TATARSKY, Zenon Jaroslaw Tatarsky

Passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2026 at the age of 95. Born on February 27, 1930 in Sudova Vyshnia, Ukraine to Teofil and Anastassia Tatarsky, Zenon was the third of four children.

In the chaos of WWII, Zenon was separated from his parents at the young age of 14. While at the Heidenau Displaced Person camp in Western Germany, he received a scholarship to attend Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium, where he received a master’s degree in civil engineering. Zenon later emigrated to Canada, where he enjoyed a successful professional career in both government and consulting, while raising three boys with his wife Christina.

Zenon was forever devoted to the Ukrainian cause. He was a tireless volunteer, contributing his time and talents to numerous Ukrainian community organisations, including PLAST Ukrainian Youth Association, Taras Shevchenko Scientific Society, St Josaphat’s Church and School and many others. Zenon was known for his friendly disposition and charm, his never-ending jokes and his love of geography and the world at large. Zenon spoke Ukrainian, French, English, German, Polish, Greek and select indispensable words in many other languages.

Zenon is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Christina, sons George, Andrew (Janet), Roman (Kristina), and grandchildren Michael, Matthew, Nicholas, Melania, Marko and great-granddaughter Mikayla. Zenon is predeceased by his siblings Olya (in childhood), Anatoliy and Irene (Kozak).

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