Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Jan 4, 2019

Four days into the New Year, David passed away peacefully at home with loved ones at his side. David was born in Santa Barbara on Sept. 22, 1932 to Elizabeth and Thomas Richardson. The family later moved to San Bernardino where Dave grew up. He was active in sports in high school, including track and tennis.

He...

Jan 2, 2019

Leopoldina Honoria Machado Avila Silva passed away peacefully on January 2, 2019.  Cherished wife of the late Humberto da Rocha Silva.  Beloved mother of Norberto J. Silva, Duarte L. Silva, Humberta F. Silva and the late Humberto M. Silva.  Adoring grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 10.

A Mass will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019...

Jan 2, 2019

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, January 2, 2019, beloved mother of Lynn Voss, Lori Grossi (Dino) and Byron Nelson (Edie). Loving grandmother of Mario Grossi (Shannon), Christine Nunes (Sergio), Kayla Dufour, Byron Nelson, Zachary Nelson (Lindsey), Shelby Nelson, and Mallory Nelson.  Cherished great grandmother of Ellie, Brooke and Kasey Nelson. Dear sister of Jesse “Babe” Amaral, Joe...

Dec 31, 2018

It’s with great sadness that the family of Lorraine Soto announce her passing on December 31st 2018 at the age of 67. She died peacefully yet somewhat unexpectedly in her sleep at home from Pulmonary Hypertension and COPD. She is survived by her daughter Susan of Portland OR, sister Becky and husband Bob Swart of San Jose, brothers Tom...

Dec 30, 2018

At peace and reunited with his beloved Margie on December 30, 2018.  Born to John Comyns and Marguerite Maysenhalder in San Francisco on April 29, 1926.  Younger brother of John (Jay).  Devoted father of Laura, John, Margaret (Peggy), Thomas, and Kathleen.  Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Erin, Christopher, Kaitrin, Tyler, and Lucas.  Great-grandfather of Melody, Desmond, Sariah, and Levi. Our father...

Dec 29, 2018

Passed away, December 29, 2018 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husbands, the late Walter Kennedy and the late Russ Huff. Loving mother of Jeff (Toni) Kennedy and the late Donna Kennedy. Beloved grandmother of Jamie (Jason) Stubberfield and Bryan (Heather) Kennedy.  Cherished great grandmother of Tetris and Coda Kennedy. ...

Dec 26, 2018

Entered into rest peacefully in Santa Rosa, California on December 26, 2018. A native of Columbus, Indiana, age 77 years.

Detective Fravel is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and served as a Detective with the Santa Rosa Police Department for thirty years, retiring in 1998.

He is survived by his children;...

Dec 26, 2018

With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Thelma Kent Bachand, a loving and devoted mother of Jeannine Dalton (Jim), grandmother of Michelle Fisher (Heath), and Nicole Pattison (Bryce) and great grandmother of Colin, Mikayla, Jack and Grace. Thelma died peacefully in her home on December 26, 2018 exactly one month before her 99th birthday. She was preceded in...

Dec 22, 2018

Frederick Charles Dolcini, age 73, passed away peacefully at his West Petaluma home on December 22, 2018, surrounded by family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Karen; his sons, Fred Jr., (Kerrie) and Greg (Joy); his grandchildren, Charlee, Kelsey, Emmalee, and Sean; his siblings, Linda Lehto, Patrick Dolcini, and Sheila Thornton (Dan); and numerous nieces and nephews. He...

Dec 14, 2018

Henry George Stuehmeyer

July 7, 1925 – December 14, 2018

Henry (Stu) Stuehmeyer passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2018 in Petaluma, California at the age of 93 years.

Stu was born in Lincoln, Missouri and was one of eight siblings. Most of his childhood was spent in an orphanage in St....

Dec 14, 2018

Passed away in Bakersfield, CA, December 14, 2018 after a short illness at the age of 61.   She was the daughter of the late Frank Angeli and Norma Angeli. Loving sister of Robert Angeli (Annalisa), Linda Angeli, Brenda Angeli Eagle, Vincent Angeli and the late Victor Angeli. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A native...

Dec 13, 2018

Sadly, and much too soon, Sharon Ann Sanderson Vallier passed away at home in the afternoon hours of December 13, 2018.

Dear wife of DeanVallier, beloved sister of John L. and Renée Klemenok, cherished niece of Louise Titus. Loving aunt of Karen Sanchez-Corea, Kristen Stiver and Nicholas Klemenok, and special aunt of great nieces and nephew.  Predeceased...

Dec 10, 2018

Ernest (Ernie) Piantanida peacefully passed away at his home in Rohnert Park, CA on Monday, December 10, 2018. He was born June 17, 1932 in Milan, Italy to Pietro and Ida Piantanida.

He is survived by his wife JoAnn Ferrera-Piantanida of 4 years of marriage; children Sandra Piantanida of Rohnert Park, CA and Vivian Humphreys of Petaluma...

Dec 9, 2018

Sylvia Metz passed away Dec. 9 at the age of 84. Born in Tucson Arizona on July 6, 1934 she lived in Petaluma close to 50 years. With her husband Chuck Metz she owned and operated a local business almost 40 years in downtown Petaluma before retiring. Over the years Sylvia was a member and volunteer of many social...

Dec 8, 2018

ELIZABETH AMAYA passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 8, 2018 in Penngrove at the age of 85 years. Devoted wife of the late Ben C. Amaya. Adored mother of Ava Pratt, Rita Pearson, Arleen Amaya, and Ben V. Amaya. Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of twelve.

Friends and family are invited to...

Dec 8, 2018

Jess Porter Cooley passed away December 8, 2018, at her Petaluma home, “Casa Mia”, surrounded by family.

A fifth generation San Franciscan, she was born September 19, 1927, to Hugh Beverly Porter and Frances Welch Lent.  She was a devoted sister to the late William Lent Porter (Barbara), and the late Beverly Grey Porter.

She...

Dec 7, 2018

George Bruns Learned III, “the elevator-man”, was born on March 10, 1941 and peacefully passed away on December 7, 2018, in Petaluma, California. He was happily married for forty-three years to Teresa M. Learned, together they were parents to a beautifully blended family. George was a proud family man, eager to share the wisdom of what happens when a...

Dec 4, 2018

BRANDON H. RIEDEL passed away on December 4, 2018 in Petaluma at the age of 37 years.  Devoted husband of Wendy Riedel of Petaluma.  Cherished step-father of Carson De La Rosa and beloved father of Caroline Riedel and a Baby Girl on the way.  Adored son of Lili Arpino (Tommy) and Hank Riedel (Cheryl).  Loving brother of Jesse, Justin,...

Dec 2, 2018

Freedia Wilburn Pedrotti, 96, passed away at her home in Petaluma peacefully surrounded by family on December 2nd.  Born in Covalo on April 26,1922, marrying Bob Pedrotti in 1944 (They met in 7th Grade).  You could hear her sneeze from a mile away, and cheer an equal distance for every kid or grandkid from the stands in support, but you...

Nov 29, 2018

Thomas Hobson Bates, Jr., was born to Daisy Belle Payne Bates and Thomas Hobson Bates in Los Angeles, California, 91 years ago; and passed into rest in Petaluma, California, on November 29, 2018.

Thomas was a self-made man who was loved, admired, and respected by all who knew him.  He left high school at 15 to help...