Sonia Villavicencio Normand

1928 - 2019

Sonia Villavicencio Normand, a resident of the New Orleans area for about 75 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the age of 91. Sonia was born in Managua, Nicaragua in 1928. With her father, seven brothers and sisters, she moved to New Orleans in 1946. She met her life-long love and soon married Bob Normand from Bordelonville, Louisiana. The couple had two children, Robert "Bobby" Normand and Sonia Normand Sivori. As a young family, they would gather every weekend with extended family and friends for guaranteed fun and always a lot of dancing. Sonia's friendship and hospitality extended to many circles including family, friends from work, the neighborhood, and those she met in her life's journey. She was caring and generous and often would give of her own possessions to those she felt were in need. Later in life she was able to revisit her native country, Nicaragua, as a volunteer for a medical mission with New Orleans Medical Mission Services, serving as an interpreter, assistant in the operating room, and, in general, being an awesome cheerleader. Sonia was at her happiest with family and friends, or watching the Saints play. She was an unwavering fan and would watch every game to the very end, no matter the outcome. To say Sonia loved with her whole being would be an understatement. She was often the life of the party, held a tremendous sense of humor, and had an infectious smile. Sonia leaves behind many who loved her, including her children, Bobby (Sharon) and Sonia (Mark); five grandchildren, Erica (Alberto), Roe (Elizabeth), Lizzie, Veronica, and Samantha (Kevin); five great grandchildren; siblings, and a number of nieces and nephews. There will be a funeral service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Friday, October 4, 2019. Visitation will be held from 10 AM – 12 PM. Funeral Mass at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to New Orleans Medical Mission Services or Deacon Ed's Food Bank at St. Francis Xavier Church.