- Winnipeg Free Press Passages
- All Titles
Search:
Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday
SOPHIA (SOPHIE) NEMIS (BORISKEWICH)
Born: Dec 03, 1916
Date of Passing: May 09, 2021
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or Memory
SOPHIA (SOPHIE) NEMIS
(nee BORISKEWICH)
December 3, 1916 - May 9, 2021
Raised in a farming family in Poplarfield, Manitoba, Sophie helped raise her six younger siblings making her a natural at mothering her own six children.
She is survived by her children, Jean (John), Mary (Peter), Dan (Ann), Leonard (Franca), Robert, John (partner of late daughter Patricia); her grandchildren, Lisa (Mike), Lara (Julian), Jeannie (Ryan), Sam, Jaclyn, Mikyla (Wes), Brandon (Ula), Allie, Michelle (John); and her great-grandchildren, Sophie, Ava, Max, Brady, Brooke, Felix, Walter, Nathan, Whitney and Maxson. Sophie will also be remembered by her many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Sophie was predeceased by her husband Myron, sisters, Mary, Stella and Olga; brothers, Johnny, Mike and Eugene; daughter Patricia, and son-in-law Joe.
Sophie lived a full, active life - enjoying concerts, music, baseball games, horse-racing, Folklorama and being with family. Sophie was very involved in the Ukrainian-Canadian community based out of the Ukrainian Labour Temple in Winnipeg. A farm girl at heart, gardening and cooking were always a passion. Preparing huge meals, wonderful soups and hand-made perogies were her specialties. Sophie was always content with what she had - never wanting for more and never caring much about material things. What mattered to her most was being near the people she loved.
Sophie instilled in her children and grandchildren many values and skills that have served them well, such as incredible work ethic, perseverance and strength. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
We love you Baba, Sophie.
Chom-Chom-Chom.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 13, 2021
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
-
Sophie was 100 when she came to my Mom’s 100th birthday party at Sam’s Place (thanks to Dan & Allie). As 50 musicians played their hearts out, Mom & Sophie sang along & clapped their hands in rhythm. When it was time to wrap the party up, Mom & Sophie had a great chat and hugged each other for a long time. They both loved their families with every cell in their bodies. We enjoyed every visit we had with Sophie; she had a unique exuberance in her. - Posted by: Sandra Somerville (Friend) on: Dec 09, 2021
-
Dear Auntie Sophie was full of hugs and kisses when I would visit. She loved to feed family and visitors and take care of us and had the most beautiful smile of anyone. Her mind was always bright, and she was wise and kind. She has left a space in our lives that no one else can fill. - Posted by: Sandra Graham Korjus (Neice) on: Jun 15, 2021
-
Although I didn't know Sophie personally, she was a good friend of my late Grandma Grieco on Roseberry Street. RIP Sophie the world needs more people like you in it. - Posted by: Lucy McKane (Friend) on: May 16, 2021