Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Margherita Bergamo-Schaffer
Dec 4, 2015
Margherita Bergamo-Schaffer, "Bella", died peacefully on Dec 4th, surrounded and comforted by her family, friends, and caregivers, all who loved her very much. Margherita was free spirited, and more times than not, the life of the party. She loved music, dancing, dining out, and making new friends with every person she met. Margherita was born in New York City on...
Joseph S. Carroll
Nov 30, 2015
JOSEPH S. CARROLL: Born November 30, 1961 in Patterson, NJ. Died, November 30, 2015 in Petaluma, CA. At his passing, Joe was surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife Doreen and his three children, Cullen, Shannon, and Michael, his loving mother Elizabeth (Betty), his sister Elizabeth (Liz), his brothers Kelly, Patrick and Matthew J. McNaughton,...
Irma Kenealey Burnett
Nov 28, 2015
"The Big I" - Born March 9, 1925, Our Angel left peacefully for heaven on November 28, 2015. Orphaned early in life she and her brother Bob Kenealey were raised in Petaluma by the Guglielmetti sisters and attended St. Vincent's where she gained a life-long passion for learning. She was our database of knowledge from history, science, music, geography, art,...
Daniel Roylance
Nov 28, 2015
Daniel Roylance unexpectedly passed away in San Francisco on November 28, 2015. Devoted husband of Linda Roylance. Cherished father of Eric Roylance. Doting grandfather of Mia and Gianna Roylance. Caring brother of Tim Roylance (Valerie). Beloved nephew of Uncle Jake. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Dan retired from the United States Postal Service after 38 years of faithful...
Jonathan Milby Oakes
Nov 26, 2015
Passed away in Petaluma, CA, on November 26 at the age of 35. Beloved husband of 6 years of Pamela Oakes. Loving father of Gavin and Vanessa. Survived by parents, Chris & Cathy Oakes, sister, Beth Drumm (Aaron) of Petaluma; Uncle to Max and Jackson Drumm. Jon was born in San Francisco and grew up in Petaluma. He graduated from...
Gary L. Bradley
Nov 23, 2015
Age 78, passed away November 23, 2015. He was born in Oakland, CA and ventured to Sonoma County in 1958. He was survived by his four children, Gary, Shelli, Danielle and Jason, along with his three grandchildren, two great granddaughters, and his brothers, Randy and Ronnie. His love of life was more than admirable; always passionate about family, the "Niners"...
Anne M. Sanchietti
Nov 23, 2015
ANNE SANCHIETTI was born August 4, 1917 in Dillon Beach; passed away on November 23, 2015 in Santa Rosa at the age of 98 years. Devoted wife of the late August "Gus" Sanchietti. Cherished mother of Gerald P. Sanchietti of Sebastopol, Barbara A. Bidia of Santa Rossa, Louis A. Sanchietti of Sebastopol, and Melvin J. Sanchietti of Santa Rosa. Adored...
Charles Kevin De Long
Nov 21, 2015
The De Long family sadly announces the passing of Kevin De Long on Saturday, November 21st. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Spring Hills Community Church (3700 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403). Visitation will commence at 10:00 AM at the church. Following services, interment will...
Robert Emery Macdonald, Jr.
Nov 20, 2015
Bob MacDonald, long time resident of Petaluma passed away on November 20, 2015. He will be sorely missed by his children: Bob MacDonald, Patti Caveney, and Dave MacDonald; as well his grandchildren: Cheryl, Ryan, Aiden, Jocelyn and Lily. He also leaves behind two sisters, Carol and Ruth, and a brother, Richard. In his lifetime he lost his parents, his brother...

Ernestine D. Ameral
Nov 18, 2015
ERNESTINE D. AMERAL passed away on November 18, 2015 in Petaluma at the age of 103 years. Devoted wife of the late August Ameral. Cherished mother of Donald Ameral (Eleanor) of Petaluma. Beloved grandmother of Steve Ameral of Sebastopol and Mark Ameral (Kara) of Santa Rosa. Adored great-grandmother of Jacob Ameral (Daidra) and Erin Fessler (Jon) all of Santa Rosa....
Shannon Rae Rund
Nov 15, 2015
SHANNON RAE RUND passed away on November 15, 2015 in Petaluma at the age of 43 years. Devoted mother of Keelin Skye Dober. Cherished daughter of Terry Knowles and Eric Rund. Beloved sister of Joshua Rund and Jakob Rund (Amber). Adored aunt of Madden and Elena Rund. Survived by numerous friends. Shannon was born in Livingston, MT, but grew up...

Settimo Torrano
Nov 14, 2015
Settimo peacefully departed this life at age 85 on November 14, 2015. Predeceased by his devoted wife of 46 years, Angelina Torrano. Survived by his admiring children, Marilyn Martini (Steven) and Frank J. Torrano (Liz). Proud grandfather of Gabrielle Martini, Stephanie Martini, and Zachary Torrano. Also survived by many nieces and nephews here and in Italy, including Franco Cirelli (Pina)...
Linda Gaye Nordberg
Nov 12, 2015
Beloved Mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother Linda Gaye Jacobs Nordberg died November 12, 2015 suddenly but peacefully in her sleep at home at the age of 65. Linda was born in Alameda Ca. and preceded in death by her parents, Allen F Jacobs and Lucille Berry Jacobs. She graduated from Alameda High School class of 1968 and later from Mills...
John Stephen Sully
Nov 9, 2015
JOHN STEPHEN SULLY, beloved, devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend lost his battle with kidney cancer on November 9th, 2015 at the age of 71. After 5 years of fighting this disease from every angle, using every possible therapy, along with an unyielding amount of personal bravery and strength, he entered Hospice care on October 15 and...
Evelyn L. Silvers
Nov 8, 2015
EVELYN SILVERS passed away on November 8, 2015 peacefully and in her home after battling congestive heart failure for the past 5 years. Born in Petaluma, CA raised in Sebastopol, CA she returned to Petaluma with her husband to start a family. She is survived by son Jim, daughter Mary, grandchildren Vanessa, Anthony and Tahnee and two great-grandsons Ryder and...
Wayne Arthur Lepori
Nov 7, 2015
Died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on November 7th in his home, at the age of 87. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Rita, his two daughters, Sharon Jones (Randy) of Rohnert Park and Linda Clark (Dave) of Sonoma. Adored grandfather to Rachel Alkire (Steve) Lincoln, Melissa Jones (Tom), Santa Rosa, Shannon Clark, Petaluma and Bridget...
Gary David Haag
Nov 7, 2015
Died peacefully in his sleep at home in Sebastopol, CA, November 7, 2015. Beloved husband of Terry Haag of Sebastopol. Loving son of Ruth Haag of Aurora, Illinois. A native of Illinois, age 72 years. Gary had a passion for the outdoors, enjoying wildlife and canoeing. He was a retired building contractor from Davis and has resided in Sonoma County...
Mary L. (Ramacciotti) Regalia
Nov 6, 2015
Mary L. (Ramacciotti) Regalai passed away peacefully surrounded be her family on November 6th at the age of 92 in St Joseph's Petaluma hospital. Born on February 27,1923 in the Petaluma family home on East D Street, she along with her two older brothers, Elio and Henry were raised by Narchismo and Fidalma Ramacciotti in Petaluma during the Great Depression....
Dorothy R. Watt
Nov 6, 2015
Passed away suddenly in Cotati, CA., November 6, 2015, loving mother of Mark Watt and Tracy Brusman and her husband, Maynard. Adored grandmother of Maddison Brusman. Sister of the late Elaine Tunzi. Beloved aunt of Fred Tunzi (Patrice), Janice Emerson (Mike) and Joanne Tunzi. A native of Petaluma, CA. Age 87 years. A lifelong resident of Sonoma County, Dorothy was...
Mary Margaret Moore Grala
Nov 5, 2015
MARY MARGARET MOORE GRALA December 4, 1948 - November 5, 2015 Mary passed away peacefully in Petaluma with her sister at her side. She was born in Denison, Texas, one of four daughters. She lived most of her life in California. Mary spent her professional life as a licensed vocational nurse. Mary was a devoted mother who was most proud...
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