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
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Stella ..she was a great lady and you all have so many great memories of your times together ..please accept our deepest sympathy..Eva & Dave Mayich
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
So very sorrow for your loss…Stella was a dear friend of our family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time…❤️
Dearest families Horechuk and Mulak,
I am deeply saddened by the passing of your dearest Stella. I have fond memories of her and admired her kindness, compassion and strength in character. May you find comfort in knowing that Stella now rests peacefully in the arms of her Maker and her life and all she gave was Gods gift to all of you. You have been blessed with many years of wonderful memories, that Stella has left you….Memories to be cherished forever.
Sincerely, with prayers and deepest sympathy,
Christine Wityk, Hamilton, On
Condolences to the Horechuk family, may Stella rest in peace.
Dear Chrissie, Michael, Stevie and Marie,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. Even though it has been many years since I last saw Aunt Stella, I can still remember her constant smile accompanied by her great sense of humour. As a child, when we would visit, your mom was a great host. There are many pictures of large family gatherings inside your mom’s house on Elmwood Ave.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are will each of you and your families at this difficult time.
To the Horechuk kids and their families, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stella was so much a part of our lives, all our lives and it is hard to imagine not seeing her again. She remained a role model as a giving member of our community, always warm, friendly, interested in others and full of empathy and good humour. Her years of service to our Parish and to the Ukrainian community, her amazing leadership to the Women’s Club, the wise sharing of her counsel and excellent problem solving skills, her steadfast support of those she knew and loved, her dedicated years to the Choir are unforgettable, and stand as a testament to a woman who truly understood what it means to be a servant of God. A tragic loss to your family, to our community and to each of us who called her friend….we loved your Mom and we grieve with you…..Valerie and Erica
condolences to all the family may you rest in peace Stella
To the Horechuk family,
I send my sincere condolences to you. Stella was such a lovely person, so caring and family oriented. I enjoyed my encounters with her over the years when home in Cape Breton. She always took time to ask me about my nursing career in BC. May she rest in peace.