Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Charles "Chuck" Metz
Feb 6, 2017
Chuck Metz passed away Feb. 6 at the age of 91. Born Charles Erwin Metz, on April 3, 1925 in Eugene Oregon, he lived in Petaluma the last 50 years or more and was a Watchmaker. He owned and operated a local business for over forty years in downtown Petaluma before retiring in 1996. Chuck was a member of many...
Victor Anthony Brain
Feb 6, 2017
Entered into rest peacefully with family and friends at his side after a short illness on the evening on February 6, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Anthony and Katherine Brain, and is survived by his loving family: Children; Jennifer Curtis, Christopher Brain, and Victor Brain. Sisters; Linda Schaap and Joanne (Bob) Oropeza. Nieces; Natalie Oropeza and Tiffany Oropeza....
Madeline Louise Hillendahl
Feb 5, 2017
MADELINE LOUISE HILLENDAHL passed away on February 5, 2017 in Petaluma at the age of 92 years. Devoted wife of the late David Hillendahl. Cherished mother of Lori Thornton of Tomales and David Hillendahl, Jr., of Petaluma. Beloved grandmother of Brianna Thornton, Marissa Thornton, Brandon Hillendahl, and Dawson Hillendahl. Adored great-grandmother of Paisley Silva. Predeceased by one sister and three...
Eileen Barbara Maier
Feb 5, 2017
EILEEN MAIER passed away on February 5, 2017 in Petaluma at the age of 90 years. Devoted wife of the late Arnold Maier. Cherished mother of Murphy Maier, Lynn Liddle, and the late Faye Santero. Adored grandmother of seven and numerous great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Alcina Rutscke, Grace Klein, Oliver Jung, Dale Jung, and Cynthia Lippert. Survived by numerous nieces...
Mary H. (Rodrigues) Wilkinson
Jan 30, 2017
After falling asleep with a sweet smile on her face, Mary Wilkinson passed away peacefully in her home with her husband, Bob, by her side.
Mary was born on August 26, 1945, to Frederico and Helena Rodrigues. As the eldest of their three children, and being born of their combined strength and love, Mary exemplified those virtues...
Leslie M. Jacobsen
Jan 30, 2017
Passed away suddenly, January 30, 2017 in a Santa Rosa hospital at the age of 60. Loving father of Timothy Jacobsen (Madeline Santos) and Katie Cerini (Andy) all of Rohnert Park. Cherished grandfather of Hailee and Brooke Jacobsen and Ellie and Jake Cerini. Dear brother of Alan Jacobsen (Gail) of Petaluma and the late Janice Baggett. Uncle of Carolyn...
Peter August Bassignani
Jan 30, 2017
Peter A. Bassignani, age 99 years, who was a Santa Rosa native, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2017, he was 99. Peter or Pete as he was known, was born on November 7, 1917 and grew up as the youngest child in one of Santa Rosas early Italian vegetable-farming families. He spent his life in the old "Little...
Ann Marie Valena
Jan 29, 2017
Sonoma County native Ann Marie Pieroni Valena died peacefully on January 29, 2017 in Santa Rosa, just eight months shy of her 100th birthday.
Ann was born on September 22, 1917 to Italian immigrants Silvio and Clelia (Cinquini) Pieroni. She grew up on the family ranch in Occidental near Jonive and Occidental roads along with her older...
John Abrahams
Jan 29, 2017
JOHN ABRAHAMS passed peacefully in his Windsor home with his family at his side on the morning of January 29th, 2017 at the age of 71. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 29 years, Brenda, his daughter Holly, and his son-in-law Dan. John is also survived by his large and loving extended family. John practiced law for...
Robert John Curtin, Sr.
Jan 29, 2017
Bob passed peacefully of natural causes at a care home for dementia patients in Santa Rosa, CA He was born in Martinez, CA to Joseph and Marie Curtin and raised in San Rafael, CA. He graduated from Marin Catholic HS in 1956 and served in the US Army at Fort Ord and Presidio. After a brief attendance at the...
Tsutomu "Tom" Taniguchi
Jan 23, 2017
Tsutomu "Tom" Taniguchi, 88, passed away on January 23, 2017. Tom was born in Sebastopol, CA, in 1928, the son of Toshio and Isano Taniguchi. He was taken to Japan as an infant and was raised in Hiroshima, Japan, with his six siblings. After WWII, at the age of 17, Tom returned to Sebastopol where he worked in the apple...
Prudence K. "Prue" Draper
Jan 21, 2017
PRUE DRAPER, a pillar of the Cotati community, died at her home on January 21st, 2017.
Born Prudence King in Cleveland, Ohio in 1930, Prue was the oldest child of Ted and Helen King. She moved with them as a sub-teen to Atlanta, Georgia, where her three siblings were born. With them and her mother she traveled...
Joseph "Joe" Fee
Jan 21, 2017
Joseph Francis Fee passed away peacefully on January 21, 2017 at home with his daughter, Cecilia by his side. He was 92.
The eighth of nine siblings, Joe was born on September 26, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late James and Ella Hatfield Fee. On his eighteenth birthday in 1942, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Lorraine Ellen Owen
Jan 15, 2017
Lorraine Ellen (Kimes) Owen "A Country Girl Goes Home" Born on May 4, 1920, in Forestville, California, Lorraine went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Clarence Owen for 53 years and will always be missed and loved by her son, Rick Owen, daughter, Cathy Duer, and son, Craig Owen,...
Josephine Frances Graham
Jan 14, 2017
Josephine Frances Graham
Passed away in Petaluma, CA, January 14, 2017, at the age of 104 years. Wife of the late Marcus Graham. Mother of the late Warren F. Katen. Josephine is survived by her daughter-in-law, Patricia Katen of Petaluma. Loving grandmother of Vicki Mello (Albert) of Santa Rosa and Matt Katen (Margaret) of Livermore. Cherished great-grandmother...
Lois Jean Jones
Jan 13, 2017
LOIS JEAN JONES passed away on January 13, 2017 in San Rafael at the age of 89 years. Devoted wife of the late J. Dick Jones. Beloved mother of Sue Ferguson and Gayleen Klemme (Ken). Cherished grandmother of Jamie Farrell (Jesse), Shelley Kennedy (Nigel), Ken Klemme (Desireé), and Greg Klemme. Adored great-grandmother of Anthony, Rowan, Alexis, Athena, Kylee and...
Lorraine Margaret Monks
Jan 9, 2017
Passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2017 in Petaluma, CA. Born to Christian and Anna Mickelsen on Jan. 27, 1923 in San Francisco, CA. Loving wife of the late Joseph M. Monks Jr. Beloved mother of Ray (Clareen) Monks, Carolyn (Terry) Wall, Steven (Molly) Monks, Christine (Russ) Berkheimer and Joseph (Yukiko) Monks. Loving grandmother of 11 and Great grandmother...
Hugh James Dengler
Jan 8, 2017
Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2017 at the age of 85. He is predeceased by his wife Patricia, and is survived by his loving family: children Eric, Guy (Judy), Rex (Claire), Roger, Alan (Mary), and Iris (Mike) Lovelace, 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many relatives. Born in Detroit, MI, he worked with his father in construction before serving in...
Harold Peter Pellini
Jan 5, 2017
HAROLD PETER PELLINI was born in Santa Rosa, California on November 19, 1919 to Angelo and Sadie Pellini. He began his education at Lincoln School in Santa Rosa until the family moved to Sebastopol. He attended Sebastopol Grammar School and graduated from Analy High School in 1937. During his senior year at Analy, as a member of the band,...
Daniel John Kelly
Jan 5, 2017
75 years Dan!
We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved family patriarch Dan “Pops” Kelly. Loving husband to Joan Kelly of Petaluma; Devoted father to Matthew (Vicki) Kelly, Melissa (Ron) Friedrichsen, Nathan (Corriene) Kelly, Melissa Furlong. Adored grandfather to Kayla, Amanda, Ashley, Jessica, Nicholas, Casey, Tommy and Nate, Jr; Sophia and Emily. Great...
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