Sonja "SoSo" Marie (Nelson) Bauerle

On Friday, June 5, 2020, Sonja, "SoSo" Marie Nelson Bauerle, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 82. Sonja was born in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, November 29, 1937. She received her nursing (RN) degree from Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. On September 17, 1961, she married the love of her life; Robin D. Bauerle in Ganado, Texas.

She has been preceded in death by her father; John Lambert Nelson, mother; Adair Mauritz Nelson and sister; Greta Carlson. She is survived by her loving husband; Robin and their four children; Jennifer and husband John Carpe', Elizabeth and husband Bill Keller, John Bauerle and fiancee' Stacy Ballard, and Marcus and wife Debby Bauerle, grandchildren; John Carpe' and girlfriend Meagan Alex, Tyler and wife Elyse Bauerle, Austin Carpe', Bronson Keller, Torie Bauerle, Justin Bauerle, Trace Bauerle and girlfriend; Sara Brezina, Ryan Bauerle and Easton Bauerle, great-grandchildren; Isla Madrid and Kassie and Drake Bauerle. Pallbearers will be: Johnny Vesley, Clinton Teglar, Blake Petrash, Joey Rosales, Gary Kacer, and Shayne Rickaway Honorary Pallbearers will be; Ray Schoenfield and Fred Rickaway.

SoSo will always be remembered for being such a wonderful wife, mother, SoSo, and friend for her kindness and spunky attitude. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of South Texas, or St. James Lutheran Church in her name.

The Family wishes to thank Dr. Bruce Baulknight for all his wisdom and support over the past three years, as well as her cousin Marsha "Cookie" for her strength and always being there for Sonja and her family, especially her children. 

There will be a visitation on Monday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at St. James Lutheran Church with Funeral Service beginning at 1:30 pm with Margaret Jackson officiating.  Interment will follow at Ganado City Cemetery.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St. Ganado, TX 77962, 361-771-2120..

S-Sassy

O-Outrageous

N-Naughty at times

J-Joyous at heart

A-Absolutely adorable

Written for Sonja by her loving niece; Julie

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