Sonia Nancy Hermann

Sonia Nancy Hermann

Sonia Hermann Obituary

Published by Contra Costa Times on Mar. 28, 2003.
Sonia Nancy Hermann Sonia Nancy Hermann Selame a 32-year resident of San Lorenzo passed away Friday, March 21, 2003. She was 68. Sonia was born December 25, 1934. She spent her time painting, gardening, reading, and sewing. She enjoyed going to Reno and spending time with her friends, family and most of all her grandchildren. Sonia was a loving mother to her son Paul Hermann and his wife, Gina, of Livermore; daughter Natalie Hermann-Padilla and her husband, Ricardo, of Hayward; grandchildren, Angelina and Nicholas Hermann, both of Livermore; Nancy, AJ and Jr. Padilla, all of Hayward. Survived also by her special nephew Johnny Botto of Santiago, Chile; brother, Eduardo Selame of Santiago, Chile; sisters, Carmen Selame of Santiago, Chile, Antoinette Botto of Reno, Nevada, Yolanda Zaror of Costa Rica, Sylvia Blu of Santiago, Chile; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard E. Hermann, brother, Gastone Selame, and her mother, Rosa Selame. Friends and family are invited to attend Catholic Services on Saturday March 29, 2003 at 2pm at All Saints Catholic Church, 22824 Second Street, Hayward, CA 94541. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Sutter VNA and Hospice, 1900 Powell St. Suite #300, Emeryville, CA. 94608.

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