Sophie Leahy

Passed somewhat suddenly but peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, September 21, 2010 comforted by her loving and adoring husband Charles Leahy. Sophie, a native, born and raised in the mission district of San Francisco as well known as a poignant, optimistic, happy-go lucky beautiful woman with a heart of gold, God loving with an unselfish attitude towards her family and many friends. In her early years, Sophie diligently worked for a family owned business; The St. Francis Creamery and later owned and operated Doc's Clock Tavern, both located in the San Francisco Mission District. She is survived by her dedicated and loving husband for forty years, Charles Leahy; her sister and very best friend, Virginia Fassler, her loving brother Chris Christakes; step-children, Kathi Rued, Richard (Mary) Slavin, step-granddaughter, Emily Rued; sister-in-laws Delores Bork and Camille Zents; nephews, James (Diane) Fassler, Peter (Barbara) Christakes and nieces, Cathy (Jack) Clifford, Tanya (Bill) Bingham, Mari (Gary) Pease and numerous other nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Star of the Valley Catholic Church, 545 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa, CA. A Visitation will be held on Monday, September 27, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL, 4321 Sonoma Highway, Santa Rosa, CA. Entombment will follow the mass at Calvary Catholic Cemetery-Santa Rosa. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Hospice by the Bay, Sonoma CA.