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Gloster Sonia Obituary

Gloster Knox Sonia on Sunday, October 5, 2003. Son of Bertha Sanders Sonia and the late William Sonia, Sr. Husband of Dina Davillier Sonia. Father of Gloster Knox Sonia, II and Cecilia Sonia. Stepfather of Jason Davillier. Brother of Donald and William Sonia, Jr., Zaydell Sonia Clark and Tanjia Sonia Jackson. Son-in-law of Michael and Rose Davillier, Sr. and the late Patricia Davillier. Also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officiers and members of New Home Full Gospel Ministries and employees of the Orleans Parish School Board are invited to attend the funeral services from New Home Full Gospel Ministries, 13800 Hayne Blvd. at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2003. Rev. Robert Blakes, Jr., officiant. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation at the church from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. BOISSIERE-LABAT FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES 1703 N. CLAIBORNE AVE. NOLA 70116 944-4958 www.familyfuneralservices.org ""WHERE FAMILY MATTERS''

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 8, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Gloster Sonia

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Cynthia Lain

November 7, 2003

PEACE IN THE NIGHT



How I found peace in the night

After everyone had gone

As my suffering came to an end

Witnesses, I wanted none



I say to my wife

Thank you for staying by my side

To my mother I say

I entered your heart with your arms open wide



To my dear sweet children

I will guide you as you grow

As you walk through the darkness

Just follow my glow



To my siblings, we shared such joy and pain

And, my friends, I remember when we played in the rain

To everyone, don’t be sad for everything is all right

Just know that the pain stopped when I found peace in the night



My love is with you always.

Michael Davillier

October 23, 2003

On the behalf on my sister Dina, Lil G & Sweet C



We thank you for your sincere condolences and all of the kindess you've extended to our family thus far. Please continue to pray for us, as we shall pray for you and may God bestow his blessings upon the entire Sonia family.

Elverina Clark

October 22, 2003

Our prayers are with you and yours from the Commercial Real Estate Department at Hibernia National Bank.

gloria gordon

October 10, 2003

I would like to express my deepiest sympathy. My prayers are with you since the news of your loss.I can say that my thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you all. The battle to get through this is not your , it is the Lord.

Marc Barnes

October 10, 2003

To the Sonia Family,



I had a professional relationship with Gloster that quickly turned into a friendship. It was his personality that made that happen. I will continue to pray for you as you make your difficult transition. God be with you always.

SCOTT'S CASUALS

October 10, 2003

SORRY TO HERE ABOUT GLOSTER. HE WAS A PERSON OF GREAT CHRACTER AND

STRENGTH. HE ALWAYS GREETED YOU WITH

THAT BIG WARM SMILE. MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN YOUR MEMORIES, AND ALWAYS TRUST IN THE LORD.

SCOTT'S CASUALS 4939 CHEF MENTEUR HWY. #114 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126



ZINA AND BRYAN

JOE AND LIZ SCOTT

MR.&MRS. KELAN &TINA EARLY

October 10, 2003

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Juana R. Villavaso

October 10, 2003

Knox,



It's the name I always called you. I am so glad I had the pleasure to grow up with you in the neighborhood. We finally had the reunion that you constantly talked about and it was in your honor. I will never forget you, your wonderful smile and personality. You will always be in my heart. Dina you, Gloster II and Cecilia are in my prayers.



Peace and Love Juana R. Villavaso

Gary Smith

October 9, 2003

My prayers are with you, the family. Gloster was a very good person, friend and co-worker. He is at peace with God and his spirit will forever live within you.

Charisse Sanders

October 9, 2003

My prayers and condolences goes out to Glosters mother, wife, children and family. Always remember that God gave us a special gift when he gave us Gloster. Although his time with us was short, we are more than blessed for having the pleasure to know him and to love him. He was a vey kind-hearted person with a great spirit and personality. He also had a big smile that went with his big heart and I know that he is smiling down on us now. May God Bless and Keep you All.

Tonya Bernard

October 9, 2003

Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He will sustain thee Psalm55:22

Dina, my sympathy goes out to you and your family during this most difficult time. I will lift you and your family up in my prayers daily and know that if you ever need anything please do not hesitate to call. God will see you through.

Margie Ratcliff-Owens

October 9, 2003

May God give you His peace which passes all understanding to keep your hearts and mind in Christ Jesus. My prayers are with you. Cousin, Margie Ruth

Donna Cager

October 8, 2003

Dina,

Deepest sympathies go to you at this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless.

Laura Bolds

October 8, 2003

I worked for Shankin & Sonia for several months. Gloster was a pleasure to work for. I will truly miss him.

my condolences to his wife Dina and their two children.

Ingrid Bernal

October 8, 2003

From my Mother and I , you

have our deepest sympathy.

God bless you.



Ingrid Alston Bernal

Georgia Alston Leal

Caprece Johnson

October 8, 2003

Our deepest condolences to the Sonia family. We will keep your family lifted up in prayer. Let our words be his words,...so be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.(Eph 6:10) Remember there is peace in God for them that keep their hearts and mind on him.

(Phil 4:7)



Jesus is the rock,



Stephen & Caprece Johnson,

former Little Kingdom Childcare

parents.

Kanitra Caston

October 8, 2003

My sympathy is with you all. Gloster was a wonderful person. He was always the same. He was never the type to be moody. Always smiling and enjoying life. Gloster got me my first real job with Hibernia back in 1993. We work together at the New Orleans East Branch. I had know Gloster because he was very good friends with my aunt Terri Peyton. My family loved Gloster because he was real and kind. I am so sorry to hear of his death. I will continue to pray for his wife, children, mother, siblings, family and friends. May good bless you all.

DARNELL MERCADEL

October 8, 2003

I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. GLOSTER WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL INDIVIDUAL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Gisele Williams

October 8, 2003

I would like to express my deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Rolonda Clements-Martin

October 8, 2003

Gloster was a really nice guy, he was always very pleasant and upbeat. You should thank God for the time you had with him. Keep God as your guide during this time. When it gets hard, remember the battle is not yours, it is the Lord's.

Anissa Sonia

October 8, 2003

To: Aunt Dina

From: Anissa

___________________________ ___



I wanted so much to be there with you, but please know that my heart has been with you for weeks.



This is a little prayer that I say to myself. I hope these words would, if only for a moment, bring you comfort.



"The unknown is terrifying,

responsibility is overwhelming,

the untapped anger cannot be borne.

Hear our cry, O God of love,

for all so trapped in fear.

Open our hearts to trust

your presence to guide us

in the unknown places;

teach us to know

you will support us in all

that we undertake;

free us to share with you

the rage within, knowing

you will never desert us."



I hope to see or talk to you soon. Love always.

Jerome Bickham

October 8, 2003

I have searched for my friend for approximately five years, but I could not locate him. I was notified by another friend that Gloster was gone to see his Father, who art in heaven as well as his earthy father. I hate that I found him this way, but he is now in a better place. No more pain and suffering. We spent lots of time together in college as great friends. I know he has been missed. I missed his drive and enthusiam. I remember our days when we played tennis in the park, took pictures of Gloster and his girlfriend Dina, now his wife. He was blessed in so many ways. His mother was the sweetest. I am sadden, but I will see you again, my friend.





Jay

Gary Adams

October 8, 2003

My deepest sympathy to family and love ones.



God Bless

Pedra/Austin Randolph

October 8, 2003

Dina,

Our prayers are with you and the Sonia Famliy.



Pedra

Ado Ball

October 8, 2003

My family and I are very sorry for your loss and we will keep all of you in our prayers during this very difficult time.

TROI DOUGHTY-VIGNE

October 8, 2003

This has truly been a great loss to a childhood/neighborhood friend! Gloster and I lost touch throughout the years, however when our paths did meet and we talked it was as if we just spoke to each other the day before - all of our cherised childhood memories would evolved. Back then he was the brother I never had and the friend I cherised and loved the most. I know that Gloster, my friend will truly be missed by EVERYONE HE TOUCHED!



To his wife, children and family you will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rafael Perales

October 8, 2003

this is one moment that we all go thru one way or another. Gloster was a friend and will alway remember him as he alway say thing to me you crazy with a smile. Never show any anger at anyone. God has a place for him in his eternal life. God bless your family.

Dawn Miles

October 8, 2003

Dina,

May the gentle hand of God touch your heart with peace. My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

I wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. Psalm 62:5

Dawn Miles

4936 Desire Drive

DAWN MORGAN

October 8, 2003

I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES

Graylind (Tubby) Vincent

October 8, 2003

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Sonia family on the lost of their love one, Gloster. May God give you the strength to move on, now that Gloster is with him, in your time of bereavement. Dina remember God is with you at all times, he will give you the strenght to go on through this difficult time.

The Staff of Boissiere-Labat Family Funeral Services

October 8, 2003

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