Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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...

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...

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...