Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Clarence "Jack" Cameron
Feb 21, 2015
Resident of Petaluma. Passed away peacefully on February 21, 2015, at the age of 86. Born September 6, 1928 to Emanuel and Stella Cameron in Freshwater, CA. Loving husband for over 66 years to Nancy Alice (Iverson) Cameron. Cherished father of Roger Cameron, Joan O'Keeffe (Spike) and Gayle Baker (Mike). Proud grandfather of Kelly Bassett (Rick), Megan O'Keeffe (Mike), Jason...
Robert Philip Fajardo
Feb 20, 2015
We regret to announce the passing of Robert(Bob) Philip Fajardo of Petaluma, CA. on February 20, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Bob served in the US Navy Air Corps in WW II and in Korea. He was Married to his wife Eleanor for 62 Years. Bob worked for Firemans Fund for 35 years until he retired. He was...
Alice J. Lanzi
Feb 20, 2015
ALICE J. LANZI passed away on February 20, 2015 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Everett Lanzi. Beloved daughter of the late Jessie and Antone Beffa. Adored sister of the late Vivian Straub-Marty and Antone Beffa, Jr. Cherished aunt of Marlene Stewart (Jerry), Helen Ricketts (Ron), Helen Malone (John), and the late Frank Terribilini, Jr. Survived by numerous grandnieces...
Fredric J. "Freddie Panza" Straub
Feb 19, 2015
FREDRIC J. "FREDDIE PANZA" STRAUB passed away peacefully at his home on February 19, 2015. He was 64 years old. Lifetime Petaluma resident, predeceased by his parents, George and Dorothy Straub, and brother G.A. Straub. Fred was the beloved husband of Ema Morales-Straub, "Pop" to Ida and Keith Schwitters, his twin sons Daniel and Lucas Straub, "Poppa" to Ryan, Andrew,...
Zieta R. Mathews
Feb 18, 2015
In loving memory of Zieta Mathews, who passed away on February 18, 2015. Daughter of John and Mira Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Joe Mathews; her stepchildren and several grandchildren & great-grandchildren. A long time PG&E employee and co-owner of Technuprint in Novato, Zieta was a friend to all and cared for everyone she met. Memorial Services will...
Perry Thomas Murray
Feb 18, 2015
MURRAY, PERRY T. - Entered into rest peacefully at home in Santa Rosa, CA, surrounded by family on February 18, 2015. Loving husband of fifty-nine years to Norma L. (Sanchietti) Murray of Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved father of Tina M. Murray of Santa Rosa, CA, Ronald P. (Annette) Murray of Sugarland, TX, Dennis J. Murray of Walnut Creek, CA...
Dorothy M. Behler
Feb 17, 2015
Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, February 17, 2015 at the age of 93. She is survived by her son, Sid Behler. Preceded in death by Louis, her loving husband of 65 years, and two sons, Paul and Bill. She was grandmother to Carrie Behler, Mike Behler, Steve Behler, Brant Behler, Kimberly Ecklund, Shannie Lund and Shannon Phillips. Great grandmother...
Carl P. Kimmich
Feb 16, 2015
Novato resident, CARL P. KIMMICH passed away on February 16, 2015 in Greenbrae. Devoted husband of Elaine Kimmich of Novato. Cherished father of Nancy Johnson (Scott), Vicki Giddens, and Dan Meisenhoelder. Beloved grandfather of three and great-grandfather of two. Age: 92 years. Carl was born in Cleveland, OH, and during WWII, he served as a medic for the US Army....
Catherine Elvira Mora Acosta
Feb 14, 2015
CATHERINE ELVIRA MORA ACOSTA peacefully slipped away on February 14, 2015 surrounded by family. Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great-grandmother. Born & raised in San Francisco November 1, 1924. Cherished by Al, her loving husband of 71 years, her daughters Sandy, Cathi & Dolores, her 6 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren. Her life was dedicated to her family. She spent her...
Mabel June Nelson
Feb 11, 2015
Exactly nine years to the day after her only brother entered the Kingdom of Heaven, Mabel June Nelson joined him in the company of her Lord and Savior. 84 year old Mabel was born on December 14, 1930 in Petaluma - the fourth child of Attilio and Rose Cincera. On June 24, 1950, she married the love of her life,...

Marjorie Eleanor Ferguson
Feb 9, 2015
Marjorie Ferguson entered into rest on Monday, February 9, 2015 in San Rafael, CA. Devoted wife of the late James M. Ferguson. Cherished mother of John (Kathy) Ferguson, Julianne (Mario) Bernardini, Gerald Ferguson, Ann (Dave) Reading and the late James and Kenneth Ferguson. Adoring grandmother of thirteen and great-grandmother of seven with two on the way. Loving sister of Maureen...

Lorraine C. "Lori" Borck
Feb 8, 2015
LORRAINE "LORI" BORCK passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8th in Petaluma, California. She was born June 7th, 1957, in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Kathleen Gearhart and Robert Waters. She is survived by her loving husband Tom of almost 35 years, and her children, Keely and Ian, along with her children-in-love, Giancarlo and Torrey, and beloved furbaby, Ming. She spent...
Filomena Parrella
Feb 7, 2015
Passed away February 7, 2015 in Windsor, CA, beloved wife of the late Ralph Parrella. Loving mother of Nicoletta Panizzon of Santa Rosa. Adored grandmother of Dianna Vantine of Windsor, Christina Cruz of Fremont and Adrianna Kalember of Sebastopol. Mrs. Parrella, age 96, was born in Benevento, Italy, later living in Buenos Aires, Argentina before coming to the United States...
Olga Sanchietti
Feb 7, 2015
Passed away at home in Santa Rosa, CA, February 7, 2015, wife of the late George Sanchietti. Loving mother of Frank Sanchietti (Vicky Sahagun) of Sonoma, Jean Hughes (John) of Forestville and Paul Sanchietti (Adela) of Citrus Heights. Adored grandmother of Joseph Hughes and great grandmother of Kira Marie Hughes and James Colby Hughes. Step grandmother of Amanda Bravo. Also...
Adelia Chiosi Lichau
Feb 6, 2015
Born in Switzerland, Adelia immigrated to the U.S. via Ellis Island in 1922, accompanied by her mother, aunt and uncle. The family traveled via train to Virginia City, Nevada to meet up with Adelia's father, who was then mining. From there, the family ranched in Gault and Alturas before settling in the Petaluma area in 1938. Eventually Adelia went to...
John W. "Jack" Hill
Feb 4, 2015
At the age of 87, JACK HILL left this world to join family and friends who have gone on before him. Born in Reno, NV, to Thurman and Rosalind Parsons. Jack and his mother moved to California in the early 30's where he attended Old Mill School and Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley. He enlisted in the US Navy...
Armeda A. Soldati
Feb 4, 2015
ARMEDA A. SOLDATI passed away on February 4, 2015 in Petaluma at the age of 82. Devoted wife of the late Alfred William Soldati. Cherished mother of Lee John Soldati, Tina Soares (Jim), Kimberly Arnew (Russell), and Mike Soldati (Robin). Beloved grandmother of Ryan Alderman (Allison), Sara Soares, Matt Soldati, Melissa Soldati, and Katlyn Soldati. Adored great-grandmother of Logan Alderman....
Roger Nagy
Jan 31, 2015
Loving and devoted father and husband, ROGER NAGY, passed away January 31, 2015. Born Sept 23, 1939 in Cleveland OH to parents Coletta Basch and Robert Holtz, Roger was later adopted by Charles Nagy. He attended St. Edwards High School and graduated from Ohio University in 1963. Roger married his true love, Charleen Feltes, and they had 54 wonderful years...
Herbert J. Carlson
Jan 28, 2015
HERBERT J. CARLSON passed away peacefully at his home with his immediate family by his side. He was 89. Beloved husband of Patricia Carlson for 63 years. Loving father to Cathy Carlson, Mark Carlson (deceased), John (Lisa) Carlson, Chris (Teresa) Carlson and Nancy (Steve) Perucchi. Proud grandfather of Ashley O'Callaghan, Josh Perucchi, Mandy Perucchi, Melissa Silva, Krista Carlson and Alex...
Ronald John Ransom
Jan 22, 2015
RONALD J. RANSOM passed away on January 22, 2015 in San Rafael. Devoted husband of Maj-Lis Ransom of Petaluma. Cherished father of Brett Ransom (Suzie) and Richard Ransom (Leslie) all of Petaluma. Beloved grandfather of Jack, Ryan, Cole, and Chase Ransom. Adored son of Evelyn Ransom and the late Robert Ransom. Loving brother of Robert Ransom, Jr. (Diana). Survived by...
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