Olga passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 20, 2020 in Victoria, BC. Olga was born in Poland on April 6, 1924 and immigrated to Canada at the age of 13. She grew up in The Pas, Manitoba, where she met her husband George, and they married in 1941. They moved to Victoria, BC to start their family, and being ambitious, the couple then started their own construction business, building and renovating many homes in the Greater Victoria area.
George and Olga’s success led them to building apartment buildings, and Olga was one of the founding members of the Victoria Apartment Owner’s Association. Olga’s acuity in business and finance was respected throughout the community. Her success allowed her to contribute financially back to the community that supported her, including the Queen Alexandra Children’s Hospital and establishing the Yakimovich Wellness Centre at Eldercare Foundation.
Over the years, Olga enjoyed spending time in Palm Springs with friends and family.
Olga was predeceased by her mother Pearl and father Harry, her grandson Jamie and then her loving husband George. She will be lovingly missed by her son Ernie (Yvonne), daughter Sonjia (Ken), grandchildren: Angela (Doug), Doug (Kerry), Gary, Laura (Cam), great-grandchildren: Dana, Natasha, Christopher, Alex, Matthew, Alysha, Jakob, Ben and Kendra, and great, great-grandchildren: Natalie, Cashis, Timothy, Brodyn and Sophia.
The family would like to thank Parkwood Court and Comfort Keepers for the kindness, care and compassion provided to Olga during her final years.
A Celebration of Olga’s Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Eldercare Foundation, 1454 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 2B7 (gvef.org) would be greatly appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Toni Turner, Registered Dental Hygienist
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Jeanine Robson My condolences to the Yakimovich family and a thank you for your many contributions to the Greater Victoria Community over so many years. I had the privilege of knowing George, Olga and their children through business. I admired so much their honest hard work and tenacity in whatever they undertook. Olga was a woman ahead of her time when it came to being so actively involfed in all business transactions with an astute understanding of what was required. Truly a live well lived and values well shared leaving such a wonderful legacy to her family. Sincerely Jeanine M. Robson, (retired BNS)
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Linda and Dale Stewart and family Dear family,
We were so saddened to learn of Olga’s passing. Not only was she a pillar in the community, but she was a pillar in our family, and our last connection with our Ukrainian roots.
As we read the story of her life, we are in awe of her determination, tenacity, sense of adventure, and of all she has accomplished despite the many challenges she would have faced. She has left such a legacy for all – not only in the business world, but for all the family.
We have very fond memories of times together over the years – in Victoria, as well as during her visits to Manitoba. Olga and George were always very warm and hospitable , and so good to our kids.
We will cherish our memories of a very amazing lady! Much love to all of you! God bless!
Linda and Dale Stewart and family
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Bev Andrews I’m so sorry to hear about Olga’s passing. When I saw the name Yakimovch in the obituary, it brought back many memories of George and my dad Jim Moffat who was business agent of the Carpenters Union. My dad had great respect for your dad and always spoke so highly of him. My dad was also a carpenter and admired your dad’s work ethics. He will be missed.
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Bev Highton Dear Ernie, Yvonne and Family.
Pam and I were very sorry to learn of Olga’s passing. Times like this are very difficult but are tempered with the knowledge that she had a long and fruitful life.
Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Pam and Bev.
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Glen Grierson To Ernie, Yvonne, Angela, Doug, Sonjia and the Yakimovich Family. I am so sorry to hear about Olga’s passing. It was a pleasure to do business with Olga. She was a skilled, detailed and determined business woman while being so gracious and fun to work with. I loved every minute in her presence.
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Rachel Warren Sending sincere condolences to you all on your loss. What an incredible life she led, and a legacy she has left behind in innumerable ways.
You are in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Rachel, Rob, Sam, Grace and Mary Warren
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Deborah L Nielsen Angel, Doug, Ernie & Yvonne
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Debbie & Harry Nielsen
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Ardath Paxton-Mann What a remarkable inspiration Olga was!!!
She has definitely left her footprint on this earth!!
My sympathies to Ernie and Yvonne and Sonjia and Ken and their families….Sincerely
Ardath Paxton-Mann
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Olga. I was happy to be able to help her in Parkwood Crt. and will always remember her kind manner.