Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Paul Selinger
Dec 16, 2015
Paul Edward Selinger, beloved husband and father, brother and uncle, cousin and friend, died on December 16, 2015 at the age of 79. Paul was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Julius H. Selinger and Goldye Rosen Selinger. When he was twelve, Paul, his parents and sister Helen joined the extended Selinger family, including uncles, aunts, and cousins, and...
Raymond Spradlin
Dec 16, 2015
Ray Spradlin was born in 1937 in Dayton, Kentucky. After graduating from Dayton High School, Ray joined the Army with his brother, Ron, and they served together in Bamberg, Germany from 1955 to 1958. It was in Forchleim, Germany that Ray met his wife, Anna Elizabeth (Bobbie). Ray and Bobbie, along with their three children, lived all over the United...
Bernice Marie O'Connor
Dec 12, 2015
BERNICE M. O'CONNOR passed away on December 12, 2015 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of the late Lionel J. O'Connor. Cherished mother of Gary O'Connor (Terry), Wayne O'Connor (Betty) and Karen Peila (James). Adored grandmother of Laura, Stephanie, Matthew, Mikey, Ian, Dominic, Derek, and Kristen. Beloved great-grandmother of Joseph, Sissy, Trenton, Sophia, and Sergio. Loving sister of Virginia, Belva, Hugh,...
Geraldine Lapuz
Dec 10, 2015
GERALDINE LAPUZ passed away on December 10, 2015 in Rio Vista. Devoted wife of Bonifacio Lapuz. Cherished mother of Chris Lapuz (Stephanie), Janet Kerrigan (Patrick), and Eric Lapuz (Maryam). Beloved grandmother of Taylor, Justin, and Connor Kerrigan; and Grace, Ella, Lucie, and Sebastian Lapuz. Loving sister of the late Floice and Lois. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age: 70...
James Edward Carey
Dec 10, 2015
Devoted husband, father, friend, and teacher went to his true home on December 10, 2015, aged 90 years. He follows his wife of 24 years, Liz Murphy Carey; his parents, Tom and Hannah Carey; his brothers, Tom and Jack Carey; and his sister, Mary G. Scott. Jim is survived by his children, Kate, Tom, and Mike; by his daughter-in-law, Cameron;...

Anita Dolcini Googins
Dec 7, 2015
Age 99. Anita Dolcini Googins died peacefully in her sleep this past week at the home of her daughter, Sally Gale, and her husband, Mike Gale. Her son, George Googins was as always, attentive to the end. Her 99th birthday was November 27, 2015. Anita was a member of West Marin's pioneering ranching family Martinoia - Dolcini. A fourth generation...
Charles Lundy Matteri
Dec 6, 2015
Charles Lundy Matteri, a rancher, story-teller, World War II Veteran, and Lakeville Highway legend, passed away at the age of 95 at his home in Petaluma, surrounded by generations of family and friends. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Giovanni Matteri, Maria Rosselli and Elvezio Rosselli, and his siblings: Katie Allen, Elsie Marsh, John Matteri, William Rosselli and...
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...
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