From Kristi Vonault: There are people who help shape you as a person as you grow up. Especially in high school. Sonia was one of those people. She was truly a blessing in my life.

Obituary from the Times-Call

Our beloved Sonia went to be with the angels after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Sonia passed away at her home in Berthoud surrounded by her family and closest friends. Sonia was the middle child of Ray Johnson and Nancy Brown. Sonia spent almost her entire childhood growing up in Longmont. Sonia was a 1980 graduate of Skyline High School and went on to get her Associates Degree in Fashion Merchandising from Bauder Fashion College in Arlington, Texas in 1982. It was in Arlington where Sonia met her husband, Stephen Locke, from San Antonio, Texas. Sonia and Stephen were married on October 20, 1984. After moving back to Longmont in 1985, Sonia continued her retail career by managing two clothing stores at the Twin Peaks Mall. Sonia took a break from retail management in 1986 to start her family. Sonia was the most caring, compassionate and generous mother to 3 beautiful children, Tyler, Marissa, and Ryan. In 1997, Sonia embarked on a career as a mortgage broker that lasted 20 years. Most recently as owner of Amazon Financial Group in Longmont. The flood of 2013 forced Sonia and family to relocate to Berthoud. Sonia will be sorely missed by her family, friends, clients, and her 3 dogs, Buddy, Gracie, and Peter. Sonia is survived by her husband and 3 children and her mother and father. Also by her 2 brothers, Carl Johnson and wife Silvia and Shawn Johnson and wife Paula and family all of Longmont. Additionally, Sonia is survived by her in laws, Bill and Betty Locke of Salinas, CA and Jim and Priscilla Russell of Grand Prairie, TX. Sonia was proud of the fact that she shared her birthday with Elvis Presley. Elvis was the KING, Sonia will forever be our QUEEN.