Sonia Baez, nee Vallejo; born August 13, 1944, at rest November 5, 2025; beloved mother of Victor, Marcos, Miguel, Grissell (Ruben) Reyna, Sonia (Luis) Rivera, Esteban, Tomas, Carlos Jr., the late Gilberto and the late Carlos Sr.; cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin to many. Sonia was the heart and matriarch of her family—deeply loved, admired, and cherished by all who knew her. Her kindness, strength, and love will be forever remembered. Visitation, Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 4 p.m. until a prayer service and eulogies begin at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Service, Thursday, November 13, 2025 will begin at 11 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery. Flowers or donations are welcome. For information, 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com