Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
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Jean Alayne Francis
Dec 30, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Alayne Francis of Ashland, Oregon on December 30, 2024, at the age of 81. Jean was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Edna and Allan Sorensen. Her father was stationed there as a civil engineer. She is survived by her loving husband Chick, three adult children, Chris, Anne,...
Charles 'Sandy' Sanford Swallow
Dec 26, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Charles Sanford Swallow. Sandy passed away at the age of 78 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Teri, their children Summer and Trevor, his wife Erica, and grandchildren Ian and Dara.
Born and raised in Glendale, California to Charles and Marietta Swallow, Sandy...
Richard Stuart Cushman
Dec 26, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Stuart Cushman on December 26, 2024. Richard was the beloved son of Josephine Rose Cushman and George Stuart Cushman. He was the friend, mentor, and teacher of countless people over his 50-year career as an organist and as a teacher at St. Vincent High School in Petaluma,...
Jon Jernigan
Dec 23, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jon Jernigan on December 23, 2024, at his home in Petaluma, with his family at his side. He was 85 years old. Jon was born in Portland, Oregon, on November 14, 1939, to Jerry Jernigan and Theresa Baer. Jon is survived by his loving wife of 54 years,...
Gregory Robert Dolcini
Dec 14, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce Gregory Robert Dolcini, aged 51, passed away at his West Petaluma home on December 14, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Joy; daughter, Emmalee; son, Sean; his loving mother, Karen Dolcini; brother, Fred (Kerrie) Dolcini Jr.; and nieces, Charlee (Ryan) Ibleto Spohr and Kelsey (Christian) Perry. He is preceded...
Marilyn Arlene Jensen
Dec 11, 2024
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Marilyn Arlene Jensen of Petaluma. Marilyn passed peacefully at her Petaluma home on December 11th, 2024; she was 93 years old.
Marilyn was born and raised in Petaluma and is survived by son Craig Jensen (Petaluma); daughter Janice Frym (Petaluma) and daughter Lori Stewart (Buck Eye, AZ);...
Ross Santos Reyes
Dec 9, 2024
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Mary Katherine Hanna
Dec 8, 2024
Mary passed away peacefully at her home in Petaluma. She was the beloved wife of David Hanna, mother to Kari (Sal) and Janet, and grandmother to Antonio, Kayla, Aaron, and Arielle.
Born in Butte, Montana, to Anton and Agnes Jovick, Mary was sister to the late Jacob (June), Dorothy (Bill), Dolores, Anton Jr. (Shirley), and Esther. Her...
Elsie "Scotty" Porter Stuehmeyer
Dec 8, 2024
Elsie Scott-Stuehmeyer died peacefully in her home on December 8th, 2024 at the age of 90. Elsie was also known as Scotty and legally as Alice.
Elsie was born in Glasgow, Scotland on January 30th, 1934 to Elizabeth and Robert Scott. Growing up during World War II left vivid memories of time in bomb shelters during the...
Louise Mary Santero
Dec 7, 2024
Few individuals have been as deeply rooted in Cotati as Louise Santero, who passed away on December 7th, 2024 at the age of 96. With a street bearing her family name, and a historic purple and white house, she was a testament to the history and spirit of the Cotati community.
Louise was born on March 23,...
Pamela Rose Glaviano
Dec 1, 2024
Pamela Rose Glaviano passed away peacefully in her home on December 1st, 2024.
Pamela was born on September 8, 1954 to Isabell and Peter Poiani. She grew up on a dairy ranch in Olema, California. A graduate of Tomales High School, she moved to Petaluma with her family in 1971. Pamela married her husband Vincent Glaviano III...
Mary Jeannine Carrigan
Nov 24, 2024
Mary J. Carrigan (3/27/1964-11/24/2024), has left her family, friends and cats bereft as she rejoins her father, James Carrigan, to await the rest of us poor suckers left to mourn them both.
Mary, from Sebastopol, CA, and then Santa Rosa, worked at Rincon Valley Yard and Garden, where she liberally awarded Hello Kitty stickers to favored customers,...
Patricia 'Pat' Ann Wasik
Nov 24, 2024
Born March 17, 1945, in Akron Ohio, Pat was one of two children.
She is survived by her daughter Wendy Wasik, son Chris Wasik (wife Erika), granddaughter Arya Wasik, and brother Tom Mattis (wife Connie).
After working for PG&E where Pat met her beloved husband Bill, she became the first employee of Bank of Petaluma...
Marianne Kathleen (O'Callaghan) Gazzano
Nov 20, 2024
Marianne Kathleen (O’Callaghan) Gazzano, age 78, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024 due to Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born August 14, 1946, in San Francisco, California to Gene and Helen O’Callaghan. She married her longtime friend and love, Richard Gazzano, on February 7, 1970. Marianne was born and raised in San Francisco, California. She loved the community she...
Eda 'Edie' Frances Silva
Nov 17, 2024
Eda "Edie" Frances Silva. Born May 13, 1926 in Petaluma to parents; John and Enes Lanatti. Married Harold Silva Sr. from 1947 until his death in 2010. Her career included having a license in Cosmetology and as an LVN , working many years at Petaluma General Hospital, SR Memorial, Hillcrest Hospital and Petaluma Valley Hospital. She was preceded in...
Ranae J. (Peter) Nommsen
Nov 15, 2024
Ranae J. Nommsen, 78, of Pilot Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully at home just as she wished on November 15, 2024. Born on July 16, 1946, in Petaluma, CA to Robert and Ruth Peter, Ranae spent a lot of her life in the Liberty School District of Petaluma. She married the love of her life, Kenneth W. Nommsen, on...
Nancy Ann Wedemeyer
Nov 6, 2024
Nancy Ann Wedemeyer passed away at her home in Petaluma, CA on November 6, 2024. Born on July 25, 1969, to Arthur and Mary Ann Wedemeyer.
Nancy worked as an administrative assistant for North Bay Construction. Recently, worked at Gales Central Club where she met many friends.
Nancy is survived by her siblings, Arthur III...
Helen Rotenberg
Nov 5, 2024
Helen Rotenberg passed away on November 5, 2024, in Pasadena, California of natural causes at the age of 97. She was born in Poland on March 15, 1927, and was a holocaust survivor.  After immigrating to the United States on 1949 she and her husband Harry Rotenberg lived in San Francisco, CA.  They moved to Petaluma in 1954 where...
Tyler Arrington Underwood
Oct 30, 2024
On October 30, 2024, Tyler Arrington Underwood lost his life unexpectedly leaving behind deeply grieving family and friends. Tyler was born on February 9, 1986, to Cheryl and William Underwood of Cotati.
Loving husband to Rosie and proud father of Jagger, Zoey and Scott Cargile, Jr. He will be missed by his sister, Ashley Arlene Underwood, aunts...
Helen Mary Fodness
Oct 29, 2024
Helen passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma CA October 29, 2024 at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 73 years Harold Fodness, her oldest son Robert Fodness and her oldest daughter Mary Halfen. She is survived by her children Daniel Fodness (Charmayne), Eileen Grant (Reggie), Karen Aggio (Anthony), Virginia Kirkland,...
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