Olga E. Lazaroff

Olga Lazaroff died in peace and dignity on Saturday January 14, 2023. Beloved daughter of Trifun and Sophia Yvanoff, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don A Lazaroff, their son, Michael D Lazaroff, their eldest granddaughter Angela S Zwick, and her brothers Methody and Sam.

She is survived by her daughters, Patricia (John) Gilchrist and Virginia (Ron) Zwick, her sisters- in- law Betty Evans and Janet Lazaroff, daughter -in- law Shelly Lazaroff, and her grandchildren Theodore Zwick, Nicholas Lazaroff, and Amanda (Kyle) Burns. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Breslynn and Kellen Burns, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Olga was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada the first born child of Macedonian immigrant parents. She grew up primarily in Toronto, Ontario in an area known as "cabbage town". Cabbage Town was mostly inhabited by Macedonian immigrants. Olga studied dress making and pattern design while in school. She was employed in her early adulthood by Simpsons in downtown Toronto as controller. Olga's love of fashion and design stayed with her throughout her life. She retired from her favorite job which was with Sears.

Olga met her future husband Don A Lazaroff while attending a wedding in Toronto. Don and a number of Jackson area Macedonian bachelors went to that wedding in search of Macedonian brides. The rest is history.

After a couple of falls, Olga left her home and moved to Garden Estates (an adult foster home). She was so happy there, living the life of a golden girl with her lady friends. Laury Radala took such good care of her and Olga loved her so much that she was teaching her how to speak Macedonian.

GOD, family, church, fashion, music, laughter, travel and of course the occasional trip to a casino made her happy. She was well known for her homemade yogurt and her "suck the fluid out of you" chocolate chip cookies. Olga also loved to knit hats and scarves. That love was passed on to her late granddaughter Angela.

The first visitation will be on Thursday January 19, 2023 at St Demetrius Orthodox Church between 5 and 7PM with Panahida to follow at 7PM. The funeral service will be on Friday January 20, 2023 also at St Demetrius Orthodox Church at 11AM. There will be a short visitation prior to the funeral at 10:30 AM. Archpriest Father Dusan Koprivica will be officiating.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St Demetrius Orthodox Church. Envelops will be provided at the church. If you are still blessed to have her, give your mom a big hug and kiss!

Bogda Prostee'