Gloria Sonnenberg, 56 of Sterling, passed away Wed., April 6, 2016 in Aurora, CO after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be Mon. April 11 from 1pm until 6pm with family receiving friends from 4pm until 6pm at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tues., April 12 at 10:30am at First Christian Church with Rev. Jared Sonnenberg officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery.

Gloria was born March 8, 1960 in Sterling, CO to Monserrato and Mary Gonzales Conde. She attended Iliff schools and graduated from Caliche High School in 1978. She continued her education at NJC for another year.

When in high school she met Rod and asked him to prom in 1977. They dated until they were married on Feb. 14, 1981 in Sterling. Her first role was wife, but her dream was to be a mother. On Nov. 14, 1982 they welcomed their first child, Kasha. A short time later they welcomed a baby boy, Kylan on July 5, 1984. After a few years they welcomed their second daughter Kaeoni on Jan. 21, 1989. Being a mother was the joy in her life. She saw her kids and nephew Ryan through school and worked at different jobs, Ayres, NJC, Wal-Mart and Salud up until her diagnosis. Her second important role in life was being a grandmother. Kaeden her first grandchild was born to Kasha and Matt on March 17, 2003. Kashley her granddaughter was born Sept. 13, 2006. Ella was born to Kylan and Jami on June 26, 2010 and was joined by brother Elijah Geren. She cherished her role as grandma and was at every school play, sporting events and milestone in their lives. She and Rod were together over 38 years. They honored their vows, in sickness and in health, as Rod remained by her side throughout her sickness.

Gloria was always lending a helping hand and always put others before her. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Gloria is survived by her husband Rod Sonnenberg of Sterling, mother-in-law Jewel Sonnenberg of Sterling, daughter Kasha Sheets and husband Matt and their children Kaeden and Kashley; son Kylan Sonnenberg and wife Jami and their children Elijah and Ella; daughter Kaeoni Sonnenberg and Brandon Walser; sisters Stella Ursich and husband Mike of Iliff and Rebecca Conde of Sterling; brothers Bob Conde and wife Angie of Greeley, Monse Conde and wife Olga of Holyoke and Mario Conde of Iliff; brother-in-law Don Sonnenberg; sisters-in-law Nancy Sonnenberg, Cheryl Miller and husband Jim; numerous nieces, nephews and friends and special nephew Ryan Valdez.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Claude Conde, sister Mary Valdez and father-in-law Wendell Sonnenberg.

Contributions may be made to the Gloria Sonnenberg Memorial