Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Mary Naismith Stapleton
May 7, 2017
MARY NAISMITH STAPLETON passed away peacefully in her home on May, 7 2017 in Penngrove, CA at the age of 92. Mary is survived by her daughter Diane Solari of Petaluma, her grandchildren T.J. Lester of San Rafael, Christine Kline of Petaluma, Allie Solari of Petaluma and her great-grandchildren Luke and Olivia Kline. She is preceded in death by...
John Diedrich "Rick" Burmester
May 2, 2017
JOHN DIEDRICH "RICK" BURMESTER died May 2, 2017 after a year-long battle with cancer. Born in Petaluma, October 22, 1950 to parents Alice and Ernie Burmester. Survived by his former wife and best friend, Linda Martin; step-son, Matt Shirk; uncle, Bob Burmester; sister, Sharon Dado (John); nephews, John Dado (Elizabeth) and Craig Dado (Linda); grandnieces and nephews, Teke Dado, Remi...
Rodney Dean James
May 1, 2017
Rod passed away at his home in Petaluma on May 1, 2017 with his wife Beatrix by his side. Rod was born on March 25, 1929 to Charles and Louise James in Blue Hills, NE, where he spent most of his early childhood with his two brothers. He started working as a little boy and bought a newspaper route....
Gary George Wilson
Apr 30, 2017
GARY GEORGE WILSON passed away on April 30, 2017 in Santa Rosa at the age of 65 years. Devoted husband of Lorinda Wilson of Santa Rosa. Cherished father of Lorhonda Brentwood (Bryan), George Wilson, and Leslie Hatch (Brian). Adored papa to Nathan, Noah, Lily, and Briley. Beloved son of Jane Wilson and the late Gilbert Wilson. Loving brother of Marilyn...
Margy Marie Loughran
Apr 27, 2017
After 83 years of a full and beautiful life, MARGY MARIE LOUGHRANÂ passed away peacefully in Petaluma, CA, on 4/27/2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Frank, who partnered her in life and together raised their 7 children: Lynne Kaufman (Edward), Patrick Loughran (Chris), Terry Patton (Scott), Julie Veveiros (Steven-deceased), Cathy Pearce (Troy), Daniel...
Joseph Anthony Silveira
Apr 21, 2017
Joe Silveira, August 8, 1941-April 21, 2017. Joe Silveira, 75, of Sebastopol, CA, husband of Mary Ann Silveira, passed away peacefully at home hours after their 54th wedding anniversary. He was born in Modesto, CA and graduated from Tamalpais High School in 1959. He worked for Foremost and for Frito-Lay for over 30 years. He is survived by his...
Woodry "Lee" Yates
Apr 17, 2017
Woodry "Lee" Yates passed away April 17, 2017 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 81. Lee was born in Texas City, TX to Bessie and Haley Yates. He was the youngest of seven children. In his younger days, he rode in the rodeo traveling all over. He then moved to the San Francisco area where he met his wife...
Georgina H. Younger
Apr 12, 2017
GEORGINA H. YOUNGER passed away on April 12, 2017 in Petaluma at the age of 88 years after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. Devoted mother of James Younger Jr. of Tracy, Thomas Younger of Petaluma and the late Cheryl Frye. Beloved grandmother of Samantha Frye Larsen, Eric Younger, and Kelli Morton. Adored daughter of the late Jean Maser...
Walter Joseph Schultz, Sr.
Apr 11, 2017
Walt was a resident of Santa Rosa, CA, who died peacefully in his sleep on April 11, 2017, at the age 92. Born in Owosso, MI, Walt joined the Navy at 17 and served in the Pacific in WWII. Through a Navy buddy, he met and married Ann in 1945; they moved to Santa Rosa in 1947. Walt worked for...
Clementine Hess Shanahan
Apr 11, 2017
Entered into rest surrounded by family and friends, peacefully in her home on April 11, 2017. Born in New Hampton, IA, to Mary and Joseph Hess, Clementine was one of five siblings, Joseph, Mary, Josephine and Norbert, all of which have predeceased her. At the age of 21 she moved to San Francisco where she met and married the love...
Barbara Jane Moran
Apr 10, 2017
Barbara Jane Moran
Native of San Francisco
Woman, Wife, Mother, Sister, Friend, Advocate, Artist, Fan, Traveler
A native San Franciscan, Barbara Jane (Wood) Moran passed away peacefully on April 10, 2017 at the age of 93 after a brief cardiac illness. Barbara had a great passion for the arts, classical music, the SF...
Rosemarie Santarini Holewinski
Apr 10, 2017
Rosemarie Santarini Holewinski, age 85, of Healdsburg, passed away peacefully, after a long illness. Born in Healdsburg to Ray and Juliette Santarini of Santa Rosa, Rosemarie attended Ursuline High School, graduating in 1949. She completed a bachelor's in 1953 at Catholic University, where she met her husband of 59 years, Peter Holewinski, Jr. The couple returned to California in 1956,...
Anna Billing
Apr 3, 2017
A lifelong resident of the Petaluma/Cotati area, Anna entered into rest on her 92nd birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Billing, her parents and siblings. Anna is survived by her sons and daughters-inlaw, John Jr. (Christie), Ken (Becky), and Don (Jan), as well as four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private interment at Cypress...
Norris Robert "Bob" Dyer
Apr 3, 2017
NORRIS ROBERT "BOB" DYER, 81, resident of Petaluma, California, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday morning, April 3rd, 2017.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Brigitte; his son, Timothy (Donna), his son Kenneth (Geraldine Finton) and his brother Raymond; his sister Beverly Miller and his niece Kathy Cote; his granddaughter Claire;...
Carolyn Marie Almeida
Mar 30, 2017
CAROLYN MARIE ALMEIDA passed away on March 30, 2017 at the age of 59 years. Devoted wife of Craig Foley of Petaluma.  Cherished daughter of the late Marie and Joe Almeida. Adored sister of Linda Almeida of Rohnert Park and Sharon Almeida of Roberts Creek, BC. Dear sister-in-law of Douglas Asher of Sausalito and Jill Archer of Niwot, CO. ...
Francis Charles Mansell, Jr.
Mar 29, 2017
Francis Charles Mansell Jr. passed away peacefully at home in Santa Rosa, CA on March 29, 2017. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 9, 1929, the second of eight children born to the late Francis and Elizabeth Mansell. Frank graduated from Mepham High School in Wantagh, NY in 1946. He attended Yale University where as an athlete he...
Lydia Rose (Pedroni) Hansen
Mar 28, 2017
Preceded in death by her loving parents, Serefino and Giovanina Pedroni and her beloved son, David Jeffrey Hansen.  Lydia is survived by her loving husband Jack, her sister Olympia Maffia, her son Gary (Teri) Hansen, daughter Julie (John) Piott, grandson Scott (Ann) Hansen, granddaughter’s Kelly Hansen, Janell and Jessica Piott, great granddaughter Rose Hansen. Lydia graduated from St Vincent...
Judith Anne Fomasi
Mar 26, 2017
Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, March 26, 2017, beloved wife of 45 years to Isadore B. Fomasi Jr. Mother of Neal and the late Tommy. Sister of Diana Kiss and preceded in death by five siblings, aunt to many nieces and nephews.
A native of San Francisco, CA. Age 71 years. Judi, a 35 year...
Enrique Olmos
Mar 24, 2017
Enrique R. Olmos, 74, resident of Sebastopol, died March 24, 2017. Enrique was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and lived with his wife of 44 years, Margarite Fernandez Olmos, in New York before moving to Sonoma County in 2014. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Gabriela.
Richard Ambrose Camozzi
Mar 21, 2017
A third-generation dairyman passed away March 21, 2017 after declining health. RICHARD AMBROSE CAMOZZI was born March 15, 1925 in Petaluma to Andrew and Edith (D’Ambrogi) Camozzi, a Swiss Italian family.
He was the eldest of four brothers to Eugene, Robert, and the late Andrew Camozzi, Jr. Richard was married for 60 years to his late wife...
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