SOPHIA (SOPHIE) YOUZWA

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SOPHIA (SOPHIE) YOUZWA July 2, 1918 - January 28, 2005 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Sophia (Sophie) Youzwa on Friday, January 28, 2005 at the Selkirk and District General Hospital at the age of 86. She was predeceased by her husband Michael Youzwa (1977); by her parents, John and Maria Kisilevich; along with all her 13 sisters and brothers. Mom is survived by and will be greatly missed by her sons, Ernie (Maryann) Youzwa, Laurie (Diane) Youzwa; and her daughter Darlene (Harold) Liebenau. She will also be missed by her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Miles (Michelle) Youzwa and their children, Tyson and Colton, Tricia (Tim) Wilkinson, Kenneth Youzwa, Aaron (Jennifer) Youzwa and their children, Bradley and Allison, Tyler Liebenau and Cody Liebenau. Mom loved her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. She will be remembered for all the cookies, pies and other baking, and especially her special donuts that she made for us. She loved her garden and especially enjoyed the summer when she could sit on her deck on a beautiful day and listen to the birds. Mom was very musical along with her boys, Ernie and Laurie. They could often be found playing music together at a family party. Mom played the cymballa, while Ernie and Laurie played the accordion. She worked cleaning offices for Government Services at Selkirk Provincial Building from 1974 to 1986 until her retirement. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Selkirk and District General Hospital and the paramedics for all their quick response and all their efforts. The family also wishes to thank all our dear family and dear friends for all their support, baking, phone calls and visits during this difficult time. Prayers will be held at Gilbart Funeral Home, 309 Eveline St., Selkirk, MB on Wednesday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Gilbart Funeral Home on Thursday, February 3 at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial at East Selkirk Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Lunch will be held at the East Selkirk Rec. Centre following interment. Pallbearers will be her grandsons Miles Youzwa, Kenneth Youzwa, Aaron Youzwa, Tyler Liebenau, Cody Liebenau and her great-nephew Jared Youzwa. Her dear and only granddaughter Tricia Wilkinson will be her honorary pallbearer. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sophie's memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation Canada (Manitoba Branch), 730 Taylor Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3M 2K8. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2005