elevated 4J5JV April 22, 1929 ~ January 24, 2025

elevated 4J5JV Funeral Mass
Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:30 am                                   

elevated 4J5JV Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated 4J5JV Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated 4J5JV Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated 4J5JV Section: 22

Obituary
After dealing with a mild form of dementia, Sophie Heringer nee Schuster, passed away suddenly on January 24, 2025 in her 96th year. She was the last surviving of ten siblings and the only one who came to Canada to make a new home. She immersed herself in the Canadian culture immediately but always kept her Austrian roots close to her heart.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph (Joshi), soulmate of 53 years their daughter Rosemary. She is survived by her two sons Alfred of Huntsville and Brian of Whitby. Loving Oma to Steven, Leslie, Nikki, Shelby, Christopher and great Oma to Madelyn, Charlotte and Lincoln.

Sophie immigrated to Canada from Steiermark, Austria in 1953 and worked at the El Mocambo in Toronto before marrying Joseph in 1955. Her focus in life was dedicated to her family as a wonderful Mom and homemaker. She was a recognized volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society and participated in the Meals on Wheels program and kept herself busy with various part-time jobs throughout her life including being a partner in a mail order hobby model business.

Joe and Sophie were avid members of the Donau Schwaben Club in Toronto and belonged to the seniors dance group and choir. They loved to entertain and had many parties and get-togethers at their Toronto home and at the beloved cottage on Dickie Lake. There was never a quiet moment, and nobody left hungry or without a smile during those memorable days with family and friends.

Sophie will be forever remembered by her kindness, wonderful cooking, feisty personality and singing. It was a regular occurrence to hear her Yodeling and Singing her favourite Austrian songs at the nursing home where she spent her final seven years. 

Special thanks to the staff at Fairview Lodge in Whitby, especially Wayne, Aster and all the staff in the Trafalgar Square Wing who went above and beyond in taking special care of our Mom/Oma.

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