Maria Horbenko

That is a trust story of strength, love for life and God. Baba was amazing lady and I am honored that I had the pleasure of knowing her.

Dear Baba,

It’s, impossible to describe in words the impact you have had on the entire family and especially my life. First and foremost your sheer will, strength, and courage in the face of horrific world events, you and Dido survived not one but two of the world's most brutal and evil dictators. Not easy to grasp the magnitude of this statement unless you have had a family member who live it and survived when so many did not.

First Stalin tried to break your will and...

Baba,
I will always keep and cherrish the memories I have of you. I will never forget the summers I spent with you, being at your house was like being home. You taught me so much! Because of you I love mushrooms and Holadetzs. I will miss coming to visit and getting our favorite eggrolls. I will miss calling you at night and telling you about "everything" I will miss your smile and those twinkling eyes, You will be in my heart forever! I love and miss you!

Baba,
I miss you. I still can't believe you are gone. I guess I thought you would be here forever. I feel so lucky that I had you as my grandmother. I have so many wonderful memories of you that I will never forget. You were such an amazing woman with a beautiful smile. I love you!

Dear Baba Maria,
99 years and 2 months ago god gave us such a beautiful angel,she would grow up and be the head dog in our huge family.telling stories of all of the hardships that you had overcome. we are all going to miss you so much.
i remember you helping out that poor duck that had a broken beak,and you going down to the river everyday to feed it,and it would be there waiting for you. and all of our puzzles we put together redoing them time after time again.but since we had you...

Our whole office was saddened to hear of Maria's passing. She was such a sweet woman and the love her family had for her was so obvious every time she came to our office. Our sympathy and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Suleman Bangash and the staff at Mohs Surgery & Dermatology office

We were so sorry to hear about your Mothers' death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Baba,
Fishing nights on the Fox River, early Sundays at Church, countless family parties, how you always (and still) called me Nickey...I will remember it all. Mostly I will remember the ways you where there for us when we needed you. I just hope I was there for you when you needed me.
Nickey

We will always remember..