Eve Sonik

Eve Sonik was born on November 15, 1933, to Olga Gien Levi and David Levi. She was the youngest of three daughters, with two older sisters, Betty and Gloria. Tragically, her mother Olga passed away from complications of childbirth when Eve was only three weeks old. Her father David, overwhelmed by the challenge of raising an infant alone, made the difficult decision to have Eve adopted by her aunt and uncle, Minnie and Harry Goodman, who had three sons of their own: Joe, Sonny, and Ivan. Minnie and Harry were overjoyed to welcome a baby girl into their home. Eve grew up on a bucolic farm in the tiny town of Swartruggens, South Africa, surrounded by the love of her adopted parents and brothers, while also maintaining a close relationship with her birth father David, stepmother Rose, and her sisters Betty and Gloria. Eve and her beloved husband, Simon Sonik, built a beautiful life and family in Germiston, South Africa, the town where Simon was raised. Germiston was home to many of Simon’s extended family — siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins — and proved to be a wonderful place to raise children and grow a community. There, Simon established a successful medical practice with Eve as his devoted office manager. Together, they instilled in their five children a deep and lasting love of Judaism and Israel. In 1977, Eve and Simon made the brave and difficult decision to uproot their family of seven and move to Houston, Texas. Houston quickly became a warm and welcoming new home. The couple immersed themselves in the local Jewish community and rebuilt their life with grace and resilience. Eve continued her role as Simon’s office manager, playing a key part in growing the practice in Houston while also managing a busy household and the lives of their five children. She was not only a model of efficiency and business acumen, but also of compassion and warmth — building genuine, lasting relationships with many of Simon’s patients. She remained his indispensable partner in life and work for over 40 years. In 2014, Eve moved to Dallas to be near her youngest daughter, Taryn, and son-in-law, Eddy. There, she created a new circle of close friends and became deeply involved in the lives of her grandchildren. She traveled frequently to visit her children and grandchildren across the country and was always present at their milestones and celebrations — a truly impressive feat with 16 grandchildren. Eve was preceded in death by her cherished husband of nearly 54 years, Simon Sonik, whose memory she held close for the past 14 years. In a poignant reflection of their enduring bond, Eve passed away on Simon’s yahrzeit. She was also predeceased by her parents, her sisters, and her brothers. Eve is survived by her five devoted children: Owen (Stacey), Philippa (Brad), Lois (Steve), Dana (Alan), and Taryn (Eddy); her treasured sixteen grandchildren: Matthew, Amanda, Hayden, Josh, Ashley, Tori, Harrison, Hannah, Emily, Lauren, Allison, Stephanie, Sydney, Zachary, Jake, and Megan Jane; and her great-grandchild, Cameron. She is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Eve’s funeral will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery, 7445 Awty School Road, in the Bender Memorial Chapel, followed by a graveside service. The family will observe shiva that evening at 6:30 PM at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, Freedman-Levit Sanctuary. In lieu of general memorial donations, the family respectfully requests that tzedakah be directed to Friends of the IDF (FIDF - https://support.fidf.org/) in memory of Eve Sonik.

Eve Sonik

November 15, 1933 - May 6, 2025