Obituary

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday February 3rd, 2022 at Ivan Franko Home, Etobicoke, in her 96th year.

Predeceased in 2016 by her beloved husband of 65 years, Michael.

Loving mother of Nadia Lehun (William) and Roman (Lesia). Cherished Babchya of Katryn Dodd (Phillip), Jonathan Lehun (Frances), Alexander (Lida), Paul, Michael and Emily and Prababchya of Avery and Austyn.

Loving aunt to Irene Bilaniuk (Jura).

Maria will be dearly missed by her family and friends and her extended family in Ukraine.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Ivan Franko home in Etobicoke for the loving care of their mother.  

Family and Friends will be received at the Cardinal Funeral Home Annette Chapel on Sunday from 4 to 8 pm followed by the Panakhyda at 7 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday February 7 at 10 am at St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. Please register below.

In lieu of flowers as an expression of sympathy, donations to St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral or Ivan Franko Home, Etobicoke would be appreciated.  

The family respectfully request that only those that are vaccinated attend the visitation and service.

Due to the current pandemic restrictions and direction from our regulator, the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, effective January 5, 2022 all guests attending funerals and visitations must pre schedule their attendance in order to prevent line ups or exceed current capacity limits. We encourage those that are unable to attend in person to express their sympathy by posting a message of condolence to our website, donating to a charity in memory or by sending flowers to the funeral home.

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Visitation

Date
February 06, 2022
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home, Annette Chapel
Time
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Memo

Panakhyda 7 p.m.. Provincial Covid-19 precautions require everyone to preregister for the visitation.

Service

Date
February 07, 2022
Location
St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
Time
10:00 AM
Memo

Provincial Covid-19 precautions requires preregistration for the funeral service.

Burial

Date
February 07, 2022
Location
Park Lawn Cemetery
Time
11:45 AM

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February 05, 2022
Kalyna Butler
Dear Zelyk and Bilaniuk families. Please accept our condolences on the death of your mother, grandmother, and aunt. May she rest in peace. Kalyna and Doug
February 05, 2022
Olenka Demianchuk
Dear Nadia, I’m sorry about your loss. I remember your mother fondly as having an open door and warm welcome to me, a neighbourhood child. She embodied that spirit of community love making a difference in my life through her compassion and willingness to create a feeling of connectivity on a little cul-de-sac in a big city. My sincere condolences. Вічная пам‘ять! Olenka Demianchuk
February 05, 2022
Daria Zatka
Roman, Lesia and entire Zelyk family, we want to offer our deepest condolences for your loss.
February 05, 2022
Ross and Jane Pityk
We would like to offer our deepest condolences. Your mother was always graceful and kind. She was one of the best friends in our family circle and will be missed.
February 05, 2022
Marika and Orest Tanchak
We send our condolences on the passing of your mother. She always had a smile on her face whenever I saw her. She called me Marusia and wanted to know how I was doing. It's a sad time for the family. Orest and I wish the family well and may they take comfort in knowing that she was loved.
February 04, 2022
May Lau
My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you and your family.
February 04, 2022
Andrew Solomon
Roman, Lesia, and families, my condolences for your loss. Wishing you strength and peace during this time.
February 04, 2022
Sharon Boyd
Sending my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother-in-law and wishing you peace, comfort, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
February 04, 2022
Dora Rocha & Family
Roman, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
February 04, 2022
Marie Fleetwood
Zelyk Family - I'm very sorry for your lose, may she rest in peace. God Bless
February 04, 2022
Daria Evtushenko
Dear Zelyk Family, Please accept our love and sympathy for the loss of beautiful Teta Zelyk. She was a kind and gentle soul who had nice words to share in conversations. Always elegant and one of the last in her generation. My Mother, Myroslawa Lada, who is now 101, sends her condolences with fond memories of the past. Another Angel to fly in heaven. Щасти Боже! Darka Evtushenko and family
February 04, 2022
Noorhassen
May she rest in peace and God gives you strength to deal with this huge loss.