Olya Kuplowska (Friend)

Entered June 20, 2020 from Toronto

Dear Daria and Mark,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family as you grieve the loss of a very dear and special person in your lives. His obit suggests a life well lived and fully lived. May the memory of his life and the times you spent with him now be your source of strength, guidance, comfort and hope. May he rest in eternal peace. Vichnaya Pamyat!

Alice Goffredo and peter kawun (Friend)

Entered June 20, 2020 from Toronto

Daria. So very sorry for your loss and hope the many fond memories you have sustain you through this difficult time. Thinking of you and your family and know that he and Andrew are reunited once again.

Gail and Walter Poprawa (Friend)

Entered June 20, 2020 from Toronto

We only ever saw him with a smile and always friendly. We are sure he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. We are so sorry to hear he is gone at an especially trying time for everybody. Our prayers are for all the family.

JoAnne Gludish (Friend)

Entered June 20, 2020 from Toronto

This is a sad time indeed. My heart goes out to you and your family. JoAnne.

George and Maria Andruszczenko (Friends)

Entered June 20, 2020 from Mississauga, ON

May his memory be eternal.

Walter Kuch
December 10, 1927 - June 18, 2020
Family, Honesty, Church and Hard Work: these were the keys to Walter Kuch’s life!

Arriving in Canada in 1939 from Ihorovycja, Halychyna, Ukraine: Walter; and his late parents, John and Maria (Lesij); settled in Oshawa; where he and his late brother Alex; attended Ritson Road School. In addition to owning Kuch Brothers’ Shoes; and Kuchs’ Lucky Dollar Groceries; “Wally” worked at Duplate Canada.

As a natural leader: Walter was President of these Oshawa Ukrainian Organizations: St. John’s Youth Club (originator); Business & Professional Mens’ Club; Self-Reliance Club; and St John’s Orthodox Church.

Devoted husband to Olga (Stepowy) for 70 years; he was a loving father to Daria Olynyk (Mark); and Christine Kuch-Hailstone (Lorne). And doting grandfather to Stefan and the late Andrew Olynyk. Godfather to Cathy Hercia Dancey.

In 1973: Walter and Olga realized one of many married goals; moving to ‘Green Acres;’ their lovely country home. In RR#2 Oshawa, they were thrilled to host family and friends; and many special events. Then, in 2007, they moved to Toronto.

Walter was respected for his integrity, loyalty and kindness. He enjoyed a joke; sports; flying north with the ‘Odessa Angler’ fishing group; and his tractor lawn mower! With a smile; he had a nickname for his many pals! And, could fix anything; often sharing plumbing and electrical tips!

Sadly, Covid-19 took his life on June 18. A private service will take place at Park Lawn Cemetery. We thank everyone for their prayers!