My deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers as you finally lay your daughter to rest. I pray God gives you the strength to get through such an ordeal. My prayers you find peace and contentment in the memories you have of your beloved Sonia. Many from all over are hurting with you. God Bless. Rest In Peace Sonia, you are now free to dance with the Angels.

This is really sad moment for the family. No parent wants to have to bury their child in no circumstance. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and friends. She is gone but her spirit will be with all of us forever. Again my condolences goes out to her family…

My heart goes out to Sonia’s family and friends. I had the honor of knowing Sonia when she worked at Headwaters Health Care Center. She was always smiling, willing to help and to share her expertise with new nurses. Please focus on her life and try not to allow her death to overwhelm you, she would want us all to remember all the wonderful things she did, not the horror of her death.

Krista Kinden

sorry for your loss !

I built the “FIND Sonia Varaschin’s Killer” page. We will someday find justice for Sonia and may God bring you comfort and peace.
MsKemipr@gmail.com
Twitter@mskemipr

I never knew Sonia personally but believe she was a very lovely person. It is very tragic and wanted to express my deepest sympathy to her immediate family and to anyone who personally knew Sonia. May her memory be remembered and cherished. Rest in Peace Sonia.

I was saddened to hear this news of Sonia’s passing. My thoughts are with her family and friends.

April Wells

My deepest sympathy to the Varaschin family and all who knew Sonia. Even though I didn’t know her, I am saddened and hope that the family may move on knowing she is at peace. She will always be remembered, even by those that didn’t know her.
RIP Sonia.

My deepest sympathy to the family…

May you rest in peace beautiful angel. I moved to Orangeviile four years ago to raise my twin teenage sons in what I thought to be a safer town. I have to tell you that since Sonia went missing I have read every newspaper article and listened to every news broadcast. I also have worked in nursing for several years and your untimely death has left me numb and walking around with a very heavy heart. I only lived a few streets over from you. When you were found my collegue and I drove to the site after all police vehicles and officers had left and prayed in silence for you Never will I understand why? I can only hope that your loving family and friends can find strength in each other to carry on and in time smile when your name is mentioned and keep their cherished memories of you alive and close to their hearts. Gone but never forgotten. Fly with the angels and keep your family safe as they will need to feel you close more now than ever.

You do not know me personally, but I would like to pay my condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Losing someone whom you love very much is one of the hardest things in life that someone has to face. Just remember to accept your friends and family for comfort an advice. Just take one day at a time. May Sonia rest in peace and that one day you and her will meet again. Take care!!

My sympathy goes out to the Varaschin’s family and relatives, my prayers are with you.

There is not a day that goes by that I’m not thinking of Sonia
I did not have the pleasure in meeting Sonia but I really wish I had.
From what I have learned about her she was not only beautiful but very intelligent, hardworking, outgoing, caring & kind hearted.
My heart aches for Sonia’s Family, friends and loved ones.
I am always praying that Jehovah continues to give you strength
I will never forget you Sonia. I hold onto the hope of seeing all our loved ones who have passed. My prayers are with your family <3

All of my thoughts and prayers are with the family….so Tragic! We will Never forget Sonia…even though I never knew her, she touched my life…she will never be forgotten

Even though we never knew Sonia, our thoughts and prayers are with her family in their hour of need. May God grant her eternal rest and God bless her. Rest in peace another angel has entered heaven.

My heart breaks for you her family, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. To her mother I pray you find some peace, I pray you have faith. I recently loss my oldest son, he was murdered in Barrie six weeks ago this morning. My heart is broken, I have no idea how to get through it.
I did not know Sonia all I have read about her she was an awesome woman and our world is better because she was here. Nothing I say will take away your pain, but I am sorry for the fact you no longer have her. May God be with you.

We are friends of Sophie and Gene Varaschin. It is so hard to find words of comfort at this time.We hope that the wonderful memories you have of your beautiful daughter and the knowledge that so many people were praying for your family and Sonia this past month are of some comfort to you. With our love and continued prayers, Mary and Peter Sandusky

My heart goes out to her family and friends. She was a very special person who had a positive affect on the all people who had the pleasure of meeting her. May she Rest in Peace.

There are no words to describe how the community is feeling about your loss. What a waste of a beautiful young person who had so much more to do with her life, so young i can only imagine all the good she could have done and all of the people she would have touched. Never new Sonia but feel sad and a little empty from what has happened to her. I have looked at all the pictures her laughter and smile shine though them all. All of the comments on facebook, the news, the paper she has touched so many people we have all be blessed to have her unexpectedly in our lives. We all have to think positive and remember this woman with a smile and a good thought. Not the way her life ended but the way she lived her life to the fullest, helping people with all her special skills. I would like to think of her up in heaven helping all the little ones who had to leave us far too early. In closing only thing left to say From Michael Jackson (Gone To Soon) My heartfelt condolences go out to the Varaschin family. Sonia is in every ones heart for now and for ever no one can take that away. May you find some comfort in my words. God bless from Dave soon to be a Orangeville resident.

To Sonia’s parents, family and friends I send my deepest sympathy; my heart goes out to all of you.

I had the priviledge of working with Sonia when she nursed, early in her career, at Bloorview Kids Rehab. Her passion for paediatric nursing showed in her enthusiasm for learning, her gentle and caring approach, her sense of humour and her smile. Sonia was such a kind and helpful person which is what I will always remember about her.

I hope that your treasured memoires of Sonia provide comfort during this difficult time. Please know that many are thinking of you. May each day become easier with time.

Our Deepest condolences to the family in this time of mourning …Our Love is with you… Love Tony Kathie Matthew

I would like to offer my condolences to you at this difficult moment. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Sonia. The World is a sadder place today without her, I am sure of this. As a Nurse Sonia, you reached into the core of your heart, the special place caregivers have and gave of yourself without regret. Your life was too short and for that I am sorry. To the family..I am so so sorry. May you find peace knowing that Sonia is with our Lord and her death will not be in vain. God Bless you all!

Jody Cornfoot (Oshawa)

Sonia touched the lives of so many, even those who never knew her. Her kindness and compassion will be remembered forever. Forever in our Hearts
An Angel among us.
Rest in Peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with Sonia’s Family during this difficult time.
Cheri

As I sit and drink my coffee and think of this senseless loss of life I try to put into perspective how anything like this could happen. I will leave that to the powers to be. I did not know this beautiful young lady, but I see pictures and she would light up a room with her smile. The loss is beyond anything I can imagine, but the family can try and lean on each other for support. Without a doubt you will go through some very difficult times, but always remember this lovely lady as the person she was. Time might help ease the pain, but her memory will always be able to bring out a smile in all. God bless the family, you have a angel on your shoulder.

Every particle of my being weeps for you and with you as our family mourns the devastating loss of Sonia. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

In His compassion, may He shower you with abundant graces to heal your broken hearts, and in time, may your reserve of joyful, family memories renew your presently wounded spirits.

To Sonia’s parents, siblings and friends, I extend chapelets of uninterrupted prayers along with my sincerest heartfelt condolences.

Cousin, Anita

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. To the Varaschin family, please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of such a young and vibrant life. A kind and compassionate person who has offered so much to the world.
I hope that God gives you all the strength to heal and comfort one another. Your loss, so tragic and unfair has left a void in my heart. You are all in my prayers and thoughts every day… May Sonia now rest in peace

My heartfelt condolences to your family on the loss of your beloved
Sonia. I pray that you find strength to deal with your pain. Remember
the beautiful memories you shared. Thinking of you in this very
difficult time and I am so very sorry…

My deepest sympathies to Sonia’s family. There are absolutely no words that I can possibly say to make this sense of this tragic loss, I can only say I am terribly sorry. I was fortunate enough to know Sonia personally and I am a better person for it. Sonia and I were chaletmates in Collingwood while working for Blue Mtn ski resort. I have nothing but fabulous memories and many many happy laughing moments with this wonderful lady that loved life and give so much. She was full of life and love and was always there for you with a welcoming smile. She will greatly missed by the many lives that she touched.

I work with Gene Varaschin, It is so hard to find words of comfort at this time. All of my thoughts and prayers are with the Varaschin family and friends, May God be with you all.

I am really very sorry for the lost of Sonia, I did not know her personally but from what I have hear on tv she was a remarkable person and may she rest in peace and may she send all her family the blessings from above. You will be missed.

I knew Sonia when she worked at Canada’s Wonderland many years ago. We shared skiing adventure stories together. My sincere condolences for your loss.

My thoughts are with Sonia’s family and my condolences are out to you. Having never met Sonia, I have witnessed her effect on those around her and seen how much she is missed. Hers was a life which has touched so many and the community where she has been such vital participant grieves with you.

I did not personally know Sonia but I did go to school with Viv. I am incredibly sorry for the loss of Sonia. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless you

Please accept my deepest condolences to all of you during this time , hold onto your wonderful memories of Sonia and cherish them, no one can take them from you, they will be yours forever and always. You are in my prayers. Jo-Ann Mcintosh (coworker of Nadia at Stevenson)

Une personne aussi remarquable, ne nous quitte jamais tout à fait. Elle vit au plus profond de notre coeur et pour la revoir il nous suffit de fermer les yeux. Puissent vos plus précieux souvenirs vous aider à traverser cette période difficile. Nos pensées sont avec vous, et nous tenons à vous offrir nos plus sincères condoléances. famille Philippe Philippon

We never met Sonia in person, but have known Nadia and Larry for a number of years. Although we have never felt the pain that the family is going through, we hope that they remember the good times and smiles of their beloved Sonia. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Judy and Brian

My thoughts are with Sonia’s family and my condolences are out to you. Having never met Sonia, she is missed. Her was a life of beauty and it was taken away. Hold on to good memories and the good family times you had with her. You are in my prayers.

God be with you always

Melanie Holliday

My deepest sympathy to the Varaschin family, I cannot fathom the heartbreak you are experiencing. Sonia and I worked together at York Central Hospital and passed by often at Southlake. She was a truly lovely person and I hope you can cherish all the great and wonderful memories of her. Sonia may you rest in peace

My sincerest condolences to the Varaschin family and for all of those that loved and were touched by Sonia.

May you rest in peace Sonia.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. We cannot even imagine the pain you are feeling in your hearts. May memories of Sonia help bring a smile back to your face when you are feeling your deepest despair.

Sonia’s smile will always stay with us.
Her kindness and love of life and people, especially children was a beacon to light the way for the world to be a better place.
Sonia left her mark and we are honoured to have known and loved her.

I was so saddened by the horrific death of your lovely daughter. I do not know Sonia or yourselves, but my heart reaches out to you all. My deepest sympathies to the Varaschin family.

It’s difficult to find the words to offer your family on the loss of Sonia. I have such sadness for the loss of your beautiful girl. I can’t imagine how you even begin to cope with such a tragedy. Sonia was a lovely, generous, caring, fun, and wonderfully good person. We knew each other for 10 years or so and I considered her a good friend. She came out to ski with me at Whistler a couple of times, once with Viv, and I visited her on a trip I made to Ontario. We’d talk on the phone at least once a year to catch up on all our news. I was really looking forward to having more fun filled ski days with her and brother, Viv, at Whistler. Viv, please consider that you have an open invitation to visit and ski or just enjoy Vancouver with me anytime you’d like. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diana

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Varaschin family and all those that shared her life .
God be always in your prayers .

Pray for strength in this time of your grief and overall sadness. Justice will be done, and most of all, we were blessed to have Sonia as one of God’s beautiful gifts. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Our deepest sympathis ,may laving memories of Sonia
bring you oll confort and peace.Thinking of you oll.
God bless you Sonia

I had the wonderful pleasure of knowing Sonia in high school and in Girl Guides. She was always so positive, bubbly and it was infectious. To the Varaschins, I am so sorry for you to have gone through such pain with her passing, and it must be a comfort knowing she was such a positive light with everyone, and that everyone who met her, loved being around her. Take care of each other, as best as you can.

My deepest sympathy to the Varaschin family. I worked with Sonia at Canada’s Wonderland a number of years ago. Sonia was a person who made a difference. Sonia, may you rest in peace.
The Rinaldo family, Michael, Kimberley, Jenna and Jordan.

Our heartfelt condolences go to your family. She will always be in our hearts. Hopefully the person who did this will be brought to justice. Love always

Dear Varaschin family:

I am so deeply moved by the loss of your loved one. Words just cannot describe the sorrow and grief. I did not know Sonia, but her beautiful smile shows that she had a wonderful personality. My heart goes out to you all and I truly feel for you. May God be your comfort and strength in this very difficult time. May He grant you peace and help you to heal. “A life well lived leaves its gentle pattern on the hearts of all…and the world is a lovelier place because one person touched it with warmth and goodness and grace.”
With heartfelt sympathy, love and blessings.
Elisabeth and family.

Sincere sympathy in the loss of such a caring person. May pleasant memories help you through this very tragic time.

Lynn Grace

Our sincere condolences to the Varaschin family. Sorry to hear about your loss. May God give you the strength to carry on in this difficult time.

I miss Sonia so so much. I can’t take her beautiful voice off of my answering machine. She touched my life so much, I have never met anyone as thoughtful and kind hearted as her. She was blessed wih a wonderful family which I will keep in touch with and keep the memories of Sonia alive. Mr and Mrs Varaschin, Viv and Nadia..my thoughts and prayers are with you… I will never forget Sonia…

Our thoughts are with the Varaschin family during this tragic time. I hope you will be able to find peace soon.

Nos plus sinceres condoléances à Michelle,Attetlio,Nadia et son mari ,a ce cher Viv. Nos pensées sont souvent dirigés vers vous et on vous souhaite le plus gran coura ge pour traverser cette cruelle épreuve.Le 7 novembre une messe en sa mémoire . Nous prirons les familles Cloutier et Philippon ainsi que de nombreux amis de Lac-Mégantic. Egalement nos voeus s,adressent a son oncle André. On vous aime.

My sincere condolences…!!! This is beyond tragic and I feel so bad for Sonia’s loved ones left to carry on in life without her.
She looks like a beautiful woman and my heart aches for all of her family…..God Bless to all her loved ones during this difficult time!!!! <3

My sincere condolences, to the family of a fellow nurse though I did not know Sonia, I work with Nadia and would like to express my sympathy to her and her family. If she was anything like Nadia she will be greatly missed by all.

Fran Barbati

Our deepest sympathy to all of the family at a very sad and difficult time, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nous désirons vous offrir nos plus sincères condoléances et nous vous assurons de nos prières pour vous aider à supporter cette épreuve. Bonne chance

Roger Nolan / Denise Philippon

I did not no this lady,,,,, but because of the tragidy of her death so many of us new way to much my heart goes out to anyone that this has affected my thoughts have been with everyone in the family even the poor cat if cats could talk…

Our deepest sympathy to the family at this very difficult and sad time.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

To the Varaschin Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and all my condolences to your family at this time. Sonia, as breif a moment that I knew her she had touched my life and I saw in her, her caring and thoughtful ways. Sonia will be missed, but never forgotten.
Ted Parker

My deepest sympathy and condolences to your family during this difficult time. I didn’t get the pleasure to actually meet Sonia but I work with her wonderful brother Viv. At this time, we must celebrate her short but wonderful life and appreciate each and every day we have with our friends and families. Great memories of Sonia will remain close in your hearts forever and that will make the days ahead much easier. God bless you and your family.

Our deepest sympathy to all the family at this very sad time. Remembering you in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda, Gerry, Jamie, Rosalyn and Jennifer Steele

Dear Attilio & Michele & Family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved daughter and sister. We are praying that the Lord give you strength at all times.
God keep you close to himself at this time Ps 23

I did not know Sonia but am touched by her story and the people who loved and cared for her. She did not deserve to die this tragic death. May she rest in peace.

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

My sincere condolences to the Varaschin family

To Nadia and Family:

I just wanted to say that I am deeply saddened by this tragic loss. During these past difficult weeks, my thoughts and prayers have been with Sonia. I also pray that you may find comfort and healing at this time of great sorrow.

My sincere condolences.

Our heart felt condolences to the Varachin family for your unimagineble loss

The Palmieri family gives you all our condolences and sympathy for your unimaginable loss. Our prayers are with you in such a difficult time.

My thoughts are with each of you, the world lost something precious 🙁 Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you

It is difficult to find words to express the deep sympathy that we feel for the tragedy that has befallen your family. Sonia was special and we can only hope to keep her memory alive in the many great deeds and accomplishments that she achieved during her short life. Let’s remember her wonderful smile. Our most heartfelt condolences to Zio and Zia, Viv and Nadia.

Dear Varaschin family

Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear.
May God give you the strength to overcome the pain.

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed…
We feel lucky to have seen it.

As you danced in the light with joy,
love lifted you. As you brushed against
this world so gently, you lifted us.

Our prayers are with you.

Love

Frank, Zlata, Michael and Jessica

Belfiore

I can’t express enough to the family how difficult this time must be and our community and those that knew her have prayers for all of you.

RIP Sonia. We know you are looking down on us from heaven.

Keep smiling sweet angel.

Our heart felt condolences to the Varachin family for your unimagineble loss. Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Please accept my heartfelt sorrow at the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister. I knew Sonia and found her to be a truly gentle and caring individual with strong family values. She was always helping others and truly was an angle to all those who’s lives she touched. Only God knows why something like this happened to a woman with such a gentle soul and amazing approach to life. We will miss her dearly and pray for everyone that closure and justice will be swift. Geri

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sonia. May something good come out of something so senseless and tragic. God bless you all.

I did not personally know Sonia. I am to a Registered Nurse. My deepest sympathy

I did not know Sonia but she radiated such an infectious smile in her pictures i can only imagine the pain this family is going through. My thoughts are with the family on this day and Sonia may you finally rest in peace

To Viv and Nadia: Andy and I would like to offer our condolences to you on the loss of your sister Sonia. Prayers go out to your parents and grandparents as well. We were unfortunately unable to make it to the memorial service. We hope with time sweet memories of your sister’s life will bring peace to you and let the joy of having Sonia in your lives replace the heartbreak of losing her in such a tragic way. With sympathy and love. Jo-Anne & Andy

I had the pleasure (and privilege) of knowing Sonia for a few short intermittent years (through Sick Kids and later through Southlake). Sonia is indeed a blessing! She has touched so many with her gentle and unselfish kindness, and she will always be remembered as a caring, vibrant and happy (bubbly) person. I am proud to have had the privilege of knowing Sonia.

To Mr. and Mrs. Varaschin, to Viv and Nadia; we are most deeply saddened by your loss. Although this is an incredibly difficult time, please know that you are not alone and that our thoughts are with you now and always. It is our hope that with time, the pain and heartbreak of losing Sonia will be replaced by the great memories (and the gift) of her time with us.

With our deepest sympathy, we wish you continued strength and courage, and we offer our condolences. Bob, Michèle, Meghan, Sébastien, Alexander and Catherine.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Varaschin family. May God watch over you, and comfort you today and always.

Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of Sonia. She was one of my Brownies at Holy Family School many years ago. I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

My sincerest condolences to the Varaschin family for your loss. I did not know Sonia well, but had the pleasure of spending a day skiing with her a couple of years ago, on a CSIA course. She was a very fun-loving and enjoyable person to be with.

My deepest condolences to the Varaschin family. I went to Humberview S.S. with Sonia and in my high school memories of Sonia she was always smiling and positive to be around; a very intelligent girl. I’m not surprised to learn that the pretty teenager
I knew grew to be such a loving woman. Her death is tragic beyond words.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Mr & Mrs Varaschin; may you find peace in family, friends and your faith that Sonia is in a peacful, safe place. May her memory and spirit comfort you.
With deep and heatfelt sympathy
Pamela

To the Varaschin Family

I did not know Sonia personally. However, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May your memories of Sonia ease your pain and happiness be allowed to enter your lives once again. God Bless!