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Sophia Bakopoulo
1924-2023
Sophia Bakopoulos
peacefully passed away at her home in Guelph on Sunday, July 2, 2023,
in her 100th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Elias. Proud
and loving mother of Kosta, Sotiri, Christine, (Greg), and Panagiota
(Dimitri). Cherished
γιαγιά of
Nick, Louie, Simon, Theoni, Sophia, Jessica, Sophia, Kostadinos, Nadia
and Elaine and lastly, adored
great-γιαγιά
of Gabriel, Luca, Nicholas, Nefeli, Dimitri, Rhea, Dimitri and
Leo.
Born in 1924, Sophia
was a strong, fiercely independent woman who worked the fields as a
young girl alongside her adoring father, Kostadinos. She continued to
do so well into motherhood while caring for her four sweet (yet
sometimes rambunctious) children. Despite loving her home village of
Kouvela, Sophia made the difficult decision of immigrating to Canada
in 1967 where she joined her husband in the hopes of providing more
opportunity for her children.
Sophia was a
courageous heart and force of nature who, through grit and devotion to
her family, carved a life for the generations after her. Everything
she did was for the betterment of others.
Living at the
memorable Danforth home in Withrow Park and later Kortright Road in
Guelph (or rather, “Yiayia’s house” as known by her
grandchildren), the mountains of Kouvela would always be Sophia’s true
home, and naturally, her final resting place.
There will never be
another like our yiayoula. She will be deeply and truly
missed.
Friends may call at
GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre
& Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street,
Guelph from 4 – 8 p.m. on
Thursday, July 6 for a visitation. We invite you to leave your
memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.comand
they will be forwarded to the family.
19242023
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario
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