Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Oct 13, 2016

James Madrid, a longtime Petaluma resident, died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. He was 73. Jim, to all his friends, was born May, 2 1943 in San Francisco, Calif. He attended Corpus Christi grammar school and later Archbishop Riordan High School, Class of 1961. Jim served in the National Guard and later spent 30+ years...

Oct 12, 2016

SUZANNE C. "SUZIE" POTTER passed away on October 12, 2016 in Santa Rosa at the age of 92 years. Devoted wife of 62 years of the late Daniel Potter. Cherished sister of the late Edith Ernst (Henry), Helen Douat (John), and Ignatius Kranci (Margaret). Loving aunt of Arleen Peyton, John Kranci, David Kranci, and the late Wayne Ernst. Survived by...

Oct 11, 2016

Gary James Ramatici passed away peacefully on October 11, 2016 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Janet, his daughters Sophie (David Nolan) and Mary, his brother Michael Ramatici (Sandra), sister-in-law, Sally Foley (Ned), 5 adoring nieces and nephews, and a large extended Ramatici and Tremari family. Predeceased by Stan and Evelyn Ramatici. Born January 7, 1953,...

Oct 10, 2016

Clyde A. Nelson Jr. (January 29, 1925 - October 10, 2016) died peacefully in his Petaluma home after a long and wonderful life. He was born to Clyde A. Nelson and Rose Nonella Nelson, and was a loving brother to the late Mildred King (Bill), the late Rolf Nelson, Thomas "TJ" Nelson (Dorothy), John Nelson (Jean), and Joan Elam (Lee)....

Oct 5, 2016

Tammi Percy passed away at her home in Santa Rosa on October 5, 2016. Loving daughter of Brenda Shahan. Caring niece of Debbie Cuccaro. Cherished cousin of Amanda and Ashley Cuccaro. Also survived by numerous relatives in Arkansas and Missouri . She was 46 years of age. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at...

Oct 4, 2016

Connie, 90, passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma. She was born in Ripon and is survived by devoted husband John William De Jong, children Dave & Kathi DeJong, Deedee DeJong Wheat, Duane & Frances DeJong, Don & Ann DeJong; grandchildren Eric and Darren Wheat, Shannon, Morgan, Dylan, and Cotter DeJong,Tracy Thomas McGovert; great-grandchildren Ireland and Zachariah Wheat. She was...

Oct 3, 2016

JERRY R. GUYER passed away on October 3, 2016 in Santa Rosa at the age of 75 years. Devoted son of Doris Guyer of Petaluma and the late Robert Guyer. Beloved brother of Connie Anderson (Bill) of Paradise. Uncle of three and survived by numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Jerry was born in Santa Rosa but reared and educated in Petaluma....

Oct 2, 2016

Gladys Vivian Buletti was born July 11, 1924 in Hicks Valley, California to Rocco F Bassi and Adelina J. Nonella (Della). Gladys passed away peacefully at home with her family around her. She was 92. She married Chester Buletti on June 7, 1952. They had two children. They were married for 60 years until his passing in 2013. She is...

Sep 29, 2016

Robert L. "Bob" Smith, (67) died of natural causes Sept. 29, 2016 in Santa Rosa, CA. He was born Nov. 22, 1948 in Willows, CA to Myron and Dorothy Smith. Bob attended grade school at Notre Dame in Chico before the family moved to Novato, where he graduated from Novato High. Bob worked at Safeway in his early career and...

Sep 28, 2016

Michael C. Carpenter, 61, died peacefully on September 28, 2016 in Palo Alto, CA surrounded by his family and friends.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Patty, of 29 years and his adored children, Jessica, Kayla and Jeffrey.  Also survived by his mother, Frances Ann Mccann Carpenter, siblings Catherine Bocchi (Joe), Christine deBarrill Sales, Brenda Wasden...

Sep 26, 2016

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our son JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER MOORE on September 26, 2016. He was 30 years old. Jonathan was born in San Francisco and grew up in Tiburon, CA. He was very active in many sports, including soccer and baseball. He was a member of Cub Scout Pack 48 in Tiburon and Boy Scout...

Sep 26, 2016

Entered into rest at the age of 99 on September 26, 2016, due to complications from pneumonia with family by her side. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Mary Ellen Heath and her loving partner and best friend Robert Otkins. She is survived by her children Jeannine (William) Baker, Glenn Keller, and Patricia Keiser, her grandchildren...

Sep 26, 2016

At the age of 84, and a current resident of Santa Rosa, CA, formerly of Saratoga, CA and Park Ridge, NJ, Artie passed away peacefully on September 26, 2016, surrounded by his devoted wife of 63 years and loving family. Beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Etcheberry), whom he met during their high school years in Park Ridge, NJ and...

Sep 23, 2016

SHELENA BAKER passed away on September 23, 2016 in Petaluma at the age of 69 years. Survived by several brothers and sisters. Shelena always wanted to work in men's jobs so she became a scientist and was the only woman to work in research at Ampex. She was also a very successful real estate developer in Sonoma County. Friends and...

Sep 22, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of GRACE JOHANNA MADSEN announces her passing on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at the age of 100 years. Grace was predeceased in death by her beloved husband Darrald "Hap" Madsen and adored grandson, Keith Gardner. Grace will be lovingly remembered by her children, Clarice Gardner (Dan), Marcia Marsh (Ron), Rodney Madsen (Dianne),...

Sep 19, 2016

Kristy Marie "Kris" Mendoza (nee Long) Kris Mendoza, 65, passed away suddenly on September 19, 2016 from complications after her 15 month battle with cancer. Her loss is immeasurable. Kris was preceded in death by her parents, Lenus and Phyllis Long, and her brother Timothy Long. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Mark Mendoza, her son,...

Sep 18, 2016

LOUIS A. SAMBUCK died on September 18, 2016 - his 101st birthday - as he lived: with quiet courage, a lively sense of humor, the affection of many friends and the love of a family to whom he devoted each day of a humble yet extraordinary life. He was born Louis A. Sambuck in Fresno, CA, to an immigrant family...

Sep 17, 2016

Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA, following a short illness on September 17, 2016. Dearly beloved forty-six year wife of Stephen J. Wallack of Santa Rosa, CA. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved canine companions, Jackie and Jill. Lori is preceded in death by her two daughters, Carol Molina and Beverly Barber. A native of...

Sep 13, 2016

John Gregory (Greg) Pilgrim died suddenly Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in a home accident. Greg was born September 25, 1946 to John Raymond Pilgrim of Sebastopol and Zelda Lee (nee Winston) Pilgrim. Raised in Sebastopol, California, Greg leaves behind loving wife, Maria Pilgrim, sister, Marcene (Jim) and brother Randy (Joyce), as well as children, Barry Pilgrim, Tony Bertolini (Vickie), Nick...

Sep 13, 2016

Evelyn passed away September 15, 2016 at West County Medical Center. Evelyn grew up in Sonoma County on dairy ranches; a lifestyle she lovingly embraced. She was born in Sausalito December 20, 1937 to Tony and Ida Perry who predeceased her. She worked for many years at Dinucci's restaurant where she enjoyed lasting friendships that she cherished throughout her life....