Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Apr 17, 2025

With deep sorrow we announce the passing of John Finkbohner. John passed away peacefully at home at the age of 97. John lived a vibrant life defined by service to his country, devotion to his community and an unwavering love for his family and personal passions. At the age of 17, John enlisted in the US Army to serve...

Apr 13, 2025

Sharon Catherine Street nee Phaneuf age 83, passed away Sunday April 13, 2025 in Rohnert Park California. For the last 10 months, she was a resident of Cogir Senior Living. Sharon enjoyed living in the Cogir community with the great service and wonderful friends she made. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born...

Apr 8, 2025

Kathleen S. Wolfe passed away surrounded by her family and friends on April 8, 2025 after a 10 year fight with cancer. Kathleen was born in San Francisco and spent the first 20 years in Bernal Heights. She is the daughter of Gerald and Dale Sullivan. She is survived by her father, Gerald, brother, Jeffery (Sylvia), sister, Gayle (Paul)...

Apr 4, 2025

Donald Patterson died on April 4, 2025 in Petaluma, California. He was born in Buffalo, New York on January 18, 1927. He is survived by sisters Lois Reich of Batavia, NY and Irma Leake of Tampa, FL. He is predeceased by his brother Irwin, sisters Joy Patterson and Alice Torrelli, both of NY. The last year of WW II...

Apr 4, 2025

Dearly loved Douglas Andrew Beaman was born on March 15, 1965 in Petaluma, California.  He passed peacefully on April 4, 2025 in Petaluma.  For 60 years, Doug brightened our lives with his loving and caring nature, sense of humor, incredible memory, and endless optimism.

Doug absolutely loved people.  Everywhere he went, he looked forward to seeing old...

Mar 30, 2025

Bonnie Evelyn (Wilson) Morgan—born on August 3, 1931, in Daybrook, West Virginia—lived a life brimming with love, laughter, and adventure. She passed unexpectedly at home in Petaluma, California, on March 30, 2025, at the remarkable age of 93. 

Bonnie was the seventh of a lively bunch of ten children born to Shannon Wilson and Myrtle Ivy Moore—a spirited soul from the...

Mar 30, 2025

Abundance. An abundance of love, of friends, of laughter, and, of course, wine. Bob Singleton lived with joy, always keeping his door open—for lifelong friends, for family, and even for stray cats. He had a soft and gentle heart, capable of turning anyone into a friend in minutes. And in keeping with that spirit, he departed the world in...

Mar 28, 2025

Anne Luise (Sambuck) Clark was born on February 10, 1948, to Margaret and Louis Anthony (Louie) Sambuck in Petaluma, California. She joined her sister, Pam, and later welcomed siblings John, Lori, and Tina into the family. Growing up in Petaluma, Anne attended Petaluma High School, where she shone both academically and as a spirited cheerleader alongside her lifelong friends...

Mar 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing our beloved mother Maria Luiza Gagnon, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025 at the age of 83, surrounded by all her children and grandchildren. Loving mother of Johnny, Jeff, Monique and Michelle and loving stepmother of Debbie, Doug and Donna Lynn. Cherished...

Mar 20, 2025

It is with profound heartache we announce the passing of Alexander Joseph Herrera, who left us on March 20, 2025, at the age of 72. Alex Herrera is survived by Sandra Herrera, his loving wife of 35 years, his daughter Marina Herrera (Kurt); his siblings David Herrera (Teresa), Steven Herrera (Liz) and Maryann McCarthy (Dan), brother-in law Tommy Roberto...

Mar 19, 2025

James “Jim” Michael Doolittle, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 19, 2025 at the age of 62. He was raised in Marin County and resided in Sonoma County for over 40 years. He graduated from St. Vincent de Paul High School in 1980, and soon thereafter married his...

Mar 19, 2025

David C. Traversi was born on May 13, 1934 in Petaluma to Charles and Josephine Traversi. He passed on his own terms, surrounded by his loving wife and family on March 19, 2025, at his home in Petaluma. Dave attended Saint Vincent de Paul schools for his primary and secondary education, and obtained his Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate...

Mar 14, 2025

Maureen Ann Lane, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at her home in Walnut Creek, California, on March 14, 2025.  Daughter of the late John Vincent and Celeste Woulfe, Maureen was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. After graduation, Maureen...

Mar 11, 2025

Thomas C Christie,LtCol (ret) Feb. 20 1930 - March 11 2025 With deep sadness, we say farewell to Thomas Christie, a man whose life was a testament to courage, love, and unwavering dedication. At 95, he departed this life with grace and strength, holding the hand of Jo, his wife of 72 years. Tom was more than our patriarch:...

Mar 11, 2025

Gloria Louise Given, a beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away in Sebastopol, California, on March 11 at the age of 86. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, optimism, warmth, and quiet strength that touched the lives of all who knew her.

For 35 years she dedicated herself to her work as a legal secretary, known...

Mar 9, 2025

Teddie was born in Petaluma to Ted and Norma Pritchard at Petaluma General Hospital. She was raised in Petaluma and attended Mc Near Elementary, Petaluma Jr. High School and Petaluma High School. Teddie and her husband Eddie were married in August of 1969 and were married for 53 years. Teddie and Eddie owned and operated numerous resorts between Red...

Mar 7, 2025

On March 7th, 2025, Michael John Thompson, born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 28th, 1944, passed away after a lengthy illness. He received excellent care from the Hospice of Petaluma as he was surrounded by close family and visited by many longtime friends.

An accomplished athlete in high school and college, Michael led an active life;...

Mar 6, 2025

Berguido, Carlos III, 77, passed away after a prolonged illness on 6 March 2025 at home in Petaluma, California. Carlos was born 30 November 1947 to Marion and Carlos Berguido II in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife Lynn "Star" Berguido and daughter Angela (husband Bogdan) Panek. He graduated from the Haverford School in 1965. After moving...

Mar 3, 2025

Raedeen A. Severson passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2025, at the age of 66, after a short battle with cancer.

Raedeen was a Devoted mother to Nicole Nunes (Bruno) and Brandon Gallagher (Molly). Cherished Nonni to Nickolas and Nash Nunes, Braeley Moreda, and Maeve and Bayla Gallagher.  Loving sister of Larry Ronsheimer (Margaret)....

Feb 28, 2025

Donald Carl Andresen, born June 10, 1926, in Petaluma, passed away peacefully at the age of 98 in his Novato home on Feb 28, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, June Andresen; his parents, Carl and Helen Andresen; and his eldest son, Steven Andresen.

Don is survived by sons Rick Andresen and his wife, Lisa, of...