Obituary
STANKO, Olga Katherine- Olga Katherine Stanko (nee LIBER) passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2012 in her 86th year. Predeceased by parents Mykola and Maria Liber. Beloved wife of 60 years to Steve Stanko and survived by sister Dorothy Liber. Loving mother to Steve (Lesia), Katherine (Greg), John (Elena) and proud Baba to Christine, Julian, Michael, Talia and Stephanie. Olga will be deeply missed not only by her family but by the many friends she made while pursuing her passion for community service within the Ukrainian and Canadian communities. A proud Ukrainian-Canadian, she reveled in the kinship of multiculturalism, spending a lifetime volunteering within organizations devoted to promoting and improving life in Canada. In addition to her many Ukrainian memberships, Olga was the longest active member of the Toronto and Area Council of Women with over 40 years of service. A longtime lover of the performing arts, Olga was a fixture at concerts and cherished theatre excursions with friends. Visitation will be held at the CARDINAL FUNERAL HOME, Bathurst Chapel, 366 Bathurst Street on Tues., August 28th, from 2-4 and 6-9 pm. Panachyda 7:30 pm. Funeral Service at St. Volodymyr Cathedral, 406 Bathurst St., Wed., August 29th at 10:00 am. Internment to follow at St. Volodymyr Cemetery, 1280 Dundas West, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chapel of All Saints of Ukraine, 1280 Dundas St., West, Oakville, ON L6M 4H9 or St. Vladimir Institute, 620 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5S 2H4. Vichnaya Pamyat-Memory Eternal!Visitation
Date
August 28, 2012
August 28, 2012
Location
Time
2 - 4 and 6 - 9
2 - 4 and 6 - 9
Service
Date
August 29, 2012
August 29, 2012
Location
St. Volodymyr Cathedral
St. Volodymyr Cathedral
Time
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Burial / Entombment / Cremation
Date
Location
St.Volodymyr Cemetery
St.Volodymyr Cemetery
Time
September 01, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. We will remember her for her devotion to her family, church and Ukrainian community.
Vichnaya Pamyat
August 30, 2012
To the Stanko family
Recent eye surgery prohibits me from personally attending the funeral services for your mother but I am with you in spirit.
Loosing my mother was one of the most difficult things I had to face. Nearly two years later, I still have days when I think she is just a phone call away - ready to answer a question I may have about our family history, or to tell me how much poppyseed she puts in her yummy poppyseed torte. We think of our mothers at the strangest of times. Like yesterday when a friend dropped off a jar of freshly canned dill pickles and I felt my eyes tear.
It seems that mothers are always with us. Their wisdom and love continues to be a part of us well beyond their day of passing.
Remember all the special moments you shared together as they will live on. I remeber your mother as being a strong and powerful leader, ever engaged in activities and community causes. She raised wonderful children through her power of example. She was a pillar in our community and I know she will be missed by many.
Taras Shipowick
August 28, 2012
Deepest sympathy, Vichnaya Pamyat
Mykola Gudz
August 28, 2012
On behalf of the my brother Dr. Walter Kocha and my self Gerald A.Kocha I wish your family all the best in a trying time. I know how it is lose parant my Mother Elizabeth Kocha died abouut same age in 2008. Being out of town does not allow me bot be there. I wish best to all of you. May her memory live on in all our hearts.
Gerald A. Koch
August 27, 2012
Mr. Steve Stanko and Family
You are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Olga will be missed by all of us.
Love
The Frattolin Family
August 27, 2012
Stevie, Kathy and John
Please accept our deepest condolences at this difficult time
May God Bless
Stephen Sydoryshyn & karen Fields
August 27, 2012
I remember a beautiful and caring human being with a huge heart and always lots of smiles. VICHNAYA PAMYAT!
August 26, 2012
Dear Kathy, Greg and Family,
Sincerest sympathy on the passing of your mother. She was a great supporter of the Vesnivka Choir and always sat up front enjoying every minute.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Olenka Wasley
