Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Lewella "Leu" Buchanan
Apr 24, 2016
LEWELLA "LEU" BUCHANAN passed away on April 24, 2016 in Santa Rosa at the age of 80 years. Devoted wife of the late Jack Buchanan. Beloved mother of Bruce Buchanan (Dana), Brenda Rodgers, and Barbi Buchanan. Cherished grandmother of Brad Rodgers, Lisa Burr (Tony), Lauren Buchanan, Tyler Canales, Shelby Canales, Lindsay Buchanan, and the late Brian Rodgers. Adored great-grandmother of...
Marian Elizabeth (Bullock) Hicks
Apr 24, 2016
Marian Elizabeth (Bullock) Hicks went to her permanent home on April 24th. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Leslie E Hicks and daughter Janet Ann Montgomery-Read. She is survived by daughters Elizabeth Schaffer (Alan), Sharon Swicker, and Wanda Calvert and sons Larry Hicks and Loren Hicks. Our mother was a very loving and compassionate woman....
Lucille Barlow
Apr 20, 2016
LUCILLE BARLOW passed away on April 20, 2016 at her home in Rohnert Park at the age of 81 years. A cherished mother of 8 children, Lisa Pierce (Carter), Deborah Woodall, Robin Barlow, Regina Oviedo, Suzanne Jovick (Paul), Renee Simone, Paula Salem, and Joseph Salem, Jr. She was adored by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She leaves behind her loving...
Matthew Vincent Bowens
Apr 20, 2016
Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, April 20, 2016, beloved son of Brenda and Ken Bowens of Santa Rosa. Loving brother of Kenny Bowens and Seth Bowens. Adored grandson of Roberta Mathews, Evelyn Bowens and Joe Mathews. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nurses. Born in Pleasanton and a native of Santa Rosa, CA. Age 24 years. Matthew...
Dorothy Lee Aggio
Apr 18, 2016
We lost a beautiful angel to the heavens, as she passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of April 18, 2016, beloved wife of the late Sam G. Aggio. Loving mother of Debbie Fairbrook (John) of Carmichael, Kenny Aggio (Desiree) of Cotati and the late David Aggio. Cherished grandmother of Kayla Muskrat, Julian Aggio, Jared Fairbrook, Justin...
Frances Ada Mckenna
Apr 17, 2016
FRANCES ADA McKENNA passed away on April 17, 2016 in Pt. Richmond, CA, at the age of 82. Devoted wife of the late Daniel McKenna. Cherished mother of Lynda Thomas (Ron), Stan McKenna, and Sharon DeMartini. Beloved grandmother of Elise and Heather Clark; and Luke and Grace DeMartini. Dear step-grandmother of Jennifer Clark (Marcus), Marcie Derrickson (Jim), and the late...
Jessica Chrystal Tarca
Apr 16, 2016
JESSICA CHRYSTAL TARCA passed away in Petaluma, CA, April 16, 2016, wife of Jeffrey L. Skorupa. Mother of Jocelyn, Janelle, Jeffrey and Jager Skorupa. Daughter of Terri and John Tarca. Sister of Justin (Lacey), Jerry (Melissa), Joey (Janie), Julianna, Janessa (Travis Blow) Tarca. Aunt of Jacob, Jayden, Jordie, Jackson, Carter Tarca and Jordyn Blow. A native of Petaluma, CA, Age...
Helen Kustka Berlew
Apr 15, 2016
Helen Kustka Berlew, a resident of Petaluma since 1971, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016. She was born in Lovelady, Texas on July 30, 1928, the youngest child of Peter and Anna Hazl Kustka and last surviving member of the family. When Helen was five years old, the Great Depression and Texas drought resulted in the family relocating to...
Rae Alma Sovel
Apr 14, 2016
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of RAE ALMA ROSS SOVEL on April 14, 2016, at the age of 91. Rae was born July 19, 1924, to Ida (Bobbi) and Henry Ross in Brooklyn, New York but settled in San Francisco, CA at the age of nine months. Her family dubbed her Bingo...
Richard A. Stout
Apr 12, 2016
RICHARD STOUT passed away peacefully on April 12, 2016 with his wife of 52 years at his side. His battle with cancer finally ended. He was born Jan. 24, 1942 in Port Townsend , WA to Ralph Stout and Joan Edmisten Stout. He moved to Petaluma in 1953 attending Petaluma High School and graduating from SF State University in 1966...
Belva Jean Metzler
Apr 10, 2016
Belva was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 14, 1928, the fourth of ten children born to Joseph and Marie Dengler, and passed away on April 10th in San Rafael, California. After high school, Belva stayed in Detroit working as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell while her parents and younger siblings moved to Dunkirk, NY. Belva took the train...
Joseph Eugene Minor
Apr 8, 2016
JOSEPH EUGENE MINOR lived his life being absolutely true to himself and his family, and he did the same in his passing from this world on April 8, 2016. He was at peace, he was unafraid, and he had big plans for when he would "break on through to the other side." Joe is survived by the love of his...
Catherine Margaret Butler
Apr 8, 2016
CATHERINE MARGARET BUTLER passed away on April 8, 2016 in Santa Rosa at the age of 74 years. Devoted wife of Tom Butler of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Sean Butler (Cara) and Darrin Butler all of Petaluma. Adored grandmother of Victoria, Katelyn and Austin Butler. Beloved great-grandmother of Foster Gray. Loving sister of Hazel Hoage and Julie Goggin. Dear aunt...
Martin John Pozzi
Apr 7, 2016
Martin Pozzi left this world on April 7th 2016 at the age of 91. He was born February 28th 1925 in Petaluma and lived a very full wonderful rich life here. He was raised on a farm milking cows and working the land from dawn to dusk. Martin entered manhood early when he volunteered to serve his country during WWII....
Jack J. Cutrone
Apr 6, 2016
Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA. Jack was born to Beatrice and Mario Cutrone and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He is survived by his sister; Maria Iacobellis and Uncle of John and Trisa and Great Uncle of Steven and Aly. He was a graduate of Brooklyn College. He worked for Eastern Airlines and went into many business ventures. Jack...
Nadine Bates Tallent
Apr 6, 2016
At peace and in the hands of our Lord, surrounded by her loving family, Nadine Bates Tallent passed away in her home at the age of 90, on April 6th, 2016. Born in Bernie Missouri August 3, 1925 to James and Martha Bates. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters and two brothers, and husband,...

Dolores Terese Collins
Apr 4, 2016
Passed away peacefully at home in Petaluma surrounded by her family on April 4, 2016 at the age of 87. A 50-year resident of Novato, CA, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Collins and a daughter, Patsy Collins Bogue. She is survived by her children, Michael Collins, Corinne Kelly, Marianne Scozzafava (John), Catherine Parratt (Stephen) and Terri...
Joe Wilton Nuss
Apr 4, 2016
JOE W. NUSS passed away peacefully at his home in Bodega Bay, CA, April 4, 2016 at the age of 81. Joe is survived by his brother Jean and his wife Donna of Wayne, NE and was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Carl. Joe is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A native of Wayne, NE, Joe...
Margot Vosseler
Apr 3, 2016
Margot Vosseler passed away peacefully Sunday morning, April 3rd, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Margot was born in Germany on December 11th, 1931. She moved to California as an adult to be with Karl Vosseler, her husband of 50 years. Margot and Karl settled in the Hessel area in 1965 and raised two children in the Sonoma county countryside....
Hugh Joseph Nolan
Apr 1, 2016
A resident of Clearlake Oaks, CA Passed away on April 1, 2016 at the age of 76. Preceded in death by his wife Ellen Diane Nolan, father Hugh Francis Nolan, mother Virginia Robino, son James J. Nolan, and grandson Jonathan Nolan. Cherished father of Danielle Nolan, Elisa Snow (Daniel), Leanne Nolan, Shannon Nolan, adored grandfather of Joshua Nolan and Jordan...
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