TATIANA (KAY) DIACHYNSKY

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TATIANA (KAY) DIACHYNSKY In her 90th year on September 14, 2005. Daughter of Nicholas and Eudoxia (Kristolovich) of Sandy Lake, MB. Predeceased by her parents, sisters, Mary (Andrew Puhach) and Anne (Harry Zuk) and brother Joseph (Marie). Survived by Sr. Celeste SSMI, brother Harry (Marion), beloved nieces and nephews with their families. Moved to Toronto in 1941. Worked in banking for CIBC 35 years. A woman of prayer and action, rooted in Christian convictions. Grateful for her Ukrainian Catholic heritage, served without counting the cost. Co-founded St. Mary's Credit Union. Elected first President of the Toronto Eparchial Youth. Treasurer of the UCWLC on the national, eparchial and parish levels and of the Ukrainian Catholic Council of Canada. Promoted the founding of St. Josaphats Ukrainian Catholic School and supported its mission. Dedicated to spiritual renewal through weekend retreats, rosary cenacles and prayer vigils and to Pro-Life initiatives until her very death. Supported the needy, in recent years, immigrants from Ukraine. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Josaphats Cathedral, Sisters Servants Education Fund or UCWLC charities. Visitation will be held at the Cardinal Funeral Home, 92 Annette St. (near Keele), Toronto on Sunday, September 18, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Panakhyda 7:30 p.m. Funeral service Monday, September 19 at 9:30 a.m. then to St. Josaphats Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Mount Peace Cemetery. Online Condolences at www.cardinalfuneralhomes.com.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 17, 2005