Wilma V. Sonnier, 83, of Nederland passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, April 28, 2007 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with Reverend Dan Malain celebrating. Rite of Committal will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Groves. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 8:00 pm Friday, April 27, 2007 with a rosary beginning at 6:00 pm at Broussard’s in Nederland.
Wilma was preceded in death by his wife, Willa Mae Sonnier, and his son, Glynn Michael Sonnier, his parents, Numa and Lo Cadie Sonnier. He was a native of Port Arthur and lived in the Golden Triangle area all of his life. He was also a member of Les Acadiens du Texas and a member of Painters Local Union 130.
Wilma is survived by his daughter, Lynnette Simmons and husband Rochelle of Nederland; son, Martin Joseph Sonnier Sr. and wife Eula of Groves; sister, Myrlene Wilsford and husband John of San Marcus; brother, Jerry Sonnier and wife Dot of Port Neches; grandchildren, Michael Sonnier, Jennifer Rabalais, Kimberly Tucker, Daniel Sonnier, Joseph Simmons, Marty Jo Sonnier Jr., Janice Wilson, Jeffrey Simmons, Paul Sonnier; 15 great grandchildren.
