Obituary
Sadly, we must bid farewell to Anna who left us suddenly on Christmas Day. Anna was born in Montreal and raised in Toronto, the daughter of Lidia and Roman Luczka.
Always curious for knowledge, Anna attended Humber College in chemical technology and continued on to York University where she attained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film and photography. She further went on to acquire a Master of Arts degree from Michigan. She worked at Loblaws and most recently, at the Provincial Government of Ontario in finance until retirement. In recent years, Anna experienced many health concerns which she bore graciously.
Anna was a unique personality and she lived her life to 200%. She was a wonderful cook and a consummate hostess. She enjoyed all genres of music and in her younger years, sang with the Ukrainian choir Vesnivka. She deeply valued her Ukrainian culture and enjoyed all its facets. She admired varied works of art, but she particularly appreciated Ukrainian artists and their work. Anna, herself, wrote Easter eggs: ”pysanky”, and created beautiful icons. Photography was a hobby and she enjoyed literature and was an avid reader. She travelled extensively to all the corners of the earth and had wonderful experiences in foreign lands. There was nothing life had to offer in which Anna did not take an keen interest, both places and people. Anna would never refuse help to anyone and would never turn anyone away. We will miss her smile, her wicked sense of humour and the love which she shared with us all. She will live on in our hearts always and in the beautiful memories she created with us.
Anna was predeceased by her parents and sisters Irene and Julie. She is survived by her remaining sister, Christine, along with a nephew, nieces and cousins in Calgary, AB, London, UK and Ukraine. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by friends near and far and by her beloved Godchildren Marko and Andrij Pyzyk, Edmonton, AB, and Adriana Olijnyk, Toronto, ON.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at the Cardinal Funeral Home - Annette Chapel 92 Annette St. Toronto on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 7-9 pm with Panakhyda at 7.30 pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 10 am, also at the funeral home. This will be followed by inurnment at Park Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Toronto Humane Society.
Adieu, adieu!
May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!
Vichnaya Pamyat!
Visitation
Date
January 02, 2020
January 02, 2020
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home, Annette Chapel
Cardinal Funeral Home, Annette Chapel
Time
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Memo
Panakhyda at 7:30 pm
Service
Date
January 03, 2020
January 03, 2020
Location
Cardinal Funeral Home Annette Chapel
Cardinal Funeral Home Annette Chapel
Time
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Memo
Cremation has already taken place
Cremation
January 07, 2020
Dear Anna (aka Ipswich) - only we know how that name came about. MY friend for a lifetime and forever. I know we will meet again because we will make it happen.
Jeffrey (they will wonder)
January 07, 2020
Anna was our neighbour and friend for many years. We lived across the hall from each other on Oakmount. We are honoured to have shared our lives with each other. When we return to Toronto in April, we will hold a memorial gathering at our apartment for Anna with a few friends from our building. We will miss her candidness, her humour, her wisdom and her warmth. We extend our deepest condolences to Anna’s family.
January 02, 2020
Sincere condolences to family and friends of Anna. I will always remember her smile and fond memories of our days at FCSO. RIP dear Anna.
January 02, 2020
Our deepest condolences to Annita’s family.
We worked together at FSCO, Ontario Government. I will always appreciate her welcoming advice and wicked sense of humor.
January 01, 2020
We were in grade 5 together. My condolences to her family and friends. Gone far too soon .
January 01, 2020
On behalf of the Maryn and Makuch families, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to family and friends of Anna Luczka. Anna was a kind and giving person. She was generous and ready to help anyone in need. We will always remember Anna fondly. With love, Michael and Sonia Maryn and Nestor Makuch.
January 01, 2020
Sincere condolences to Anna's family and friends. I remember Anna from my days working at FSCO, may she rest in peace.
December 31, 2019
To her family and friends, she was a beautiful soul, our deepest condolences.
December 31, 2019
Sincere condolences to family and friends of Anna. I will always remember her smile and fond memories of our days at FCSO. RIP dear Anna.
December 31, 2019
How do you say goodbye to a friend of 50 years. We have been through good times and not so good together. Our adventures travelling and the shenanigans in between will never be forgotten. Keep on travelling my friend. I will miss you.
December 30, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to you Susan, she was a dear friend to you for many years. She was quite a lady! and a lady she was! Our sympathy goes out to the rest of her family. May you all be spared further sorrow. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Vichnaya Pamiat!
December 30, 2019
My deepest sympathies Sue, to you and Anna’s many loving friends. Rest In Peace sweet Anna ~
December 30, 2019
Anna, I will miss you. You left us far too early. Harry
December 30, 2019
My deepest condolences to Anna’s family and friends. I worked with Anna at FSCO-Ministry of Finance and will miss her very much. - Gloria Glasfurd
December 30, 2019
Our deepest sympathies are with the family, her friends and her godchildren.
Anna was a cherished friend who I met at the Ministry of Finance. Her and I became good friends and smoking buddies. She came to our wedding in Cuba in 1999 and stood in for my godmother.
I just talked to her a couple of weeks ago, we laughed and talked about the old days.
I will miss her very much. Love Denise
