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        • Edmonton South/ Sherwood Park Chapel
          Commemoration Centre
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        • St. Albert Funeral Home
      • Onsite Flower Shop
      • Reputation of Excellence
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Sonia Podgurny Hawreliak

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Sonia passed away gently in Edmonton at the age of 86. She is dearly remembered by George, her loving husband of 43 years–semicolon– son, Jim Robertson (Joan)–semicolon– daughters, Bonnie Tarchuk (Ross Sherwin), Margie Stinton (Don), Barbara Jane Elias (Peter) and Bev Runka (Darrel)–semicolon– 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Sonia was born and lived in Edmonton. She worked as a Certified Nursing Aide at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. After retirement Sonia and George travelled, enjoyed their home in Holyrood, family & friends, gardening, the local Seniors Centre and worshipping at Grace United Church. In 2012 they moved into Laurel Heights Seniors Residence where they appreciated the warm and dedicated staff as well as their beautiful apartment.

Sonia had an indomitable determination to live her life well in spite of the many losses and challenges she faced. She was a proud and loving mother, wife and grandma. Sonia had many life-long friends who will also miss her.

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  1. Elaine Kachmar says

    September 6, 2013 at 12:00 am

    Our sympathies on the passing of Sonia. Our thoughts are with you at this time and may your memories sustain you during this time of sadness.
    Elaine and Jim Kachmar

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  2. Brenda King says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:00 am

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife, Mother, Grandma and great-Grandma.
    I remember Sonia as a wonderful lady and a very caring, dedicated nurse when I began nursing at the RAH. Now I am a Grandma. I am sure she will be missed by many. Treasure those memories. Sent sincerely, Brenda King (nee Werkman)

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  3. Joe and Joan Paltzat says

    September 3, 2013 at 12:00 am

    Thinking of you and Sonia\’s family at this time. She will be greatly missed by all how knew her. Take care George and may her spirit live with you forever. Joan and Joe

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  4. Byron and Janis Tarchuk says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:00 am

    We are so saddened to hear of Sonia\’s passing. She was a kind and gracious woman and will be sorely missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss and may the memories you hold in your heart bring you healing and peace. With deepest sympathy, Byron and Janis Tarchuk

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