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Sofia Konikoff Obituary
Sofia was born Jan. 4, 1962, in Miami, Fla., shortly after her family arrived in the United States from Cuba. She was the youngest of six children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Abelardo and Marta Ruiz.
She is survived by the loves of her life: David, whom she loved with all her heart and soul; her daughters, Elisa Carter (Mike), of Moyock, N.C., and Rachael Rosenberg (David), of San Francisco, Calif.; and her sons, Ryan Konikoff, of Cleveland, Ohio and Joshua Konikoff, Jared Konikoff, Jacob Konikoff and Jonathan Konikoff, of Virginia Beach.
She also is survived by her grandchildren, Keira, Skylar and Colton Carter of Moyock, NC; and Makiah Rosenberg of San Francisco, CA.
Her family was the most important thing to Sofia, and she referred to a recent trip to Italy, when all 15 family members vacationed together, as "the trip of a lifetime."
Sofia also is survived by her loving siblings, Maria Butterworth (Carey) of Chesapeake; Dr. Abelardo Ruiz (Angela) of Virginia Beach; Grace Little (Mike) of Chesapeake; Marta Stewart (Jamie) of Virginia Beach; Dr. Antonio Ruiz (Anne) of Elizabeth City, N.C.; Dr. Albert Konikoff (Wendy) of Virginia Beach; Dr. Steven Konikoff (Ronnie Jane) of Virginia Beach and Sharon Berger (Rich) of Cleveland, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.
She was a 1980 graduate of Portsmouth Catholic High School and earned her degree in dental hygiene from Old Dominion University in 1984.
She stayed incredibly busy. While family was her priority, she also enjoyed coaching her children's basketball and soccer teams, traveling, playing tennis and belonged to the United States Tennis Association. She was a member of the Congregation Beth El and involved in volunteer work with the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center of Virginia Beach; the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore; the Women's Cabinet of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater. Sofia was instrumental in the founding of the Hebrew Academy of Tidewater - Konikoff Center of Learning. She traveled worldwide supporting missions of the JDC and was a life member of the Lion of Juda. Sofia's involvement in these meaningful causes always gave her a sense of pride and purpose.
A funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday September 18, 2019 at Congregation Beth El, 422 Shirley Ave. in Norfolk, VA. Burial will be private and for family only. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hdoliver.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Michelle McDowell
December 20, 2019
Dr. K, I'm so, so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that peace is near. We love you and your family.
Michelle McDowell, Patient
Marsha and Jimmy Price
September 21, 2019
Dearest Dr.K., To you and your treasured family,
our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.
Your beautiful Sophia left too soon, but she will always remain in your heart. And in the hearts of your children, their children, siblings, and friends.
The funeral that honored Sophia was a testament to her meaningful life. Standing room only, there was an outpouring of love.
I pray that your overwhelming grief be softened by that love. We hold you and your dear family in our hearts, tightly.
ALVIN GWIN
September 19, 2019
DAVID AND FAMILY
I WAS SORRY TO HERE ABOUT SOFIA I ENJOYED
SEEING HER WHEN SHE CAME OVER TO THE CONDO
TO VISIT HER MOTHER AT HARBOUR PLACE
AL GWIN
Kathy Willis
September 19, 2019
Maria and Sofia's family. I am so sorry to hear of this news. I will continue to pray for your families. Love and Prayer, Kathy Willis
September 18, 2019
David I am very sorry for your loss.
Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Please stay strong in your faith.
We love you, Linda Kreyling-Whitehurst and family
Mark and Janis Prock
September 18, 2019
David, Our hearts ache for you and your family and all those touched by Sofia's love and kindness. May God give you strength.
September 18, 2019
Dear David and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Sophia passing My love is sent to all of your family
May god bless you and your family.
Always. Atlanta ga
Sally Baer
Pat Mathews Shepard
September 18, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joe and Lumen Barbero
September 18, 2019
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time..our deepest sympathy to you Dr. K and family.
Cindy and Marty Moynihan
September 17, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time
Tuyen Loughrie
September 17, 2019
Please except my condolences. I will be praying for you and the rest of your family.
VBFD Station 7 A-shift
September 17, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Konikoff family during their time of loss. Thankfully family ties will not be broken in heaven!
Magdah Janus Doniewski
September 17, 2019
David, our deepest condolences to your beautiful family on the loss of Sofia
You are in our thoughts during this difficult time
Sincerely Magdah and Janus Doniewski
ERIC LACKEY
September 17, 2019
God be good to her David, and help you and your family find comfort in her memories.
Diane Gossman
September 17, 2019
May God give you strength and endurance doing this most difficult time.
Anne and Lonnie Parker
September 17, 2019
David our hearts are saddened by your great lost of Sofia. Please accept our condolences and know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Our love Anne and Lonnie Parker
kathy franklin
September 17, 2019
My deepest prayers for her beloved family.
September 17, 2019
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of this wonderful lady. She was always friendly and pleasant every morning we shared coffee with her.
Ed Bohnslav & Ann Gregory
Kathleen Watson
September 16, 2019
Deepest sympathy and healing prayer to all of the Konikoff family.
Paul & Melissa Miano
September 16, 2019
Continual prayers for strength, courage, and consolation, David; Sofies Beloved Children and Grandchildren; Her kind and generous sisters and brothers.
Sophie was and is a strong and brilliant Light for her family.
Lamont Simmons
September 16, 2019
"My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, colleagues and neighbors on the passing of the beloved Sofia. She is sorely missed."
Becky Nelson
September 16, 2019
Sofie was a treasure. I am so sorry.
Brenda & Richard Gehl
September 16, 2019
Wishing the family peace during this hard time. We are so, so sorry.
Kristin Ward
September 16, 2019
Sofia brought joy and abounding energy to everything she touched at JCOC. We are so very saddened to learn of her passing. Prayers of comfort for her family during this time.
Mary Gilmore
September 16, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sofia will truly be missed in so many ways.
Deborah and Ben Newell
September 16, 2019
We are so very, very sorry to hear of this. Our prayers are with the entire family. Blessings.
September 16, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the family. May your treasured memories of Sofia always fill your hearts with love and bring you peace.
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