Sorana Gabriela White 1977 to 2025
This page has been created to celebrate and remember the life of my beautiful wife and mother of our three children who to the deep sadness of many passed away on the 2nd April 2025. I will be adding pictures and memories that I hope will bring comfort and solace to those who new her (Simon - husband 26 years).
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS (this section will be updated with details of the day)
Details will be included here about funeral arrangements and a system to count those wishing to attend one or both of the two services.
I will be asking for thoses able to attend to let us know at some point. This will enable us as a family to hopefully meet the needs on the day of those both in the UK and abroad who so loved and respected my wife and want to pay their respects. I am looking into live streaming and there will certainly be videos and pictures here after the service.
FRIDAY 25th April - Sorana will be brought into church at 4 30 pm and there will be a short mass and time for reflection
This may for some the best way of remembering Sorana especially if you like me find funerals difficult. You are free to choose both if want or just this short service. The Church will remain open until early evening approx 8pm.
PARKING can I suggest Asda as you can park free for an hour and a half.
SATURDAY 26th April - Soranas funeral will take place at St Chads Catholic Church in Sedgley at 10 30am. The mass will be about 1.5 hours and Sorana will be laid to rest in the Church grounds. Refreshments and food will follow directly after in the Catholic club hall where all are welcome.
PARKING The best place to park for the Saturday is Catholic Lane next to the church. The school parking restrictions only apply on weekdays and the road is used by worshippers on Sunday without issue.
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DRESS CODE general consensus amongst my family and friends is that people should wear bright vibrant colours to reflect Soranas personality but traditional attire is also welcome. My wife I can assure you wouldn't mind whatever you choose.
PARKING information and suggestions to follow
IMPORTANT - Unfortunately the caterers are unable to provide food without the presence of nuts and eggs. I'm so sorry I should have enquired before appointing them. I would ask that people be aware of this please as refreshments will be provided after the service at about 12-30 or just before. Again my sincere apologies.
There will be a collection at mass for our St Chads Catholic Church which always needs repairs, maintenance and upkeep. Myself and Sorana were married there and all our children Christened there. We attend masses weekly and we are grateful for the many heartfelt messages of condolence and love we have been shown from fellow parisherners.
Vicki and Richard
You have taught me so much about life living with dignity and myself and I wish we had another 24 years to talk and laugh. I and the rest of the girls promise to keep Eddie, Alex Francesca and Simon in our lives and talk to them a lot about what a wonderful person you are. I will miss your strength and wisdom hugely. Rest easy my friend. I don't believe this is goodbye so instead I wish you God's speed until we meet again.
Alfons Hofstetetter - Sorana a dream. You left us with a smile. We are frozen in deep shock, with a thousand unfulfilled plans. You only smile at us, speaking comfort. I'm not gone just there in a different way, in the wind, the stars, in your hearts. The dream blows away , the day breaks, but your voice and your face accompany us through night and pain into a new morning.
Simon and Charlotte Avann - she was an incredible woman - strong, kind, full of grace. She had a calmness about her that could steady any storm and a giving spirit that touched everyone around her. Truly the best of what we can hope to be as human beings.
Carolyn Berry - Sorana was such an incredible human being and friend and the way she carried herself through this final illness was a testament to that. It has been a privilege to be part of her life.
Razvan (brother) my heart is broken and I don't know how to fix it.
Pompilios (father) - Sorana was an angel and God calls his angels to him
Thank you for your cards and kind words. They have brought great comfort and love into our lives at this sad time. I can no longer get the cards on one photo. There are double the amount shown above.
25th wedding anniversary 17th Jan 2024
Above - Sorana with our first born Francesca
Right - Sorana and her brother Razvan
Sorana was born in Craiova Romania on the 10th January 1977.
In her final hours Sorana said she was so happy to have had three beautiful children, a wonderful family and a great career. She was not bitter and angry about leaving this world well before her time. She had seen many happy and sad things in her career and life and felt she was no different from anyone who has to endure being parted from their loved ones. Her love for us all was beyond measure. Our love for her will not diminish or wane and as Jesus promised we will be with her again once more one day.
Remarkably Sorana here had been told the day before that her illness was more serious than we had hoped and despite this as always with my wife she only had smiles for me and the children. We took the children for a walk to explain as best we could that we needed to make the best of every day and look after each other. Sorana was the most courageous person you are ever likely to meet and the most loving.
Our last Christmas walk with family and friends. Sorana loved to walk and talk.