Maria Balabanow Obituary
The passing of Maria Balabanow (Welland, Ontario) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 28, 2025 at the age of 99. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nickoli Horodlanska and Anna Horodlanska; her sisters, Alexandria and Tanya; her husband Victor; her mother-in-law Lydia; and her sister-in-law Louise Stafford (Jack).
She is survived by: her godson Bruce Stafford; her nephew Jackson Stafford; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Sloan, Reid, Andrew and Paulina; her brother-in-law Edward Hohberger; her niece Jessica Hohberger; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Akayla, Taidyn and Hendrix; her nephew Todd Hohberger; and also Peyton.
Visitation was held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the J. J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence (19 Young St, Welland, ON L3B4C5). A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the Woodlawn Cemetery (708 Niagara St, Welland, ON L3C6Y1).
In lieu of flowers, donations made to the cnib.ca/donate seeing Guide Dogs in memory of her beloved Mickey and Tammy would be deeply appreciated.
