Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Elena Maria Schmidt-Ditizio
Mar 1, 2015
Elena M. Schmidt-Ditizio passed away on March 1, 2015 in Petaluma. Elena was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 21, 1961. She is survived by her husband Robert, her son Anthony, her daughter Alessandra, her sister Maria Jose (Mary Jo), her brother Jorge (Georgie), her siblings-in-law Ana Maria, Angela, Louis, Carol, and Michael, her nieces Sofia and Alaina,...
Virginia Eleanor Schaadt
Feb 27, 2015
SCHAADT, VIRGINIA ELEANOR - On February 27, 2015, Virginia entered into eternal life to join her hands once again with her beloved husband, Robert. Virginia was the loving mother of Evelyn (Tom) O'Callaghan, Robert (April) Schaadt, Jennifer (John) O'Callaghan, Diana (Greg) Steil and step-mother of Colleen (Buddy) Jacklich. She was the close sister of Elson and Gale St. John and...
Joseph Thomas Martin
Feb 26, 2015
JOSEPH T. (JOE) MARTIN (1934 - 2015) A visionary man, Joseph who passed away peacefully at home on February 26, following a long illness, was born in Stockton, raised in the Central Valley and then in San Francisco attending Mission High School. He owned and operated his successful furniture business ‘Modern House' on Mission St. for many years. Joe and...
John Thomas Mccarthy
Feb 26, 2015
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, John passed away after a long illness, in Santa Rosa. He will be forever missed by his wife of sixty-six years, Elizabeth; his children, John (Joan) McCarthy of LaCanada-Flintridge, Diane (Mike) Carey of Sebastopol, Deborah McCarthy of Santa Rosa, Jan Boal of Overland Park, KS, twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Preceded...
Joe P. Moura
Feb 25, 2015
JOE P. MOURA of Fort Bragg died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Mendocino Coast District Hospital of prostate cancer. Born on Oct. 25, 1944, in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal to Antonio and Maria Moura, he was 70. Joe grew up in Santa Maria before moving to California. He graduated from Fort Bragg High School with the class...
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...
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