Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Brantford General Hospital on Thursday February 7th 2019. Pre-deceased by his wife Debbie Dear. Dear son of Margaret and the late Steve Sopko. Loving father of Aaron Sopko (Amanda Burns) and Megan Sopko. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Mackenzie, Madison and Kendra whom he loved and cherished. Dear brother of Rick Sopko (Marie), Darren Sopko (Anna) and will will be missed by nieces, nephews and extended family. The family will receive friends at the “Thorpe Brothers Carriage House” 96 West Street on Saturday February 16th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. with a celebration of his life to take place by the family at 2:30 pm. In honoring his wish, cremation has taken place.