Obituary

In loving memory of Ihor Barszczyk, who passed away suddenly on Friday, June 7th, 2024 in his 73rd year of life. 

Beloved husband of 41 years to Lidia Barszczyk. Cherished father of Andrew Barszczyk (Emily) and Mark Barszczyk (Shirley). Beloved brother of Rev. John Barszczyk (Marion, predeceased 2023) and Walter Barszczyk (Susan), and brother-in-law to Roman Poznachiwky (Betty). Uncle to Alexander Barszczyk (Christina). Son-in-law to Julia Poznachiwky (Jaroslaw, predeceased 2000). Ihor is predeceased by his parents Semen and Michalina Barszczyk.

Born on November 14, 1951 in Munich, Germany, Ihor immigrated to Canada with his family and settled in Toronto, Ontario. He attended the University of Toronto and eventually pursued a career in management in the automotive industry. 

Ihor was a loving husband and father, and was always eager to help those around him without asking for anything in return. He was an active member of the Ukrainian Catholic Church and an avid golfer. Ihor's energy, guidance, and generosity have touched the lives of those who knew him.

Visitation will take place at Cardinal Funeral Home (92 Annette St., Toronto) on Wednesday from 5-8 pm; Panachyda at 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection (30 Leeds St., Toronto) on Thursday at 11:30 am, with interment to follow at Park Lawn Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection: https://bit.ly/3z4Jgle

Visitation

Date
June 12, 2024
Location
Cardinal Funeral Homes, 92 Annette Street
Time
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Memo

Panakhyda at 7:00 p.m.

Service

Date
June 13, 2024
Location
Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection (Leeds)
Time
11:30 AM

Burial

Date
June 13, 2024
Location
Park Lawn Cemetery
Time
01:00 PM
Memo

Burial Time is an Estimate

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June 13, 2024
Orest Bandurka
Dear Lidia and Barszczyk family. I was sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Ihor, and would like to express my sincere condolences. I remember him as a very easy going person whenever met him when we would catch up on life. He left us way too soon.Vichnaya Pamyat
June 12, 2024
Irene Wojcik-Oranski and George Oranski.
Dear Lidia and Family, I am so sorry to have learned today that you lost your dear husband Ihor Barszczyk. I wish I could have been with you today. Please know that you are in my thoughts as you go through tomorrow. God Bless you and your family.
June 11, 2024
Luba and Bohdan Kopij
Dear Lidia and family, Please accept our deepest condolences at the loss of Ihor. It was quite a shock to hear this sad news. We just buried my dear Mother last Monday. My sister Irene and her husband Roman spent many happy memories with you and Ihor. May his memory be eternal! God Bless you and your family! Luba and Bohdan Kopij
June 11, 2024
Stephen and Cindy Poon
Dear Lidia, Mark, Andrew. It was with great sorrow that we learned of Ihor’s passing. Someone as special as Ihor won’t ever fade from our hearts and memories. He lived with such passion and everyone who knew him, our family included, was blessed by his presence. We hope the comfort of faith, family, and friends will help to ease your pain. - The Poon Family (Stephen, Cindy, Shirley, Michael, Mary, and Baby Joey)
June 10, 2024
Carmine and Nadia Aquino and Family
Dear Mark and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. May God watch over you all and give you the strength to get through this difficult time. The Aquino Family
June 10, 2024
Roman Rapa
My deepest condolences to the Barszczyk family for your loss. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. I knew Ihor from Leed’s church when we were alter boys together and from Dempster’s bread where we worked part time while going to school. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. May he rest in peace. Vichnaya pamyat.
June 10, 2024
Harry and Anne Durbano
Our deepest, sincerest and loving condolences on the passing of Ihor. I truly admired and respected Ihor beginning in high school at St Basils with his brother Walter. May our dear Lord bless and watch over his precious family always!
June 10, 2024
Laura and Angelo Italiano
Our deepest condolences to you Mark and your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your dad rest in eternal peace. Laura and Angelo Italiano (Daniel's parents).
June 09, 2024
Peter & Anna Woloszansky
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Barszczyk family. We knew Ihor from Kypcu when we were in the same graduating class, CYM and from church where we were alter boys together. In those days Ihor was a kind and good person who had a great sense of humour. He was also the responsible one who made sure no-one did anything stupid at Pub Nights. May he rest in peace and may his memory be eternal. Vichnaya pamyat. Peter & Hania
June 09, 2024
Nadia & Taras Tataryn
Our deepest condolences to the Barszczyk family. During our U of T days a lot of time was spent with Ihor after classes as a group of Ukrainian students congregated at the library of St. Michael's college. Fond memories were created at that time. We have made a donation to the Church. May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal. Vichnaya pamyat. Nadia & Taras Tataryn
June 09, 2024
Allison Grant
Dear Mark and family, I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Your dad sounds like an amazing man, and will surely be missed by many.