Sophie was born in Taos and grew up in Denver. She and her husband, a retired colonel in the Air Force, retired to Taos in 1972. She had wanted to retire to Vancouver, and he preferred Taos. They tossed a coin, and she lost. She’s celebrated that loss ever since.

Sophie has three children. One is a retired pilot and stock broker in Taos, another is a caterer in Albuquerque, and the third is a builder in California. Sophie has 5 grandchildren. She has traveled the world, visiting such exotic locales as Africa, England, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, the country of her family’s roots.

Sophie has been and continues to be active in numerous organizations, including Kiwanis, Optimists Club, Opera Guild, Amigos Unidos, Las Amigas de Nuevo Mejico, Fall Arts Festival Committee, and Holy Cross Hospital Foundation. Sophie also loves to be involved in local politics.

Sophie believes Holy Cross Hospital is one of the best hospitals in the country. She loves the people of Holy Cross Hospital and the wonderful members of Holy Cross Hospital Foundation.