Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties

Lillian "Lil" Pacciorini
May 4, 2015
Long time Petaluma resident, Lil Pacciorini, age 93, passed away on May 4, 2015. Beloved wife for 65 years of the late Henry "Hank" Pacciorini. Loving mother of Janis Pacciorini of Petaluma and the late James "Jim" Pacciorini. Dear mother in law of Rosalind "Roz" Pacciorini of Petaluma. Loving grandmother of Jimmy Pacciorini, Jeffrey Pacciorini of Petaluma, Ryan Freeman (Christina)...
Sandra Lynn Stefenoni
May 3, 2015
SANDRA LYNN STEFENONI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 3rd after a two year battle with cancer. She was 63 years old. Sandy is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 44 years, Wayne. Loving mother to Stacy Calkin (Ryan) and Andy Stefenoni (Angela) and cherished Nonni to Tanner and Jesse Calkin. Parents...
Frederick Earnestoufe Sr
Apr 29, 2015
Frederick Earnest Sroufe, 56, passed away peacefully at home in Millington, TN on April 29, 2015. He was born in Pasadena, CA on January 2, 1959 and moved to Petaluma in 1969. He was a 1977 graduate of Casa Grande High School and then enlisted in the US Navy. He proudly served on many air craft carriers and was a...
Cwo4 David E. Clark
Apr 27, 2015
DAVID E. CLARK passed away peacefully on April 25, 2015 with his wife and son at his side. He was raised in Santa Rosa, after graduating high school he joined The United States Coast Guard and served for 30 years. He made it to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. After he was discharged, he went to work at...

Jacquelene Phillips
Apr 25, 2015
JACQUELENE PHILLIPS passed away on April 25, 2015 in Petaluma. Devoted companion of Jimmy of Petaluma. Cherished mother of Teresa Manning (Scott) of Healdsburg and Shawn Phillips of Rohnert Park. Beloved grandmother of Whitney Manning Herbert (Gavin), Blake Manning, and Jacob Manning. Loving sister of Jack May and the late Ted May. Age: 79 years. Jacquelene was born June 23,...
Ralph Leonard Pelton
Apr 25, 2015
December 3, 1923 - April 25, 2015 Entered into rest on Saturday, April 25, 2015 in Petaluma. Ralph was born in Sebastopol and reared in Petaluma. Beloved husband of the late Helen Pelton. Ralph proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member and past president of both the Petaluma...
Frederick Theodore Rodack
Apr 22, 2015
After 34,048 days on this earth, Frederick Theodore Rodack decided it was time to move on. Wherever he goes in his next journey, those left behind will marvel at the journey he had here. Born Feb. 1, 1922, to Isabelle O'Leary and Theodore Rodack in Sausalito, Fred explored the Bay Area before the iconic bridge existed. He rode the ferry...
Alfred Julius "Al" Kuck
Apr 22, 2015
ALFRED J. "AL" KUCK passed away peacefully at home, April 22, 2015. He was the beloved husband for 65 years of Shirley Kuck. Loving father of Alfred L. Kuck (Pamela), Debra Ann Grove (Robert) and Linda Lee Ladeck (Stephen). Cherished grandfather of Erin Hoskins, Christine Klessig, Dr. Caitlin Kuck, Bethany Deniz, Jordan Grove, Tyler Stevenson, Stephen Ladeck and Michael Ladeck....
Alberta Mae Steinweg
Apr 16, 2015
Alberta Mae "Birdie" (Thomson) (Rank) Steinweg passed gracefully and quietly in the early morning on April 16, 2015 at the age of 89. Birdie was born in and passed in Santa Rosa, California. A shining light for all who knew her, Birdie leaves behind a legacy of caring, kindness, service, and friendship. She is survived by her husband, Robert Earl...
P. Douglas Richardson
Apr 14, 2015
DOUG RICHARDSON (P. Douglas Richardson) passed gracefully and quietly at his home in Petaluma on April 14, 2015. A shining light for all who knew him, Doug leaves behind a legacy of caring, kindness, service, and discipleship. He is survived by his wife, Debi Richardson, son, Douglas Carl Richardson, and daughters, Darci and Dianna Richardson. His family gathered quickly after...
Fredrick D. "Fred" Sommer
Apr 9, 2015
FRED SOMMER passed away on April 9, 2015, in Santa Rosa. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 71 years, Regina P. Sommer. Fred was the cherished father of Saandra Bertolini (Bob) of Santa Rosa and the late Bruce E. Sommer. Fred is also survived by two grandchildren, Robert Bertolini (Amelia Hobbs) and Ilsa Bertolini (Alexis...
John Jerome Rapoza, Jr.
Apr 3, 2015
JOHN JEROME RAPOZA, JR., passed away peacefully at his home in Petaluma on Friday, April 3, 2015 at the age of 89. John is preceded in death by his parents John and Marie Rapoza and his sister Marie Montelatici. John is survived by his loving wife Christine of 64 years. John is lovingly remembered by his wife, Chris; sister Margaret...

Thelma Maxine Thompson
Apr 2, 2015
Thelma Maxine Thompson, known as Maxine, peacefully passed on away on April 2, 2015 in Santa Rosa. Maxine was born in Grinnell, Iowa on June 17, 1920. On her 18th birthday, she married the love of her life, C.W. Tommy Thompson. They cherished their 55 years of marriage until Tommy passed away in 1993. Together they had three children: the...
Giuseppe "Joe" Nieri
Apr 2, 2015
Passed away in Rohnert Park, CA, April 2, 2015, husband of the late Hilda Nieri. Loving father of Carla Nieri Cardarelli and her husband, Angelo of Novato. Cherished grandfather of Massimo and Gabriella Cardarelli. Brother of Rosina Barsi of Italy and Marcella Lucchesi of San Francisco. Uncle of Franco Lucchesi of San Francisco and Albano Barsi of Italy. Beloved companion...
Marlene Marie Tesconi
Apr 1, 2015
TESCONI, MARLENE MARIE - Entered into rest April 1, 2015 in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved daughter of the late Tony and Sadie (Fiori) Tesconi. She is survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Marlene is a native of Santa Rosa, CA, age 72 years. She was a parishioner of St. Rose Catholic Church a well loved member...
Scott G. Rodgers
Apr 1, 2015
SCOTT G. RODGERS passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2015 in Antioch. Devoted and loving "Papa" of Alexandra Rodgers and Taylor Rodgers. Beloved son of the late Lyda and Gilbert E. "Butch" Rodgers. Cherished brother of Martin D. "Buzz" Rodgers (Adrienne), Carrol Black (Bob), and Jon Rodgers. Adored uncle of Robb Black (Chris), Scott Black (Lucy), Stacy Haymes (Jasen) and...
George Charles Bacigalupi, Jr.
Apr 1, 2015
BACIGALUPI, JR., George C. Passed away suddenly, April 1, 2015 in Petaluma, CA. Son of the late Kate and George Bacigalupi Sr. Loving brother of Sue Edwards (Charles), Betty Nye and the late Stella Almeida. Beloved uncle of Paul Nye (Debbie), Bob Almeida, David Edwards (Hong) and the late Pam Nye. Great uncle of Joey and Will Nye and Conner...
Andrew Wanko, Sr.
Mar 30, 2015
Entered into rest at his home in Petaluma on March 30, 2015. Husband of the late Alice Wanko. Father of Vincent Gutierrez, Jesse Gutierrez and Andrew Wanko, Jr.. Grandfather of 6 and Great grandfather of 6. Brother of 7 sisters and 2 brothers. Mr. Wanko was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. In...
Dianne Mary Pimentel
Mar 29, 2015
Passed away peacefully, with grace and dignity, after a short illness surrounded by her devoted family on March 29, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Anthony P. "Tony" Pimentel. Adored mother of Antoinette Pimentel, Tamara Pimentel and the late Karin Pimentel Buck, Janette Pimentel and David Anthony Pimentel. Cherished grandmother of Deric Buck (Stacey), Travis Buck and Samuel Shewfelt. Loving...
Ricardo Manuel Bautista Soares
Mar 26, 2015
RICARDO MANUEL BAUTISTA SOARES passed away on March 26, 2015 in Los Angeles. Devoted son of John S. Soares of Clearlake Oaks and the late Maria Soares. Cherished brother of Augusto Soares of Clearlake Oaks and John M. Soares of Clearlake. Beloved uncle of Vanessa Kesterson. Adored great-uncle of Hailey, Sean John and Christopher Kesterson. Survived by numerous friends and...
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