Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Jean Marion Ortega
Jun 25, 2017
Jean was born on July 9, 1931 to Manuel and Marian Katen in Cunningham, California. She was raised there and went to the Mt. Vernon School and then on to graduate from Analy High School. Jean was an only child and as a very young woman lost her mother. Following high school, Jean worked at the Hessel Pencil Factory...
Mark Patrick Sichi
Jun 24, 2017
Our beloved Mark Patrick Sichi, 61, was called home to heaven on June 24, 2017. His passing was sudden and unexpected. God, family and friends were Mark’s top priorities throughout his beautiful life. Mark was a devout Catholic, with a deep faith that seemed to grow stronger every year. He made numerous pilgrimage trips in honor of the Virgin...
William Ray Parr
Jun 23, 2017
Bill Parr passed away at home surrounded by family June 23, 2017. He was born in Berkeley, Ca. To Mary Moran and Robert Butts. Bill spent his youth in the East Bay until 5th grade when his family moved to Mississippi with his step-father's Air Force command. From there they traveled to the Philippines, then France and finally to South...
Alexander Peterson Frick
Jun 23, 2017
Alex Frick passed away on June 23, 2017 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was at home and at peace, surrounded by the love of family and friends. He was born on December 7, 1951 to Archie Wilson Frick and Amy Louise Macdonald Frick in Bakersfield, CA. Archie Frick’s family had come from Iowa to the Central Valley...
Tressa Patricia "Patty" Leoni
Jun 23, 2017
March 26, 1922 (Council Bluffs, IA) – June 23, 2017 (Petaluma).
Born of Gladys Blanche Brethauer and James Walter McCarthy, Patty McCarthy met Angelo Leoni in 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska where he was a medical student. Prior to that auspicious meeting, Patty worked in the Martin bomber plant near Omaha, where the B26 Marauder was assembled to...
Jerald Roy "Jerry" Thompson
Jun 23, 2017
Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, June 23, 2017, loving father of Beth Thompson and Daniel Thompson. Former husband of Mary Thompson. Brother of Joan Jack and the late James Pluth. Son of the late Roy and Loretta Thompson. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews
A native of Petaluma, Jerry attended St. Vincent Schools, graduating in...
Spence Frank Burton
Jun 22, 2017
Spence Frank Burton passed away on June 22, 2017 with his beloved wife Cathy and dear friends at his side after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Brooklyn, NY on January 12, 1948, Spence was the son of the late James William Burton and Calogera Sacco.
Spence grew up on Long Island, NY, graduating...
Christopher William Silva
Jun 20, 2017
Christopher W. Silva, 52, President & CEO of St. Francis Winery, died peacefully with his family by his side after a courageous battle with brain cancer
Chris was born on July 8, 1964 as a fifth-generation Petaluman to Alvin “Al” and Dorothy (Cassina) Silva. Their young family was joined four years later with the birth of Jeffrey. ...
Sylvia Catherine Volpi
Jun 18, 2017
Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, June 18, 2017 at the age of 79. She was the daughter of the late Silvio and Mary Volpi. Beloved sister of John Volpi and his wife, Mary Lee. Cherished aunt of John Volpi (Gianna), Gina O’Connor (Robert) and Deanna Volpi-Kreger (Joe). Loving great aunt of Jennifer Spaletta, Jamie Pottorff (Kevin), Jimmy...
Betty Rae Sparks
Jun 17, 2017
Passed away peacefully at her home with her family around her. Born in Hartman, Arkansas and moved to California in 1945. Devoted wife of the late Gervis Sparks, who passed away in 1994. Beloved mother of Alan Sparks, Daughter-in-law Vicky Sparks, cherished grandma to Julie Corda (Bob) and Brian Sparks (Teri). Great Gram to Emily and Matthew Corda and...
Eva Karina "Chiquitira" Villarreal
Jun 17, 2017
Entered into rest, peacefully at home, June 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Dearly beloved daughter of Victor D. and Zobe Villarreal of Forestville, CA. Loving sister of Victor D. Villarreal, Jr. and Zoe Anastasia Villarreal, both also of Forestville. Adored granddaughter of Joyce "Nana" Villarreal. Also survived by her Uncles and Aunts; Joe (Martha) and Vince (Casi) Villarreal...
Angelo P. Conte
Jun 13, 2017
Died of an age related illness on June 13, 2017 at the age of 84. Angelo was the dedicated father to five children. He was raised in Cavaso del Tomba, Italy by his grandparents and moved to California with his brother Tranquillo when they were teens in 1946. They joined their father Pete Conte and step mother Yolanda here...
Daisy Lena Lombardi
Jun 12, 2017
Daisy Lena Forcucci Lombardi, born in Iron River MI January 21, 1921 and raised in West Allis, WI, died June 12, 2017 in Petaluma, CA. Preceded in death by loving husband Dovilio “Dovey” Geno Lombardi, son Gerald T. Lombardi, and daughter Annette E. Lombardi. Survived by children Catherine Fautley (Gregg) Peter Lombardi (Kelly), Theresa Lombardi (James Hubbard), and daughter-in-law Rosemarie...
Bruno N. Albini
Jun 11, 2017
Passed away on Sunday, June 11th with his family by his side. He was the son of Dominico and Elena Albini and son-in-law of Albert and Eva Rose. Bruno is survived by his beloved wife Patricia Albini and sons Bruce and David; David’s wife Deanna and Bruce’s partner Ann; his grandchildren Bryan (Sarah), Megan, Danielle, Amanda and Ann’s son...
E. Robert Mickelson
Jun 9, 2017
Robert Mickelson passed away at home in his loving wife Andrea’s arms June 9, 2017. Born April 1, 1930, he is survived by his wife of 31 years, Andrea. His first wife, Lavonne, preceded him in death at the age of 51. He is also survived by his four sons: Mike (Carolyn), Jim (Marcia), Terry (Diane), and Gary (Stephanie) along...

Anne S. Kaney
Jun 8, 2017
ANNE S. KANEY went to Our Heavenly Father at the age of 91 on June 8, 2017 . Her caregiver Irma made the last 10+ years comfortable.
She was born to August and Pauline Schulte on April 26, 1926. She left her family and Minnesota at age 16 to move west.
She has out lived nine of...
Francis J. "Frank" Silva
Jun 6, 2017
Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, June 6, 2017, beloved husband of Joan A. Silva. Loving father of Valerie O’Brien (Rick) and Janice Thompson (Mike). Cherished grandfather of Nicholas O’Brien, Matthew O’Brien, Seth Thompson and Evan Thompson. Brother of the late Vincent Silva and Edward Silva. Loving brother-in-law of Shirley Silva, Lauren and Maureen Bettinelli and the late...
Amelia Vanoni Brog
Jun 4, 2017
Passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Petaluma at the age of 100. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl W. Brog and her siblings, Katie Klimansky, Lawrence Vanoni and Mario Vanoni. Dear aunt of Katherine Klimansky, Pamee Collette, Paul Klimansky and the late Peter Klimansky and Mary Roccamora. Amelia is also survived by several great...
Roberta Mae Christensen Peek
Jun 3, 2017
Roberta (Bertie, Berta Mae) passed away on June 3, 2017, in San Rafael, CA. She passed peacefully at home of natural causes.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles Bruce Peek, M.D. She leaves behind two sons: Jim Peek of San Rafael CA, Ken Peek (Cecilia) of Provo UT; two daughters: Cathy...
Ann Ehrlich
Jun 3, 2017
Ann Ehrlich, age 85, died on June 3, 2017 in San Rafael, California after a brief illness. She was born on June 21, 1931 in Trenton, New Jersey to Wolcott LeClear Beard II and Bertha Huff Beard. She married Stanley F. Ehrlich, and they had three children together in Pennington, New Jersey: Charles (Chuck), Carol, and Paul. Ann helped put...
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