Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Michael Eugene Haberski
Jun 7, 2016
Died suddenly June 7, 2016 in Lake County, CA, beloved husband of Jane B. Haberski of Sebastopol. Loving father of Ben Haberski of Santa Rosa. Dear brother of Stephen Haberski (Connie) of Ohio, Mary McGillicuddy (Terry) of Templeton, Susan Haberski-Hurlburt (Brian) and Laura Lederhos all of Palmdale. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of Lynwood, CA. Age...

Fred A. Carter
Jun 4, 2016
Fred Carter passed away on June 4, 2016. Beloved husband of 38 years to Joyce Carter. He was survived by seven siblings. Mr. Carter was employed as a truck driver for over 50 years. He will be missed and loved by all that knew him. Mr. Carter was 77 years. Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of...
Patrick Joseph Synan
May 30, 2016
In true patriotic spirit of PATRICK SYNAN, passed away on Memorial Day at the San Francisco Veterans Medical Center. Patrick was born on May 6, 1932 in Listowel, Co Kerry, Ireland to the late Patrick J. & Bridget Synan. Loving brother of the late William, Edward, James, Maureen, Margaret, Cornelius, Sean & Sheila Ryan. Father to John Synan, San Francisco...
Emily Edith Drew
May 28, 2016
There will never be the words to express the profound loss of Emily. She spread her smiles, her heart, her kindness and her glitter everywhere. Born in Petaluma, she graduated from St. Vincent High School in 2006. She went to Gonzaga University where she did a year in Florence, Italy and graduated in 2010. She returned to her home town...
Gerald Clark "Jerry" Kennedy
May 27, 2016
Jerry, a 39 year resident of Sonoma County, went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2016, surrounded by the love of his family. He served in the Navy for 20 years, later received his BA degree in Psychology from SSU and then owned and operated a gardening and landscape business in the area. Jerry was very involved in...

Helen F. Tsujihara
May 27, 2016
Tsujihara, Helen Fusaye Age: 90 yrs. Helen Tsujihara passed away on May 27, 2016 in her Penngrove home. Cherished wife of the late Mitsuo Tsujihara for 58 years. Devoted mother of Lori Goishi and her husband Kevin of Granite Bay, CA, Carol Otani and her husband Allen of Petaluma, Mitzi Tsujihara of Santa Rosa, and Michael Scobey of Santa Rosa....
Alfred William Caletti
May 25, 2016
Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, May 25, 2016, beloved husband for 68 years of Martha Caletti. Loving father of Karen Chisholm (Bill), Susie Rapoza (Jerry) and the late Danny Caletti. Dear father-in-law of Betty Caletti. Cherished grandfather of Danielle MacLeod (Kerry), Michele Mehtlan (Ross), Jenae Ball (Tony) and Jeanette Rapoza. Adored great-grandfather of seven, and great-great grandfather of...
Joseph Peter Piazza, Jr.
May 24, 2016
JOSEPH PETER PIAZZA, JR., passed away on May 24, 2016 in Sebastopol at the age of 87 years. Devoted husband of the late Lena Piazza. Cherished father of Jolene Piazza Orr (Chris) of Sebastopol, Michael Piazza of Santa Rosa, Ryan Barella (Bari) of Windsor, and Judy Barella of Sebastopol. Beloved grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of two. Loving brother of...
Betty Jane Morgan
May 22, 2016
Betty Jane Morgan, a 50-year resident of the Petaluma area, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016. Born, Betty Jane Cobb, outside Dothan, Alabama to Barney and Johnnie Lee Cobb, Betty is survived by her three daughters, Diane Morgan, Gwen Morgan-Edwards , Linda Stice and daughter-in-law Cherie Morgan. She also leaves behind her sisters Johnnie Ruth Capan, Nellie Moore, sister-in-law Alice...
Carol Elizabeth Norton
May 22, 2016
It is with great sadness to report the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Carol Elizabeth Norton, aged 85. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2016. She was the wife of the late Arthur Leroy Norton, Sr.; mother of Arthur Leroy Norton, Jr. and Mark Alan Norton, Sr.; mother-in-law of Carol J. Norton and Sheri L. Norton;...

Helen A. Strain
May 21, 2016
Passed away at home in Penngrove, CA, May 21, 2016, wife of the late Eugene F. Strain. Loving mother of Eugene E. Strain (Kathleen), Joan Simpson (Jerry), Larry Strain (Debbie) and the late Gary Strain and Sam Lowry. Mother in law of Joann Wall. Beloved grandmother of 10; great grandmother of 21 and great great grandmother of 2. Sister of...
Francis Gerald "Frank" Loughran
May 21, 2016
Following 81 years of meaningful life, Francis passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, May 21, 2016. He was beloved by his wife of 60 years, Margy, who partnered him in life and together they raised seven children: Lynne Kaufman (Edward), Patrick Loughran (Chris), Terry Patton (Scott), Julie Veveiros (Steven-deceased), Cathy Pearce (Troy), Daniel Loughran, and William Loughran. Additionally, Francis provided...
John Anthony Mizera
May 19, 2016
JOHN ANTHONY MIZERA passed away on May 19, 2016 in Petaluma at the age of 94 years. Devoted husband of the late Yolanda Mizera. Cherished father of Candra Smith (Dennis) of Pacifica, Marilyn Bruce (George) of Petaluma, and John Mizera, Jr. (Laurie) of Danville. Beloved grandfather of Jeffrey Smith, Joshua Bruce (Beverly), Emily Novoa (Joseph), Jeanine Smalley (Preston), Julie Melville...
Deborah Ann Myers
May 19, 2016
DEBORAH ANN MYERS passed away on May 19, 2016 in San Francisco. Devoted wife of Jack Myers of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Cynthia Myers Paigen (David) of San Jose and James Myers (Michele) of Rohnert Park. Beloved grandmother of Samone, Tabitha, Sabrina, Connor, and Alycia. Dear step-sister of Francesca Giulino. Deborah was born in Newark, NJ, but reared and educated...
Helen Louise Millus
May 15, 2016
There's another angel in heaven when Helen Louise Millus (Jensen) passed into eternal peace on May 15, 2016 at her home in Roseville, Ca. at the age of 60. Loving wife of many years to Michael Millus. Cherished mother of Cristy Resler, Gary McFarren, Corey McFarren, Patrick and Brandon Millus. Loved step-mother of Chrystil Millus. Adored grandmother of Breanna Resler...
Ronald G. Tietz
May 14, 2016
RONALD G. TIETZ passed away on May 14, 2016 in Rohnert Park at the age of 68 years. Devoted husband of Nancy Tietz. Cherished father of Brian Tietz and Christie Edwards (Joey). Beloved grandfather of Madison, Avery and Ethan. Loving brother of Dale Tietz (Velda) and Barbara Dorotinsky (Ralph). Dear son of the late Rhoda and Arnold Tietz. Survived by...
Catherine L. La Monica
May 11, 2016
CATHERINE L. LA MONICA passed into eternal peace on May 11, 2016 at her home in Petaluma at the age of 96 years. Loving wife of many years to Matteo La Monica. Cherished mother of Josine La Monica of Penngrove and the late Wayne Frank Dorego and Marlene Lucy Dorego. Preceded in death by her siblings. Survived by several nieces...

Anne Kathleen Mchugh
May 8, 2016
Passed away on May 8, 2016 in Petaluma at the age of 80 years. Devoted wife of the late Erroll McHugh. Cherished mother of Julie Phillips and the late Paul McHugh. Beloved step-mother of the late Stephen McHugh and Lesley McHugh. Adored grandmother of the late John, Stephen, and Michael McHugh. Loving sister of Mary Wyrozynski, Patricia Converse (Art), Christopher...
Ruth Margaret Brown
May 5, 2016
Heaven gained an angel when Ruth Margaret Ferrara Brown left this earth on May 5. Surrounded by her children, Mike and Janette Brown, Kat Myers, and Rosemarie Brown, Ruth passed away after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. Born on April 24, 1921, Ruth lived most of her life in Petaluma. She held many jobs during her lifetime, including waitress at Swenson's....
Leo L. Lavio
May 2, 2016
Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, May 2, 2016, beloved husband for 58 years of Josephine T. Lavio. Loving father of Beatrice Charles (Mike), Christine Camozzi (Eugene), Diane Rowley (Jeff), Catherine Ielmorini (Doug) and the late Anna Marie Lavio. Adored grandfather of Dominic, Teressa, and Stephanie Rowley, Katherine, Kelley and Maria Camozzi, Lucas, Daniel and Amanda Charles, Ben, Rico,...
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