Next February would’ve been her 63rd birthday...

More than 62 years ago, on a cold winter day, a little girl was born. From that very moment, until today, that girl made every day a warmer, nicer one for her family and for so many of her beloved friends. Her presence was filled with jokes and laughter, storytelling, sincere emotions and, most importantly, love. Olga truly lived her life to the fullest. There was never a dull moment with her! We can all recall a story or two about sharing a moment of fun and humor with Olga. Oh, and she invented so many new words, so funny and so descriptive, that the family lovingly uses them all the time! She was truly life itself.

And she cared so much about others! While bed-ridden at the hospital, she was worried about her family not having enough rest, about her niece making multiple trips to Toronto to visit her, about her beloved son, the love of her life, Kirill, working too hard. And as long as she was able to talk, she continued to make jokes and make those around her laugh. Until her very last breath.

Her last day with us will be bitterly cold and windy. The weather, it seems, is also mourning her loss. But each of us who knew her will take the warmth of Olga’s heart and preserve it in ours. Thank you for being a part of Olga’s life!