Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Jan 2, 2018

ROSELIA C. "CHELA" PATTERSON passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 106. Chela is survived by her loving daughter Ana Jovel, her son-in-law Carlos Jovel and her two beloved grandchildren Tanya Jovel and Carlos A. Jovel.

She was born on April 4, 1911 in El Salvador, the eldest...

Jan 1, 2018

Roy Jay Lattimore (84) passed away at home, surrounded by family January 1, 2018 following a brief illness. Born June 9, 1933 to Nellie May (Newman) Lattimore and William Lattimore. Raised in Bakersfield, Ca. he played baseball for Fresno State and semi-pro in Canada and had a lifelong love of the Dodgers. He met his love, Louise (Maulsby) Lattimore...

Dec 30, 2017

Lilia M. Freed passed away on December 30th, 2017 in Santa Rosa, California. She is survived by her children, James Freed and Maria Thom and her Grandchildren, Sophia and Andrew. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 11th at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory from 11:00 AM til 5:00 PM, with a Rosary at 3:00 pm. Funeral Services for Lilia...

Dec 30, 2017

MARGARET LaVERNE "VERNIE" PENGEL entered the kingdom of heaven on December 30, 2017 in Santa Rosa surrounded by her loving family at the age of 87.  Devoted wife of the late Henry G. Pengel.  Beloved mother of Margie Minner (Dave), Mark and Donna Pengel (deceased), Mindy Pengel (Denise), Mary Lou Bahn (Albert), Marie Elyse Bernardi Curzon (Tom), Michelle Campagna...

Dec 30, 2017

Frank was born in San Francisco in 1935 and then moved to Corte Madera in 1946.  He was in the first graduating class of Marin Catholic High School.  He entered the Air Force at the age of 18 and served 6 years in regular service; numerous years in the Reserves.  He worked for Metropolitan Life for 29 years, 10...

Dec 29, 2017

Born July 4, 1935 in San Francisco; passed away on December 29, 2017 in Petaluma at the age of 82 years. Devoted husband of Marion King of Petaluma. Beloved father of Gregory King and Jeanne Croinex both of Petaluma. Grandfather of Nicholas King. Brother of David King. Uncle of Shannon King. At Bruce's request, no services will be held.

Dec 28, 2017

CATHERINE ELIZABETH "KITTY" GAY passed away on December 28, 2017 in Rohnert Park at the age of 72 years.  Devoted wife of the late Del Gay. Cherished mother of Michael Levi Gay (Johnnie) of Windsor and Christopher Daniel Gay (Aimee) of Rohnert Park.  Beloved grandmother of Mackenzie, Jaiden, Mikaela, and Caitlin Gay.  Survived by numerous cousins.

Kitty was born...

Dec 27, 2017

ROSEANN "ANN" B. WALKER passed away on December 27, 2017 in San Rafael at the age of 94 years. Devoted wife of the late Guy B. Walker. Cherished mother of Carolann Walker (Ron Minyard) of Sacramento and Gene Walker (Margaret) of Petaluma. Beloved grandmother of Dan Walker (Michelle) of Sacramento, Cheyenne Walker (Kathleen) of Petaluma and the late John Walker....

Dec 25, 2017

JIM GIOVANDO, a retired teacher and a native of Petaluma, passed away on December 25th at the age of 85. Jim was born at Petaluma General and was very proud that he lived most of his life in Petaluma.  As a child, Jim attended Phillip Sweed Elementary School and Washington Grammar.  In fourth grade, he transferred to St. Vincent Elementary...

Dec 16, 2017

Helen Louise (Defilippis) Burke, age 90, of Petaluma, CA, passed away on December 16, 2017.  She was born December 9, 1927, in St. Helena, CA.  She was a caring, faithful, and hard-working woman whose family and friends meant the world to her.

Her childhood years were spent in Rutherford, CA, in the heart of the Napa Valley. ...

Dec 15, 2017

Stanley Joseph Beretta, 75, of Petaluma, passed away on December 15, 2017 in his home town of Petaluma.

Stan is survived by his spouse Marion Beretta; his sons Joe Beretta, Steve Beretta, John Beretta, Gary Beretta, Dante Del Prete, Kathy Del Prete and DeeDee Del Prete; his brothers Bob Beretta and Art Beretta. He had 15 Grandchildren...

Dec 13, 2017

PAMELA DIANE (FRESQUEZ) TAYLOR passed away in San Diego on December 13, 2017 and was the eldest child of Tom and Nancy Fresquez of Petaluma.  She was born on November 9th, 1958 in Berkeley, CA.  Pamela grew up in Petaluma and attended McDowell, Kenilworth and Casa Grande where she was active in academics and songleading.  Pamela was crowned Petaluma’s...

Dec 3, 2017

Passed away, December 3, 2017 at the age of 89, first generation American born in Cleveland, Ohio of Frank and Rose (nee Klachan), who emigrated from Slovakia. His early youth was as a Depression era boy who among many things walked picket lines with his father during the 1930s run-up to the Wagner Act which authorized collective bargaining. Frank...

Dec 1, 2017

DARLENE LOUISE KLEIN-TYLMAN passed peacefully on December 1, 2017.  Born January 30, 1940 in San Francisco, CA.  Preceded in death by her Mother and Father and Husband Daniel Tylman.  Beloved Mother of Danyea and Dennean Tylman.  Adored and cherished Grandma to Daniel and Matthew Kirtley.  Sister of Jackie Halm (Doug) and Dolores Storman.  Auntie to Kevin, Greg (Karen) and Diane...

Nov 29, 2017

Passed away peacefully on November 29, 2017 at the age of 70. He was surrounded by his family and closest friends. Dennis was born in San Francisco, Ca on August 13, 1947. He spent over 50 years in the petroleum industry and will forever be remembered as a fighter for service station dealers. He is survived by his wife...

Nov 29, 2017

June C. Whitney passed November 29th at home in Petaluma CA. She was the daughter of the late William and Mary Deiss of Petaluma and the loving wife of the late Glenn Whitney. Growing up she excelled in piano recitals, being fond of Chopin and Schubert. Early adulthood, she was employed by Petaluma Poultry Producers, Petaluma Chamber of Commerce,...

Nov 29, 2017

Petaluma native, SHARON MASON passed away on November 29, 2017 in Petaluma at the age of 75 years. Loving wife of James H. Mason of Petaluma. Mother of Jennifer Teague of Petaluma, Katherine Mendoza of NJ, and the late Kenneth Mason. Grandmother of six. At Sharon’s request, no services will be held.

Nov 23, 2017

Viola was born the middle child of 7 children to Kate and Nick Meysembourg in Almena, Wisconsin. Her parents and sisters moved to California during WW2. In 1946 she married Ray Ranallo of Cumberland, Wisconsin. They moved to Marin County California and started their family. Viola dedicated her life to her family, being an at home mom, she was an...

Nov 21, 2017

AL GERHARDT passed away unexpectedly 11/21/17. Born in 1938 to Albert E. Gerhardt, Sr. and Kathleen (Nielsen) Gerhardt, Al was raised in Sebastopol, with his late sister, Susan (Gerhardt) Davis (Erwin), and brother, Dan Gerhardt (Shirley), and attended Green Valley School and Analy High School.  He married Pat Jessee in 1963, moved to Petaluma and raised 4 children, Kathe,...

Nov 18, 2017

Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, November 18, 2017 at the age of 74. She was born in Sebastopol, where she was reared and educated and later graduated from SRJC as an LVN. Bonnie worked for 25 years for the Sonoma County Public Health Dept. Bonnie is survived by her son, Jason Gonsalves, daughter-in-law, Yvette Miller, grandchildren, Kris Jacobson,...