 2019

Gennaro Fiorentino passed away in San Rafael, CA on February 28,2019. Loving husband of Mafalda Ceraldi Fiorentino. Beloved brother of the late Giuseppe Fiorentino, Caterina Fiorentino Lombari and Lucia Fiorentino Guida. Cherished father of Raffaele G. Fiorentino, Elvira S. Fiorentino, and Caterina L. Fiorentino (Dominique Toulon). Beloved uncle of Tommaso and Maria Rosaria Lombari and numerous nieces and nephews...

Feb 27, 2019

Maria Lucilia Bettencourt de Melo passed away on February 27, 2019 in Cotati at the age of 91 years.  Devoted wife of the late Fernando de Melo and Victor Bettencourt.  Cherished mother of Basilia Cardoso of Cotati.  Adored sister of Adelor Bettencourt (Isabel) and João Bettencourt (Jovina) all of the Azores.  Dear sister-in-law of Maria Bettencourt of Delhi, CA. ...

Feb 26, 2019

McCarrell “Mac” Acklin Crumrine was a dedicated and much loved family man. He passionately served & protected this country, and loved Land Cruisers, German Shepherds, and, of course, the Pittsburgh Steelers. A graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, Mac served eight years in the Marine Corps until, as a Captain, he went on to serve nearly 20 years of...

Feb 25, 2019

Helen Bateman passed away on February 25, 2019 in Petaluma, CA.

Devoted wife of the late Bryden Bateman.  Beloved mother of William “Buck” Bateman and his wife Sandra and Cynthia Simmons and her husband Ronald.  Adoring grandmother of Michael Luke Simmons and Jessica Michelle Simmons and step-grandmother of Star Ritchie.  Cherished great-grandmother of Bryden James Simmons and...

Feb 18, 2019

Robert D. “Bob” Tiller passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2019 in Bodega Bay, California at the age of 84 years. He was the dear husband of Kathleen and the beloved father of Michele and Eric.

A native of Carthage, Missouri, Bob was born on a farm. When Bob was seven years old, his family moved to...

Feb 16, 2019

William (Bill) John Occhipinti Sr. passed away peacefully in his home in Santa Rosa, California on Saturday, February 16th 2019 just before his 79th Birthday.  Born and raised in Hackensack, NJ, Bill moved to California with his wife, Addie in 1961 and made Santa Rosa their home.  Here, Bill built a successful service station business of 45 years.  He...

Feb 15, 2019

U.S. Coast Guard Retired

August 16, 1946 — February 15, 2019

Roland went to be with our Lord and is survived by his wife of 53 years Edna “Ginger” Starr (née Sochocky), daughter Brenda (Dan Ball) Starr, son Roland H. Starr Jr., daughter Leslie (Monte Doyle) Richàrd, son Cdr. Ronald (Debbie) Brahm, brothers and sisters...

Feb 14, 2019

Yoshio "Yo" Otani passed away on February 14, 2019 at the age of 91 years in Petaluma.  Devoted husband of Misao Otani of Petaluma.  Cherished father of Maureen “Miko” Otani, Allen Otani (Carol), Candace Otani, and Alvin Otani.  Loving brother of Margaret Kitabayashi, Mary Kunibe, Amy Ohara, Diane Ohara and the late Johnny Otani.  Survived by numerous nieces and...

Feb 13, 2019

Robert F. "Bob" Mattei passed away on February 13, 2019 in Santa Rosa at the age of 79 years.  Dear husband of Kay Mattei of Santa Rosa.  Cherished father of Scott Mattei (Karen) and Jody Mattei (Ken).  Adored grandfather of Haley, Makenna, and Paige.  Devoted son of the late Audrey and Frederick Mattei.  Loving brother of Ellen Sullivan (Paul)...

Feb 12, 2019

Alberta Gonsalves passed away on February 12, 2019 in Sparks, NV at the age of 91 years. Devoted wife of the late William "Bill" Gonsalves, Jr. Adored mother of Shari Wolf of Santa Rosa. Beloved grandmother of David Wolf. Cherished great-grandmother of Madeleine and Vivienne Wolf. Loving sister of Jeanne Jacoby of FL, Judith Marks of Santa Rosa, and...