In Celebration of

Tamara Firchuk

March 25, 1928 - November 1, 2023

Passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Toronto at 95 years old.

Predeceased by her beloved husband John. Loving mother of John and Irka and mother-in-law to Beverly. Cherished Baba of Adam (Alison), Tara (Steven), Stefan (Sarah), Katya, Ben, Willie and Ruby. Great-Grandmother to Sabrina, Elliot and Noah. Tamara will be deeply missed by extended family and friends, both here and abroad.

Resting at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of Jane subway. Visitation on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Panakhyda at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral Rite to be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Interment to follow at Prospect Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Tamara may be made to the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre.

Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca

Guestbook

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Jeffrey Fruitman

Entered November 4, 2023 from Toronto

I was lucky to know Tamara for a short time , and was fascinated to hear all the stories of her long life. My thoughts are with Irka and John, and the family. May her memory be a blessing.

Leena Augimeri (Family Friend (extended family))

Entered November 4, 2023 from Mississauga, Ontario

‘Mom’ if you can hear me, THANK YOU for being the kind, generous, supportive and loving extended mom to me growing up. You treated me and my brothers Bob, Mike and Johnny like your own. We loved our cottage adventures and how you treated me like a daughter. I will forever be sooo grateful for that. Because of you and ‘Tato’ I have some of my best and cherished childhood and teen memories. Everyday as I see the beautiful cottage painting you painted and gave Enzo and I for our wedding I see your face and smile. Give everyone a hug for me in heaven🩷
Irka, Johnny, Beverly and all the grandkids and great grandkids - thinking of all of you. May the special memories (like I’ve noted) bring a smile to your face when you think of Mom/Baba. Love you all, Leena (and Enzo, Melissa, Tyler, Jessie & Walmir)🩷

Maria and Irka Porplycia (Friend)

Entered November 4, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Vichnaya pamyat.

tom brewer (friend)

Entered November 5, 2023 from TORONTO

john
may your mom stay with you forever….
tom

Mary Ellen Kowaltschuk (niece-in-law)

Entered November 5, 2023 from Owen Sound

Sixty years have gone by since we first met and I have learned a great deal about Aunt Tamara's courage, curiosity, adaptability, business acumen, friendliness, generosity and openness.
This was a life lived well, with zest and panache.
Let's remember all those good times!
Our condolences to all of you.
Ron and Mary