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Obituaries
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Sonja Maria Armenta
Sonja Maria Armenta
Millersburg
Sonja Maria Armenta was born December 22, 1965, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Norman Joseph and Mary (Flynn) Williams. She attended Creston High School. She was a Homemaker. Sonja was united in marriage to Esequiel G. Armenta on April 20, 1984, in Las Vegas, NV. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, gardening, music, poetry, beading and crafts. Sonja died Thursday, June 13, 2024, at her home.
She is survived by her husband Esequiel; four children, Marcos Armenta, of Millersburg, Veronica Armenta Henriquez (Salvador), of Coralville, Samuel Armenta, of Millersburg and Julia Armenta (Arturo Reyna), of Tiffin; 7 grandchildren, Adriana, Gabriela, Leticia, Adrian, Roman, Angel and Legend; four siblings, Michael Tillery, Deborah Armenta, Angelo Tillery and Angela Armenta. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Robert Tillery and niece, Jessica Armenta.
A Celebration of Life Service was held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Powell Funeral Home, in Williamsburg. Burial is in the Millersburg Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established to assist the family with funeral expenses. Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg is caring for Sonja and her family. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.