Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Nov 3, 2018

Passed away in Petaluma, CA, November 3, 2018 at the age of 90. She was the wife of the late Louis J. Hope.  Beloved sister of Marianne Galle of Germany, Walburga Eberle of Hidden Valley Lake, CA and the late Adebert, Emile and Ludwig Nehner. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A native of Munich, Germany,...

Nov 2, 2018

Marilyn "Lynn" (Maher) Enjaian passed away at home peacefully November 1 in her sleep at the age of 88.  Wife to Rudy for 67 years; she was the loving mom of four, Lynn (Rory), Mark, Sandy (Jeff, deceased), Steve (Donna); grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of six and Yia-Yia to all.

A second-generation San Franciscan, she graduated from...

Oct 31, 2018

JUDITH ANN PATOCCHI, age 79, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, on October 31, 2018, just three weeks to the day of being diagnosed with lung cancer on the date of what would have been her mother’s 101st birthday.  Judy is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Carlo Arnold Patocchi. Loving...

Oct 27, 2018

Jim passed away early Saturday morning surrounded by family at Kaiser Hospital in San Francisco at the age of 75. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Carmin and Ora. He is survived by his four younger siblings Tommy (Joanne), Phil, Judy (Paul), and Margie (Randy). Loving father to Justin (Megan), and Tyler (McKenna). Grandfather to Austyn, Orion,...

Oct 24, 2018

Allison C. (Smith) Reichardt

Born in Marin November 27, 1955 passed away October 24, 2018 in Sonoma County after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Allison is survived by her two loving children Jennifer Reichardt and Eric Reichardt. She is survived by her sister Diane Milner of Tennessee and brother Gary Smith of Oregon in addition to many...

Oct 21, 2018

John passed away unexpectedly on Oct 21, 2018 at the age of 86. He was born February 23, 1932 at Petaluma General Hospital to Richard and Catherine Petersen. He was raised in Petaluma on a chicken ranch and was active in the FFA. He graduated from Petaluma High School in 1950, served in the United States Navy from 1950 to...

Oct 21, 2018

Resided in Penngrove, Alice Shimazu, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on October 21, 2018 surrounded by her family, relatives, and close family friends.  She is now reunited with Tom, her beloved husband of 28 years. Devoted mother of son Gerald and daughter Jan (husband John).  Dear sister of Marilyn Taketa and sister-in-law of Seiko Hara.  Survived by...

Oct 17, 2018

George Domingo Grossi passed into eternal peace on October 17th with his loving wife of nearly 51 years, Annette Robasciotti Grossi, and their three children by his side. He was born in San Rafael on March 16, 1948 to George and Mary Grossi and was brought up surrounded by nature’s beauty on their family dairy ranch in Novato. He...

Oct 9, 2018

Ouida Nell Wise, 87, a Petaluma resident for 55 years, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Born August 6, 1931 in Wapanuka, Oklahoma, Ouida was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and homemaker who committed her life to the people she loved.

Ouida was passionate about her faith and...

Oct 8, 2018

LILIANA AMARAL CABRAL passed away on October 8, 2018 in Petaluma at the age of 74 years.  Devoted wife of the late Leonardo Cabral.  Cherished mother of Paul Cabral, Claudia Lucio, Carrie Blair, and the late Leonard Cabral.  Adored grandmother of Lily Blair, Troy Lucio, Layla Blair, Bradley Lucio, and Leonardo Blair.  Loving sister of Laura Pacheco, Asencao Maciel, and...

Oct 8, 2018

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, the loving husband for 69 years of the late Thelma Zamora. Devoted father of Orlando Zamora Jr., (Debbie), Pat Masarweh (late Michael) and the late Lionel Zamora II. Beloved grandfather of 10, great grandfather of 16 and great great grandfather of 1.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation,...

Sep 29, 2018

CELIA PELLINACCI, 81, died September 29, 2018 at home in Rohnert Park after a long illness.  She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Ray, and their children Lisa (Dennis) Holmberg and Michael Pellinacci, and Ray’s daughters Denise Weber and Debra Pellinacci (Bill Jennings), whom she loved dearly.  She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great...

Sep 28, 2018

On September 28, 2018, surrounded by those who loved him, William “Willie” Benedetti died at the age of 69 from cancer.

A life-long Sonoma-Marin rancher born on July 23, 1949, Willie was a fun-loving, hard-working, generous man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and watching western movies. Taking his fashion cues from no one, his signature everyday look...

Sep 20, 2018

Francis Edgar “Fran” Burke, age 96, of Petaluma, California, passed away on September 20, 2018.  Born on June 24, 1922, in Santa Rosa, California, Fran was a hardworking, faithful family man who was dedicated to the people in his life and the endeavors he undertook.  He volunteered in the community and helped many, but he always did it his...

Sep 16, 2018

Passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 in the presence of people who loved her at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Sack. Loving mother of Kathryn Sack of Petaluma, Richard (Marlene) Sack of Rohnert Park and Lynne (Kirk) Jones of Mt. Shasta. Cherished grandmother of Austin (Jamie) Sack, Corey Sack, Melissa Jones,...

Sep 16, 2018

Gillian Richards passed away peacefully on September 16, 2018 with her loving husband of 62 years by her side, and her family.

Gillian (Jill) was born in 1927 in London, England.  At 16 she became a Royal Army Nurse, then emigrated to the US after WWII to pursue her career goal as a Nurse Anesthetist.  She practiced...

Sep 14, 2018

Dolores Pozzi left this world on September 14th 2018 at the age of 88. She was born on July 25th 1930 in San Jose, CA and lived a full, wonderful rich life in Petaluma, CA. During her childhood Dolores split time between San Jose and Petaluma. Right after WWII as she was working as a supervisor at Sunset Line...

Sep 12, 2018

Earl J. O’Grady was born in San Francisco, CA on June17, 1921. He was the son of John Joseph O’Grady and Mae Alma Shop O’Grady.  He was raised in San Luis Obispo.  He attended Notre Dame from 1939 to 1942 and graduated with a BA in Civil Engineering.  He played football at Notre Dame.  Earl was in the Army...

Sep 8, 2018

HANK WILLIAM LAFRANCHI passed away on September 8, 2018 in Santa Rosa surrounded by his family at the age of 30 years. Devoted son of Mel Lafranchi of Petaluma and the late Shelley Lafranchi. Cherished brother of Eric (Wendy), Katie, and Luke. Beloved uncle of Michaela, Kobe, Bella and Brogan.  Survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and his best friend...

Sep 6, 2018

Dorothy Hall passed away peacefully at the age of 91 in Novato. She was born to Thomas and Florence Rogers in Petaluma in 1927. She married Bill Hall of Point Reyes in 1949. They lived on the D Ranch in Point Reyes then moved to Nicasio and operated a dairy ranch. Dorothy was a housewife who loved to cook...