Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Oct 23, 2024

Elizabeth Jane McMahon, PhD

Liz McMahon, clinical psychologist, wife, mother, and devoted grandmother, died on October 23 from non-smokers lung cancer. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her, especially her three-year-old grandson Mickey.

Liz was born in Burlington Vermont to Mickey (Edmund Brown) McMahon and Elizabeth Simms McMahon on October 19, 1950....

Oct 13, 2024

The world lost a wonderful person, Joan G. Poulos, 88, of Davis and Bodega Bay, California. She died peacefully at home on October 13, 2024 surrounded by her husband, David Lewis and her two children, John Poulos and Alekka Fullerton. Joan was a lawyer, mayor, singer and author. She refused the existence of a glass ceiling, it simply did...

Oct 13, 2024

Aileen Grace Krutz passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024 in Cloverdale where she lived with many friends she made at Vine Ridge Assisted Living. She was a devoted wife to the late Franklin Krutz. Loving mother to Donna Hernandez (Jose) and Sharon Boccaleoni (John). Loving grandmother to Ashley Adams and Ryan Michels and Gino Boccaleoni. Step- grandmother to...

Oct 1, 2024

Every family would be lucky to have an “Auntie Grace” and sadly we lost her after a lengthy illness. Born in Petaluma, the daughter of Alfred and Gladys Tunzi. She was a sister to Jim Tunzi(Joan) and the late Frieda Crandall(Wayne) and Lester Tunzi(Dee). She will also be greatly missed by numerous nieces and nephews who will always remember...

Sep 26, 2024

Toni Anne (Provo) Sabella 75, of Petaluma, California passed away peacefully with family by her side, September 26, 2024. Toni was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, NY

Toni’s professional journey began at Bell Telephone in Saratoga Springs, she moved to Schenectady, NY, where she opened a florist shop, balancing her time waitressing and bartending. Her adventurist...

Sep 25, 2024

Judith Martin, Educator who Championed Opportunity, Curiosity and Love, Dies at 76

Judith Elizabeth Linscott Martin, educator, martial artist and tireless advocate for opportunity for all people, died on September 25, 2024, after a five-year battle with cancer.

Judith was an accomplished public-education administrator and former teacher who taught in California, Massachusetts and Maryland, led...

Sep 18, 2024

Aileen Annette Andresen died peacefully in her home of over 70 years.

Aileen was born in 1927 in Petaluma to Henry and Alice (Keegan) Andresen. She attended school in Petaluma. She worked for Pacific Bell and AT&T for 50 years.

Aileen was a world traveler, expert seamstress and brilliant conversationalist. She was a walking encyclopedia...

Sep 18, 2024

Betty Higbee passed away at the age of 87 in Petaluma on September 18, 2024. Born September 23, 1936 in Petaluma. Devoted daughter of the late Margaret (Reedall) and Fred Higbee. Loving mother of Margaret Jensen of Petaluma and Theresa Fjelstul and her husband Curtis of Cotati. Grandmother of Brian Jensen, Angelina Beck, Giovanna Simondi, Adrianna Simondi and Christopher...

Sep 16, 2024

Pete was born in Petaluma on April 14, 1970, the son of the late Victor E. Fauser and Elaine (Hansen) MacKenzie. A fourth-generation Petaluman, he attended McNear elementary school and Petaluma Junior High School. He graduated from Petaluma High School in 1988. He was baptized and had his first communion and confirmation at St. Vincent’s Church in Petaluma.

Sep 15, 2024

Patrick Joseph Leland 1969-2024

Pat Leland died at his home in Petaluma on Sept. 15, 2024. He passed in the loving embrace of his wife of 23 years, Corinne, after a valiant 34-month battle against glioblastoma. He was 55.

Pat was the youngest son of John and Merry Herbert Leland. They preceded him in death,...

Sep 14, 2024

Born July 16, 1943, in Chicago, IL. He was one of nine children. He is survived by his precious bride, Pat Wasik, his son Chris Wasik (wife Erika) daughter Wendy Wasik, a granddaughter Arya Wasik and other extended family. Bill proudly served his country and retired a Command Sergeant Major after 27 years in the Army. He worked for...

Sep 14, 2024

Yolanda Rolando died peacefully in her home on September 14, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Mexico and came to the United States in 1928, where her family settled in Almaden Valley, Ca. She was the oldest and last surviving of six children. She graduated from Campbell High in 1942, and shortly thereafter, she moved...

Sep 7, 2024

Max A. Mickelsen was a dairyman, attorney, husband, father, and grandfather, but if you asked him, he’d list them in a different order. He was born in Petaluma on May 2, 1944, and raised on his family’s Pepper Road dairy farm in Two Rock. He spent his childhood working with his family on the farm, which shaped him and...

Sep 4, 2024

Natalie Claire Daneri passed away on September 4, 2024. She was born in San Francisco on May 11, 1927, to George and Madeline Stevenson.

Tally attended and graduated from Fairfax Grammar School, Tamalpais High School, and College of Marin. Her lifework is a bookkeeper, who owned and operated North Tahoe Business Service, in Kings Beach, Ca.

Sep 3, 2024

Evelyn passed peacefully in her home in Bodega close to her beloved bar.  Preceded in death by her Husband Arthur, son Wayne and other treasured family members. She is survived by her daughter Marlene (John), son Artie (Linda), grandchildren Johnny (Brandi), Brad and her cherished great granddaughter, Rachael along with many nieces and nephews.

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Sep 2, 2024

Linden Elizabeth Crossman passed away on September 2, 2024 at the age of 87. She was a loving mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother who brought joy & warmth to everyone around her.

Linden was born on August 6, 1937 in Petaluma, Ca., to Dr. Earnest & Jessie Brydone-Jack.  She was raised alongside her three siblings: Earnest III,...

Aug 31, 2024

Beverly Ann Casella passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2024 at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. She was born in San Francisco on June 12,1942 to Dino and Antoinette Malerbi.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years Richard, Daughter Cheryl Shroyer, Sons Paul Casella & John Casella, Granddaughters Kimberly Powell & Rachel Shroyer, and Great Granddaughter...

Aug 31, 2024

James (Jim) George Gambonini passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 87 after a short illness.

He was born to Raymond and Clorinda (Zala) Gambonini in the old Petaluma General Hospital on June 16, 1937. He is survived by his loving wife, Elsie, of 66 years, his daughters, Donna...

Aug 26, 2024

Donald passed away peacefully with his wife at his side at Kaiser hospital in San Rafael on Wednesday, August 26th.

Born to Jane Soots and Lorin Forsyth in San Diego on Coronado Island while Lorin was stationed there with the U.S. Navy.  Donald lived in Southern California until his father became a State Park Ranger and moved...

Aug 25, 2024

Marthajoan Overton (née Buckley) was born on September 25, 1935 to John V. Buckley, DDS and Alma Buckley (Brady) in San Francisco, Ca. A fourth-generation San Franciscan, Martha grew up in the West Portal neighborhood and loved to ride the streetcar, visit her dad’s dentist office on Market and Castro and spent time in the library. An avid animal...