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It is with deep sorrow that

we announce to passing of

Vera Popoff.


Vera was born on June 30, 1914 in the village of Poupore near Castlegar BC.


She was the second eldest of thirteen children. Vera lived most of her life at

Perry’s Siding BC. She tended a large vegetable garden as well as the many flowers around her modest little home.


One of her hobbies was knitting and crocheting. She made beautiful tablecloths, doilies, socks, slippers and aprons.


She is survived by her daughter Elan O’Brien; daughter-in-law Victoria Popoff; grandchildren Paul (Keri) Popoff, Jacqueline (Brian) Burnham and Dan Popoff; two brothers Andy and Mike Popoff and great-grandchildren Savannah, Cassidy, Tyler, Branden, Aidan and Zack.


Predeceased by son Allan Popoff as well as both parents and ten siblings.


Vera passed away peacefully on May 14, 2011 at Talarico Place Care Centre in Castlegar BC.


Funeral services will be private, as was Vera’s wish.


Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.


“SHE IS FREE AT LAST”



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