Sydney
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, Stella Horechuk peacefully passed away at the age of 89 in Sydney.
Originally born in Vovchukhy, Ukraine, Stella immigrated as a child to Canada through Pier 21 in Halifax. Graduating from St. Rita’s School of Nursing at the top of her class, she spent her career as a Registered Nurse and President of the union at MacGillivray Guest Home. As a lifelong member of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Parish in Whitney Pier, she was a dedicated member of the parish community.
Stella is survived by her brothers and sisters, Roman Mulak (Norma), Michael Mulak (Karen), Lodge Mulak (Charlotte), Mary Quinn (Joe) and Leona MacPherson (John); children, Christine MacNeil (Bruce), Michael (Piney), Stephen, and Marie; grandchildren, Marly Somers (Chris), Marika, Nicole, Thomas, Jacob Burt, Bailey Burt, and Nicholas Burt; great-grandchildren, Tate and Leo Somers; as well as many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Stella is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Nicholas Horechuk; parents, Joseph and Tekla Mulak; sister-in-law, Liz Mulak and daughter-in-law, Thelma.
Stella was well known for her generosity, tenacity, wit, deep care of others, and was the best mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Her biggest joy was spending time with her family, whose biggest joy in turn was spending time with her. Stella will be greatly missed.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of Stella Horechuk will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. with Fr. Volodymyr Perun officiating. Following the service, a reception will be held in the funeral home. Interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Garden, Sydney.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
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Donations in memory of Stella may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
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Christine ,sincere condolences in the passing of your mom.Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time .Shirley and Harry Gallant
So very for sorry your families loss. RIP Stella❤️
Larry and Sandra Hrynick
Deepest condolences to Chrissie, Michael, Stevie and Marie as well as all the family on the passing of your beautiful Mother. She will be dearly missed but always close in heart.
My heart breaks for you all. My deepest sympathies.
Sincere condolences for your loss.
My heart is with you all. Such a wonderful lady. I’ll miss our special chats.
Our very deepest condolences are extended to the Horechuk family. Stella was a wonderful lady and a treasure to the community. She will be greatly missed. Forever Remembrance
Condolences to the Horechuk family Stella was a great lady and will be missed by many RIP Stella