SOPHIE WASNIE

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SOPHIE WASNIE November 11, 1916 February 11, 2008 It is with great sadness the family of Sophie Wasnie announces her sudden passing, at the age of 91, at the Selkirk General Hospital. Her passing has left an extreme void in the lives of those that dearly knew and loved her. For the past 16 years Mom resided at the Knights of Columbus Centre where she made many special friends. She was also a lifelong member of the Notre Dame C.W.L. Mom was a very dedicated mother, grandmother and friend. Sophie was predeceased by her loving husband Mike in 1984; brothers, Louie in 1995 and Frank in 2006. Mom is survived by her loving children, Dennis (Shirley), Caroline (Morris), Doreen (John), and Doug (Chris); grandchildren, Shelley (Kyle), Leanna (Randy), Rob (Brianne), Michael (Leslie), Lisa, Michael (Lianne), Greg (Michelle and family) and her newest shining star her great-granddaughter Avia; also surviving are sister Nellie; brothers, Bernard (Vonnie), Ted (Loretta), and numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers will be said on Friday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, Selkirk with Fr. Dado Parrenas and Msgr. Louis McCloskey officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery. Her pallbearers will be her six grandchildren. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations can be made in her memory to a charity of your choice. The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses on the 2nd floor who cared for our mom. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 14, 2008