Sonjia Kay Paguio

March 23, 1975 - September 28, 2019
Sonjia Kay Paguio

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Wilmington native, Sonjia Kay Gainey Paguio, 44, was unexpectantly taken from us on September 28, 2019.

She left behind the following- two loving daughters Savannah and Emily Paguio, her mother, Kay Porter, brothers Tim and Bryan Gainey and their family, Joe Porter and family, Denise Teague and family, Debbie Morgan and family, as well other family and friends.

She is pre-deceased by her father, Wayne Gainey, her step-father, Make “Pa” Porter, Jr, and step-brother, Jerry Porter.

The service will be held on Saturday, October 5th at Silver Lake Baptist Church (4715 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412); visitation at 10am, service at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, you may send money to the Silver Lake Baptist parking lot fund in her memory.

She was loved by many and will truly be missed by more. Love you mean it

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington NC 28403 910.791.9099.


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  • October 01, 2019
    Bianca, Casey, Mac and Reilly Hartman says:
    We are so very to hear this tragic news..our deepest condolences and love to to you all x

  • October 01, 2019
    Ashley Johnson says:
    Such a wonderful person that is gone way too soon. Sonjia will be deeply missed by everyone she knew. Thinking of and praying for your family during this difficult time.

  • October 01, 2019
    Memaw says:
    Praying for you and your family so sorry to hear about Sonia love to all

  • October 01, 2019
    Diane Skipper says:
    This is so Heartbreaking,RIP Sweet Sonjia! Sending Prayers to all her Family. Kay, just know I’m available if you need anything

  • October 01, 2019
    Lucas Campbell says:
    Sorry for your loss. It’s hard. Prayers to the family RIP