Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Sep 28, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the sudden loss of STEPHEN PAUL MAGNANI on September 28, 2017 at the age of 71 years.  Devoted husband of Nannette Magnani.  Cherished father of Damien Magnani (Renea), Vanessa Carewe (Tyler) and Sarah Magnani.  Adored grandfather of Isabella and Victoria Magnani; and Dylan and Addelyn Carewe.  Beloved brother of Linda Bellatorre...

Sep 27, 2017

Paul K. Umino, M.D.

Known for his calm, compassionate demeanor, and humble intelligence, Dr. Umino was a revered practitioner of medicine in Petaluma for over 40 years.

Paul Koji Umino was born in Doylestown, PA to Hideko and Henry Umino. After moving back to California, he was raised as the oldest of 4 boys (Jimmy,...

Sep 26, 2017

On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 an elegant lady took her leave.  HELEN CANONICA lived a full life in her 87 years.  She was born in Tracy, CA, and was the youngest of four children.  Helen was a painter, gardener, skilled seamstress and cook.  Helen loved to travel, the opera, and the feel of the ocean breeze.

She...

Sep 23, 2017

Patricia Greene Peck, born July 1, 1928, passed peacefully on September 23, 2017.

Daughter of Joseph F. and Mary C. Greene of San Francisco, loving wife of the late William Lippitt Peck, mother of Nancy M. Peck (John Stuart) of Novato, Colleen A. Peck Fried (David) of Tiburon, Brenden J. Peck (Michelle) of Rohnert Park, Teresa D....

Sep 23, 2017

JOYCE A.  KAWAHARA passed away on September 23, 2017 in Petaluma at the age of 73 years. Devoted wife of Sam Kawahara of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Scott Kawahara of Petaluma and Cherie Vitela (Joe) of Las Vegas. Adored grandmother of Kelsey and Kellen Kawahara and Breanna Beck. Beloved daughter of the late Fumiko and Teichi Yoshioka. Loving sister of...

Sep 21, 2017

NORMA JEAN WOELBING passed away on September 21, 2017 in Santa Rosa at the age 90 years. Devoted wife of the late Milton “Mickey” Woelbing. Cherished mother of Michael Woelbing (Carol), Kathleen Staudenmayer (Ken, deceased), Eileen Billeci (Sam,deceased), Cindy Womack, and Timothy Woelbing (Penny). Beloved grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 16. Loving sister of Patricia Breeden (Al) and...

Sep 15, 2017

Patricia Vachini, 73, of Petaluma, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15.

Born to parents Chris and Bonnie Baseheart in Owensboro, KY, she grew up in Novato, CA. A graduate of Novato High School and Sonoma State University.

Survived by her husband of 51 years Donald; sons, Chris (Michelle), Matthew, Jason, and daughter, Angela Fogg...

Sep 11, 2017

Passed away on September 11, 2017 in Petaluma at the age of 73 years.  Devoted husband of Helen Dias.  Cherished father of Julie Archer, Amanda King and the late Diane Marie Dias.  Beloved grandfather of Alyssa, Maya, and Toby Archer.  Loving brother of Alda Mota (Liberto), Margarida Bennett (Marvin), and Maria Ines Lamberton (Ian). Survived by several nieces, nephews...

Sep 11, 2017

Maria Glena Enorme Schutz, Santa Rosa, CA, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2017, surrounded by her loving family, after a two-year bout with cancer. Glena's faith was more important to her than anything, and she lived for God. She brought joy and life to all whom she met. She is the beloved wife of Daniel Schutz, cherished daughter of...

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...