Obituary

Vida Toyich (Nee Krstic) Born August 9, 1923 In Zabari, Serbia, Daughter of the late Ilija and Vuka Krstic, and predeceased by sister Gordana Vlahovich, and brother Prvoslav Krstic, ascended into the welcoming arms of our Lord on Serbian Orthodox Palm Sunday, April 24, 2016. Adored and beloved wife of the late Lieutanant Colonel Miodrag Toyich. Survived by her adoring daughters Boyanna and Lilian (Wolfgang), nieces Mylena Woloszczuk (Louis Mayrand), Alexandra Fievoli (Michael Fievoli), nephew Alexander Vlahovich, grand-nephews Nicholas Woloszczuk (Karyn), Matthew Vlahovich (Julie), Alexander Fievoli, and grand-nieces Ann Woloszczuk, Angelica Fievoli and Andrea Vlahovich, great-great-nephew and niece Cameron Woloszczuk and Ella Vlahovich. Vida is held in our hearts as a beautiful and shining beacon of love and light that touched everyone who knew her. She was an extraordinary mother, courageous war hero and loyal friend. She might still be with us now had God not made an offer to her that she simply could not refuse. We entrust her amazing spirit into His loving care and are forever grateful to have had the gift of this beautiful soul with us and to call her MOM. Friends may call at the Cardinal Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 4 – 7 p.m. Funeral Services to be held in the chapel of the Funeral Home on Thursday at 11 a.m.. Interment will follow at York Cemetery, 160 Beecroft Road, North York. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation in Vida’s memory to Registered Music Education Charity, Toyich International Projects (Vida Toyich Scholarship Fund). Cheques may be sent to Toyich International Projects, 20 Prince Arthur Avenue, Suite 17D, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1B1.

Visitation

Date
June 28, 2017
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Time
4-7pm

Service

Date
April 28, 2016
Location
Funeral Home Chapel, 366 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S6
Time
11:00am

Burial / Entombment / Cremation

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Location
Interment at York Cemetery
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November 13, 2018
Alexandra Bennison nee Yankovich
Boyanna and Lilian I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother just recently. I have very fond memories of your mother while visiting her on many occasions at your home in my younger years.
April 26, 2016
Anita McAlister
Boyanna, So sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts are with you. You are a model of optimism for your students - all have great respect and admiration for you. I know I don't know you very well but also admire you from afar. Sincerely, with best wishes, Anita McAlister (UofT trumpet)
April 26, 2016
Norbert and Nada Schulte
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Mama Vida blessed so many people with her faith and kindness. She was an amazing and remarkable lady. We are praying that you will all find comfort in your memories of her and in the knowledge that others are missing her too.
April 26, 2016
Robin Elliott
My condolences to you and your family, Boyanna, on the loss of your mother. Sounds like she was an amazing woman!
April 26, 2016
Milka Cook
Lilian my friend, I am sending you my deepest sympathy to you and your family, warm thoughts and special wishes to let you know how much I care for your loss of your beautiful mum, whom I heard so much of and always longed to meet her...! Bless her soul, and she may rest in peace. Love Milka