Obituary of Lena Sawchuk

SAWCHUK LENA JULIE It is with sorrow that Lisa and Geoff Fillingham announce the passing of Lena Sawchuk on Tuesday April 16, 2002, at the Hotel Dieu Hospital, in her 94th year. Lena Sawchuk, predeceased by her husband Samuel Sawchuk (June 1994) and husband Joseph Kalynka (October 1979). She is survived by a step daughter, Dr. Ilene Donofrio of Williamsville, New York, and Dr. Donofrio's sons David and Gregory. She was predeceased by her two children Ann and Stephen Kalynka. She will be greatly missed by her great grandchildren Kendra and Laura Fillingham. She is also survived by her sister Anne Hussak of Sudbury and brothers Peter and John Kozachenko of Espanola. She was predeceased by her sisters Mary Commission, Christine Rogozynski and brothers Bill, Mike, Alex and Nick Kozachenko. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Sawchuk did volunteer work in the kitchen of St. John's Ukrainian Catholic Church and was a member of the Kalyna, Ukrainian National Federation and Ukrainian Social Services Senior Citizens Groups. Mrs. Sawchuk is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. until Friday at 9am. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated in St. John Ukrainian Catholic Church at 9:30am. Rite of committal in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Panachyda will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 7:00pm. Visiting hours are Thursday 6-9. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to St. John's Ukrainian Catholic Church Bulding Fund would be appreciated by the family.