Sofiya Chopka
June 6, 1936 - August 24, 2019
Sofiya Chopka, 83, of Charlotte, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Sofiya was born in Drogichin, Belarus, on June 6, 1936, the daughter of Mikhail Matskevich and Olga Klimuk. She grew up there and attended the University of Belarus where she received her degree. Sofiya worked as a professional chef in restaurants before she and her husband, Uladzimir, moved to the United States on May 16, 2005. They became American citizens and have been in the United States since. Sofiya is survived by her husband, Uladzimir; three children: Svetlana Kuksa of Pineville, Ludmilla (husband Alexander) Zabiran of Charlotte, and Vladimir (wife Liya) Chopko of Rock Hill, SC; six grandchildren: Andrew, Olga, David, Alex, Tatiana, Rebecca; and a brother, Mikhail Matskevich of Belarus. A prayer service will begin at 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 25, at First Slavic Baptist Church, 7600 Plott Road, Charlotte, NC 28215. The funeral service will be held at the church at noon on Monday, August 26. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Charlotte, NC 28227. Sofiya’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for her and for them during this time.
Sofiya Chopka, 83, of Charlotte, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Sofiya was born in Drogichin, Belarus, on June 6, 1936, the daughter of Mikhail Matskevich and Olga Klimuk. She grew up there and attended the University... View Obituary & Service Information