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 20, 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 7:00pm on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Rd. The Funeral Service will take place at 10:00am 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 or charity of your choice.
8 Tributes
I read this obituary in The Globe and Mail. My mother was Ukrainian. Her parents came in the early 1920s, responding to a Canadian government campaign for people to settle Western farmlands. They left just in time, I think. What a story Olga Lazarchuk must have had to tell! Her life seems a miracle. I hope someone is left who can tell her story. I for one would love to hear it.
Drs. Myron & Olga Lazarchuk were our family physicians for more than 30 years and practiced what my mother used to call “old fashioned family medicine”. Neither one wavered in their commitment and devotion to providing their patients with the best care possible. We were all saddened to hear of their retirement and even more so of their passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of Dr. Olga and realize that the community in which both your mom and dad worked has lost two precious gems. Take care and God bless. The Loewen family.
Dr. Olga brought me into the world. I always felt so special when I would go to see her and she would call me her beautiful girl. I wonder how many north and west side kids got that pill envelope of jelly beans at the end of a visit? Or read Those books of bible stories and looked at the photo of the man and woman doctor treating the child in an office? I am so sorry she is gone.
Dr. Olga and Dr. Myron were our family doctors from the birth of my baby brother in 1957, onwards. Dr. Olga’s patience and understanding from tonsillectomy to birth control, help me to enjoy the health I have today. Rest in Peace
I would walk into your parents clinic and there were at least a dozen patients ahead of me. Somehow my name got called next and in the examination room your mom would ask me about university and how my parents were. She offered tea and we would chat for over ten minutes before getting to the reason for my visit. I knew that I was being treated special because I was one of “nashe”. I have fond memories of both of them
VICHNAYA PAMYAT
Dan and Marta – Our hearts go out to you at this time – Your mom was very lucky to have both of you to take care of her for these past years. Hope that the passage of time eases the pain of her loss. All the best…………
Dear Marta and family, please accept our condolences from the Zabawa (and Druskee) families. I know my grandparents Nettie and Bill were close friends in Kamloops with your parents and now they will be enjoying time together again in spirit. My siblings and I would have been very young when we met your mom (and Dr. Lazarchuk) and our family has remembered those times fondly. God Bless you Olga, rest in peace.
Dear Marta,
Sincere and heartfelt condolences from the Singh family on the passing of your Mother. My parents so appreciated the friendship of your Mom and Dad. And, when my father got sick last year, we were deeply appreciative of the card your Mother sent. May they rest in peace.
Arjun Singh