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Sofia Vasquez Obituary
In Loving Memory
Fruit Heights, UT-Our beloved Sofia Araceli Vasquez, 17, returned home to the loving arms of her heavenly father on June 9th, 2016. Sofia was born February 7, 1999 in Bountiful, Utah. She is the 3rd of seven children born to Carlos Adolfo Vasquez Jr and Lucy Jane Tua'one Vasquez. Sofia was full of life and brought joy to everyone that she encountered. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has served in various capacities in Young Women's. Sofia was currently serving as the Laurel class president. She excelled in basketball and academics and received multiple awards. Sofia was expected to receive her Associates degree when she graduated from Davis High school and expected to have her best year yet in basketball. She loved being a team member. Sofia loved literature, documentaries, food, feminism, hair and makeup, equal rights, 1990s hip hop and boy bands. She was tenaciously competitive but always kind. She had a profound effect on her friends and family whom she loved dearly. Her passing has left a pronounced impression on the entire community. We all miss our Sofie. Sofia is survived by her parents, her siblings Kasinga "Kassi", Carlos "Charlie", Olivia, Otilia "Tilly", Lila Lynn and Lave, Grandpa Carlos and Grandma Sonia Vasquez, Grandpa Lave and Gma Lynn Tua'one. Sofia has countless aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that will miss her dearly. Sofia was preceded in death by her beloved Aunt Lile Lynn Manu. A viewing will be held in Sofia's honor on Thursday June 16th from 5-9 pm, Friday June 17th from 10-11:30 am followed by the funeral at 12:00 pm. All services will be held at the Fruit Heights Stake Center 170 N Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, Utah. Sofia will be interred at Lakeview Cemetery in Bountiful. The family would like to fondly acknowledge her basketball coaches, Anne Jones, Dani Stahle, Sarah Hewlett Turner, Ashlee Green, Ron Osborn and Bryan Oviatt, as well as her Young Women's leaders with a special thanks to Mary Lunt and Elaine Mabey.
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Memories and Condolences
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Martha Mazariegos
June 17, 2016
Para una Hermosa y muy trabajandora sirviente de Padre Celestial..Sofie me recurda de cuando Nina que fue cuando te mire ultimo vez,juguabas con tu Hermanitas muy Linda mantenias tu smile y, todos te vamos a extranarte tu incredible personalI dad y muy llena de vida...Linda y Bella Sofie Padre Celestial te necesitar el miro en ti que eras muy trabajandora y efficiente en todo lo que te proponiasy...miro el en ti la Nina de sus Ojos y miro tambien que trabajates para tu salvation y a Padre Celestial le hicistes muy Feliz y the escojio para su ayudante..Te amamos y te extranAmos mucho...We Love you Sofie
Marnie Wadman
June 17, 2016
I love your sweet Sofia. Her kind, happy, positive spirit touched my life when she was a darling 5th grader in my class. I have taught school for over 20 years and of the hundreds of students who have crossed my path, she is a standout in my mind. She is a beautiful girl in every sense of the word. My heart broke when I heard the news of her passing and it continues to ache for your family. You have been in my constant prayers for the past week and I continue to pray for you and all of us who were touched in any way by her life. She will be missed by many here on this earth, but I truly believe she will be a beautiful guardian angel for your family.
Kathy Kerbs
June 16, 2016
My heart has been aching every day for you and your family. I am sorry that I cannot attend the viewing or funeral because I'm recovering from surgery. I so wanted to see you and your parents. I miss my favorite neighbors! Sending love, hugs and prayers that Heavenly Father will comfort you through this difficult time. Love, Kathy Hodges Kerbs
Mark Rice
June 15, 2016
Sofia was a beautiful young woman with a brilliant mind and a kind heart. She was truly one of Davis High's best. She will be remembered for her kindness by all who knew her.
From Anonymous
June 14, 2016
Sofie was a beautiful girl with a beautiful spirit. She made every single person feel included and welcome no matter what! I've never met a girl as sweet, caring, and happy as Sofie. Sofie is the perfect example of the word good. I am so sorry for the loss. Heavenly Father has her in His loving arms now, I can only imagine that this reunion was a very sweet one. We will all see her again one day and I am looking forward to that day! I hope her family is comforted in the thought of eternal life with her. She is watching over you right now and cheering you on in life, I just know it!
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