Obituary of TILLIE SOBOTKIEWICH

TILLIE SOBOTKIEWICH It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Tillie Sobotkiewich (Sobie) on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in her 91st year at Concordia Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving children, Marge (Ron) Brown, Gene (Carole) Sobie, Gord (Marianne) Sobie and Duane (Hazel) Sobie. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Kim Brown, Susan Reid (Dwight), Greg (Megan) Sobie, Kristin (Nathan) Nickerson, Alan (Alaina) Sobie and Spencer Sobie, as well as, her great-granddaughters, Audrey and Adele Sobie, and Ella and Mia Nickerson. Tillie was predeceased by her husband Frank; and her beloved grandson Mackenzie Sobie. Tillie was born to Maria and Onufrey Semkiw on October 5, 1923. She was raised on a family farm in Meleb, MB. She married Frank on January 24, 1942. They farmed for a time in Meleb, moved to Red Lake, ON and eventually returned to Winnipeg where they raised their family. She had many fond memories of time spent with family at the cottage in Gimli. Her greatest joy was being with her family and preparing special dinners. She was a lifelong caregiver to her family! The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Concordia Hospital. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church, 5th Avenue North, Gimli, MB on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers are: Dwight Ewanika, Nathan Nickerson, Alan Sobie, Bernie Sobie, Greg Sobie and Spencer Sobie. My life on earth is truly past; I’ll love you all to the very last. Weep not for me, but courage take and love one another for my sake. ALL MY LOVE, MOM