Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Joaquim Farinha
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,...
Ronald Murphy Lyons
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...
Ann Matteri
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...
Ruth Alyce Mcnulty
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...
Florence E. Calegari
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...
Betty Joyce Scheuer
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...
Helen Marie Madamba Mossman
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...
Mary Elizabeth Lafranchi
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),...
Norman Edward Reger
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...
Father Thomas William Devereaux
Aug 6, 2017
Reverend Thomas W. Devereaux Father Thomas Devereaux, a retired priest of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, passed away on August 6, 2017 at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco as the result of complications following surgery. Father Devereaux was born to Dr. John Devereaux and his wife Adele in Port Huron, Michigan, on April 3, 1938. He attended local...
Alice Mary Trayler
Jul 31, 2017
Passed away on July 31, 2017 in Windsor at the age of 93 years. Devoted wife of the late Richard L. “Dick” Trayler. Cherished mother of Douglas Trayler (Leellen) of Windsor. Adored grandmother of Verna Dreisbach, Richard Trayler, Stephanie Johnson, Justin Trayler, and Ashley Trayler. Beloved great-grandmother of seven. Survived by one sister, numerous nieces and nephews, and predeceased...
Catherine Dobbert
Jul 31, 2017
On Monday, July 31st, 2017, Catherine "Kitty" Dobbert, wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt and sister, peacefully passed away in her sleep at Vintage Brush Creek in Santa Rosa, California. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard "Dick" Dobbert. Kitty was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Marie Ferro, and her beloved brother Jim Ferro. Kitty was...
Dominick Klein
Jul 30, 2017
With great sadness Dominick passed away at the age of 85. He is the last of his twelve siblings born in North Dakota. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Arlene (Nissen) Klein, his loving children, Greg (Patty) Klein, Cindy (George) Vierra, & Cheryl (Ron) Nagy and his 8 adoring grandchildren Breanne (Mike) Brand, Nick and...
Nathan James Krempely
Jul 29, 2017
Passed away on July 29, 2017 in Santa Rosa. Beloved son of Dennis T. Krempely and the late Kathleen Ann Krempely. Cherished brother of Kalen S. Krempely. Adored nephew of numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. Age: 35 years. Nathan was born in Santa Rosa, CA where he attended Cardinal Newman High School. Having a desire for computer graphics, he went...
Candace Dixon
Jul 29, 2017
CANDACE DIXON passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2017 at the age of 58 years. Devoted and loving mother of Nicole Dixon. Beloved partner of Nick Bursio. Adored “Nani” of Addison Rose Dixon. Loving sister of Tommy Collins and Mike Collins. Former wife and dear friend of Kevin Dixon. Adored daughter of the late Alice and Tom Collins. Cherished “Sister”...
Steven Van Guelpen
Jul 29, 2017
STEVEN VAN GUELPEN was born in Santa Rosa, Ca to Betty Ann and Robert H., both of Cincinnati. He died peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones, at his home in Petaluma. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan of Petaluma, his daughters: Angie McDonald Bauman (Justin) of Healdsburg and Pamela of San Diego, as well as...
Susan (Gerhardt) Davis
Jul 28, 2017
SUSAN (GERHARDT) DAVIS: Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Friend, Rancher. Born in 1939 and died July 28, 2017 after her long fight with Alzheimer’s. Susan is dearly missed and will live on forever in our hearts.
Franklyn "Doug" Pershina
Jul 27, 2017
DOUG PERSHINA passed away unexpectedly at the age of 55 years old. Doug was a loving and devoted father, a devoted son, and an adored friend and coworker. Doug is survived by his father Franklin Pershina, his eldest son Allan Pershina, his son Christian Pershina, his daughter Allyson Pershina, and his son Carson Pershina. Also, Doug will always be...
Shirley Marie (Hayden) Oertel
Jul 25, 2017
SHIRLEY MARIE (HAYDEN) OERTEL passed away on July 25, 2017 in Santa Rosa at the age of 81 years. Devoted wife of the late Robert Oertel. Adored mother of Russell Oertel (Esther), Susan Oertel, and Julie Traverso (Tony). Cherished grandmother of Robert Oertel (Samantha), William Oertel, Joseph Reichel, and Jack Reichel. Beloved great-grandmother of Lilybelle Oertel. Loving sister of Mark...
Nick Franceschine, Jr.
Jul 19, 2017
Nick Franceschine died July 19, 2017, at the age of 85 in Kenwood, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Ora Franceschine; his first wife, Anne (Ready) Franceschine; his second wife, Lenny (Ruygt) Franceschine; his sister and brother-in-law, Harry and Ethel York; his grandson, Troy Bowen; his great-grandson, Slade Winter; and his father-in-law, Louis Ruygt. ...
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