Obituary of Sophie Giofu

GIOFU, SOPHIE: nee Stoian - On July 14, 2015 Sophie Giofu of Regina fell asleep in the Lord, at the age of 92 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her five children: Bev (Dave) Gooding, Shirley, Liz (Tom) Jones, Bill, and Bernice (Perry) Huber; seven grandchildren: Ryan (Tasha) Gieni, Charity (Kevin) Chanut, Kurt (Shawna) Gieni, Amber (Nathan) Morgan, Quin Gieni, Rhonda Carter and Kyle Gieni; eleven great grandchildren: Jonah, Justin, Brooke, Simeon, Brady, Ella, Lena, Sophina, Kaidyn, Kaleb and Alyssa; brothers: Curly (Mary) and George (Diane); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was predeceased by her husband George in 2011; parents, John and Annie Stoian: siblings: Mary, Helen, Victoria, Anna, Zinnia, John, Nick, Bill, and Dan. She was a true matriarch to her family and a proud Romanian. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Sophie was born on the homestead near Limerick, Saskatchewan where she grew up. Sophie married George in 1948 and moved to Regina, where they raised their five children. She became an active and devoted member of the church. Sophie was known for her covrigi, cabbage rolls, and rosettes. She participated in many activities such as the church choir, bowling, crafts, and knitting for the needy. Sophie especially enjoyed playing cards with her grandchildren. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at unit 4-B at the Pasqua Hospital for the compassionate care given to Sophie. Also, we would like to express our appreciation to her two dear nieces, Patty and Leah for their love and devotion to their Aunty Sophie. A PRAYER SERVICE will be held on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 2005 Edgar Street in Regina. FUNERAL RITE will be held on Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. also at the church, with Rev. Cristian Frunzulica officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes donations may be made to St. George Orthodox Cathedral. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com