Sona Bray Obituary (1970 - 2023)

Sona Kristina Desiree Bray, 52, died peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Folsom. Born in Seoul Korea on March 26, 1970, Sona began her life’s journey to America at the age of four when she was adopted by two loving parents in Robert Bray, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, now deceased, and Ann Bray, her beloved mother of German descent. Academically, Sona earned her Bachelor of Science degree in International Business and Minored in German. Sona went on to complete a Master of Business Administration degree from her alma mater California State University, Sacramento. Her life’s passion was cooking, traveling, and meeting new people. To her family, Sona is best remembered as a loving daughter, sister, cousin, niece, and adoring partner. To her friends, Sona is best remembered for her compassion toward others and for seeing the best in people. Sona did not have any children, but she did have a softhearted love for rescue animals and her beloved rescue cat Sasha with whom she will now reunite. Sona is survived by her mother Ann Bray and brother Frank Bray of Wichita, Kansas, and her lifelong partner Deric Wittenborn, of Folsom, California. A private celebration of the amazing life of Sona Bray will be held at a later date. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the following foundations: Green Valley Animal Hospital 321 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 www.greenvalleyvet.com Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary www.happytails.org