It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Tamara on Sunday April 10th, 2022 in Victoria, BC.
Tamara was born in Coventry, England on September 28th, 1952, the first daughter of Leon and Mary Mitrofaniuk. She is predeceased by her father Leon and brother David and survived by her mother Mary, brothers Nick and Michael, sister Catherine, as well as her nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces.
Tamara was educated in Coventry, England and worked for a number of businesses local to the area before working in Saudi Arabia for 6 years. Tamara made the move to Canada, originally settling in Calgary, kindly supported by family, until she got herself established independently. After 3 years Tamara moved to Victoria where she worked for Veterans Affairs for 16 years and where she made many great friends.
Tamara enjoyed returning to the UK and Ireland regularly to visit family and friends. She loved Irish music and dancing, ballroom dancing and gardening.
Tamara will be greatly missed by her family, her many friends and family in Canada, England, Ireland and Ukraine.
Special thanks to the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Palliative Care ward for their care and kindness.
Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, 4049 Gordon Head Road, Victoria, B.C., on Friday April 22nd at 2:00 pm with reception to follow. At Tamara’s request please wear a splash of colour to celebrate her life. A Memorial Mass will be held in Coventry, England at a date to be arranged.
Tributes in lieu of flowers, if desired, may be made to the Canadian Red Cross, Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard, but always near
Still loved, still missed, and very dear.
I received these comforting words many years ago when I lost my mum.
I met Tamara many years ago when we worked in Saudi Arabia. It’s a wonderful story how we met….. I have many fond memories. I visited Canada twice and Coventry more recently she was the most generous person I have ever known. And she was beautiful inside and out. She had a deep faith and I have no doubt she is now in a wonderful place. Tamara you will always be close in my heart and thoughts until I take my last breath.
I extend my condolences to her mum, Catherine. Nick, and Michael and to all her in-laws, nieces and nephews May she rest in peace.
Sincere sympathy on the passing of Tamara. I will miss our long chats and emails and always looked forward to her visits to Donegal. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
My dearest and oldest friend Tam, we were like sisters, friends from 8 years old, even though we lived on the other side of the world we were still close. I have wonderful memories in my heart of our friendship that will never fade, of your Mum Dad and siblings, and canley Coventry. l could go on forever pal. You will be truly missed, your battle is over. Rest In Peace in the arms of Our Lord and the Angels. You will always be in my heart and prayers dear friend. Deepest condolences to the family.
I was surprised and sad to hear of Tamara’s passing. We worked together for several years at VAC. I could count on her. Tamara would patiently answer my many questions. Tamara had a wonderful smile and twinkle in her eye. My sincere condolences to her family.
Words cannot convey my sorrow at hearing of Tamara’s passing, and my deepest condolences to her loved ones. She was a bright spark at VAC, never fearing to speak her mind. Her sharp wit, wonderful sense of humour, and warmth will be fondly remembered. Tamara thank you for your wise words, kindness and compassion. Every time I water my flowers I shall think of you. Rest easy my friend. Blessings
To my good friend Tammy who will be sadly missed. The great conversations and laughs we have had now are lost but not forgotten. She will always be with me in spirit. Her life was cut short too soon. Rest in Peace my friend.
I’m so sorry to hear about Tamara’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with her, she was absolutely lovely. My condolences to her family.
To know Tamara is to experience the true meaning of friendship, intellect with whimsy, generosity, kindness, caring, sharing and most importantly trust with respect for mutual privacy.
We will miss Tamara’s presence, her chats, phone calls and copiously composed emails to us but the love that her personality exuded with so much confidence will always be cherished by Hickman and Vi Wong.
I am so sorry to hear that Tamara passed away. Tamara and I worked together for many years and became friends. She was a wonderful smart lovely lady who I will miss dearly. My condolences to her family who I know Tamara loved dearly and often spoke about. I always enjoyed hearing about her trips home to visit family and she liked to hear my stories about my kids. Rest In Peace my friend.
Ken and Joyce would like to express our sympathy in the passing of Tamara; a true friend. Tamara’s passing has come too soon, as she was just starting to enjoy retirement. She will be sadly missed. With all our Love.