Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Aug 3, 2018

Tom was born in San Francisco, CA to Margaret & William McHale.  He passed away, with his beloved family by his side, from a lengthy illness of  heart and renal failure.  Tom is survived by his loving spouse of 43 years, Janice McHale, son Scott McHale (Teri), daughter Nichole Vogler (Willy), daughter Lisa Ladner (Greg), daughter Kristina Kingdon, eleven...

Aug 2, 2018

It is with a heavy heart that the news of the passing of Diane Dorfman is being shared.  On August 2, she succumbed to lung cancer in her own bed at home.  True to herself, she was fiercely independent of mind and continued to call the shots and direct her care until the end.  Her strong will served her...

Jul 31, 2018

On July 31, 2018, the world stopped turning for our beloved Frenchy Revel. Born in November 1928, where he was raised and educated in Healdsburg, CA with his loving parents, Rene Sr and Pride Revel and sisters Alyce (Goff/Rush) and Doreen (Brooks).   As a Healdsburg High School graduate, class of 1946, he enlisted in the Army, serving as a member...

Jul 30, 2018

PATRICK JAMES KELLY Passed away on July 30, 2018 in Petaluma. Devoted husband of Roberta "Bobbi" Kelly of Petaluma. Adored step-father of Dirk Pewitt and the late Wesley Compton. Cherished brother of Michael Kelly and Margaret Kelly. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Patrick, known to many as Jim, was born, reared and educated in San Francisco. For over 45...

Jul 29, 2018

Our beautiful Mother, Grandma, Sister, Aunt, friend and neighbor passed away at home on Sunday, July 29, 2018 after a lengthy illness.  A proud third generation Petaluman, Merylo was born at home on December 6, 1925 to wonderful parents, Roy Jameson and Wilma Dahlmann.  The Dahlmann family emigrated from Germany and found their "Promised Land" in the Petaluma Valley...

Jul 23, 2018

BOB WILKINSON passed away peacefully in his Novato home with his daughters at his sides, surrounded by all of his favorite memories. Bob and Mary’s hearts are once again whole and united, his eyes are twinkling, and they are dancing happily, together forever.

Bob was born in Petaluma, and spent his entire life in Marin and Sonoma Counties. Bob...

Jul 23, 2018

WILBUR DALE "WILL" GOETSCH died at his home in Petaluma on July 23, 2018.  His struggle with dementia was cut short by a sudden onset of pancreatic cancer.

Will was born on Jan. 7,1942 in Sabetha, Kansas. His parents, Betty and Dale Goetsch predeceased him as did his half sister, Kim Kerr of Kansas.  He is survived by his...

Jul 12, 2018

SALVADOR LISING passed away on July 12, 2018 at the age of 84 years in Petaluma.  Devoted husband of Dolores Lising.  Cherished father of Maximo Lising (Amelia), Salvador Lising, Jr., (Jocelyn), Maria Hanson (John), and Maria Paz Salomonis (Ralph).  Beloved grandfather of Salvador Lising, III, Matthew Mark Lising, Jan Jasper Lising, Justin Luke Lising, and Isabella Joan Hanson. Friends and...

Jul 8, 2018

Arlene died peacefully at her home on July 8, 2018. She was surrounded by friends and family who loved her dearly. Arlene was born on March 3, 1930 to Maurice (Rudy) Frates and Maybelle (Nellie) Martin. She was predeceased by the love of her life, husband Raymond Leroy Anderson and her brother Maurice (Morey) Frates. She is survived by her...

Jul 4, 2018

YUKINO TAKAOKA KAMEOKA passed away shortly before her 97th birthday from complications with cancer. She is predeceased by her husband Takeshi Kameoka of 72 years, and her eldest daughter, Martha. She is survived by her children: Mary Peebles (Patrick) of Roeland Park KS, George Kameoka (Kathie) of Petaluma, Kathleen Terusaki (Steven) of Albany CA, Jennie Kameoka-Yu (George) of Petaluma, and...

Jul 1, 2018

JAMES "JIM" DOUGAN passed away at his home in Rohnert Park.  Jim was born on the K Ranch in Pt. Reyes to William Dougan and Sarah Nesbitt Dougan.

He spent most of his life in Marin County.  He graduated from San Rafael High School and worked as an auto mechanic.  He met and married June Camenisch in 1942.  He...

Jun 23, 2018

BONIFACIO A. LAPUZ, JR., passed away on June 23, 2018 in Rio Vista at the age of 78 years. Devoted husband of the late Geraldine Lapuz. Cherished father of Chris Lapuz, Janet Kerrigan (Patrick), and Eric Lapuz (Nasim). Beloved grandfather of Taylor, Justin, and Connor Kerrigan; and Grace, Ella, Lucie, and Sebastian Lapuz. Loving brother of Emerita, Citas, and the...

Jun 23, 2018

DORIS J. PORRAS  passed away on June 23, 2018 in Santa Rosa at the age of 71 years.  Devoted wife of Jorge Porras of Rohnert Park.  Cherished mother of Yuri Porras (Nieves Pujalte), Freddy Porras (Monica Mesa), and Juan Carlos Porras (Ralna Porras).  Adored grandmother of Leo Casaes, Santiago Porras, Amalia Porras, and Celiano Porras.   Loving sister of Miguel, Evila,...

Jun 22, 2018

GLENNA SUE SORENSEN passed away on June 22, 2018 in Santa Rosa at the age of 84 years.  Devoted wife of the late Bill Sorensen.  Dear companion of Fred Jim Boom.  Cherished mother of Billy Sorensen (Janine).  Adored grandmother of Taylor Sorensen, Samantha McCready and Peyton McCready. Beloved great-grandmother of Kayden and Clayton Giannini.  Loving sister of Donnie Fitzgerald.  Survived...

Jun 22, 2018

Dorothy Ruth Vyenielo, age 90, of Santa Rosa passed away June 22, 2018 with her loving sister Nancy at her side.  She was born to Andrew and Ruth Johnson on November 16, 1927, and grew up on the family ranch in Penngrove along with her siblings: the late Barbara Bassett, her brother Jim Johnson and her sisters Nancy Arvold...

Jun 20, 2018

On the evening of June 20, 2018, Arthur Conrad Matson or “Mat” (as he was known by family and friends) passed away peacefully in his Penngrove home, a home that he had lived in with his wife for 52 years. Mat had been suffering for a period of eight years from respiratory issues and several chronic conditions, however, despite these...

Jun 20, 2018

Born in Galveston, Texas, Amanda moved to Healdsburg, CA with her parents and brother in 1989. She is the loving daughter of Russell Lyles and Debra Jean Lyles (deceased). Adored mother of Aiden, Austin and Addison Skikos. Also survived by her caring brother; Russell Lyles Jr., his fiancé and four children Ava, Savvi, Trae, and Ryder. Amanda left us suddenly...

Jun 15, 2018

Entered into rest, Friday, June 15, 2018. Howard was born June 12, 1929 in Oakland, California, the only son of Ernest Fraga and Lucile Taylor. He attended St. Elizabeth Elementary School and graduated from Fremont High School in Oakland, CA. where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Arleene Margaret Anderson on February 19, 1949. He is survived by...

Jun 10, 2018

Passed away at home, Sunday June 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Vern DeBernardi. Loving mother of Dino (Carolyn) DeBernardi and Dario (Gina) DeBernardi. Cherished grandmother of Kathryn, Devin, Daniel and Drew DeBernardi. Dear sister of Maureen (Lauren) Bettinelli and the late Fred Starke. Sister in law of...

Jun 10, 2018

MADELYN JOAN LUNNY of Inverness, daughter of Andrew J. Gawley and Madelyn O’Connor Gawley passed on June 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in San Francisco October 16, 1932 and attended Presentation High School and SF College for Women. In 1951 Joan was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of her life, Joseph A...