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Sophie Troya Obituary

Sophie M. Troya passed peacefully on June 11th, 2007 in Scottsdale, AZ at age 92. Native of San Francisco. Devoted wife of the late Rudolph J. Troya, beloved mother of Carol Goergen (Tom) of Rancho Santa Fe, CA, Rudy Troya (Anne) of Citrus Heights, CA and Nancy Benedict (Ned) of Scottsdale, AZ. Adored grandmother of Ryan Goergen (Chanda), Lindsay Goergen, Adam Benedict (Lindsay) and Nicole and Natalie Troya. Loving great-grandmother of Haley and Ashley Benedict. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Sophie was a fantastic cook and baker, her specialties were potica and apple strudel. She was a kind and generous person, always ready to offer help where it was needed. She had a sweet smile and a quick laugh. Sophie was happiest when surrounded by her family and took special delight in watching the antics of great-granddaughters Haley and Ashley. Sophie was a resident of the Forum-Pueblo Norte in Scottsdale for 9 years where she was famous for her fabulous rocky road candy. For the past 17 months, Sophie was a resident of the Hyatt Classic Residence in Scottsdale. Services will be held in San Francisco. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Slovenian Hall Building Fund, 2101 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 15, 2007.

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John Krisha

July 14, 2007

My deeepest sympathy on the passing of Sophie. My name is John Krisha and I am an Ansel. I only met Sophie one time when my mother and I visited her and Rudy in 1979 just before I traveled to Europe. I am presently the pres. of the Slovenian Hall Bd of Directors.

John Krisha

June 24, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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