Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Leota Ruth Fisher

Jan 11, 2018

Leota (101), passed away peacefully at home January 11, 2018. Leota is survived by her three children; Joe (Barbara), Bruce (Linda) and Nancy; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert and her granddaughters, Katy and Marya.

Leota was one of Petaluma’s first hospice nurses and...

Joann Marie Ritko Pozzi

Jan 11, 2018

Born JoAnn Marie Ritko in Petaluma, CA - on June 9, 1942 and passed January 11, 2018 of complications from flu like symptoms, at the age of 75.  Survived by her husband of 57 years, Natale Pozzi with one daughter, Andrea Pozzi (Guy P. Fairon) and her cocker spaniel Ms. T.

Preceded in death by her parents...

Terence M. Garvey, Sr.

Jan 7, 2018

Terence "Terry" M. Garvey, Sr., 90, died peacefully in Petaluma on Sunday, January 7, 2018, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children Kathleen, Lett (Doris), Terry Jr. (Tvang), Tom (Nancy) and Sheila; grandchildren Lauren, Ben, Evan and Natalie; sister Colleen; and 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Joanne; son John; and...

Garrett Dean Hughes

Jan 6, 2018

GARRETT DEAN HUGHES, 21, died on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 in Petaluma. He is preceded in death by his loving great grandparents, Freddie and Mary Freitas. He is survived by his parents, Troy and Barbara Hughes, his sister, Heather Hughes, his brother in law, Giovanni Guadagnini, his niece, Jezie Guadagnini, his brother, T.J. Hughes, his sister in law, Danielle...

Shelly Kay Lafranchi

Jan 5, 2018

Shelly Lafranchi (Ollenberger) passed away Friday, January 5th. She is survived by daughter Katie and sons Eric, Luke, and Hank as well as grandchildren Michaela, Kobe, Bella and Brogan; Sisters Sue and Lynn and her Brother Richard. Celebration of life to be held at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary, Monday January 15th at 11am. Memorial Service

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Leroy William Vyenielo

Jan 5, 2018

On January 5th, 2018, LeRoy (Lee) W. Vyenielo, 90, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  Lee is survived by his loving wife of 66 years- Clarice Elizabeth Vyenielo and their children – Bill (Cathy), Kathy, Paul, Lisa (David), David (Gayle) and Chris (Kimberly), 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Lee, the youngest of three brothers was born in...

Donald Lawrence "Donnie" Sartori

Jan 3, 2018

Donald Lawrence Sartori, 83 of Petaluma passed away on January 3, 2018. “Donnie”, a Sonoma County native, was born in Petaluma and grew up in the home that his grandparents built in 1915 for their 12 children.  The home was located on the Cream Cup Dairy, a ranch started by his grandfather Arcangelo Sartori, a prominent Sonoma County rancher. ...

Joan Emily Skaggs

Jan 2, 2018

Joan Skaggs passed away in the comfort of her home on January 2nd, 2018. A Memorial service will be held for Joan on Monday, January 8th at 1 PM at Petaluma Baptist Church, 580 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma, CA 94954

Roselia C. "Chela" Patterson

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...

Roy J. Lattimore

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...

Lilia Maria Freed

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...

Margaret Laverne "Vernie" Pengel

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...

Frank J. Mantellina

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...

Bruce William King

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.

Catherine "Kitty" Gay

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...

Roseann "Ann" B. Walker

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....

Jim Giovando

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...

Helen Louise (Defilippis) Burke

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. ...

Stanley Joseph Beretta

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...

Pamela Diane (Fresquez) Taylor

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...