Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Antonio P. Medeiros
Sep 6, 2015
Antonio ("Tony") Pimental Medeiros, Sr., a prominent maker of things, from wooden toys to rebuilding of cars died Sunday, 6th September 2015 from a broken heart. He was 67 years old, soft spoken, obsessive and a man that lived his life in his own way, without exception a hopeless romantic. Antonio was born 7 November 1947 in his beloved country,...
Elizabeth Ann Bordessa
Sep 4, 2015
ELIZABETH ANN BORDESSA aka Betti Ann or Betti Boop, age 70 of Santa Rosa, CA passed away at her home on September 4, 2015. Betti Ann was born in Bellingham, WA on March 24, 1945. Betti graduated from Sir Francis Drake High School in 1963 and went on to study art in college. Betti joyfully worked as a bank teller,...

Michael David Thomson
Sep 3, 2015
Michael David Thomson (July 5, 1951 - Sept 3, 2015) Michael David Thomson, 64, died suddenly on Thursday September 3, 2015. Mike was born July 5, 1951 in Chicago, IL and grew up mainly in Santa Clara, CA and Oroville, CA. He was a kind, gentle soul with a heart of gold and will be missed. Mike is preceded in...
Marie Moody Everett
Aug 31, 2015
Marie died peacefully at home, after a two-and-a-half year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the beloved wife for 30 years of Rob Everett of Petaluma, the loving, step-mother of Meaghan Cary (Matthew) of Medford, MA, the sister of Dan Moody of Petaluma and Marilyn Wolf (Ron) of Columbus, OH, and was "Grandma Marie" to Daniel and Ethan Crossett of...
Marjorie Ruth Shank
Aug 29, 2015
MARJORIE RUTH SHANK passed away on August 29, 2015 in Petaluma at the age of 88 years. Devoted wife of the late Leighton Stuart Saltsgaver and James Edward Shank. Cherished mother of Kathleen Torrey, Jon Saltsgaver, George Saltsgaver, and Mary Jo Markey. Beloved step-mother of Rosemarie Garman, Donald Shank, and Karen Chilson. Survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marjorie was...

Sally Wechsler
Aug 28, 2015
SALLY WECHSLER passed away on August 28, 2015 in Petaluma at the age of 98. Devoted wife of the late Andrew Wechsler. Beloved mother of Anna Heffron (Steven) of Petaluma, Trudi Griswold (Glenn) of NH, and the late Susan Gilbert. Adored mother-in-law of Frank Gilbert. Cherished grandmother of Amy Robertson (Rob), Ari Heffron (Jacquelyn), Valerie Ford (Brian), Cathy Griswold, Debbie...
Owen Cline Fredericks
Aug 27, 2015
OWEN CLINE FREDERICKS, 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 63 years Angelina Musso Fredericks, his children Owen John Fredericks (Karen), Susan Degive (Michel), and John Fredericks (Robyn). Owen is also survived by his grandchildren Jesse Frank, Owen Michael Fredericks, Andrea Robertson (Casey), Erin Starke (Johannes), Nicole Lestanguet (Joe), Sandra Etherington (Eric),...
Dino Sebastiani
Aug 25, 2015
Passed away in Petaluma after a short illness. Pre-deceased by his wife Felicia and son Aldo and twin brother Guelfo. Survived by daughter Linda Cano (Fernando), and son Augusto Sebastiani (Rebecca). Grandchildren Jessica (Cameron), Michelle, Mario, Dominic, Sofia, Cecilia and great-grandson Alex. Also survived by his sister Vittoria Toscano of Canada, and sisters-in-law Giulia Bernard, Ida Losapio, and brother-in-law Franco...
Kenneth Wayne Whearty
Aug 23, 2015
KENNETH WAYNE WHEARTY passed away on August 23, 2015 in Petaluma at the age of 66. Devoted husband of Phyllis Whearty of Petaluma. Cherished father of Gregory Whearty of Petaluma. Loving brother of Deborah Hadad (Allan) of San Jose. Adored son of the late Mildred and John Whearty. A native of Ross, CA, Kenneth has lived in Petaluma for 43...
Lena Bruzzone
Aug 15, 2015
Lena was born in Italy and immigrated to the US in the 1930s. She was a homemaker who was preceded in her ultimate transition by her parents Mario and Domenica Franchini, her brother Ennio Franchini and her husband of 53 yars, Stephen. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Susan) and David (Gail), her devoted daughter Denise, grandchildren Jonathan, Jeffrey...
Charlotte M. Goldstein
Aug 15, 2015
Charlotte Shifra Mauretania Silver Goldstein passed away Saturday August 15, 2015. Born on Ellis Island April 23, 1922, she was a lifelong resident of Sonoma County, moving to Penngrove at age 3. Charlotte passed peacefully, surrounded by her family. Services will be held at Parent Sorensen Petaluma Ca at 11:00 AM Tuesday the 18th of August. She requested that any...
William Sovel
Aug 12, 2015
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of WILLIAM SOVEL on August 12, 2015, at the age of 91. Bill prided himself on being one of the oldest Petalumans and enjoyed the honor and respect that came with that accomplishment. He was born in Petaluma, January 29, 1924, at the old Petaluma General Hospital,...
Mary Anne Mcgrath
Aug 10, 2015
MARY ANNE McGRATH passed away peacefully on August 10, 2015 in Petaluma. Devoted sister of Teresa McGrath of Ireland, Philomena O'Donovan of England and the late Michael McGrath. Adored daughter of the late Ann and John McGrath. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Age: 83 years. A native of County Wexford, Ireland. Friends and family are invited to attend the...

Elaine E. Legnitto
Aug 9, 2015
Elaine E. Legnitto passed away on August 9, 2015, after struggling with dementia. She is survived by her daughter, Susan, and her son, John. Elaine has three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church, 125 Sonoma Mtn. Parkway, Petaluma on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...
Brendan M. Ducousso
Aug 8, 2015
BRENDAN M. DUCOUSSO passed away suddenly on August 8, 2015 at the age of 38 in Sparks, NV. Devoted son of Deborah and Thomas Ducousso of Petaluma. Cherished brother of Victoria Ducousso of Petaluma. Adored uncle of Aiden, Camryn, and Bree Brown all of Petaluma. Loving nephew of Linda Ducousso and Marie Ducousso both of Santa Rosa; Michelle Ducousso of...
Alta Virginia Christian
Aug 1, 2015
ALTA VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN passed away on August 1, 2015 in St. Helena. Devoted wife of the late Finley Christian. Cherished mother of Glenn Willde (Lindy) of Clearlake. Beloved grandmother of William Willde, Angela Oliver, and Tanya Lawrence. Adored great-grandmother of Atticus Oliver and Noah Willde. Loving sister of Marie Webber and the late Leslie Miller, Grace Gingles, Harold Miller, Opal...
Karen Jeanne Vanbebber
Jul 25, 2015
Karen VanBebber passed away on July 25, 2015 in Petaluma, CA. Cherished daughter of Alvie and Patricia Everhart. Devoted wife of Rick VanBebber. Beloved mother of Royce VanBebber, Krissy Vaughn and Lindsey McIntyre. Adored grandmother of 7. Beloved sister of Al Everhart, Robert Everhart and the late Kathy Everhart. Karen will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved...
Gene Edward Hartrich
Jul 24, 2015
Captain Gene Edward Hartrich of Greenbrae passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2015. On May 1st he celebrated his 93rd birthday with a celebration of his life at a fun party with his family, friends, and neighbors. Gene was born in Merigold, Mississippi on May 1st, 1922 to Frances and James Picquet Hartrich. A graduate of Collierville High...
Joseph H. "Joey" Mendoza, Jr.
Jul 23, 2015
JOSEPH H. "JOEY" MENDOZA, JR., passed away peacefully July 23, 2015 surrounded by family and friends. A member of a pioneering Point Reyes ranching family, he was born December 30, 1943 to Joe Sr. and Doris "Scotty" Mendoza. Joey was raised on the family dairy farm where he attended the one room school house located on the ranch. A graduate...
Charlie Couto Lima
Jul 23, 2015
CHARLIE COUTO LIMA passed away at the age of 41 years. Devoted son of Mary J. Couto of Rohnert Park and the late John Costa Lima. Loving step-son of Luis P. Medeiros. Beloved brother of John Couto Lima of Santa Rosa. Adored uncle of Ashley Alexandria Buescher and Logan Couto Lima. Treasured grandson of the late Herminia (Sousa) and Joseph...
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