Obituary of Sophie Kassian

KASSIAN, Sophie November 12, 1939 – February 17, 2021 On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Sophie Kassian of Innisfree, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 81 years. Sophie is survived by her loving family, children Roy (Shannon), Robert (Patricia), Kelly (Laura) and Kevin (Carmen); grandchildren Trevor (Renee), Sheldon (Melanie), Kyle (Kaitlyn), Kari (Rod) Cameron, Kristi, Dylan, Jayna, Carson and Camille; great -grandchildren Keegan, Payton, Mason, Karenza, Kassidy, Koyier, Charli and Maggie; two sisters-in-law Eleanor Gordey and Stella Gordey; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Sophie was predeceased by her husband Walter; her parents Mike and Annie Gordey; siblings John (Emily), Nick (Helen), Steve, Eva Nakonechny and Peter; Marika, George and Elana in infancy. A private Funeral Service will be held at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir in Vegreville, Alberta, with Rt. Rev. Fr. Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz officiating followed by the interment in the Innisfree Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the "Innisfree and District Recreational and Cultural Society" (c/o Box 146, Innisfree, AB.,T0B 2G0) or “Vegreville Care Centre – Patient Comfort Society” (c/o Box 295, Vegreville, AB.,T9C 1R2). To view the live stream of Sophie’s Funeral Service on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., please follow this link: https://youtu.be/OtzHXpEvCng