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SOFIA SEMKOWSKI (SOFIE)
Date of Passing: Jan 23, 2021
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SOFIA SEMKOWSKI
Sofie is survived by her daughter Olga (Jim); sons, Bob and Morris (Debbie); grandchildren, Debbie (Evan), Michael (Lisa), Kelly (Jay) and Dena (Dustin), Deanne (Kevin); as well as eight beautiful great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved and adored.
Family meant everything to Mom, and she was so very proud of all of us.
Sofie was born in the Ukraine, the eldest of four children. She met her loving husband Michael in Germany during the war, and they immigrated to Winnipeg in 1953, where they shared 62 wonderful years together. Sofie was a hard-working woman who never took the easy way. When she wasn't working, she was cooking, and boy, could she cook! There was always a meal on her stove for anyone who happened to stop in. She was a master perogy maker; people came from far and wide for a dozen of Sofie's potato and cheese, mushroom, blueberry, or sauerkraut perogies. She made all the best Ukrainian dishes, like holubchi, perishky, and borscht, but her years working in restaurants also came with a repertoire of international dishes like latkes, handmade burgers, egg rolls, pizza, soups, and baking of all kinds.
Food was a way of showing her love, and boy, did she love us! We will miss her glowing smile, the sound of her laugh, and the warm and familiar feeling we got when spending time visiting her.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Holy Family Nursing Home, especially the Covid unit staff, and the staff on Unit 3A, who acted as her extended family during the past three months. We would also like to acknowledge the many lifelong friendships she was blessed with, as well as the special friendships formed during her eight years as a resident at Concordia village.
Due to current restrictions, a private family service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, on February 2, 2021, 11:00 a.m. Join us via livestream or leave a condolence at www.cropo.com.
In lieu of flowers we would like you to perform a Random Act of Kindness. The world needs a little more of that these days.
We love you Mom, Rest in Peace.
VICHNAYA PAM'YAT
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 30, 2021
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Condolences to you and your family Olga. Sofia was so nice and kind to me. We all will miss her beautiful smile. RIP my friend. - Posted by: Kristine Wu (Hairstylist) on: Feb 16, 2021
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Our sincere condolences to the entire Semkowski family. Mama Sofia was special to all Morris & Debbie’s neighbours. She absolutely loved seeing us all at those celebration garage parties. She will be missed. Hugs to you all ❤️ Val, Bob Wolfe & family - Posted by: Val Wolfe (Long time family friend) on: Feb 02, 2021
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Dearest Bob, Morris, and Debbie, So sorry to hear of the passing of your amazing mother. A life fully lived and well loved for sure! Proud and honored to have been a small part of her life journey. May the wonderful memories you created bring you strength during this difficult time. Wishing you all much comfort, peace and love. Mona - Posted by: Mona Calis (Friend) on: Feb 02, 2021
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I was sorry to hear the loss of your mother. I have such precious memories of her. Thinking of you at this sad time. - Posted by: Debbie Keating (Bell) ( Neighbor ) on: Feb 02, 2021
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My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. She belonged to a group of people coming to Canada looking for a better life, worked hard and made it happen. I hope the memories of a life well lived will bring you comfort during this difficult time. - Posted by: Marian Young (Ogloza) (Acquaintance ) on: Jan 30, 2021
