Mrs. Sofia Wowk

Obituary

Sofia Wowk passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2026. She is survived by her beloved daughter Maria (Oleh) and loving youngest sister Myroslava. She is predeceased by her husband, Petro Wowk, her parents Maria Hunka and Yakiv Pazdrij and her siblings, Vasyl, Anna, Ivan, Hryhorij, Eugenia, Olena, Olha, and Uliana. Sofia will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews in Canada, United States, England and Ukraine.

Sofia was born in the village of Toky, Ukraine on October 11, 1931. One of ten siblings, she grew up on a village homestead. She often recounted countless stories of her childhood and early adulthood. Although life was not easy, Sofia always spoke fondly of her life in Toky, especially of the life lessons learned from her parents which she carried throughout her lifetime.

During her visit to Canada, Sofia met her husband in Toronto. They were married on October 10, 1967. Shortly thereafter, they welcomed their only child, daughter Maria, whom they loved dearly.

Sofia was an avid gardener, cook, storyteller, coin collector and keeper of family history and traditions. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and tending to her many indoor plants. As the “hostess with mostess”, Sofia hosted many family and friend gatherings featuring various delicious dishes with pyrohy, kapusta, oseledtsi and medivnyk being her specialties. Everyone would be welcomed into her home with kind words and she would make sure no one left hungry and empty handed. In her later years, Sofia was fond of sitting on the porch watching the comings and goings of Colbeck Street.

Above all, faith and family were Sofia’s guiding principles during her entire life. She loved her family deeply and always prayed for their wellbeing. Sofia was always happy, smiling and enjoying life.

Вічная Пам’ять дорога Мамо!!!

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection of the Mother of God or the Ukrainian Youth Association would be appreciated by the family

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