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Stephen Stanko Obituary
Surrounded by love, Steve peacefully passed away in his sleep on a beautiful sunny Thursday, March 9, 2017. Steve was born on August 16, 1954 to Steve and the late Olga Stanko. Loved and loving husband to Lesia. Dearest father to daughter Christine and son-in-law Steve Wielusiewicz, and son Michael Stanko. He was eagerly awaiting the arrival of baby Wielusiewicz, expected later this year. Beloved oldest brother to Kathy Hamara and John and sister-in-law Elena Stanko. Will be missed by his nieces Jules and Talia Hamara, Stephanie Stanko, Olanna and her husband Adam and great-nephew Max Barnett. Adored by his special aunt and Godmother Dorothy Liber. Beloved son-in-law to Valentyna Nazarowec and brother-in-law to Marika Nazarowec-White. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Neweduk-Erin Mills" Chapel, 1981 Dundas St. W., Mississauga, on Sunday, March 12th from 1-3 and 4-8 p.m. Panakhyda at 7 p.m. Funeral Liturgy will be held at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 404 Bathurst St., Toronto, on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 12 p.m. Interment St. Volodymyr Cemetery. If desired, please consider donating to St. Volodymyr Cathedral (scholarship fund) or a charity of your choice. Online condolences available through
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Debbie Hebert
April 9, 2017
Dear Lesia
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Steve. Thinking about you.
March 19, 2017
Didn't hear until now. My and Larysa's deepest sympathies to the whole family. I knew him since we were four years old, I will miss him, and sad I didn't have the chance to say goodbye. Spy, Stephane, z Bohom!
Christine Boreyko
March 19, 2017
Lesia: Sending our love and deepest condolences to you and the entire Stanko family at this sad time. May all the beautiful memories of the good times that you shared sustain you in the days to come and remain in your hearts forever. Much love from the Ciona-Boreyko family.
Joe, Steven and the Ferreira Family
March 16, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. We had the pleasure of working with him in the stores, and both my father and I always admired him. A stand up individual who was so so down to earth. Our hearts go out to the entire family. He will be missed!
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March 16, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Stanko family. Steve was a good friend and always extended hospitality to his friends from Windsor during our CYMK days. His good nature and friendly smile will always be remembered. He will be missed but good memories will always be there.
Walt and Natalie Metulynsky
Windsor
Famille VENESSY -STANKO - GOMEZ Thérèse
March 14, 2017
C'est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris le décès soudain de Stephen. En ces moments difficiles, nous tenions à vous faire part de nos sincères condoléances et partageons votre peine. Tendres pensées à toute la famille. Thérèse et Jean-Pierre, Christelle, Cédric, Julie et Thibaud, Marie
March 14, 2017
C'est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris le décès soudain de Stephen. En ces moments difficiles, nous tenions à vous faire part de nos sincères condoléances et partageons votre peine.
Tendres pensées. Thérèse et Jean-Pierre, Marie, Christelle, Cédric, Julie et Thibaud
Marianna Zaparyniuk
March 14, 2017
Lessia, to you and your family please accept my heartfelt condolences. May the loving memories of good times spent help you through this difficult time and live in your hearts forever. Stevie will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Paul Teterenko
March 14, 2017
May God grant you peace in your time of sorrow. May his memory be eternal.
Stanley Borovilos
March 13, 2017
Our deepest condolences from the Borovilos family at Brite Star Cleaners.
Juliana & Don Dankowich
March 13, 2017
Our deepest sympathies. Steve was a light in our community and his positive outlook on life along with his warm smile will be missed. Vichnaya Pamyat.
Walter & Sue Mozek
March 13, 2017
We are saddened to hear of the passing of our old friend! We have many fond memories and escapades with Stephen during our mutual involvement with the Desna Choir and the Odessa Pavilion at St Vlad's Institute. His enthusiasm was contagious.
Walter and Sue Mozek
Christina Sklepkowycz Dashko
March 13, 2017
I am so very sorry to hear of Steve's death. He was such a friendly, happy person. Prayers for all of you, his family at this difficult time.
Claudine KWASNIOWSKI
March 13, 2017
Toutes mes pensées sont pour vous et je partage votre tristesse.Que votre famille arrive à surmonter la peine et l'absence de Stephen et de son magnifique sourire.Mes sincères condoléances.
Claudine KWASNIOWSKI
March 13, 2017
Toutes mes pensées vont vers vous et je partage votre tristesse.Que votre famille arrive à surmonter votre peine et l'absence de Stephen qui sera toujours dans votre coeur.
Oksana Lejbjuk-Kalyn
March 13, 2017
My dearest sympathies to Stephen's family, immediate and otherwise. What sad and shocking news. '.
Taras Shipowick
March 12, 2017
I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Stephen. I remember his vitality and his good nature from years ago beginning when we first got together in the Odessa Group at St. Vladimir Institute. Even then he was a remarkable guy, always wearing a smile. He will be missed.
Maria Pochodaj
March 12, 2017
Our deepest condolences! May you rest in peace, Stephen! Vichnaya Pamyat! ~ Myron & Maria Pochodaj & family
Anna Luczka
March 12, 2017
To the Stanko family, please accept my deepest condolences, I was saddened to hear the news. Vichnaya Pamyat.
Michel et Jean Bojarski
March 12, 2017
Nous sommes bouleversés par cette soudaine disparition. Il n'y a pas de mots pour exprimer à quel point nous sommes affligés par la dure perte que vous vivez.
Sachez que nous sommes tous proches de vous par la pensée en ces moments difficiles.
Condoléances sincères et attristées.
Michel et Monique
Jean, Hélène et Natacha
Valerie Lysenko
March 12, 2017
With Deepest Sympathies. Vichnaya Pamyat.
Lila & Nick Scott (nee Lysenko)
March 12, 2017
Please accept our sincere condolences. Stephen was such a kind and gentle person.
Zirka Hayes
March 12, 2017
To the bereaved Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May Stephen's soul rest in everlasting peace.
Barry Stevens
March 12, 2017
My sincerest condolences to the Stanko family. I new Steve through our friendship at our health club. We would hold court in the lounge area and with good humour shred the politics of the day. He was a kind and good man. i will miss him.
Patti Latyshko
March 11, 2017
I'm sending my deepest sympathies for the loss of a caring and loving husband, father, son and brother. He's always in your hearts and memories. Another star shines in heaven. '.
George Rewa
March 11, 2017
Vichnaya Pamyat; George and Oksana Rewa
Tony and Vera Bochar
March 11, 2017
We are saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Our sincerest condolences to the entire Stanko family. We will miss his laugh, his warm smile and his friendship.
Tony and Vera Bochar
Rothesay, New Brunswick
March 11, 2017
My Deepest Sympathies to The STANKO FAMILY...will always remember Steve's laughter & smiling face...George Novak
Ostap & Natalia Toroshenko
March 11, 2017
Our deepest condolences to Lesia, Mr. Stanko Sr., Kathy, John and family. A great guy, gone too soon. May your memories sustain you during this painful time. +Vichnaya Pamyat+
Sharon Akelaitis
March 11, 2017
Dear John, Elena and family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom and Sharon Akelaitis
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