Our beloved daughter, our bunny, the light of our lives was taken from this world on February 9th. If you ever saw her, she had an unforgettable smile that lit up the room and a magnetic personality. All who knew her will never forget her amazing smile. She was born on a magical day, March 22, 1993 to Ed and Tami Somera. Gabrielle was fiercely devoted to her friends, family, and animals. She had an undying love for her brother, Jacob, and was often called his second mom. They have been best friends since the day he was born. She was so full of joy and happiness. She was over the moon in love with her boyfriend, Joey Paper, and dog; Maya, and her kitties; Sassy and TabB. She attended John Muir Elementary where her teachers were like family. She graduated from Bear Creek High School in 2011. She was on the swim team all through High School and was proud to be a cheerleader her senior year. She was so excited to now be attending Lincoln Tech and hoped to work in a hospital helping others since she herself spent so much of her teenage years in the hospital. She loved everything about the ocean, especially Dillon Beach where she grew up playng in the sand dunes and running down the beach. She enjoyed singing and dancing and being the life of the party. She also enjoyed hiking, going to flea markets and had just developed a love for cooking. Gabrielle has been a devoted San Francisco Giants fan from the age of 1 when she attended her first game. Even demanding when she was hospitalized , her parents take her to the roof of Oakland Children’s Hospital so she could see the parade after winning the World Series. She is survived by her parents; Ed and Tami, her brother; Jacob, her sister; Alyssa Diaz, her boyfriend; Joey, her dog; Maya, her grandparents; Larry and Lenore Nies, and Ed and Sylvia Somera, many loving aunties, uncles, cousins and friends who were like family. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Andrea Barron and Mark Steenblock, her great-grandparents; Willis and Mildred Steenblock and her namesake; Victor von Berg. Gabrielle’s untimely passing has caused unimaginable heartbreak to her family and friends. Please join together to celebrate her beautiful life on Friday, February 16th at 3:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1540 W Lodi Avenue. Gabrielle was extremely devoted to the love and care of animals so in lieu of flowers please make a donation in her honor to Animal Friends Connection or P.A.L.S. There is also a GoFundMe account started by Kyle Getz where portions will be donated to charities that she felt passionate about and final resting costs. The family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support. Donahue Funeral Home, 123 N School Street, Lodi, is assisting the family with arrangements.