Olga LAZARCHUK

Olga Lazarchuk
June 20, 1922 - March 14, 2015

Dr. Olga Lazarchuk of Kamloops, B. C passed away, surrounded by her devoted family on March 14, 2015 at 92 years of age. She is survived by her loving daughter, Marta (Dan) Wildemann of Kamloops and son Oleh Lazarchuk of Williams Lake. Also, left with treasured memories are relatives Mary and Don Bodnar and family of Edmonton, AB, Zonia and Tania Hadym of Kamloops, B. C. and special feline friend 'Burko' (Timber). Predeceased by her parents Anna and Theophil Hadymowsky of Ukraine, beloved husband Dr. Myron Lazarchuk, brother Stanley and wife Olha Hadym and niece Anna Szumylo.
  Born June 22, 1922 in Lviv, Ukraine. She married Myron in 1944 and together they studied medicine in Vienna, Austria. After graduating from medicine in 1947 they came by boat to Canada, leaving Genoa, Italy and landing in Halifax, NS. They travelled by train to Edmonton, AB where they worked for a short while before transferring to Prince Rupert. She then interned at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, did a pediatric residency at Children's hospital then moved back to Prince Rupert and Hazelton. Olga and Myron settled in Kamloops in 1955 where she practiced general medicine until her retirement in 1994. She enjoyed knitting, cross- stiching, cooking, gardening, visiting friends at her home and spending time with her family at their cabin at Peter Hope Lake.
  Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Rd. The Funeral Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Church with Father Pavlo Mitz officiating. Following the service, Dr. Olga will be laid to rest at the Hillside Cemetery. Reception to follow after the burial.
  In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Kamloops SPCA of charity of your choice.
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