elevated c07UV August 16, 1932 ~ April 1, 2025
elevated c07UV Visitation
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated c07UV Funeral Mass
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated c07UV Click here to watch the mass
elevated c07UV Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery Section: 22
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Reception
Following the Interment at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated c07UV Obituary
Our beloved mother passed away peacefully at Parry Sound Health Center On April 1, 2025 at the age of 92.
elevated c07UV Born Aug 16, 1932 in Chelan, Saskatchewan to Alexander and Belle (nee Luciow) Serhan
elevated c07UV The Beloved Wife to the late John Hnatiw, the Love of her Life.
elevated c07UV Loving Mother to Eugene (predeceased), Carole (Steve), Wayne (Tammy) and Marvin (Janet)
elevated c07UV Adoring Baba (Grandma) to Kelly, Michelle, Melissa (predeceased), Michael, Christine, Brenden, Brittany, Victoria, Brett, Mitchell, and Lisa
elevated c07UV Great Baba to Audrey, Allie, Maryn, Liam, Austin, Calib, Emmit, Owen, Finlay, John, Shai and Harvey
elevated c07UV Sister to the late Pauline, late Michael, and will be dearly missed by sister Stella.
elevated c07UV She will be remembered fondly by her nieces and nephews.
elevated c07UV After marrying John, they moved east to Toronto, where they lived before settling north of the city in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
elevated c07UV Ann was actively involved in the Ukrainian Catholic Church, St. Vladimir’s in Thornhill in many aspects, from choir, women’s group, cooking for church dinners, dances and extensive other occasions. Ann stepped up, wherever needed.
elevated c07UV She found joy in gardening, growing her own fruits and vegetables, and even raising chickens at a time.
elevated c07UV She loved having friends over for a game of cards, and throwing endless parties for family and friends. Entertaining Many!
elevated c07UV Her Love for old time country music and square dancing was an all time favorite passion.
elevated c07UV She retired to Edmonton to spend time with her sisters, but recently returned to Ontario to be closer to her children.
elevated c07UV It’s here that she would return home, and be reunited with her Love.
elevated c07UV She will be sadly missed and held dear in our hearts forever!
elevated c07UV We would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Parry Sound Health Center for their loving care, tenderness and compassion.
elevated c07UV It was greatly appreciated.
elevated c07UV In her memory donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke foundation, or a charity close to your heart.
elevated c07UV We thank you for your thoughts of kindness and prayers.
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Our deepest condolences on your loss. Your hardest time is your father and brother’s happiest. May your memories sustain you all.
Thinking of you and your family Carole.
Mothers are so precious, and hard as it is to let them
go, we know they will always be with us; we can feel their presence in the quiet times of remembering.💕🙏🏻
Carole your mom was a beautiful lady and always had a smile. I remember so well our years at Ross Doan Public School and going to your birthday parties. I think that was the first time I had birthday cake with money in it. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Big hug to you 🤗❤
So many great childhood memories.
I now live in New Brunswick and will be thinking of you and your family on May 10th
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Hnatiw’s beloved family. May she forever rest peacefully.
Deepest condolences to the Hnatiw Family.
I have many fond memories of the fun your Mom & Dad had with my parents Peter & Pauline Welyki.
May they have good card games together again!♠️♥️♣️♦️
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May your memories help you through this difficult time. My deepest condolences Carole.