Sophia Gasser

CARMEL – Even in the midst of our grief, there is a sense of celebration in a life well led. On January 10, 2026, our beloved mother passed into Heaven at the age of 107.

Sophia Gasser was born in Anaconda, Montana, to Nicholas and Angela Trbovich. She called Glassport, PA and Bakersfield, Larkspur and Sonoma, CA home before moving to Carmel in 2003 to be near her family. She thought Carmel was the greatest place in the world to live.

For forty-four years she was married to our Dad, James, with whom she had four children. Her joy was her family, and she cherished many home-cooked meals with them (especially her pot roast and cabbage rolls!). Some of her recipes will be passed on for generations to come.

For many years, you could find her in San Francisco doing medical insurance billing work. She was devoted to her exercise, healthy eating, and loved her game of bridge. Volunteering at the Rose, a resale shop at Carmel Valley Manor, gave her great purpose. She loved the thrill of a good sale.

She was preceded in death by her husband James and two sons, James William (Ruth) Gasser and Jon Wayne Gasser. She is survived by two children, David (Nancy) Gasser and Karen (Richard) Curtis; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one brother; and many nieces and nephews.

Her spirit was inspirational. Her joy was infectious. Her stubbornness was legendary. She will be missed by all who knew her.

The family would be honored if any memorial gifts were sent to The Arthritis Research Coalition. As per her wishes, there will be no memorial service.

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