Tomas Bonilla-Diaz

“It must have been cold there in my shadow to never have sunlight on your face, you were content to let me shine, that's your way; you always walked a step behind.  So, I was the one with all the glory, while you were the one with all the strength; a beautiful face without a name for so long, a beautiful smile to hide the pain.  Did you ever know that you're my hero and everything I would like to be, I can fly higher than an eagle; for you are the wind beneath my wings.”

Tomas Bonilla Diaz was born in Puerto Rico on September 18, 1950, to the late Santiago Bonilla Alvaradi and Faustina Diaz Bonilla. Tomas loved cars, landscaping, and watching the daytime soap operas with his wife Martha. He worked for Davenport Motors for over 15 years and retired in 1990. 

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Martha Bonilla of the home; two children, Jerome Bonilla (Joyce) of Chester, VA; Sheena Bonilla (Kaseen) of Elizabeth CIty, NC; four siblings Mercedes Bonilla Diaz, Luis Bonilla Diaz, and Julia Bonilla Diaz all of Puerto Rico; Julio Bonilla Diaz of Seaford, Delaware; five grandchildren, Antonio Bonilla (Chelsea) of Camden, NC; Constance Bonilla, Somari Riddick, MarQuez Bonilla, and Andrea Mclean all of Elizabeth City, NC, along with a host of favorite nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Santiago Bonilla Alvaradi and Faustina Diaz Bonilla; his son Travis Antonio Bonilla; three siblings Juan Bonilla Diaz, Nelly Bonilla Devalle and Antonio Bonilla Diaz.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the 2nd floor ICU Staff and 3rd floor staff at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. A very special thanks to Melanie Meads for her understanding and care.

A viewing/visitation will be Friday, April 18, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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