Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

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:...

Feb 22, 2018

Of Petaluma, 1927-2018, died February 22, 2018, aged 90, peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness.

Shirley Ann Hartford Jewel was born in Tumalo, Oregon, one of ten children. Despite a major hearing loss in childhood, she was the first Hartford to attend college and was a proud graduate of Lewis and Clark College. In 1966,...

Feb 20, 2018

Entered into rest following a long illness in Redwood City, CA on February 20, 2018. Dearly beloved son of Phuong Whitlock of Santa Rosa, CA. Jona also leaves behind his fiance; Melissa Fenk, their daughter; Aveena Jones and one unborn child. He is also survived by his siblings; Brittany Jones, Twila Jones and Jordan Jones, numerous nieces and nephews...

Feb 19, 2018

Born December 9, 1937 in San Francisco; passed away on February 19, 2018 in Santa Rosa at the age of 80 years. Devoted wife of the late Bruce King. Beloved mother of Gregory King and Jeanne Croinex both of Petaluma. Grandmother of Nicholas King. Sister of Eleanor Cadiente. At Marion's request, no services will be held.

Feb 18, 2018

On February 18, 2018, Charles “Bud” Spaletta, a longtime dairyman in Marin County, passed away at home at the age of 85. He is survived by his daughter, Patty, son-in-law, Jon, sons, Tony and Brian, and grandchildren, Jake and Alisha. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Eda (Grossi) Spaletta, and sister Helen Cristiani. His surviving...

Feb 14, 2018

Our beloved Sandra passed away on February 14, 2018 in Petaluma after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Sandra was born on February 5, 1945 to Sam and Betty Compagno in San Francisco. Sandra received her degree and credential in Education from San Francisco State University and embarked on a 36 year career as the adored Kindergarten and first grade...

Feb 14, 2018

Passed away at home, February 14, 2018, beloved husband of the late Margaret F. Martin. Loving father of Kenneth Martin II and Cheryl Devine. Adored grandfather of Frank Devine IV, Kathryn Phillips, Kenneth Martin III, Colby Phelan and Molly Sheedy. Cherished great grandfather of Neely Phelan, Jeffrey Phelan, Francis Devine V, Fynlee Devine, Lola Sheedy, Piper Martin, Kenneth Martin...

Feb 13, 2018

CLARE ELIZABETH BOYNTON passed away on February 13, 2018 at the age of 55 years in Petaluma.  Beloved daughter of Rita Boynton and the late Alvin Boynton.  Cherished sister of Mark Boynton, Jane Stone, Edward Boynton, Paul Boynton, and the late Barbara Boynton.

Friends and family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 11:00...

Feb 10, 2018

NICKALES PETER "NICK" NAVARRA passed away on February 10, 2018 in Petaluma at the age of 86 years.  Devoted husband of the late Ida F. Navarra.  Cherished father of Susan Navarra (Larry Tomlinson) of Santa Rosa, and the late Carol Navarra and Tony Navarra.  Beloved grandfather of Antonia Navarra of Petaluma.  Adored brother of Joanne Jacobs, Lorraine Symynuk both...

Feb 10, 2018

Joseph Emile Paul passed away on February 10 in Santa Rosa at the age of 75. Joseph leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth and his four children, Anne Corey, Richard Powell, Debora Paul and Amy Baker as well as six grandchildren, Paige and Sam Lacoste, Riona and Evelyn Powell, Nicholas and Sarah Davey. He is survived by...

Feb 9, 2018

Donald Ramatici passed away at his home with this family by his side on Friday February 9th 2018. Devoted husband of the late Janice Ramatici. Cherished father of Susan Powers (Tom), Joan Gladson (John), Paul Ramatici (Jackie) and the late Donna Ramatici and John Ramatici. Adored Grandfather of 14 and Great-grandfather of 13. Loving brother of the late Stan...

Feb 8, 2018

Judy Ann Johnson was born on June 8, 1956 in Petaluma, Ca.  Judy is the daughter of Mae Bell Johnson and Manuel Johnson.  She is survived by Judy's oldest Shawn Renee Johnson, Bobby Lee Applegate, and Joshua Eugene Sowells with 4 grandchildren, Devan Otto Coltman, Bobby Lee Jr., Amallie & Austin and 1 great-grandchild, Christopher Coltman.  Judy also is...

Feb 7, 2018

EDWIN VICTOR GRUNDSTROM was a man who brings to mind thoughts of community, family, legal practice based in integrity, laughter, and of course… fishing.  On February 7, 2018, the North Bay communities of Marin and Sonoma lost a dear friend.  After ninety-one years, Ed, who lived robustly, was driven by passion and governed through justice and love, left us...