Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Nov 3, 2016

Our sweet spirit lost his six-year battle to opiate addiction and mental illness. You are free to soar high with no boundaries. Your potential is now truly unlimited son! I will share my story in hope that it will help someone with your same battles. Your passing will not be in vain if it helps even one other person avoid...

Nov 3, 2016

On Nov. 3, 2016 our beautiful Mom, Nonnie, and Great Nonnie, Virginia Emma Cincera Malnati joined her husband Charlie and son, Ken. Virginia and Charlie were married for 67 years. Virginia was born to Attilio Cincera and Rose Poncia Cincera on Jan. 15, 1927. Virginia is the loving Mom to Kenny Malnati (deceased); Patricia and Joe Pedrani; Ron and Lupe...

Oct 28, 2016

Frank Leroy Glazier, a third generation Petaluman, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 28, 2016 at the age of 82. Frank was born on November 26, 1933 in Petaluma and was the Grandson of early Petaluma immigrant settlers who arrived in Petaluma in the 1880's. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Beatrice...

Oct 23, 2016

TYLER STEVEN PACHECO passed away tragically on October 23, 2016 in Yuba City at the age of 18 years. Devoted son of Lisa and Steven Pacheco and adored brother of Jaden, Talya, and Aubrey Pacheco all of Yuba City. Beloved grandson of Mary and Dimas Pacheco of Petaluma. Survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Tyler was born in Petaluma....

Oct 19, 2016

AMPARO V. WATTEL passed away on October 19, 2016 in Santa Rosa at the age of 87 years. Devoted wife of the late David A. Wattel. Cherished mother of David M. Wattel of San Francisco. Predeceased by nine sisters and two brothers. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Amparo was born and reared in Lima, Peru. During the 1960s, she...

Oct 16, 2016

Passed away peacefully on October 16, 2016, at his home in Penngrove. Husband to Irene of 62 years, father to Steve Davidson (Glenna) and Jeanette Orme, grandfather to Lindsey and Christopher Wendt, and Cerena Davidson. Fred left this world after a life filled with family, friends, and community. Born in Free State Danzig, (now Gdansk, Poland), of German ancestry, to...

Oct 15, 2016

A Celebration of Life Gail D. Flannery January 19, 1936 – October 15, 2016 Gail Dorothea Wagner was an academic, educator, business leader, poet-artist and deeply loved wife, mother and grandmother. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Gail spent her childhood on military bases in Michigan, South Carolina and Texas as her father was a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army....

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...