Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Sylvia Louise Rasmussen

Mar 29, 2018

A native to Petaluma, Sylvia was born to Thomas and Margaret Younger.

She had four siblings: Lola Malone, Marie Younger, Eva Peterson and is survived by her brother Jim Younger of Petaluma.  She married Steve Nowicki and had three sons: Stephen (Maryann) Nowicki of Oak Harbor, WA., Michael (Deborah) Nowicki of Petaluma and Dennis (Angela) Nowicki of...

Christine Ann Bray (Nee) Collins)

Mar 28, 2018

Born Nov 10 th in San Francisco, CA to William Joseph Collins & Judith Selma Collins (nee Nelson) , Chris passed away peacefully and suddenly in her sleep on March 28 th, 2018 in her home in Rohnert Park, CA .

Chris was the married and devoted 54 year s pouse of Richard Edward Bray . Loving...

Michael George Hansen

Mar 28, 2018

Born September 23rd, 1937. He was 80 years old. Mike passed away Wednesday night with family in his home in Petaluma. With both of his parents deceased, Mike was a busy body and enjoyed many different activities with many of his friends. He was a fisherman and loved going to Alaska with his fishing buddies. His dear friend Ed...

Shirley Jane Butti

Mar 27, 2018

Former Petaluma resident Shirley Jane Butti, 86, passed away peacefully in Santa Rosa, California on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

Shirley was born in Petaluma on July 14, 1931, to Clarence Tobin and Eileen Stretton Tobin. She was the youngest of five children, and grew up on the Burdell Ranch (now Olompoli State Park) north of Novato, California,...

Doris Lorraine Hulbert

Mar 26, 2018

Doris L. Hulbert passed away peacefully on March 26, 2018 at the age of 90. Born September 9, 1927 in Susanville, California to Herb and Catherine Maahs, Doris and her twin sister, Dorothy, were the oldest of two sets of twin girls. Doris and her twin, along with her younger sisters, Mildred and Marilyn, grew up in Susanville and...

Glen Charles Ghilotti

Mar 25, 2018

GLEN CHARLES GHILOTTI passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2018 in Oklahoma at the age of 59 years.  Devoted husband of Genevieve Ghilotti.  Cherished father of Jennifer Ghilotti, Kevin Ghilotti, Tom McCoy, Jennilee Rodrigues, and Tina Studebaker.  Beloved grandfather of Gwen and Lincoln McCoy and Archie Rodrigues.  Loving brother of Gary Ghilotti, Patrick Ghilotti, Judy Ghilotti, and the late Jim,...

Evy M. Garzoli

Mar 22, 2018

Passed away at home, March 22, 2018, beloved wife of the late Vernon L. Garzoli.

Loving mother of Greg (Dawn) Garzoli, Steven (Stefanie) Garzoli and Phillip Garzoli. Cherished grandmother of Trent, Cole, Jacob and Emily. Dear sister of George (Sandy) Keefe. Evy was born in San Francisco, 79 years ago and was reared and educated in Sebastopol, the...

Lloyd Yamasaki

Mar 22, 2018

Lloyd enjoyed living in Petaluma, where he spent his entire life; except for a tour of duty in Vietnam & college attendance after he graduated from Petaluma High School in 1964. Following graduation from Cal Poly, he did landscaping work – first for his brother Ray until Ray’s retirement. His life revolved around family and church where he was...

Victor James "Jim" Saitone

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...

Raymond "Ray" Lazzini

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...

Janesse Mary Baldonado

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...

Quin Jethro "Buzz" Jones

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...

Robert Miller

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,...

John Peter Fomasi

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...

Claudette Norine (Hiribarren) Azevedo

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...

John Patrick "Pat" Davis

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...

Michelle Ann Ducousso

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...

Agnes Ann Leis

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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Florence Suy

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...

Dr. David A. Sisler

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...