Sophie POPELYSCHYN

Sophie Popelyschyn passed away on May 13, 2026, in her 98th year. She was predeceased and reunited with her husband Harry Popelyschyn, her sister Pawlina Hawryschko, brothers Joseph and Peter, and her parents Stefan and Maria Hawryschko. Sophie was the beloved mother to Mary (Steve Procyszyn) and Walter Popylyshyn (Joanne). She was Baba to five grandchildren, Adrian (Jamie), Mark (Lisa), Larissa (Jimmy), Jason (Pamela), and Jennie (John); a Baba Baba to 11 great-grandchildren, Teagen (Carter), Kylee, Mikyla (James), Ethan, Riley, Nolan, Quinn, Jackson, Thomas, Callan, and Camden; and a great Baba-Baba to Audrey-Mae. She was aunt to Julia Wandio. In her earlier years Sophie was very active in the UCWL at Holy Spirit Church and was involved in many church fund-raising projects. It was at this time she discovered her love for cooking and cooked for many weddings, showers, and other occasions, and this continued when she lived at Villa Kiev Senior's Residence. She was also well known for her beautifully decorated Ukrainian Wedding Bread (Korovai) and many wedding tables were graced throughout Ontario. Visitation will be held at Markey Dermody Funeral Home, 1774 King Street East, Hamilton, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 5-9 p.m. with Panachyda at 7 p.m. Funeral service from the funeral home's chapel on Wednesday, May 20, at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Burlington.