Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Josephine T. “Gom” “Terry” Petersen
Sep 4, 2018
Terry (92) passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday September 4, 2018 in Petaluma, Ca. Terry was born in Petaluma, Ca on February 17, 1926 to Egidio and Violet Spandri. She is survived by Her Daughter-in-Law Sheri, wife of Timothy, of Petaluma; her Grandchildren; Richard and his wife Lea of Petaluma, Charles of Rohnert Park and Stephani of Temecula;...
Ned A. Vitali
Aug 31, 2018
Died peacefully at home with family, August 31, 2018. Loving husband of 60 years of the late Marilyn J. Vitali.
Devoted father to his 3 girls, the late Lisa Vitali Kilmartin, Annette Vitali-Thompson & Jeannine Vitali-Schulz and father-in-law to Jack, Kevin & Hal.
Beloved Nonno of Hunter (Nicolle), Chelsea, Benjamin (Shelby), Evan & Brian; great...
Joanne Marie Amaral
Aug 28, 2018
Joanne “JoJo” Damazio Amaral passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2018. She was 65 years old. She is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Anibal, of Petaluma, adored sons Michael (Ashley) and Kevin (Kevin) and her precious grandchildren, Harley and Grayson. She is also survived by her mother, Leontine Damazio, brother Bob (Judy) Damazio and sister Lori...
Emma Rose Kazarian
Aug 28, 2018
Emma Rose Kazarian, age 95 passed away peacefully at her home on August 28, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 12, 1922, in Huron, Ohio, to John and Marie Markovich. Emma was a devout Catholic and was very active at St. Eugene's Cathedral, where she went to daily mass and frequently lead the rosary. She...
Earl Edward Compton
Aug 26, 2018
Ed was born March 23, 1965 in Petaluma and passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2018. He is survived by his fiancee Kate, his children Rachel and Ed, his siblings Chris and Amy, his aunt Donna, a large extended family and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda and his grandparents Earl and Mary. The only...
David Abeyta
Aug 26, 2018
David Abeyta 11/29/1935 - 08/26/2018
David was born in Loma, Colorado and moved to Dragerton, Utah when he was about 10 years old. He completed his primary & high school education in Dragerton and began his college education years at Carbon Jr. College in Price, Utah. He received a scholarship for boxing and went on to Idaho State where...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ries
Aug 25, 2018
Elizabeth "Betty" Ries, 100, formerly of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth was born to Howard Carter, and May Bowker, June 10, 1918 in Niles, Ohio. Elizabeth received her degree from Miami University and spent 24 years as a third grade teacher in Howland,...

Renee (Gilardi) Witt
Aug 24, 2018
Peacefully passed away August 24, 2018, at the age of 78. She was born on December 1, 1939 in Petaluma to Eleanor and Mike Gilardi. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jack Witt, and her children: Lisa (Wayne) Van Hoesen, Jack (Kathrine) Witt, Yvette McCarthy, Debbie (Chris) Baumann, Victor (Kimberly) Witt, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren and...
Ping Lee Demo
Aug 21, 2018
Ping Lee Demo left this world at the age of 78, joining her late daughter Dina, on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 after hospitalization from a heart attack. Ping was born on March 10, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Chishau and Henrietta Lee. She grew up in San Francisco and married husband, Robert, on November 19, 1966. In 1976,...
Dale Blunt
Aug 14, 2018
Passed away in Santa Rosa,CA, August 14, 2018, beloved husband of the late Arlene Blunt. Loving father of Donna Squaglia (Bob) and Bill (Nancy) Blunt. Cherished grandfather of Jackie (John) Martin, Steve (Michelle) Squaglia, Tina Camozzi and Rod Blunt. Great grandfather of six. Brother of Tom, Joan and the late Naomi.
A native of Commerce, Oklahoma. Age...
Patricia B. Robinson
Aug 13, 2018
PATTY ROBINSON passed away on August 13, 2018 at the age of 57 years in Petaluma. Devoted wife of Charles Robinson. Beloved mother of Dylan Robinson. Adored sister of Marguerite, Gawain, and Katerina Borghi. Cherished daughter of John Borghi and the late Patricia Borghi. Loving aunt of Megan, Nicholas, Rebecca, Delphene, and Veronique; and great-aunt of Giana. Dearest best...

Francelina Lopes
Aug 13, 2018
FRANCELINA LOPES passed away on August 13, 2018 at home in Penngrove surrounded by her family at the age of 79 years. Devoted wife of the late Manuel Lopes. Cherished mother of Herman Lopes (Gloria), Anna Brasil, Manuel Lopes, and Sandy Carlson (Josh). Adored grandmother of Robert Brasil, Kimberly Brasil, Ami Lopes, Ashley Chatelain, David Lopes, Alyssa Carlson, Kyle...
May C. Genazzi
Aug 10, 2018
Passed away at her home in Point Reyes Station, CA, August 10, 2018 at the age of 83. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold F. Genazzi. Loving mother of Daniel Genazzi (Suzanne), Deborah Gray (Wes), Ellie Genazzi, and the late Frederick Genazzi and Kenneth Genazzi. She is survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Adored sister...
Jacqueline "Jacki" Mckeay
Aug 10, 2018
At age 75, Jacki passed on after a month-long battle with sepsis. Jacki was born May 11, 1943 in San Francisco and lived in Redwood City until moving to Novato to live with her father, Ed Hamann and Nancy. She was a graduate of Novato High in 1961 and had taken courses at S.R.J.C. She Spent 50 years as...
Robert L. Bunce
Aug 10, 2018
ROBERT "BOB" LOUIS BUNCE, passed away on August 10th, 2018, at the age of 59 years.
Bob was born August 30, 1958 to Gerald and Agnes (Glasmeier) Bunce in Hamilton, Ohio before moving to Olema, California at three years of age.
Bob attended West Marin grade school and Tomales High School where he was the...
Beverly Jean Mendes
Aug 10, 2018
BEVERLY JEAN MENDES passed away on August 10, 2018 in Grass Valley, CA at the age of 87 years. Devoted wife of the late Frank Mendes, Sr. Cherished mother of Frank Mendes, Jr. and John Mendes. Beloved grandmother of Michele, Sherry, Frank-Paul, Joseph, Pamela and Jennifer. Adored great-grandmother of seven. Beverly was born in CA and raised her children on...
Shirley Tureman
Aug 9, 2018
"Great Shirley", as she was called by her great grandchildren, was born June 30,1931 in Chico, CA. She died suddenly August 9,2018. Shirley was a lover of life and full of kindness. She would chat with everyone she met. She enjoyed shopping, reading, cards,and for 40 years, tennis. Her favorite places to visit were the beach and Lake Tahoe. She...
Kenneth Charles Begin
Aug 7, 2018
Our beloved Ken Begin passed away at his home in Petaluma, CA surrounded by his family at the age of 86. Ken is survived by Marjorie Norma Begin, his loving wife of 60 years and their children: Katherine (Leonardo)Osborn, Mark (Maryann)Begin, Diane Massey, Denise (Randy) Slinkard and Theresa Begin. Cherished Papa of 15 and great grandfather of 11. Dear...
James A. King
Aug 5, 2018
Passed away in Petaluma, CA, August 5, 2018, beloved husband of Louise King. Loving father of Arnold (Dina) King, Roger (Adela) King, Dennis King and Brian King. Dear grandfather of Courtney, Amanda, Max and Hazel. Brother of the late Roy King and Carl Hadermann. Brother in law of Beverly King and Luella Hadermann. Also survived by numerous nieces and...
Janice A. Terribilini
Aug 4, 2018
Passed away in Petaluma, CA, August 4,2018, loving wife of Piero “Pete” Terribilini. Adored mother of Judy Terribilini and the late Chris (Peter) Terribilini.
Beloved grandmother of Zachery C. Terribilini, Mitchell B.Terribilini and Daniel P. Terribilini. Dear sister of Dorothy Davis, Eddie Reeser and the late Evelyn Tamburini and Les Reeser. She will also be missed by...
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