Uri Koptiev
In every family there is a rock, a person who is the glue that keeps the family together. That rock is my grandma. She was the Don Corleone of the family. She was the strongest woman I knew. She went through so much, and still managed to raise four amazing children. I won’t ever forget the repetitive phone calls every weekday, the minute I stepped foot home, the phone would ring and it was my grandma making sure we got home ok. She brought light and positivity into every situation. She taught all of us values, how to respect each other, and most importantly how to love one another. Ona you are always with us and you will never be forgotten. Your legacy will always live on. Hugs and kisses.
David Koptiev
Whenever my grandmother would speak about my grandfather she would instantaneously start to tear in her eyes. However, she always managed to finish speaking about him with joy and laughter. I learned many things from my grandmother but I always loved how she never dwelled on the negative and always looked for a reason to laugh and smile. She found good because she thought good. Her teachings never seem to end. Not many people can teach you from heaven. When she passed, I learned firsthand how important the chesed (kindness) you do follows you forever and the proper way to do it is silently. At her funeral, so many people told stories of how she helped them with advice, financially, or in some cases just there to lend a listening ear. What amazed us all is none of us knew anything about it. When you pass, all you take with you is your good deeds and good name. Love and miss you every day. Thanks for being you!
Robert Koptiev
Greatest Grandmother of all time.
Respected everywhere you went.
Always calling each family member after our day to check on our well-being.
Never complaining and always putting on a smile to encourage us even in hard times.
Descendants have now reached 70 and counting like Yakov Avinu.
Mother to four amazing children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and to all who ever needed a mother figure.
One of a kind. You amazed and inspired everyone who met or heard of you.
Taught us to love family and always look out for each other. Your cousin was your brother and your uncle was your father, etc.
Hero to all who knew her and even those who didn’t.
Every week we would have Shabbat together when we were kids. Every Shavuot we would celebrate the Torah and you together.
Remembered always. Rest in Peace Ona Jon. We love you, we all miss you every day. But we know you're in Gan Eden now and would want us all to be happy and try to make the most of our time in this world...
Diana Aliav
I learned life lessons from her… that when all fails, a woman can never let her family down and needs to be strong for her children and to never give up. And from seeing that she built an empire for her family, she thought me to always have patience in life and you will always see good at the end of the light.
Nicky Kandchorov
Today’s day and age most kids are fortunate enough to not only see their grandparents but their great grandparents as well. Growing up, the only grandparent I knew was Ona. I am blessed she was able to fill the void.
It is not a secret she was the backbone of our family. We all came to her seeking advice, sharing our stories and even venting here and there. In the end, she made sure we knew everything will be ok and how much she loved us. We all knew how hard her life was practically raising four children by herself, but never once did she take the credit. Instead, making sure we are aware the role our grandfather played in helping her. She always talked positive about our grandfather, making me wish I met him even more. This year is our grandfather 50th year Yahrzeit. Ona spent 48 years without him so she can guide the family, it is time for them to be reunited.
In the meantime, we will keep the foundation you laid out for us here. I love you Ona, rest in peace.
Misha Kandchorov
Our parents give us life. Our grandparents give us a sense of who we are and where we came from. My grandmother Yaffa Koptiev did this for me and more. Two years ago, my family said goodbye to my Ona. As I think of all the wonderful memories I shared with her I realized how lucky I was to have her part of my life for 45 years. During this time, she taught me and my family so many valuable lessons about life with her words of wisdom and more importantly with her own actions. She taught us to love family and to always be there for each other. To work hard and always give a helping hand to anyone in need. To live life to the fullest and to appreciate all the simple things G-d has blessed us with. Most important she taught us to always be a good Bukharian Jew and leave behind a “Noume neck” (a good name). I will always do my best to live by the examples my grandmother taught me and in this way, I will properly honor her memory. Though we all miss her and wish she could still be with us here it comforts me to know that she is finally reunited with my grandfather Gabriel Koptiev. As I remember both my grandmother on her second-year yahrzeit and my grandfather’s 50th year yahrzeit, I want to thank G-d for blessing me with the best grandmother ever. I love you Ona and always will. May you Rest in Peace.
Arthur Koptiev
The Ultimate Eshet Chayil.
My Ona, Yaffa. The truest example of a matriarch. Going through three immigrations without a husband and with just her three young children. Not knowing the language, culture, what’s going to be, how she would provide for the family. Only now having a family of my own, can I slightly comprehend what she must have went through. All the sacrifices, patience, love, attention, warmth. She gave it all. She gave it all for us, for the family. Money can be squandered and property ruined, but what we inherited from her cannot be damaged, destroyed or lost. It is permanent, and it keeps her from becoming just a beautiful memory. It allows her in so many ways to remain just as alive as always—alive through us which were always her true treasures. I love you Ona and miss you everyday.
Benjamin Koptiev
When I think of my grandmother Ona, the image of a fist comes to mind. Fingers of a family, strong and together, unbreakable. I would come home tired or not in the mood and my grandmother, with her few words would know how to make me laugh. When speaking of our family, she would make a fist to show the strength that being together can bring. The importance of family was everything to her, she was everyone’s big momma, full of love, care, and compassion.
Judy Kandchorov
My grandmother was my rock. She gave me such peace. She always made me feel better. Her moods were contagious. She was always such a happy, positive person and I needed someone like that in my life.
She had such a way with words that she could always make her advice sound so sweet and positive. A real talent, I must say.
My grandmother was waiting for me, for my wedding, for my baby. She passed 3 weeks later. She met my daughter. She hugged her, she kissed her, May 17 and again on May 21, and left this world May 29, 2018 — eight days later. My daughter is named after her. If she has half of her great qualities, her love of life, her positivity, her family values, her leadership skills, her assertiveness etc. I would only be so lucky. Ona, I love you with all my heart and miss you every single day.
Jenny Koptiev
I remember many amazing qualities about my grandmother. She was so full of life, passion, humbleness and greatness. She defined the definition of a modest woman in every way. She was modest with her actions and always the way she presented herself. She went through a hard life and one of the hardest things was losing her husband at a young age. From there on, my grandmother put all her focus on her 4 amazing children and all her grandchildren that came along. I remember all the life lessons she used to teach me and would always emphasize the importance of being a good wife and how to always make your husband feel like a king. I wish she was here today to see all of our growing families but I know she’s watching from above with a smile. Your legacy will forever live on. I am honored to have my Hebrew name after her and will try to emulate the amazing qualities she had. We miss you Ona and love you very much.
Marina Babaev
“A grandmother is both a sword and a shield”- Fredrick Backman
My grandmother, Yaffa Koptiev, was our family’s sword and shield. She did everything in her power to keep us all safe and protected and she did it for the most part on her own. She taught us that the only fight worth fighting was for peace in the family. I was very fortunate to have grown in a home with my grandmother. I remember how much she loved to sing (with a plate of course) and how we had our own special technique to make gosgijeh (I would open the dough and she would close it-always!). I keep with me always all the valuable advice she instilled on me and of course will be passed to my children. I love and miss her so much. I know she is still protecting us with her sword and shield from above.
Bella Kutscher
Ona was the most beautiful lady I knew inside and out. She was kind and giving yet humble and modest. She was the most charming person I ever met – always drawing you in with just her smile and had a twinkle in her eye. She had an amazing way with people and always knew how to lift your moods and say the right thing. She was my Personal cheerleader. I feel truly lucky that my kids got to know her and spend time with her. They have memories of playing cards with her, delivering Purim baskets to her, and visiting her on Shabbat. When I speak about her they know exactly who I’m talking about. I will always love you, Ona and am honored to be your granddaughter.
Memorial In Memory Of Yaffa Bat Bluriya Koptiev - Special Tributes By Her Grandchildren
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