Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

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,...

Nov 17, 2017

Lifelong resident of Petaluma, CA. Passed away in the early morning hours on November 17, 2017, and blessed with a great-granddaughter born in the late night hours the same day.  Age 87. Born November 22, 1929 to Iven and Asta Iversen. Loving wife of the late Jack Cameron, her husband of 66 years, who preceded her in death by...

Nov 17, 2017

With great sadness, we announce the death of our dear father, Leeland S. King, Jr. He was born on July 11, 1924 in Los Angeles, CA and died peacefully on November 17, 2017.  Our Mom, Betty, predeceased him in 2009.  He is survived by children, Gayle Sarlatte, Lee King (Jodi), and Diane Koressel (Terry); sister Floy; 5 grandsons: Henri...

Nov 16, 2017

Ray Anderson, longtime Petaluma resident, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2017 at the age of 89.

The son of the late Scott and Lucy Anderson, Ray is survived by his loving wife, Arlene Anderson of 68 years. Loving father of Mark (Marion deceased) Anderson, Brad (Cathy) Anderson and Lori Molden. Adored Grandfather of Jason, Ryan, Justin,...

Nov 16, 2017

LAURA MEDEIROS BORGES passed away on November 16, 2017 in Novato at the age of 80.  Devoted wife of the late Zulmiro Borges.  Cherished mother of Paulo Borges (Jennifer).  Beloved grandmother of Gabriella Borges and Jake Borges.  Adored sister of Rita Silva and Ricardo Medeiros; predeceased by five siblings.  Survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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Nov 13, 2017

Passed away November 13, 2017 in Sebastopol, CA at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy Mache of Bodega; son, Richard Mache of Valley Ford, daughters, Marcia Short (John) of Petaluma and Helen Mache of Kingsburg; sister, Adeline Blasi (Bob) of Santa Rosa, brothers, Tony Mache (Darlene) and Bob Mache of Bodega; grandchildren,...

Nov 13, 2017

HELEN M. LOORYA Entered in to the arms of our Lord on November 13, 2017 at the age of 68. Beloved wife of Jim Loorya for 46 years, loving mother of Bryan Loorya, Matthew Loorya and Jennifer Farnsworth.

A native of California and the daughter of John and Viola Ainslie, Helen grew up in South San Francisco....

Nov 12, 2017

ANNA GAUL passed away on November 12, 2017, at her home in Petaluma, CA. Her family was by her side throughout her final months. She was a nine year survivor of breast cancer, but ultimately conceded the battle when she was ready for her next adventure. Although her life was shorter than many, it was fuller than most.

Nov 8, 2017

THEO MORRIS, JR. passed away on November 8, 2017 in Rohnert Park at the age of 82 with his family by his side.  Devoted husband of Claudette Morris.  Cherished father of Craig Morris (deceased), Tracy Morris Blakely, Jerome Morris (Mayrose), and April Page (David).  Adored grandfather of thirteen and great-grandfather of five.  Survived by brother Freeman Morris and numerous nieces...

Nov 4, 2017

“No need to call a mountain a mountain.” And yet, what a mountain of a man he was. SALVATORE THOMAS DANIELE, JR., born in San Francisco in 1945 to Salvatore and Mary. Sal was raised in Daly City, youngest brother to Mike, Patty, and Rose; loving husband of 47 years to Annette; father to Anthony (daughter-in-law, Terese) and Andrew;...

Nov 3, 2017

LAWRENCE "LARRY" TENCER passed away on November 3, 2017 at the age of 75 years in Petaluma.  Devoted husband of Barbara Tencer.  Cherished father of Allan Tencer (Robin) and the late David Tencer.  Beloved grandfather of Andrea Tencer Lynch, Annamarie Signe Tencer, Mikayla Eva Rose Tencer, and William Brody Palmer.  Adored great-grandfather of two.  Loving brother of Carl Tencer (Joanne). ...

Nov 1, 2017

Passed away unexpectedly, Nov. 1, 2017 in Santa Cruz, CA. Sandy was born in Petaluma, to Robert and Adelma Barry on Dec. 12, 1938. She grew up in Petaluma, and graduated from Petaluma High. Sandy was the youngest of three children, she joins her best friend and older sister, Jean Drake (Robert), and leaves behind her brother Robert Barry,...