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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Sincere sympathy to Mary, Catherine, Nick and Michael and all the extended family on the death of Tamara. My two sisters, Margaret and Lucy and my mother Mary were recalling our memories of Tamara earlier today. One of my first memories was when Mary brought Tamara and Catherine to visit Carrick, Co. Donegal. I was a young nine year old girl and was awestruck as Tamara and her sister Catherine put on their makeup. Another time I was in awe of her was while she drove on the motorways in England when I visited her on one of her journeys home from Canada. I loved hearing her travel stories. She was so hospitable and friendly and interested in you. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam. (May her soul be at Gods right hand) Anne Marie
So sorry to hear about the death of Tamara. May she Rest in Peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time. She was such a gracious host when my sister Annemarie and I visited Canada for the first time. Margaret Doogan Co. Donegal Ireland
Tamara, what can we say! We are so sorry that we didn’t get to see you over this last 2 years and even more sorry that you didn’t get to meet Phoebe. We remember how delighted you were to meet Henry and know in your heart how happy you were when we told you that we’d had a girl called Phoebe Mary.
When we were younger you were our mysterious Aunty who lived in Canada but you became so much more! Thank you for organising us, looking out for us and being our Aunty!
We will really miss you!
Laura, Ben, Henry and Phoebe.
Aunty Tamara,
Where do I start?
She will be so sadly missed by us all, such a big character in our family.
We used to look forward to Aunty Tamara’s visits as children, hearing her tales of her travels and we would always get together to share our news.
As adults, not much changed really, we always got together when Aunty T was around. She would make us laugh with her many tales and always had advice ready for us (whether we asked for it or not, but that was Tamara, always trying to make sure she looked after us, even into our 30s!)
She was kind and generous to us all, my children (aged 4&5), her great nephew and great neice still talk about the day Aunty Tamara took them to the motor museum and the gifts she bought them.
My husband would love having a chat with her about Canada and Canadian culture over a cup of Tim Hortons, something they truly bonded over.
I will miss her dearly with her travel stories, her advice and her amazing knowledge of our family history.
Sleep well Aunty T,
All our love,
You neice Rachael, Matt, Jonathan and Emma. Xx
Aunty Tamara, a big character in our family. I always remember listening to your stories of travel and the adventures you had. Sleep peacefully xxxx
It shows much about Tamara’s character that she made so many close friends. She was honest and tried to do her best for everyone; friends, family and clients. Tamara was an encyclopedia of knowledge at VAC and would assist anyone who asked. She took pride in a job well done. I too will remember her smile and her sparkling eyes when I think of her. Gone too soon and missed by so many.
Thnak you Tamare for your coversations ; always valuved your opinion,always presented in a practical, professional form. WE all have lost a very special person. For the rest of us, we need to laugh and enjoy life more! Why rush our day will come soon enough. Respectfully Harold /Cathy Daradics.. Penticton
With deepest sympathy to you and your family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time
God bless Tamara. RIP
Teresa, Dave and Paddy x
I would like to express my sincere condolences to my friend’s family, Catherine, Nick, Michael, and her dear mum, as well as her extended family and multiple friends. Tamara was a hard worker and a solid friend. I miss her dearly and she will never be forgotten. We had many laughs, lots of walks, and words of encouragement and support for each other. Enjoy many dances dear friend, until we meet again.
With Sympathy to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
God-Bless Tamara. Rest in peace.