Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Sep 11, 2017

Born Kay Delberta Williams, on April 27, 1942 in Massachusetts, Kay’s family worked their way west to Pacifica where she met the love of her life, Tony.  Married on April 29, 1957, they began their 60-year journey as husband and wife.  In 1971, they moved with their 4 children: Marti, John, Tony Jr, and Ted to Petaluma - the...

Sep 9, 2017

MARIA EDUARDA FONSECA passed away on September 9, 2017 in Petaluma at the age of 78 years.  Devoted wife of the late Frank Fonseca.  Cherished mother of Jorge Fonseca, Luisa Fonseca, Maria Dryden, John Fonseca, Catherine Madrid and Julie Fonseca.  Adored grandmother of six.  Loving sister of Norbert Sousa, Maria Esmeralda Barbosa, Maria des Anjos Duffy, Maria Frances Silva,...

Sep 6, 2017

Miss Hailey Lynn Ponte was born on December 19, 1997 in Petaluma, California.  Loving daughter survived by her parents Tracy and Edward Ponte, her brother Edward Ponte, J.R., grandmother Lucy Fields, aunt Andrea Fields-Gonzales (Charlie Prowse), her love of 3 years Matthew Vosseler, extended family and friends that she loved so dearly.   Preceded in death by her beloved grandparents...

Sep 3, 2017

DANE ARLEN WELTER, 53, of Petaluma passed away September 3, 2017. Dane was born March 31, 1964. Son to Judy and Jerry Young and Dale and Janet Welter. Dane was a proud father to Melyssa and Dylan Welter and grandfather to the adorable Oliver. He is survived by his siblings Darren Welter, Jackie Cakebread and Elizabeth Baldassari, sisters-in-law Sheryl and...

Sep 2, 2017

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, September 2, 2017 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Courtland Pelton. Loving mother of Scott Pelton (Judy) of Cotati and Dawn Scholes (Russell) of Pueblo, CO.  Cherished grandmother of Zachary Pelton and Shannen Scholes. Dear sister of Dorothy Corry of Petaluma. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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Aug 30, 2017

Passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2017 at the age of 79.

Jerry was born January 11, 1938 in Bisbee, Arizona, the oldest of his 4 sisters and 2 brothers. At the age of thirteen he moved to San Diego with his aunt and uncle. While attending Lincoln High School he met his wife at a rival...

Aug 29, 2017

Entered into rest suddenly August 29, 2017 at her home in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved mother of Kelly (Don Jones) Lawson-Jones, and Kimberly Krueger, both of Santa Rosa, CA and Katherine (Jason) Hatch of Paso Robles, CA. Adored grandmother of Stefan and Max Krueger, Jillian Jones and Ryan Hatch. Loving sister of Sandy Minor of Guerneville, CA. Also survived...

Aug 28, 2017

Lymona Lee Lymona Lee Castleberry passed away quietly on Monday, August 28, 2017 after a very full 94 years. Loving mother of Candice Daniels, Georgia Castleberry, and the late Christopher Castleberry. Beloved grandmother of Kristi Castleberry. Cherished sister of Jacquelyn Mason and sister-in- law of Richard Castleberry and his wife Marty, Mary Lea Baker and her husband Frank, and predeceased...

Aug 26, 2017

Died peacefully surrounded by family at home in Petaluma, CA, August 26, 2017. Beloved wife of Ned A. Vitali for 60 years. Loving mother of the late Lisa Vitali Kilmartin (Jack), Annette Vitali-Thompson (Kevin) and Jeannine Vitali-Schulz (Harold).  Devoted grandmother of Hunter Schulz (Nicolle), Chelsea Thompson, Benjamin Schulz (Shelby), Evan Kilmartin and Brian Schulz; great grandmother of Aria, Hayden...

Aug 25, 2017

Born to Michael and Garnet Lowrie, in Detroit, Michigan. She passed away August 25, 2017, with her family beside her. She is preceded in death by her husband Leo Albertoni, daughter Deborah Gunther, grandson David Germann and sister Donna Waugh. She left behind her daughter, Sandra (Sam) Lane, grandchildren Michelle Barry and James Gunther II, great grandson Riley Regan,...

Aug 22, 2017

ALBERTO C. del CALVO was born on a farm near the town of Quivican, 25 miles south of Havana on 2 February 1923, where his family were long-time farmers and cattlemen, living in Cuba for many generations. His parents Pancho and Emilia moved the family to the Vedado district of Havana, because of the Great Depression and wanting to get...

Aug 22, 2017

JOAQUIM FARINHA passed away on August 22, 2017 in Petaluma at the age of 84 years.  Devoted husband of the late Almerinda Farinha.  Father of Art Farinha of Vallejo, Joaquim Farinha of Rohnert Park, Paul Farinha of OR, Maria DeLima, Anna Farinha, and John Farinha all of Petaluma.  Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey Farinha, Melissa Harer, Erika Clark, Jessica Farinha,...

Aug 22, 2017

RONALD M. LYONS passed away peacefully at the age of 84, surrounded by his family. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Minnie, and his children, Heather (David) and Kelly (Kevin); grandchildren, Mark, Kyle and Danielle Dolcini; Meagan, Colleen and Mitchell Cline. Ron was born and raised in Co. Antrim, No. Ireland, where he met and...

Aug 19, 2017

ANN MATTERI passed away at age 83 on August 19, 2017.  She was born on April 12, 1934 in Park Rapids, MN.  Ann was preceded in death by her husband Frank Matteri.  She is survived by her children Mike Matteri, Jerry Matteri, and Rich Matteri; daughters-in-law Barbara Matteri, Debbie Matteri, and Kathy Lanatti; grandchildren Jarret Matteri, Frank Matteri, Teena...

Aug 18, 2017

RUTH ALYCE McNULTY passed away after a tragic fall at the age of 93.  Loving wife of Harry for 53 years until his death in 1997.  They raised four daughters in Petaluma.

Ruth was born in San Rafael but lived most her life in Petaluma.  She worked for Ramatici Insurance for many years.

Ruth loved...

Aug 14, 2017

Passed away at home in Sonoma, CA, August 14, 2017 at the age of 100. She was preceded in death by her husband, “Til” Calegari. Dear aunt of Janis Pacciorini and the late James Pacciorini (Roz).  Step mother of Tamara Garrigan, Debbie Young and Tim Calegari. Sister of the late Henry “Hank” Pacciorini and Albert Pacciorini. Also survived by...

Aug 14, 2017

Betty J. Scheuer passed away August 14, 2017. Betty was born on July 12, 1926 in Omaha NE and came to California as a child and was raised in Woodland, CA. Shortly after World War II, while attending Santa Rosa Junior College as a Nursing student, she met her late husband B.G. "Buz" Scheuer. They married in Sebastopol and built...

Aug 13, 2017

Helen Marie Madamba Mossman, of Petaluma, CA and also Woodward, OK and Oroville, CA, passed away Sunday, August 13 after a brief hospital stay. Helen was born August 2, 1933 on the island of Negros in the southern Philippines. With her mother and brother Jorge, Helen spent most of her childhood evading capture and imprisonment by the Japanese Army...

Aug 12, 2017

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and caregivers on August 12, 2017. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 53 years, Will Lafranchi. She was also predeceased by her siblings Bob Hall, George Hall and Alice Weinholdt. She was the loving mother to her six children, Randy, Rick (Debby), Jan Reilly (Kevin), Scott (Karen), Diane Deterding (Pete),...

Aug 8, 2017

NORMAN "NORM" EDWARD REGER, 89, of Petaluma, Ca, passed away August 8, 2018, at his home. Norman was born March 7, 1928 in Long Island, NY to John and Gertrude Reger. He attended high school in Connecticut and when John and Gertrude moved to California (after WW2), Norm followed. He graduated from San Jose State in 1952 and pursued a...