In Celebration of

Bohdan Michael Kuchmij

June 5, 1960 -  July 5, 2024


With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful Bohdan on July 5th, 2024.

Beloved father of Aleksandr and Nikolas, whom he adored, loving brother of Halya and Dianne, brother in law to Danny, and a thoughtful uncle to all of his nieces and nephews.

Bohdan was born in Toronto on June 5, 1960 to Marta and Stefan Kuchmij, who immigrated to Canada from Western Ukraine. He will be best remembered for his loving heart, kindness, gentleness, compassion, curiosity, sense of humour, professionalism and devotion to his family.

Some of his favorite things were traveling, the outdoors, camping, science fiction, his Ukrainian heritage and his love for animals.

Bohdan earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto, and a degree in Slavic Studies at the University of British Columbia.

He was a Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy. After his release from the military, he became an immigration officer for the CBSA.

Bohdan may your spirit always live on and may your star always shine bright. We love you and you will be missed.

"This world was never made for someone as beautiful as you."

Vichnaya Pamiat!


Visitation will take place at Turner & Porter Neweduk-Erin Mills Chapel, 1981 Dundas Street West. Mississauga, Ontario, on Wednesday, July 10 from 5 - 8:00 p.m. with a panachyda at 7:00 p.m.

Private funeral service will take place on Thursday, July 11.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to https://helpushelp.charity/

Guestbook 

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Daria Evtushenko (Community member)

Entered July 9, 2024 from Cawaja

Dear Halya and family,

I did not know your beloved Bohdan but I do know you, Halya, and our family used to rent your parents cottage before we built our own.
Your baby brother left this earth much too early but he left an impression on everyone he touched.
Vichna Yomu Pamiat!

Darka (Lada) Evtushenko

Luba Maryn Howard (Friend)

Entered July 9, 2024 from Collingwood Ontario

We send our deepest condolences to the family. Gone too soon. Eternal memory. Вічна Йому памʼять! 🇺🇦🇨🇦

Luckie Demaree (Friend and former co-worker)

Entered July 9, 2024 from Vernon, BC

I met Bob through work. He is such a kind hearted man and was always helpful
when it comes to getting the job done. I got to know him more when he was transferred to another office but he would come to GTEC to attend meetings or training. He always make sure that he stops at my work station to catch up on life. Sometimes we were able to meet for lunch. Even during lunch we would share life stories and experience.
My deepest and sincerest sympathy to your family and friends. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Your friend, Luckie

Olya Kuplowska (Friend)

Entered July 9, 2024 from Toronto

Dear Halya and family,
What sadness! What a terrible loss!! My deepest condolences to you at this very difficult time. Remember his smile, his goodness, his kindness - may they bring you comfort. Вічна йому памʼять! In sympathy and prayer....

TERRY J WITIUK (Best and Longest Friend)

Entered July 9, 2024 from Mississauga

To Halya, Dianne, Danny and Family. On behalf of Emma, Chantal and myself (Terry), please accept our most sincere and deepest condolences. Our hearts are filled with sorrow and sadness....our warmest thoughts are with you. These words are simply not enough but it’s the best that I can do right now!
Bohdan. I know that you can hear me. You will forever be my lifetime buddy and I will miss you dearly. Life had kept us apart at times but always brought us back together. My heart is aching. It all started on Shaw Street and Manchester Avenue back in the 1960’s...well before cottages at Cawaja Beach. Your mom and my mom made sure that we became friends. Hiding under your cottage before there was a basement, catching snakes, sleeping in the Bunkie that your dad built for us, swinging from ropes between the tall pine trees and mini biking...we were so cool and had so much fun. Billy Jack was our mentor! We had our first drinks and zabavas together. I’ll never forget your first car, a VW Bug that we had to scrape the ice off the inside of the front window so that we could drive home after the pub at UoT Mississauga. We grew up together and our circle of friends had grown to include Peter, Pat, Jerry and the rest of the Cawaja gang. Midland movie drive-in adventures, greasy fries at the Georgian Grill, your cabin at Balm Beach and of course...Barrel Works. So much fun...so many memories. You joined the Royal Canadian Navy and for that reason so did I. We both decided to serve Canada, just as our fathers chose to serve Ukraine during WWII. We are proud Canadian Veterans. We were cut from the same cloth. Family life and children followed for both of us. Nick and Alex are so lucky to have you as their father and you certainly let us all know how proud of them you are. Bohdan, our friendship was and will always remain the best. No regrets....I will miss you forever. Love You! Terry.

Photos 

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Bohdan with his sons Bohdan with his parents Marta and Stefan 1979 The Kuchmij family in 1965 Visiting sister Halya and friend Olenka in Banf 1973 Visiting Western Ukraine in 2019
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