Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

1600 North Causeway Blvd

Metairie, Louisiana

Genya Shifer Obituary

Genya Shifer at her home on Sunday, August 11, 2002. Age 88. A native of Odessa, Ukraine and resident of Metairie, LA. for the past 13 years. She was a devoted wife of 47 years of the late Yuri Magidovich. Loving mother of Tatyana Kvastel of Metairie and Alexander Magidovich of Afula, Israel. Grandmother of Anatoly Kvastel, Marina Kvastel, Danny Magidovich of Afula, Israel, Mark Alexander of Sydney, Australia. Mother in law of Alexander Kvastel. Also survived by two great-grandchildren. Burial will be private. THARP-SONTHEIMER-THARP FUNERAL HOME, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. at 43rd St., Metairie, LA in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times-Picayune on Aug. 13, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Genya Shifer

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

August 13, 2002

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Genya Shifer's name

Memorial Events
for Genya Shifer

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

1600 North Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001

How to support Genya's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Genya Shifer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more