Sonia Todd didn’t want a traditional obituary. At 38, as cancer took its toll, she decided to write her own—and it was anything but ordinary. Mixing humor with raw honesty, she crafted a farewell that was as inspiring as it was funny.
She joked that aside from her family and faith, she hadn’t done much worth memorializing. But her words revealed a deeper truth: life’s value isn’t in grand achievements, but in the love we share. She admitted her mistakes, laughed at her flaws, and even found humor in death’s small mercies—like never having to pay bills again.
But her real gift was in her final challenge. She asked people to honor her by doing good—volunteering, expressing gratitude, quitting bad habits, or simply spreading joy. Her message was clear: life is short, so make it count.
Sonia’s obituary wasn’t just a goodbye—it was a lesson in living. And though she’s gone, her words remind us to cherish every moment we have.
