Sonia Cunada

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Sonia Cunada, on January 20, 2023.

She is survived by 3 sisters and 4 brothers - Araceli, Perla, Homer (Ayet), Mario (Aleksandra), Rafael (Baby), Leo (Lysbeth) and Susie (Ricky), as well as nephews and nieces and grandnephews and grandnieces. She was predeceased by her parents, Eutiquio and Mercedes (de Pedro) Cunada.

Born in Pilar, Capiz, Philippines on July 6, 1949, Sonia attended Pilar Elementary School and then High School at Colegio de las Hijas de Jesus, and later transferred to Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus in Iloilo City, where she graduated with a Bachelors’ degree in Music from the school’s Conservatory of Music.

Sonia immigrated to Vancouver in 1974 and worked at the Bank of Montreal. But since music was her passion, Sonia dedicated her life to serving God by playing the organ and/or piano during Masses at numerous Churches in Vancouver.

Sonia was a talented pianist who brought joy to those around her through her music. She also loved to laugh and always had a smile on her face, spreading happiness wherever she went. In addition to her musical abilities, Sonia was also a skilled ballroom dancer, making her the life of the party on any dance floor.

She was a loving sister and aunt, and will be deeply missed by her siblings, nieces and nephews. She was a true inspiration to her family, always bringing light and joy into their lives, and her memories will live on in their hearts forever. She will always be remembered as a beautiful soul, and her impact on the lives of her loved ones and friends will never be forgotten.

Viewing and Funeral Mass for Sonia will be held on February 25, 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Coquitlam. Burial will take place after the Funeral Mass at the Gardens of Gethsemani in Surrey.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.