Olga 'Ollie' Lukianchuk

She was predeceased by her husband Constantine (Connie) in 2002, and her son Ronald in 1979, twelve brothers and sisters, as well as nieces and nephews.

Ollie is survived by her son Gerald and daughter-in-law Charlene, and her grandchildren Ivan (Sarah) of Kitchener, Ontario and Katrina (Phil) of Fernie, B.C.

Mom was a hard worker, starting at an early age, working in her parents’ General Store in Sundown, Manitoba, where she said she was allowed to eat as many chocolates as she wanted, hence her love of sweets and treats. No meal was complete without dessert.

She moved to Winnipeg from Sundown and worked there for a while, and one weekend Ollie and her girlfriends decided to visit Kenora. While staying at a house on Park Street, she met Con who happened to live next door, and the rest was history. For 70 years she resided on Park Street. During those years she provided a warm and nurturing home for her husband Con and their two boys, Ronald and Gerald. She worked at a number of retail stores in Kenora, eventually retiring from Sears.

Ollie had a passion for gardening, sewing, crafting and socializing. She took great pride in her Ukrainian Heritage and traditions, and the Greek Orthodox Church. She was well known for her perogies and cabbage rolls, (second to none), a legacy she has passed down to her granddaughter. She made many cabbage rolls at the Ukrainian Hall and doled out many more at numerous events held there.

She encouraged her sons and grandchildren to embrace music as part of their lives. She loved attending music concerts with her friends, as does her grandson.

Ollie was very dedicated to her family, friends, church, and many groups. She had many friends in the community, neighbourhood, at church, the Ukrainian Literary Society, and Senior Centre. She was a member of the Swinging Seniors, attended exercises twice weekly at the Senior Centre, well into her 97th year.

Many said Mom was a spark plug (or an Energizer Bunny). She could meet a complete stranger at Safeway and start up a conversation. She was a kind soul, always happy to see family, friends, relatives and neighbours. She generously donated yearly to community charities, willing to help out anyone in need. She volunteered in the Kenora community by driving for Club Day Away, calling Bingo at the church, cooking and serving at the Ukrainian Hall, working at the Hospital Gift Shop as well as Pinecrest.

She enjoyed walking and the outdoors, helping to supervise the recent construction of Park Street, being a resident expert of 70 years. The foreman and workers would give her regular updates. She would inspect their progress to the end of the street. The workers could see she looked tired and would driver her back to her house. Near the end of the project, one worker gave her a beautiful construction sweat shirt.

Mom dealt as best as she could with her dementia and worn-out ticker. She maintained her kindness, sense of humour, love of family and friends, and continually expressed her gratitude for her longevity and fulfilling life. Special thanks of appreciation go out to Ollie’s neighbours and friends, the staff at Gardner House, the Hospital staff, visiting nurses, Paramedics, Supportive Housing, Meals on Wheels Volunteers, the Borrowing Cupboard, the local Alzheimer’s Society, and friendly visitors. We are eternally grateful for your kindness and support.

Donations can be made at the LOWDH, the Alzheimer's Society, or a charity of your choice.

A prayer service will be held on January 19, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre in Kenora, Ontario. The funeral service is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 11:00 am at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre with interment to follow at Lake of the Woods Cemetery in Kenora.