Obituary
Shulhan, Ahafia Helen – After a sudden illness Ahafia passed away peacefully, in her 94th year, on Monday, November 14th with her family by her side. After 60 years of marriage, she was predeceased by her loving husband Wasyl (2014). Loving mother of Irka Cushing and her husband George and Ola Kolodij and her husband Pawlo. Cherished Baba to Andrea Davie (Steven), Alex Zurba, Odarka Cruz (Raymond), Sonya Kolodij (Isac) and Olena Kolodij (Don). Loving great-grandmother to Emma Davie and Isabella & Josephine Cruz. She will also be forever loved and missed by her family and friends in Ukraine. Ahafia came to Canada in the early 1950’s. She was the eldest of 7 Children. She was a very strong woman who was faithful, loving and caring. She is remembered for always putting the needs of others ahead of her own and was ever so grateful and appreciative of all life's blessings. Ahafia loved to sing and, more importantly, loved being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional loving care given by Pani Hanya, Pani Steffa and Pani Olya to Ahafia in the comfort of her own home. Friends and family are invited to gather at the Cardinal Funeral Home, 92 Annette St. (east of Keele), on Thursday, November 17th, for visitation from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. with Panachyda beginning at 8 p.m. Divine Liturgy to be held on Friday November 18th at 10 a.m. at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection (30 Leeds St.) with interment to follow at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Cemetery, Oakville. If so desired, donations may be made in loving memory of Ahafia to the Dopomoha Ukraini-Aid Ukraine, HELP US HELP THE CHILDREN, PO BOX 84600 Bloor West PO Toronto, Ontario M6S 4Z7.Visitation
Date
November 17, 2016
November 17, 2016
Location
Time
2-4 & 6-8 p.m. (Panachyda at 8 pm.)
2-4 & 6-8 p.m. (Panachyda at 8 pm.)
Service
Date
November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016
Location
Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection - 30 Leeds St. Toronto, ON
Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection - 30 Leeds St. Toronto, ON
Time
10 o'clock am.
10 o'clock am.
Burial / Entombment / Cremation
Date
Location
St. Volodymyr Cemetery 1280 Dundas St. Oakville, ON
St. Volodymyr Cemetery 1280 Dundas St. Oakville, ON
Time
November 29, 2016
Ira: We were very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My sincerest condolences. Lesley & Carmen
November 18, 2016
Dear Irka, Olya and your families. We were saddened by the news of your Mother's passing. Although we are not able to be with you in person, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your parents are again united. May your Mother rest in peace. Vichnaya pamyat. Nadia and Taras Tataryn
November 17, 2016
Irka, my humblest condolences on the loss of your mother. Sincerely, Cel Giannotta
November 17, 2016
Dear Irka & George,
Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I hope the wonderful memories of your mother will live on forever.
All My Love, Your Friend, Dianne
November 15, 2016
Dearest Irka and Olia, and your loving families,
You mother was a lovely person with whom you could have talked about anything relating to family history. My grandfather was her godfather, and she in turn, was godmother to my sister. The village family extended from her native Drohomyshl...to now her children's, and their children's, native Toronto! She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Вічна її пам'ять!
Anne Marechko-Sochan
