Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Cwo Roland H. Starr

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...

Yoshio "Yo" Otani

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...

Robert F. "Bob" Mattei

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)...

Alberta Sally Gonsalves

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...

Linda Ann (Paieri) Dillon

Feb 7, 2019

Native Petaluma resident Linda Dillon passed away Feb. 7, 2019 at the age of 56 years in the comfort of her home among loved ones. Linda was born Feb. 16, 1962 to Gino and Wilma Paieri. Linda was an ambitious student throughout her Petaluma school years and would go on to graduate from UC Davis.  Like her dad, Linda...

Delbert "Joe" Mathews

Feb 4, 2019

A Memorial Service will be held at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.

Memorial Service

Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory

Friday, February 22, 2019 11:00 AM 850 Keokuk Street Petaluma, California 94952 Directions

Manuel Silveira Matos

Feb 2, 2019

Manuel S. Matos passed away in Petaluma on February 2, 2019.  Devoted husband of the late Maria Matos.  Beloved father of Maria Wacker (Greg) and Joseph Matos (Linda).  Cherished grandfather of Kevin, Danielle (Rhett), Christopher, Julia, and Robert.  Mr. Matos was 103 years old.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Rosary and Funeral Mass on...

Brenda Lee Sloan

Jan 30, 2019

Brenda Lee Sloan passed away on January 30, 2019 in Petaluma at the age of 62 years.  Devoted wife of Russell Sloan of Dillon Beach.  Cherished mother of Brian Van Ard and Christopher Van Ard.  Beloved grandmother of Kryslin Van Ard and Gavin Van Ard.  Dear step-mother of Shanna Marie Sloan.  Adored daughter of Rebecca Smith and the late...

Judith Lee Walters

Jan 30, 2019

Judy (Page) Walters, aged 81 , died January 30, 2019 due to complications from Alzheimer’ s dis ease . Judy, was diagnosed at age 62, with early onset Alzheimer’s but was still able to live at home while being cared for by her loving husband, family , & friends . Judy is survived by her 3 daughters and their...

Irma Jean Carlson

Jan 29, 2019

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA January 29, 2019, at the age of 87. Wife of the late Glen A. Carlson. Loving mother of Leif Carlson (Shireen) and Lauri Carlson (Barry). Beloved grandmother of Eve Larkspur (Mike) and Runar Karlsson (Karisa). Dear sister of Ed Peoples (Corinne) and the late Louise Ross and Henry Peoples. Also survived by...

Charles M. Ronconi

Jan 27, 2019

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, January 27, 2019 at the age of 94. He was the beloved husband for 70 years of Josephine Gobbi Ronconi. Loving father of Gary Ronconi of Glen Ellen and Cheryl (Paul) Tennyson of Petaluma.  Cherished grandfather of Andrea (Cameron) Pickering of Morgan Hill, and Mark Tennyson (Jennifer Coit) of Petaluma. Adored great...

Mary Agnes Kirby

Jan 26, 2019

On the morning of January 26, 2019, our precious Mary Agnes Kirby (also affectionately named "Granny Goose") passed from this life, into the arms of Jesus. She lived for 99 glorious years and touched so many lives.  She often spoke of celebrating her 100th birthday yet didn’t tell us the party would be in Heaven. Agnes loved to cook...

Frank Alexander Mezzanotti

Jan 25, 2019

Frank Alexander Mezzanotti passed away quietly in his sleep on January 25th. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on March 27, 1928 to Mary (Valentini) and Italo Mezzanotti. He married young and had a son and a daughter. He remarried in 1975 to Marie and began a new chapter.

Frank was always hard working and rarely idle....

Martin Paul "Marty" Wise

Jan 25, 2019

Martin Paul “Marty” Wise, age 92, a Petaluma resident of 55 years passed away January 25, 2019 in the comfort of his home. Born June 3, 1926 in San Rafael, CA, Marty was a faithful and loving husband, father and friend.

From 1944 to 1946 Marty served with the 3rd Army, 11th Armored Division as a PFC...

Rosalie Barbara Gardner

Jan 25, 2019

Rosalie Barbara Gardner (nee Brandl) was born on a farm in Hartington, Nebraksa, into a large German immigrant family with 10 siblings.

Moving with her husband Fred Buckman to Los Angeles, CA, then San Diego, CA, in 1941, she started her own family.

She worked for Convair, also known as General Dynamics, until retiring in...

Janice Maree Vondrak

Jan 23, 2019

Janice MaRee Vondrak passed away on January 23, 2019 in Santa Rosa at the age of 88. She was born December 19, 1930 in Le Mars, Iowa to Joseph Napoleon Lamoureux and Mary Edna Dalgliesh. Devoted wife of the late Floyd Vondrak. Cherished mother of Randy Vondrak (Diane), Leigh Vondrak (Diana), Tim Vondrak (Margie), Lori Chapman (Mark), Terry Vondrak...

Anthony V. "Tony" Aguiar Sr.

Jan 23, 2019

Passed away in San Jose, CA, January 23,2019 at the age of 94. He was the husband of the late Lorraine Aguiar. Loving father of Kathy Aguiar of San Jose,  Anthony V. Aguiar Jr. (Ann) of Petaluma and Marianne Aguiar (Mike Nielsen) of San Jose.  Grandfather of Alyssa Belliveau (Nick) and great grandfather of Lincoln.

He was...

Frederick Burton Hotchkiss

Jan 21, 2019

Frederick B. Hotchkiss – Born September 16, 1928, passed away January 21, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Grace Hotchkiss, his son James Hotchkiss and his grandson Steven Del Monte.  Loving father of Ben Hotchkiss (TX), Margaret Hotchkiss (CA), Audrey Del Monte (TX), Larry Hotchkiss (CA), Kenny Hotchkiss (CA), several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren...

Richard "Dick" Jackson Bishop

Jan 20, 2019

Richard Jackson Bishop, often referred to as "Dick" by his numerous friends, age 79 years, died Sunday, January 20th, 2019 at his home in Santa Rosa, California. He was lovingly tended to in his last days by his daughter Bonnie. He died in the presence and care of his family, long time caregiver Kendi Aliff, two dogs, and cat....

Eleanore Martha Conroy

Jan 19, 2019

Eleanore Martha Conroy passed away on January 19, 2019 in Tomales, CA, surrounded by her loving family.  She had fought a long valiant battle with cancer.  Descendant of the pioneer Cerini family of Tomales, and the last remaining member to reside in Tomales.  Eleanore was born on March 18, 1948 in Petaluma to Roy and Maxine Cerini. Raised in...