THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, January 11, 1996 TAG: 9601110266
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B5 EDITION: FINAL
DATELINE: VIRGINIA BEACH LENGTH: Short : 39 lines
Sonia E. Dunbar, 71, of 2124 Wake Forest St., died Jan. 6, 1996, in Newton, Mass.
In her early married life, she enjoyed being a mother, wife and at home with her girls. In 1963, she entered the cosmetic field and later was the founder and owner of Suni Enterprises Inc., a personal skin care and cosmetic service. Suni was the subject of several news articles, including a March 13, 1977, article in The Virginian-Pilot entitled, ``Suni's Special Style Comes from Within.''
Earlier in her life, she did a weekly radio talk show dealing with fashion. One of the joys of her life was her art work. She developed an impression-istic style in acrylic paintings, some of which hang in the Virginia Beach Hospital and several private collections.
Survivors include her husband, John Dunbar; three daughters, Diane Blanton of Centerport, N.Y., Tricia Johnson of Newton, Mass., Petey Burnett of Longwood, Fla.; a sister, Phyllis Serody; a brother, Stanley Lapidus of Philadelphia; five grandchildren, Cort Blanton, Matt Sfara, Josh Sfara, Pete Burnett, Sarah Burnett; and a great-grandchild, Cortney Blanton.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at the Virginia Beach Christian Church, 2225 Rose Hall Drive, Virginia Beach, on Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support a camping experience for children with cancer: the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Fund, 555 Long Wharf Drive, attention: Mari Aprel, New Haven, CT. 06511.
H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, provided information. ILLUSTRATION: Photo
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