Sonja’s soulmate was heaven sent
Sonja Courtis, 49, Christchurch, NZ
Walking into the church, mourners took their seats to say goodbye to my uncle Mike.
‘He was the most kind, funny and gentle man,’ I said, hugging my best friend, Steph – Uncle Mike’s daughter – after the beautiful service.
Steph and I had been besties since we were 15. Growing up, to me her mum, Maureen, and dad, Mike, were like family, hence I called him Uncle.
Like me, Uncle Mike loved to sing, and every family gathering we’d belt out the hit ‘Delta Dawn’ by Tanya Tucker. Only
