Obituary
Was born February 21, 1926 in the village of Pyshkivci, in the Buchach region of Ternopil oblast, Ukraine. She was born to mother Pelahia and father Petro Makar. She was sister to Irene, Matrona and Michael and twin sister to Barbara. She married Michael Suchyj May 29, 1947 in Germany and arrived in Canada in 1949. She worked as a domestic at the South African Embassy in Ottawa, eventually moving to Toronto in 1951. Her son Bohdan was born in 1953 and daughter Irene in 1959. She was a parishioner of St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral for over 60 years. A mother and housewife, she worked for Loblaws and Rowntree’s Canada, was devoted to her family and community. Her most cherished moments were spent during summer vacations and Easter holiday weekends visiting her mother and family in Providence, RI. Her happiest moments with friends in Toronto were always spent at the dining room table. A visitation will be held at Cardinal Funeral Home, 92 Annette St. on Tuesday, January 20th from 2-4 & 6 – 8 p.m. Panakhyda at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Josaphats Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral (143 Franklin Ave) on Wednesday, January 21st at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Volodymyr Cemetery, 1280 Dundas Street West, Oakville.Visitation
Date
January 20, 2015
January 20, 2015
Location
Time
2 - 4 & 6 - 8 p.m., Panakhyda 7 p.m.
2 - 4 & 6 - 8 p.m., Panakhyda 7 p.m.
Service
Date
January 21, 2015
January 21, 2015
Location
St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 143 Franklin Avenue, Toronto, ON
St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 143 Franklin Avenue, Toronto, ON
Time
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Burial / Entombment / Cremation
Date
Location
St. Volodymyr Cemetery, 1280 Dundas Street West, Oakville, ON
St. Volodymyr Cemetery, 1280 Dundas Street West, Oakville, ON
Time
January 21, 2015
Our deepest condolences to Bohdan, Irene and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Terry, Lucy, Michelle and Anna Rose Moysey.
January 21, 2015
Dear Mr Suchyj, Bohdan and Irka,
We extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your devoted wife and mother. Maria's bright smile and warm loving heart will always be remembered. She was a wonderful example of kindness.
Vichnaya pamyat,
January 20, 2015
Our condolences to Michael, Bodhan, Irene, Andre and Bodhan. Your mom will always be remembered in our prayers. she was a beautiful woman. All our love, Joe and Madelyn Bochar, Joe Jr. and Jennifer, and Jack Bochar
January 20, 2015
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire family. I have many wonderful memories of her, especially when she prepared French fries for me. Vichnaya pamiat!
January 20, 2015
Dear Irka and Bohdan, your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know what it's like to loose someone who was so important in all your lives. My deepest condolences. Hania (Iwachiw)
January 20, 2015
Bohdan, I would like to extend condolences to you, your father, sister Irene and extended family. Your mother and mine shared a lot of things together over the years.I am sorry that I am unable to attend the visitation and pay my respects personally due to my absence from Toronto. I thank you for the show of respect that you and your family showed on the passing of my father, and mother last year. Once again heartfelt condolences from our family to yours.
The Bandurka family. Vichnaya Pamyat
January 20, 2015
Dear family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. The love we have for our aunt is difficult to put into words. We will always love her and cherish the time and the memories we had with her. May you find comfort in knowing she is loved.
