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SONIA ANN MARIE COOK

Born: Jan 30, 1948

Date of Passing: Aug 04, 2016

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SONIA ANN MARIE COOK January 30, 1948 - August 4, 2016 Sonia Cook passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 1:00 a.m., at the Victoria Hospital, Winnipeg, MB. She was born January, 30 1948 in Carrick, MB to John and Millicent Yeryk. She attended Spurgrave School in Carrick and Pine Creek School in Piney, MB. She was employed for many years at Canada Post. She was predeceased by her brother Gordon in infancy, mother Millicent and father John. She is survived by: brother Victor and his wife Rosemary, of Medicine Hat, AB; sister Ruth Gilbey of Winnipeg, MB; sister Sylvia Yeryk of Medicine Hat, AB. She is also survived by: niece Shelley Garrett and her husband Stuart of Winnipeg, with children Kyle and Lauryn; and nephew Robert Gilbey of Winnipeg, MB. Sonia will be missed by lots of family and friends. A special thanks to the staff at the Victoria Hospital and Birchwood Funeral Chapel in Steinbach. Cremation has taken place. No funeral service as per Sonia's request. Memorial donations can be made in memory of Sonia to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 06, 2016

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  • Our sincerest condolences are extended to Sonia's family on her recent passing. Sonia and I became friends after meeting at Carrick Days a decade ago, and discovering our ancestors were from that area... our roots were intertwined. We communicated frequently since then, often sharing inspirational and Ukrainian-related emails. Even with Sonia's declining health over the last year, I was looking forward to seeing her at Carrick Days, and surprising her with a DVD (of my tour of Ukraine). And I know she felt the same, cancelling her accommodation only days before, and still thinking she could come for the day. So with DVD in hand, my husband and I inquired and were very saddened to learn why she was not there... my tears flowed then, and my heart aches still. Sonia was a very special person to me. She handled the challenges that life gave her with great grace and dignity, all the while looking for ways to help and uplift others. Her faith was important, and she walked that talk... I admired her strength and perpetual optimism. I miss her, but am so grateful for the time we shared, however brief. Know that Sonia is held in deep regard, and cradled in warm memories. May your own special memories help to bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. With our deepest sympathies.. Marilyn and Eric - Posted by: Marilyn Lylyk (Friend) on: Aug 18, 2016

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