Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

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...

Nov 25, 2018

Robert Leroy "Bob" Thorpe, 95, died peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Walnut Creek, CA. A World War II navy veteran, a painting contractor, a retired employee of the City and County of San Francisco, and a member of the Santa Rosa chapter of the VFW, Bob saw beauty beyond dry rot and peeling paint and enjoyed resurrecting...

Nov 24, 2018

HARVEY JAMES BALESTRINI passed away on November 24, 2018 in Petaluma at the age of 82 years.  Devoted husband of Janice Balestrini.  Adored father of Harvey Balestrini, Jr (Donna), Andrea Horner, and Mario Balestrini (Anna). Adored grandfather of Stacy Goebel (Paul), Darien Balestrini, Danielle Balestrini, Trevin Balestrini, Logan Balestrini, and Preston Balestrini. Beloved great-grandfather of Ava Goebel, Paul Goebel,...

Nov 22, 2018

Passed away, November 22, 2018 in Petaluma, CA, at the age of 88. She was the beloved wife for 55 years of the late John Andrew Bordessa Sr.  Loving mother of Alice (late John) Radtkey, Andrea (John) Barella, John (Kit) Bordessa Jr., Adele (Robert Purvis) Bordessa, Angela (Harry) Mills, Jeffrey Bordessa, Jerry (Jean) Bordessa, Antoinette (Brian) Butts and Alexis...

Nov 20, 2018

Passed away on November 20, 2018 in Santa Rosa, CA at the age of 85 years. Devoted wife of the late Donald Verke for 39 years.  Cherished mother of Diana (Paul) Hargrave, the late Ronnie Chapman, Darla Ryherd, and John (Denise) Mooneyhan. Step-mother to Roni Verke, Keith (Paula) Verke, Kevin (Sandy) Verke and Todd (Katy) Verke. Adored grandmother of...

Nov 20, 2018

Wil began his life journey as the adored baby brother of a large family in San Francisco, where he witnessed the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge and was a member of the track team at Polytechnic High School. The city slicker moved to Petaluma and attended Petaluma High School, where he participated in track, football and served as...

Nov 20, 2018

Jane Margaret Marovich passed away peacefully, from complications caused by a recent stroke, on November 20, 2018 at the age of 72.  She was the loving wife of Michael William Marovich for 49 years.  She was the beloved mother of Christopher (Carrie), Nicholas (Melissa), and Catherine (Tom) and the grandmother of Alex, Michael, Owen, Melanie, Emily, and Samuel.  Jane...

Nov 19, 2018

Patricia Ann Croci

Passed away, Nov. 19,2018 in Petaluma at the age of 85. Wife of the late Richard Croci. Mother of Gregory Smith, Kristy Welberry and the late Katherine Lehnherr.

Grandmother of Jayson Collard and Thora Collard.

Born, reared and educated in Eureka, she has been a Petaluma resident since 1960. A...

Nov 19, 2018

MICHAEL JOHN RHOADES passed away on November 19, 2018 in Rohnert Park at the age of 52 years.  Devoted son of Kella Sanchez (Joe) and Robert Christian.  Adored brother of Candace Rhoades, Barbara Shular, Robbie Christian, and Tammy Christian-Prior.  Loving step-brother of Charmaine Bray.  Beloved uncle of Jordan Christian-Prior, Jacob Christian-Prior, Hailey Shular and Cameron Shular. Michael was born, reared...

Nov 19, 2018

Nicholous (Nick) Schutz passed away in Santa Rosa, CA on Monday, November 19, 2018. He was born October 2, 1927 in Ghizela,Romania to Anton Schutz Sr. and Katarina Raübenger.  He married the love of his life, Susan Kessler on June 28, 1952 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.   He is survived by his wife Susan Schutz of 66 years of marriage; children...

Nov 17, 2018

Giovanni Aladino “John” Sbragia passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from Green Acres Manor in Kenwood, California, at the age of 77. His memorial service will be held at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory in Petaluma on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM, followed by a gathering at the Petaluma Sheraton.

Mr. Sbragia was born on...

Nov 16, 2018

Wayne Stalder, 53, much treasured husband of Deena and much loved father of Mason, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Wayne lived with his adored wife, Deena, and amazing son, Mason in Rohnert Park, CA, and grew up in Penngrove, CA. He was the love of Deena's life and the most engaged father anyone could...

Nov 13, 2018

Robert Garrison, aged 95, was born in Wenatchee, WA on May 18, 1923 and died Nov. 13, 2018 in Sparks, NV. His parents were William and Joy Garrison.

Bob graduated from Wenatchee High School and enlisted in the Navy as World War II broke out a year later.  Bob served with distinction with three Campaign Medals (Normandy,...

Nov 10, 2018

DARRYL JAY SMITH, 70 of Petaluma, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on November 10, 2018 unexpectedly following heart surgery.  Born March 28, 1948 in Modesto, CA to Lloyd "LJ" and Eliza "Vickie" (Rea). Loving husband of 43 years to Judy (Graham); devoted father to Trevor (Tawnya) and Sarah Moore (Jon); adored Granddad to six; and loyal...