Death Notices

VRABIE, “Cipi” Mihail Ciprian – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Mihail “Cipi” Ciprian Vrabie, who tragically lost his life in a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at the age of 22.  Cipi was the cherished son of Stephanie Skinner (Mike) of Simcoe and the late Eugen Vrabie (2018).  He was a loving brother to Caelan Skinner of Simcoe and Malcolm Skinner of Manitouwadge.  He will be dearly missed by his grandparents Maria Bulz (Doru), George Potirniche (Vali), Petrus Vrabie (late Constanta) and Susanne and Ted Skinner.  Cipi will also be lovingly remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Cipi with his family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North, Simcoe during visitation on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  A funeral service will follow in the chapel on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Father Marin Tibre.  Everyone is welcome to arrive as early as 10:00 a.m.  Interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe.  After the interment, there will be an opportunity for everyone to gather and share memories at the Simcoe Legion, 200 West St., Simcoe, ON  N3Y 4K8.  For those wishing to make a donation in memory of Cipi, the family requests that contributions be made to Parkinson Canada at https://www.parkinson.ca/  Online condolences may be left at www.smithfuneralchapel.com