Sonia Maria Cardoso Dall'Acqua died peacefully on January 2, 2017 at home in Carson, Virginia after a brief struggle with cancer. She was born on March 15, 1947 in São Paulo, Brazil, the daughter of Sérgio Cardoso and Milena Nigri Cardoso.

Sonia started working at a very young age and also while still young attended Barry University in Miami, Florida. For 20 years she owned clothing shops at different malls in Brazil. She loved fashion and designing clothes. She also loved cooking, painting, music and motorcycles.

In Atibaia she built her dream house which she regarded as her most tranquil place. A treasure in the mountains. She had a dream to live in the U.S.A. She loved this country. For many years she expressed her passion by teaching English and sharing many stories of her trips to the U.S.A. with her students and friends.

Sonia had one daughter and three grandchildren who she loved the most. Her love and dream of becoming an American citizen will live on through them.

She enchanted anyone who met her with her kindness and warmth. She loved social activities and being part of a community. The one who meant the most to her was the motorclub, " Turma da Amizade".

She will be truly missed and remembered in our hearts.
Tchau, mãe. Beijo.
Te amo.

Funeral service for Sonia Maria Cardoso Dall’Acqua will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 1:00pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 151 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803.

Professional services entrusted to the staff of the J.l. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com