Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Mar 22, 2018

Passed away March 22, 2018 at the age of 81. Jim was born in Santa Rosa, and lived his entire life in Sonoma County. Owner of Petaluma Motorcycle Center with his wife, Juanita, as well as several other local businesses. His love of motorcycles will live on within his friends and family. Funeral will be held Sunday, April 15, 2018...

Mar 19, 2018

A life well lived was taken from us on March 19, 2018. Ray passed away peacefully after a three-year long battle with vascular dementia. In his 89 years on this earth Ray accomplished more than most. Beloved son of the late Joe and Nella Lazzini, Ray is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Katherine “Kathy” Lazzini, who he...

Mar 18, 2018

Passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 18, 2018 in Petaluma, CA.  She was born to John “Jack” Rego and Mamie (nee Rose) Rego on April 6, 1914.  She was very proud to be a third generation “Sebastopolian” and loved to tell that her father was born in the blue house across from Marty’s Top of the...

Mar 16, 2018

It is with heartfelt sadness that I share the passing of my Dad, Quin “Buzz” Jones on March 16, 2018 in Petaluma. Born May 7, 1941 in San Mateo. Preceded in death by his parents Quin & Antonia "Toni" Jones, brother Kurt “Lad” Jones and his loving wife Linda Jones. I know the two of you are dancing together...

Mar 16, 2018

Robert Miller, long term resident of Petaluma, passed away at home on Friday, March 16,2018, after a brief illness.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda, in 2012, and by his daughter, Barbara Martin, in 2017. Survivors include his son, David, daughter-in-law Barbara, good friend Gabby, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...

Mar 15, 2018

Our beloved father, John, peacefully passed at home in Cotati, CA, March 15, 2018.  Dad was ready to join his wife of 71 years, Katie Maffia Fomasi, who passed in June 2015.  Predeceased by his parents Pietro Fomasi and Maria Barella.  Loving father of Marlene Baxman (Ron), Janice Berry (George), Ray Fomasi (Laurinda), and Carol Ward (Joel).  Cherished grandfather...

Mar 14, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Claudette Norine (Hiribarren) Azevedo announces her passing suddenly and unexpectedly , on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at the age of 73 years. Claudette will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, Peter, and their children Christopher (Lina), Craig (Amy) and Brian (Melanie).  Claudette will also be fondly remembered by...

Mar 12, 2018

John Patrick (Pat) Davis born July 31, 1952. Son of Fredrick Thomas Davis and Katie Lee Powers. Survived by his wife of 42 years Patricia Ann. He leaves his children Lisa Marie Velasquez (Christian), Thomas Christopher Davis (Starla), Shelley Ann Smith (Matthew) and his grandchildren Kiana, Colton, Cooper, Charlotte and Abigail. He loved his motorcycle, old cars and trucks but...

Mar 8, 2018

MICHELLE ANN DUCOUSSO passed away peacefully at home in Santa Rosa on March 8, 2018 at the age of 53 following a brief, courageously fought battle with cancer.  She is survived by her siblings Thomas, Linda, and Marie Ducousso; sister-in-law Deborah; her niece Victoria, and great nephew and nieces, Aiden, Camryn and Bree Brown.  Michelle was preceded in death...

Mar 7, 2018

AGNES ANN LEIS passed away on March 7, 2018 in Petaluma at the age of 83 years.  Devoted wife of the late Joseph Leis.  Cherished mother of Claudia Bolgen of MA and Silvia Leis of Petaluma.  Loving sister of Maria Imdorf, Josephine Stuber, Hans Wirz, and the late Alois Wirz and Josef Wirz.  Survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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Mar 3, 2018

FLORENCE BONNER passed with peace and grace on March 3, 2018, with her family at her side in Santa Rosa, California. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Horace “Ted” of Petaluma, California; daughter Bernadette Bonner (Mike) Axelrod of Waianae, Hawaii; son Timothy Owen Bonner (Jean Brennan) of Petaluma, California; her sister Cecilia (Thurgood) Marshall of Falls...

Mar 1, 2018

David Allen Sisler (Doc) 1927-2018

SISLER, Dr. David A. Sisler, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his ever-present family by his side on Thursday March 1st 2018.  Loving and devoted husband survived by his wife Cleo Emily Sisler. Cherished father to his 11 children and adored Grandfather of 24 and Great-grandfather to 15. Considered a...

Feb 28, 2018

Marie Gibson passed away peacefully at home in Rohnert Park, CA, on February 28, 2018.  Marie is survived by her grateful children, Rich (Tara), Mark, Annette (Scott), and Mike (Jeanene), eight cherished grandchildren, her loving brothers and sisters-in-law, and many exceptional family and friends. Marie was born on January 5, 1938, in Point Reyes Station and attended high school at...

Feb 27, 2018

Judi Marty passed away after a short battle with cancer on February 27, 2018 aged 66.  Judi was born on June 14, 1951 in Lewiston, ME.  Judi was a housewife, mother, grandmother, aunt and dear sister who will be sorely missed.  Judi moved to Petaluma with her family in 1963.  She attended Kenilworth Jr High and Petaluma High School...

Feb 27, 2018

Douglas (Doug) Dennis Firkus, of Petaluma, age 67, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at Kaiser Hospital, San Rafael, on Tuesday, February 27th.

He was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and was the son of Bernadette and Dennis Firkus. Doug married Sue Gollonik on May 26th, 1973. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary by a cruise...

Feb 27, 2018

Eve E. Stanton (Quam) Almquist, age 73, was born May 19, 1944 to Norman and Alvena Stanton. Eve Passed from this life on February 27, 2018 at her home in Santa Rosa after a short illness. She is survived by her Husband John Almquist, Sister Lynne March, Sons Glenn, Yancey, and Brian Quam, 5 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grand...

Feb 27, 2018

Renee passed away peacefully in Petaluma, CA, surrounded by loving family.  Renee is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Quam, and grandson, Ryan Quam. Renee is survived by her four children: Christine Moylan (Phil), Paul Kvam (Mary), Mark Quam (Deborah) and Lindsay Kvam (Paul).  Renee dearly loved her nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.  A memorial service will be held...

Feb 26, 2018

BREDELL, Bryan A. (February 27, 1965 - February 26 2018) Entered into rest suddenly while visiting Austin, Texas. A gaduate of the Montgomery High School Class of 1983 and the Brigham Young University Class of 1992. Bryan is survived by his parents; Beverly and Henry Bredell, his sister, Kelley, his wife, Jennifer, sons Taylor (Kristina) and Stuart (Gina), as well...

Feb 26, 2018

JULIA BETTINELLI JENSEN, age 99, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Feb. 26, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Julia was a native of Petaluma, born Dec. 6, 1918, and a member of a prominent local family.  She was the last survivor of 17 children of Corina and Antonio Bettinelli.  She was a graduate of Petaluma High School.  One...

Feb 23, 2018

Entered into rest at Healdsburg Senior Living Community, in Healdsburg, CA following a long illness, on February 23, 2018. Dearly beloved wife of the late August "Gus" Orsolini. Beloved Mother of Mario L. (Pam) Orsolini of Cloverdale, CA. Adored Grandmother of: Valerie K. (Rick) Orsolini-Rhodes of Cloverdale, CA and Mario A. Orsolini of Sacramento, CA. Cherished Great Grandmother of:...