Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries

Jan 16, 2016

Passed away at home on January 16 at the age of 90. Born in Fresno to Rev. Ryuchi and Kushino Fujii. Survived by wife Rose of 65 years; daughters Lynn, Carol, Ann, and Doris with respective husbands Grant, Rowland, and Clay; sons Ken and John with respective wives Rachel and Jennifer; grandchildren Ben, Josh, Reid and wife Megan, Kate, Kylie,...

Jan 15, 2016

With unwavering courage and a positive attitude, John McEntee peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Oakland, CA to James and Mary McEntee and was one of eight children. After High School he served 4 years in the Air Force and was a proud Veteran. When John returned from the service he met the love...

Jan 15, 2016

DONALD DODSON passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 in Santa Rosa surrounded by his family. Don was born to Virgil and Virginia Dodson on July 27, 1945 in Glendale, California. Growing up in an army family he lived in both Japan and Alaska, eventually settling in San Rafael, California, where he graduated from High School in 1963. It was...

Jan 12, 2016

BILLIE JUNE FORMAN, born May 19, 1927, a resident of Petaluma for over 75 years, passed away on January 12, 2016, at the age of 88. Married to Milton Lawrence Forman for 63 years, who preceded her in death three years ago. Billie was preceded in death by her twin sister, Betty Jo Kennedy. They shared many twin sister moments...

Jan 10, 2016

Odessa Lynn Velladao died peacefully on January 10, 2016 after a 6 year battle with cancer, at her home in Petaluma surrounded by loving family. Lynn was born February 17, 1955, in Dallas Texas, the daughter of Kathryn Steen and Everett Steen. Lynn was an avid exercise enthusiast, and loved to make her family and friends smile with her awesome...

Jan 9, 2016

PATRICIA KILGARIFF nee Knight, a San Francisco native and longtime resident of Petaluma, died on January 9th after a 12-year battle with early onset Alzheimer's. She was a loving wife to Jim, devoted mother to Laura and Karen, proud grandmother of Nora Gonzales, loving aunt to 19 nieces and nephews and loyal friend to many. Pat graduated from St. Paul's...

Jan 8, 2016

William "Bill" Maestretti of Petaluma, CA. passed away peacefully January 8, 2016, at Windsor Care Center in Petaluma, at the age of 84. He was the son of the late Peter and Isolena (Beretta) Maestretti. He is survived by his son, Bill Maestretti (Tonya) of Boise, Idaho; daughter, Michelle Yatsik (Clark) of Kodiak, Alaska; son, Forrest Maestretti (Staci) of Petaluma,...

Jan 6, 2016

Buzz Weis passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his Petaluma home on January 6, 2016. He was 89 years old. He is survived by his sons Steven Weis (Diane) and James Weis (Michelle) of Petaluma. Loving grandfather of Adam Weis (Clara) of Petaluma, Eric Weis (Ramey) of Walnut Creek, Clinton Weis of Chico, and Tyler and Drake Weis...

Jan 5, 2016

JACK HOWARD HERRGUTH LIFE TRIBUTE Beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jack Howard Herrguth passed away peacefully at home on January 5 surrounded by his loving children. Jack was born on June 10, 1928 in San Francisco, CA, to his parents Samuel and Rose Herrguth. He attended Roosevelt Junior High and George Washington High School, where after graduation he...

Jan 4, 2016

EVELYN FRANCES FEILING passed away on January 4, 2016 in Petaluma at the age of 94 years. Devoted wife of the late Arthur Feiling. Cherished mother of Karen Schubert of Rohnert Park and the late Linda Marie Sanchez. Loving Mother-in-Law of Michael Schubert. Beloved grandmother of Tamera Leigh Nixon (Randall). Adored great-grandmother of Raymond Michael and Ashleigh Marie Nixon. Loving...

Jan 2, 2016

The Dolar family of Novato remembers and celebrates their patriarch, Drago, who passed away peacefully and in the midst of his loving family, on January 2, 2016 after a 15-month battle with cancer. Drago was 80 years old and is survived by his wife, Virginia and his three children Steven, Mark and Lisa, four grandchildren, three sisters and many loving...

Dec 30, 2015

HELEN (SPALETTA) CRISTIANI passed peacefully on December 30, 2015 at the age of 76. At the end she was surrounded by her loving husband and children. Cherished wife of David Cristiani of Petaluma. Beloved mother of Edward Smith of Santa Rosa, Louis Smith (Karla) of Cobb, and Sheila Smith (Rick) of Carlton, OR. Adored grandmother of Louis Smith, Jr. and...

Dec 29, 2015

Bill Bell of Petaluma, passed on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Petaluma Valley Hospital. Bill was born in Santa Rosa, April 3, 1961. He graduated from Petaluma High, attended Sacramento State and graduated from Sonoma State University. Bill managed Bell Liquors in Healdsburg, worked at Friedman's Hardware and most recently had a career at the U.S. Post Office for the...

Dec 28, 2015

Celebrating the Life of Clem Martin Finnegan

Clem was born November 22, 1919 in Chickasaw County, Iowa, the son of Henry and Agnes Finnegan. He was a Corporal in the 571st Air Service Squadron during WWII. After the war, he returned to Iowa to farm and married Monica Lynch on May 8, 1948. In 1962, they moved to Daly...

Dec 23, 2015

Born and raised in Philadelphia, CHARLES LINDER passed away on December 23, 2015 at his home in Petaluma. During the Korean War, he served in the US Air Force on a B29 as a flight engineer. He met his wife Sharon and they have been married for 61 years. Together they raised three sons and one daughter and have seven...

Dec 22, 2015

Died peacefully in her sleep at home, several days after suffering a heart attack. She was 92 years of age. Born in Springer, New Mexico, she married Vernon C. Webb and moved to California. She first worked at a stenographer at Hamilton Air Force Base in Novato, prior to becoming a real estate broker, a career she had for 57...

Dec 22, 2015

Steve Lakatos was a kind, generous, stubborn and loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend who passed away on December 22, 2015 with his wife and children by his side. He was born in Petaluma on November 9, 1952. He attended school in Petaluma and graduated from Petaluma High. He attended SRJC until he decided to make his job at Safeway...

Dec 19, 2015

Beloved son, brother, outdoorsman, sports enthusiast, construction worker, hound hugger, Irish folk music lover passed peacefully from this life, a sweet and generous man. Survived by his father Michael (Laura), sister Kate C. Gallagher (Kevin) and half sister Althea C. Thigpen (Chad) and little Camille and Bryce. Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Olema on Saturday, January 16 at...

Dec 16, 2015

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, December 16, 2015, wife of James L. Spaletta of Valley Ford. Loving mother of Ernie Spaletta (Nichola) of Point Reyes, Kathy Spaletta-Lage (Bill) of Petaluma and the late Jimmy Spaletta, Jr. (Lisa), Jeff (BooBoo) Spaletta and Stevie Spaletta. Cherished grandmother of eleven and great grandmother of seven. Survived by Jim's longtime companion, Rosemary...

Dec 16, 2015

ROBERTA L. McCARTHY passed away on December 16, 2015 in Petaluma at the age 81 years. Devoted wife of Joseph B. McCarthy. Cherished mother of Joseph E. McCarthy and the late Brian K. McCarthy. Beloved grandmother of Daniel J. McCarthy and Kevin G. McCarthy. Adored great-grandmother of Patrick J. McCarthy and Kate S. McCarthy. Loving sister of Wilberta Contreras. Dear...