WILMINGTON — Tondalea Sakert Verdejo, 75, passed Saturday, April 11, 2020, surrounded by those who loved her most. She died comfortably at home, on her terms, with strength, dignity and courage.
Tonda was born July 2, 1944, to Bonnie Varca and January Sakert of Fairmont, West Virginia.
Choosing a career in healthcare, Tonda earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from West Virginia University, then went on to pursue a Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Akron.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two older brothers, James and January.
She is survived by her husband, Raphael Verdejo; children, Allison and Gregory Burge; granddaughter, Davida Burge; and sister, Tamara Sakert.
Both personally and professionally, every person who was touched by Tonda’s brilliant light was blessed by sharing her strength, generosity, understanding, compassion, kindness, truth and love.
She will be remembered as a beacon for all those who aspire to leave the world a better place.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be mailed to Duke Cancer Institute, 300 W. Morgan St., Suite 1200, Durham, NC 27704, or online. Please use fund code 3915625.
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