Mary Sandra Sopcak
March 06, 1933 - November 20, 2018
Obituary
Mary Sandra Sopcak, age 85, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at St. Francis Home of Thomas Township.
The youngest of five children, Sandra was born on March 6, 1933, to Frank and Edith Cardinal in Carrollton, Michigan. While attending St. Joseph High School, she met the love of her life, John Sopcak. They dated and were married in 1953. Together they shared 45 wonderful years.
Sandra loved her family more than anything, so much that she would even play football with her sons, shining as the star quarterback who could throw a spiral ball that rivaled the pros. Once the kids were in school, she went to work at St. Luke's Hospital (now Covenant) and, according to Sandra, is now much larger. She worked in housekeeping for a total of 14 years: 8 years on days and 6 years on nights. Sandra sang in the choir at St. John the Baptist Church, then St. Andrew Catholic Church, and she also sang for weddings and various events. She loved to sing and, lucky for everyone who heard, she had the most beautiful soprano voice. When she moved to St. Francis Home, it truly became her home, where she adored the people around her and all the activities. Sandra always said that the only hobby that she ever wanted or needed was her family that she loved so dearly. Her incredibly kind and giving heart will always be remembered and treasured.
Sandra is survived by her loving children, John Sopcak, David (Carol) Sopcak, Paul (Marcia) Sopcak, Steven Sopcak, Juliana Sopcak, Matthew (Sarah) Sopcak, and Mary (Rob) Schmidt; grandchildren, Jessica, Sarah, Ashley, Michael, Craig, Rhianna, Shanna, Mark Daniel, Chloe, Ciara, Braden, Ian, Keaton, and Colton; 16 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; brother, Fred (Carolyn) Cardinal; daughter in law, Yvonne Sopcak.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, John Sopcak; son, Mark Sopcak; granddaughter, Heidi Sopcak, her parents; and brothers, Jamie “Jack”, Allen “Bud”, and William “Bill” Cardinal.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the Prayer Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602.
Visitation will continue on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, from 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Helen Church site of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, 2415 N. Charles Street, Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. Fr. Ronald Wagner and Rev. Fr. Thai Nguyen will concelebrate the Funeral Mass.
Burial will take place at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, 7475 E. Holland Road, Saginaw, MI 48601.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Francis Home, 915 N. River Road, Saginaw, MI, 48609 or to Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, care of the church.
For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
The youngest of five children, Sandra was born on March 6, 1933, to Frank and Edith Cardinal in Carrollton, Michigan. While attending St. Joseph High School, she met the love of her life, John Sopcak. They dated and were married in 1953. Together they shared 45 wonderful years.
Sandra loved her family more than anything, so much that she would even play football with her sons, shining as the star quarterback who could throw a spiral ball that rivaled the pros. Once the kids were in school, she went to work at St. Luke's Hospital (now Covenant) and, according to Sandra, is now much larger. She worked in housekeeping for a total of 14 years: 8 years on days and 6 years on nights. Sandra sang in the choir at St. John the Baptist Church, then St. Andrew Catholic Church, and she also sang for weddings and various events. She loved to sing and, lucky for everyone who heard, she had the most beautiful soprano voice. When she moved to St. Francis Home, it truly became her home, where she adored the people around her and all the activities. Sandra always said that the only hobby that she ever wanted or needed was her family that she loved so dearly. Her incredibly kind and giving heart will always be remembered and treasured.
Sandra is survived by her loving children, John Sopcak, David (Carol) Sopcak, Paul (Marcia) Sopcak, Steven Sopcak, Juliana Sopcak, Matthew (Sarah) Sopcak, and Mary (Rob) Schmidt; grandchildren, Jessica, Sarah, Ashley, Michael, Craig, Rhianna, Shanna, Mark Daniel, Chloe, Ciara, Braden, Ian, Keaton, and Colton; 16 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; brother, Fred (Carolyn) Cardinal; daughter in law, Yvonne Sopcak.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, John Sopcak; son, Mark Sopcak; granddaughter, Heidi Sopcak, her parents; and brothers, Jamie “Jack”, Allen “Bud”, and William “Bill” Cardinal.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the Prayer Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602.
Visitation will continue on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, from 10:00 a.m., until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Helen Church site of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, 2415 N. Charles Street, Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. Fr. Ronald Wagner and Rev. Fr. Thai Nguyen will concelebrate the Funeral Mass.
Burial will take place at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, 7475 E. Holland Road, Saginaw, MI 48601.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Francis Home, 915 N. River Road, Saginaw, MI, 48609 or to Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, care of the church.
For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
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Geri Grim
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Paul and Marcia and family sending our prayers for your loss . Remember the good memories of your Mom. Love to all of you Uncle Dale and Aunt Geri
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Sharon Super
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You will be missed, Mrs. Sopcak! I have good memories of sitting with you, Matt, Katie, Chloe and Ciara at church (and sometimes getting a bite to eat afterwards), spending time with you at Katie and Matt's celebrating Chloe and Ciara's birthdays when they were little, and visiting you at St. Francis.
Matt, your mom always told me how proud she was of you. Katie, Mrs. Sopcak spoke of how she loved 'her Sarah'. And Chloe and Ciara, your grandma just adored you two.
Love and prayers to all of the Sopcak Family.
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Your Nelnet Family
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Your Nelnet Family purchased the Heavenly Heights Bouquet for the family of Mary Sandra Sopcak.
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karen niffenegger
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Mom and I will always miss you. Thank you for being her friend. Mary. Rest in Peace, God Bless your family
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Pat Brandi (Cardinal)
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I’m so sorry for your loss. What a sweet, caring person. My Godmother, Auntie.. I loved her and will never forget herheart
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Deb Cardinal
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I am so sorry to hear Aunt Sandra has passed. She was a very special lady and I will never forget her. Her voice was was amazing!!!!