In Celebration of

Stephen Stanko

August 16, 1954 -  March 9, 2017

Surrounded by love, Steve peacefully passed away in his sleep on a beautiful sunny Thursday, March 9, 2017. Steve was born on August 16, 1954 to Steve and the late Olga Stanko. Loved and loving husband to Lesia. Dearest father to daughter Christine and son-in-law Steve Wielusiewicz, and son Michael Stanko. He was eagerly awaiting the arrival of baby Wielusiewicz, expected later this year. Beloved oldest brother to Kathy Hamara and John and sister-in-law Elena Stanko. Will be missed by his nieces Jules & Talia Hamara, Stephanie Stanko, Olanna and her husband Adam, and great nephew Max Barnett. Adored by his special aunt and Godmother Dorothy Liber. Beloved son-in-law to Valentyna Nazarowec and brother-in-law to Marika Nazarowec-White.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Neweduk- Erin Mills" Chapel, 1981 Dundas St. W., Mississauga on Sunday, March 12 from 1-3 and 4 - 8pm. Panakhyda at 7pm. Funeral Liturgy will be held at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 404 Bathurst St., Toronto, on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 12 pm. Interment St. Volodymyr Cemetery.

If desired, please consider donating to St. Volodymyr Cathedral (scholarship fund) or a charity of your choice.

Guestbook 

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walter and win kuplowsky (friend)

Entered March 10, 2017 from toronto

Dear Lesia,
Please accept our sincerest condolences.
We will always remember Steve for his ever present smile, his good nature and his kindness to those around him.
Our prayers are with you and your children.
May Steve rest in peace .
We will miss him.
Walter and Win

Michael rayson (Squash friend)

Entered March 10, 2017 from Lorne park

What a shock, you are so full of life Steve. Love competing against you and enjoy how you usually find a way to win. You are indeed a winner : a classy; hard working man who loves your family. I cannot and will not think of you in the past tense.

God bless

Mike

Mark Orr (Friend)

Entered March 10, 2017 from Mississauga

I am still in shock that you have left us Steve. You were a good friend and I expected we would have many more great conversations over drinks like we did in the past. I will miss those. I am a much better person for having known you. Thanks for your friendship, all the laughs and all the great debate. You will be missed by many people.

Mark Orr

Katherine Horvath (friend)

Entered March 10, 2017 from Mississauga

Dear Lesia, John and family:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your beloved Steve.
I was terribly saddened to learn his health had deteriorated so quickly. I prayed for him and your family and will continue to do so.
He was a marvelous man. He welcomed me to the squash community some 18 years ago. His smile warmed everyone's heart. The twinkle in his eyes always drew friendships. His wonderful hugs were great reminders that he cared about you. He welcomed me to the euchre table too!
A great friend. He will be missed.
May you find peace and comfort in knowing his imprint was so deep in so many lives.
And may God be with you in this very difficult time.
God bless you. And God rest Steve in heavenly peace.
With love and hugs
~ Katherine Horvath

Katherine Halabar (Family Friend)

Entered March 10, 2017 from Toronto

My condolences to everyone in the Stanko family. Steve was a lovely man and was loved by everyone he knew. May he rest in eternal peace.

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