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SOPHIE VIRGINIA PIHULAK (GRZECH)
Date of Passing: Jul 19, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySOPHIE VIRGINIA PIHULAK (nee GRZECH) Peacefully, on Saturday, July 19, 2014 after a brief hospital stay, Sophie died at the age of 88 years. Sophie will be dearly missed by sons Don (Liz) of Armstrong, BC, Bruce (Louise) of Lac du Bonnet, MB and Jim of Calgary, AB; sister Anne Bench of Winnipeg; sister-in-law Lil Pihulak of Fort Frances, ON, as well as many nieces, nephews, and godchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Steve (1994), and siblings Helen, Frank, Walter, Joe, Carl and Mary. On November 10, 1925 Sophie was born in Fort Frances, ON. After leaving high school she obtained her hairdressing certificate at Marvel School of Beauty in Winnipeg. She and Steve were married on October 16, 1948 in Fort Frances and later moved to Manitoba. While raising their three boys, they owned and operated the Hilltop Stand and Cabins in Lockport in the late 1950s, before moving to Lac du Bonnet in 1964, and then to Winnipeg in 1988. Sophie was a warm and caring person, who never spoke unkindly of anyone. She was always upbeat and seldom complained. Her cheerfulness and optimism made her a pleasure to be around. Sophie had a sense of humour and always enjoyed a good joke. She lived a full, healthy life and enjoyed making delicious meals for her family and any visitor who came to the house. She would often be found in the kitchen, humming a tune while preparing a meal. No visitor left her house without getting fed a full meal or, at the very least, a snack. For the past eight years Sophie was a resident of Sturgeon Creek Retirement Residence. She loved it there and constantly stated that living at Sturgeon Creek was like being on a holiday! She was always appreciative of any assistance from the staff and home care workers, telling them that "you are an angel". Sophie always said a prayer each night before bedtime. Now God has a new Angel in Heaven. On Thursday, July 24, 2014 Sophie's Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue, Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sophie's memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, #10 - 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, 204-586-8668, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 22, 2014
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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We remember Sophie as a kind, generous, caring person who never took no as an answer when offering you food. Example " Will that be one scoop or two? " - Posted by: Doug and Diane MacDonald (Jim's friends) on: Jul 24, 2014
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Our sincere sympathy Jim to you and your family with the loss of your Mom. She was such a wonderful Lady. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish your memories ..... - Posted by: Heather Lonsdale (Friend) on: Jul 23, 2014
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To the Pihulak family. So sorry to hear about your Mom. Our condolences to the family. Grace & Wally, Mary & Brian Bruchanski - Posted by: Grace & Wally Hrychany (Friends & old neighbors) on: Jul 23, 2014
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A lovely woman whose sons could count on her to listen to their tales of sadness and their moments of joy. Those traits were passed on to her boys who grew up to be caring individuals. - Posted by: Gary and Maureen Cauduro (Friends from Victoria and Calgary) on: Jul 23, 2014
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Dear Jim, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your beloved mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Donna Skimming (Friend of Jim) on: Jul 23, 2014
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We feel with all of u Jim, Don and Bruce having lost our mum one year ago. - Posted by: Silvia and Henry Mueller- Pihulak () on: Jul 23, 2014
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Not knowing Mrs. Pihulak but knowing her son in Calgary she must have been a very caring and loving woman. Heaven is a fortunate place to have an angel like her. The Lougheed gardeners send their sympathies to Jim and his family. - Posted by: Marie Gattinger (friend of Jim) on: Jul 22, 2014
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It was always a pleasure when Sophie came to the hair salon. She was always happy and up beat, Sorry for your loss - Posted by: Carillee & Beatrice (Hairdresser's and Friend,s) on: Jul 22, 2014
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To Jim and family so sorry for your loss, she will always be with you in your hearts. Dave and Kim Solleveld - Posted by: dave and kim solleveld (friends of son jim) on: Jul 22, 2014
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I had met Jim's mother only twice, but had one memorable Easter Sunday with family, in 1992, during my stay in Winnipeg, and thanks to her gracefulness, spent an enjoyable day. My condolences to family. - Posted by: Paul Shura, Tillsonburg, Ontario (Friend of son Jim) on: Jul 22, 2014
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