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Sonia DeLeon Obituary

Sonia DeLeon Sonia DeLeon, 29, of Plainview, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007, at her residence. Visitation was Saturday, April 28, 2007, and Sunday, April 29, 2007, at Lemons Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today, April 30, 2007, at Guerra Funeral Home in Weslaco, Texas. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Weslaco, Texas. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Lemons Funeral Home in Plainview. Sonia was born Feb. 16, 1978, in Weslaco, Texas, to Carlos and Sylvia Ramirez Jr. She moved to Plainview in 1996 and graduated from Plainview High School. She later attended Wayland Baptist University for two years. She married Pedro DeLeon, July 27, 1997, in Plainview. Sonia worked at Excel Cargill Meat Solutions in the tech service department until discovering she had a terminal illness. Sonia was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Mrs. DeLeon was preceded in death by her brother, Carlos Ramirez III; grandmother, Elisa Cantu; and great-grandmother, Maria E. Cantu. Sonia is survived by her husband, Pedro DeLeon of Plainview; three sons, Mark DeLeon, Brandon DeLeon and Matthew DeLeon, all of Plainview; a daughter, Breanna DeLeon of Plainview; parents, Carlos and Sylvia Ramirez of Plainview; three sisters, Irma Ramirez, Brenda Ramirez and Alicia Ramirez, all of Plainview; and two brothers, Eric Ramirez and Dereck Ramirez, both of Plainview. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to all who have given support to them through this tough time. They would also like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Area Community Hospice for their care and comfort.

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Published by Plainview Daily Herald from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2007.

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Nancy Kernell

May 4, 2007

Sylvia,Carlos and family..,,
Thank you for allowing us to care for Sonia, She will always be special in everyone of ours hearts. She was such an amzing person!!! She will always be in our hearts! The staff of Area Community Hospice and Nancy Kernell

Orlando Rodriguez

May 2, 2007

You will be missed and loved by everyone close to you. Take care up there and watch over all of us.
Love me

Lupita (Pina) Marroquin Martinez

May 1, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Sylvia & Carlos we will never forget both of you as you supported us during our time of sorrow. The Marroquin Family are with you and your family in thought and in prayer.

Riley Transport Service

May 1, 2007

May God bless you and your family during this time.

mateo salinas

April 30, 2007

may god be with you pedro Y familia . we have you in our prayers if you need anything call us.

Linda Garcia

April 30, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mari Solis

April 30, 2007

Even though we where not that close... I thank the lord that he took you and that you are now walking the streets of gold where there is no more pain...may you take care of us from up above... we will be missing you always and forever... we love you..and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Belen Loya

April 30, 2007

Never knew you but I pray that God give your family all the strength and patience for this terrible loss.

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