Olha Goral (nee Ptaschnyk)

Our precious Mama, Baba and Great-Baba passed away peacefully at Wentworth Lodge, Dundas on January 2, 2026. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Wladyslaw (2014). Cherished mother of Deanna Goral and Susan (David) Denholm. Proud Baba of Tanya (Wally) Tymkiv, Andrey (Erin) Galan, Ryan (Justine) Denholm, and Krista (Kostantine) Naboka, and Great-Baba of Andrew and Tiana Tymkiv, Malia and Zenen Galan, Anastasya and Aleksandra Naboka.

Olha came to Canada in January 1949 from Stryhanci by way of Germany, Italy and England. A remarkable woman who was orphaned at the age of one, was taken to German work camps at the age of 14, endured devastating wartime turmoil and yet had a positive outlook and a passionate love for her Ukrainian heritage. Her Ukrainian Catholic faith in God gave her the strength to always move ahead. Mama loved her family above all and enjoyed large family gatherings at Christmas Eve, Easter and the family pizza night. She very much enjoyed her garden, the beautiful flower beds and the bountiful harvest from her vegetable garden. She was very involved with St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, responsible for the organization of the sacristy area. Olha will be dearly missed and loved always. In her later years Olha attended the Holy Resurrection Ukrainian Catholic Church.

The family is grateful for the caring and supportive staff at Wentworth Lodge, Dundas, the Lilac Lane unit.

Visitation at Markey Dermody Funeral Home, 1774 King Street East, Hamilton, 905-547-1121, on Tuesday, January 6 from 2-4 p.m. with Panachyda at 4 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Holy Resurrection Ukrainian Catholic Church, 821 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton on Wednesday, January 7 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Olha's memory, may be made to a charity supporting Ukraine.

Vichnaya Pamyat