Obituary
Michael (Mykhailo) Wawryshyn was born 1940 in Toronto; died Oct. 13, 2022. Predeceased by his wife Helen and sister Mary. He leaves behind daughters Olena (Oleh Leszczyszyn) and Oksana Wawryshyn, sister Anne Wawryshyn, brother-in-law Ron Berketa, nieces Stephanie Dawe (Greg) and Christine Yuzwin (Nick), family in Ukraine and many good friends. Michael attended St. Rita School, Humberside Collegiate and was a University of Toronto graduate. He taught at Central Tech High School where he was Geography department head for many years. He was among the initiators of the Heritage Language Program that introduced the teaching of Ukrainian in Ontario schools. The Canadian Ukrainian community and his Faith were integral to his life. Michael served on the executive of the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association (UCPBA), Toronto; Ukrainian Canadian Congress; Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Federation. He was a Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian Studies board member and belonged to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church and numerous other organizations. Choral music was his great passion and he sang with the Canadian Bandurist Capella, the Canadian Ukrainian Opera Chorus and other choirs. He also enjoyed gardening, golf and baseball. Family and friends will be received at the Cardinal Funeral Homes "Annette Chapel", 92 Annette St., Toronto on Tuesday, October 18 from 4 to 8 pm. Panakhyda 7 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 19 at 10 am at St. Elias Church, 10193 Heritage Rd, Brampton. Interment St. Volodymyr Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Ivan Franko Homes "Our Future Together New Building Campaign" in memory of the late Michael Wawryshyn at the following link would be greatly appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SSN6V9HJFE8PYVisitation
October 18, 2022
Cardinal Funeral Home, Annette Chapel
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Panakhyda 7 p.m.
Service
October 19, 2022
St. Elias The Prophet Ukrainian Catholic Church
10:00 AM
Burial
October 19, 2022
St Volodymyr Ukrainian Cemetery
11:45 AM