SOPHIA CHERCOE

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SOPHIA CHERCOE August 15, 1919 - August 10, 2004 Sophia passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 10, 2004 with her longtime companion, John Girling and son Ron at her bedside in the Riverview Health Centre, She finally joined the angels after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sophia was predeceased her parents, Michael and Anna Hnatiuk; brother John; son-in-law Rene (Joe) Dawson; daughter-in-law Helen Chercoe; ex-husband Nicholas; as well as sisters, Ollie Butttsman and Kay Storozuk; and brother-in-law Henry Colmer. Left to mourn and cherish her memory is John Girling; sons, Ron (friend Enid Chandler) and Terry (Lyn) Chercoe; daughters, Pat Dawson and Donna (Frank) Hlady; Johns daughter Gail (Ted) Tomyn; brother Maurice (Lena) Hnatuik and sister Vera Colmer; brother-in-law John Storozuk; grandchildren, Robert Chercoe (Nicole Deschenes), Howard (Linda) Chercoe, Colleen (Matthew) Brown, Kevin (Brenda) Dawson, Cameron (Marion) Dawson, Jason, Crystal and Jordan Chercoe, Nicole (Vince) Baker and Richard (Natalie) Hlady. Also 10 great-grandchildren all of whom she loved and was extremely proud, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was a generous, kind hearted person who loved to cook and bake and was always making various dishes for her children and friends. At mid-life, Mom decided to pursue a career in nursing and was a compassionate and caring LPN at Misericordia Hospital for many years, retiring in 1985. Nursing was her passion and she was most dedicated to her profession. Following retirement, she and John spent happy times doing numerous different activities, from bowling to gambling in Reno and on horse races, which she really enjoyed. Mom and John spent years wintering in Maglia, CA where they made many dear friends who attempted to lift her spirits with their phone calls, letters and cards. Mom loved picking blueberries, strawberries, saskatoons and chokecherries which she was able to do until her 83rd year. The fruit was turned into delicious jams, jellies and pies which she generously shared with family, friends and neighbours. The family wishes to thank Palliative Care nurse Chris Carlyle for her extra efforts to ensure Moms comfort before she was hospitalized. We would also like to thank the staff at Riverview 3E, especially Sean, Tony and Andrea along with the nurses aids who were so gentle and kind to her in her last days. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 14 at 2:30 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. with Rev. Fr. Walter Klimchuk, a longtime friend officiating. Private interment of cremains at a later date. If friends so desire and in lieu of flowers a donation may be made in Sophias memory to a charity of choice or CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 13, 2004