In Celebration of

Michael Homonko

November 2, 1928 -  May 4, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Homonko on Monday, May 4, 2020, loving husband, best friend and dancing partner of Alice (Tkacz) for 59 years, treasured Dad to Kathleen (Reid Farrill), Darlene, Christine (Brian Moran) and many cousins, nieces and nephews in the Montreal, Toronto, Hamilton, Orangeville, Stoney Creek and Edmonton areas.

On first stepping onto Canadian soil at the young age of 10 from the Battoria, the last ship out of Gdansk, six months before the start of World War II, Michael became a proud Canadian of his adopted country. As well, he was a proud member of the class of 1948 at Royal Military College in Kingston but especially so as a Junior Cadet he had the honour to dismiss the parade with Queen Elizabeth, then Princess, in the reviewing stand! While in the Air Force, he flew supplies to Japan during the Korean War and participated in survival exercises in the Alberta wilderness and the Arctic. Michael believed in giving back. He was an active member of Ste. Sophie's holding various positions on the Church Council but most of all he was one of the founding members of the Mazeppa Credit Union, now part of Desjardins. After retiring from the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association of Canada he took up golf and co-founded the Pro Duffers. In the winter, curling at Montreal West Curling Club, taking on executive jobs and watching the Habs helped pass the cold months. However, his family was always foremost in his heart. He loved his four girls. They could do no harm. We'll miss his quiet ways, that special sense of humour but most of all his unconditional love.

If you wish to make a donation in Michael's memory, please consider Ste. Sophie's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 6250 12th. Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, H1X 3A5, or any other charity of your choice.

Till we meet again. Vichnaya Pamyiat. Eternal Memory.

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Reid Farrill (Son in Law)

Entered May 7, 2020 from Toronto

Michael was the best father in law anyone could ever have. Dad gave me unconditional love & support and it was so easy to love him back. I was blessed to know Michael and have him as part of my life. While I take comfort in his accomplishments as a father, husband, and community leader I currently feel a deep sadness by his unexpected passing. I wanted him with us forever. Dad can never be replaced but his loving memory with live with us forever. RIP.

Katrina Granger (Niece)

Entered May 8, 2020 from Orangeville

Liam, Lara and I would like to send you our condolences. I have some fond memories of my Uncle Michael and his special sense of humour (especially the Ontario jokes which I didn't appreciate their meaning until I was much older. Lol)

Volodymyr Ronish (friend)

Entered May 8, 2020 from Chateauguay

Mike was always a welcome presence in church, at church council meetings and of course the golf courses we played on every week for the last 20 odd years . Vichnaya Pamyat.

Lloyd MEGIN (Friend from Produffers Group)

Entered May 8, 2020 from Brossard

Heartfelt sympathies extended to all members of the Homonko family for the sudden and loss of their Mike.
As members of the Produffers group we are saddened by the loss of our “Accountant & Money Manager”. A man always with a ready smile.
I knew Mike when he was a volunteer at Mazeppa Credit Union and I was President of Windsor Credit Union, during the late seventies while we were working on the merging of our Credit Unions with the Desjardins Group.

Rest In Peace my friend.

Peter and Stella Charleson (friends)

Entered May 8, 2020 from Kirkland, QC

Our condolences to all the Homonko family on the sudden passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

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