1947 – 2026
It is with regret that we announce the peaceful passing of Maria Zerebecki Diachyshyn, on January 31st, 2026 at the age of 78, at the Centre d’hébergement de LaSalle (Montreal), Canada.
Daughter of Mikita Zerebecki and Tatiana Bishyk, Maria was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing. A woman of profound conviction and tireless service, she dedicated her life, with compassion, to the care of others. For fifty years, she struggled valiantly with numerous health issues with patience and poise. Her generous spirit and unselfish nature were firmly motivated by an abiding love for faith, family and friends.
Maria was cherished as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Eugene, her three sons: Terry, Peter (Kathy, her granddaughter Julia) and Mark, her brothers Nick (Jackie) and George (Joanne), her brother-in-law George (the late Anna) and, likewise, numerous nieces (Tanya, (the late Andrea), Jessica, Anya, Erica, Lisa) and a nephew (Jamie).
The family will receive condolences on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Panachyda at 7h30 p.m., at the J.J. Cardinal Funeral Home (2125 Notre-Dame Street, Lachine).
The funeral will be held on Friday, February 13th at 11:00 a.m., at St. Basil the Great Ukrainian Church (875, Provost Street, Lachine, H8S 1M8). The burial will follow at the Cimetière Saints-Anges Lachine (2360 Rue Provost, Lachine).
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to St. Basil the Great Ukrainian Church
Please etransfer to: sbtgdonations@gmail.com
RÉSIDENCE FUNÉRAIRE J.J. CARDINAL FUNERAL HOME
2125, rue Notre-Dame, Lachine (Québec) H8S 2G5
Tél. : 514-639-1511 | Téléc. : 514-639-1516 | Courriel : service@jjcardinal.ca
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Very sorry to hear of the loss of your aunt Jessica.
My condolences to the whole family. Maria was a wonderful woman, a great nurse, and always helping others. I worked with her at Lachine General Hospital many years ago and saw her often at Summerlea Church where she volunteered for Meals on Wheels. We will miss her very much. Connie Osborne
My sincerest condolences to Eugene and the entire family on the loss of Maria.
I have known Maria for many years, and our youth brought us together often through our shared Ukrainian roots. She was a familiar and friendly face in our community, always kind and ready to help others.
Maria will be deeply missed. May she rest in God’s mighty kingdom.
Memory Eternal — Vichnaya Pamyat.
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