SOPHIE BARCHYN

Obituary of SOPHIE BARCHYN

SOPHIE BARCHYN (NEE SEMENCHUK) It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Sophie Barchyn (nee Semenchuk) on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the age of 91. Left to cherish her memory are son Derek, daughter Marlene (Merv), grandsons Jonathon and Anthony and numerous nieces and nephews. Mom is the last one of her family having been predeceased by parents Pantelmon and Pearl, sisters, Marion, Anna, Katherine and Emilie; brothers Arthur, Jack and Henry. She was also predeceased by her first husband Wilfred Gluck. Mom was born in Narol, MB and moved to Winnipeg where she worked in a garment factory during the war. She was a very good seamstress and made many fashionable outfits for herself and others. She returned to Narol after her marriage to John in 1956, where they farmed and raised two children. She remained on the family farm until last summer when she took up residence at Red River Place in Selkirk. Mom and Dad loved both singing and dancing and frequented all the dance halls in their younger years. Mom was an active member at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, where she sang in the choir. She was always available to lend a hand no matter if it was church related or helping out the family. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff on Riverbed at Red River Place. You made Mom’s time there very comfortable. Thank you to everyone that visited her, she really enjoyed having company. Prayers will be said on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 6:30p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 5635 Henderson Hwy, on Monday, May 30 at 9:30a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. with Father Gregory Scratch officiating. Interment will follow at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church of Narol at 5635 Henderson Highway, Narol, MB R1C 0B6 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Sunday
29
May

Prayers

6:30 pm
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Cropo Funeral Chapel
1442 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Monday
30
May

Divine Liturgy

9:30 am
Monday, May 30, 2016
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
5635 Henderson Hwy.
Narol, Manitoba, Canada
Monday
30
May

Funeral Service

10:30 am
Monday, May 30, 2016
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
5635 Henderson Hwy.
Narol, Manitoba, Canada

Interment

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Cemetery
5635 Henderson Hwy.
Narol, Manitoba, Canada
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