Sonja R. Lara age 77 of Oxnard, CA. passed away on November 25th in her home. Sonja was born in Sandefjord, Norway to Bjorn and Rigmor Gogstad on May 3, 1946. She married in 1967 and had a son David. She moved to the USA with her husband and son and soon after had a Daughter, Sandra. She and her small family moved to many locations following her husband’s military career. In the 80’s they settled in Ventura County. She joined two clubs, Son’s of Norway and the Red Hatters, which she enjoyed social events with. She always shined when she was with friends and family.
Sonja is survived by her daughter Sandra and granddaughter Ruby of Ventura. She is preceded in death by her son David and husband Leonardo. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cassie’s Cats at www.cassiescatsandkittens.org
Funeral services will be held at the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE in Ventura on Saturday, December 16th at 10am.