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НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Березень-Квітень 2025 31 ВІДІЙШЛИ У ВІЧНІСТЬ • IN MEMORIAM Lydia Ksenia Lebedovych Kazewych Branch 96, Warren, MI Honorary Member of the UNWLA and Honorary Chair of the UNWLA Detroit Regional Council, co-founder of Branches 96 and 129, and twice Detroit Region and Branch 96 President Lydia Lebedovych Kazewych (1940–2024) was a lovely person with a welcoming smile for everyone. She exuded kindness. Lydia was born in Mostyska, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine, to Dr. Omelan Lebedovych and Dr. Ksenia Janowych Lebedovych, the second of five children: Dr. Milas Lebedovych, Swit - lana Lebedovych Korduba, Dr. Victor Lebe - dovych, and Dr. Alexander Lebedovych. During World War II, the family fled the Sovi - ets and immigrated to the U.S. in 1949, settling in Lapeer, MI. In 1961, Lydia married Bohdan Kazewych. They had three children, Andre (Mi - chelle), Dr. Mark (Connie), and Christine (Dr. Eric), and seven grandchildren: Andrew and Alexandra Kazewych; Daniel and Damien Kaze - wych; Alexa, Katarina, and Adrian Eby. A Lapeer High School valedictorian, Ly- dia received a Bachelor’s degree in Math - ematics and Physics from Wayne State University (1962) and a Master’s of Education from Oakland University (1981). She taught math and physics for 39 years and was active in the National Teachers Association, in Plast, and in the Ukrainian Graduates Club of Detroit-Windsor. As Mathematics Department Head, she was a trailblazer in introducing and teaching AP Calculus, Physics, and Computer Coding. Community service was important to Lydia. Her greatest passion was the UNWLA, where she held various administrative positions. She was instrumental in the development and growth of membership. She co-founded Branch 96 in 1968. She was Detroit Regional Council President (2003, 2009) and was named its Honorary Chair (2011). In 2003, she co-founded Branch 129 and a bilingual preschool at Immaculate Conception Catholic Schools in Warren, MI. During a human trafficking court trial in Detroit, Lydia helped translate for Ukrainian women victims of trafficking and provided moral support by attending the proceed - ings. The traffickers were convicted in 2007. Lydia was named an Honorary Member of the UNWLA In 2022, the highest award achievable by a member. She worked tirelessly for her family, profession, and the UNWLA. Always gracious, may her kind spirit guide us. Eternal Memory (Vichnaya Pam’yat)! Switlana Lebedovych Korduba, Sister, Branch 96, Warren, MI Lada Pelensky Prokop, Press Officer, Branch 96, Warren, MI Camilla Huk-Masier Camilla Huk-Masier (1946–2024) passed away in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and moved to the U.S. at a young age. Her mother died shortly thereafter, and Cami was raised in New York and New Jersey by her father and grandparents. Cami was voted Miss Soyuzivka in her teen years and studied English literature at New York University. She became passionate about writing and teaching English and once counted hosting foreign students from over 60 countries in her home over the course of her lifetime. Her love of and talent for writing are demonstrated in arti - cles she wrote for The Tablet , The Ukrain - ian Weekly , and Our Life . She also wrote and published a book of poetry, Hollyhocks (Malvi), donating the proceeds to the UNWLA Chornobyl Children’s Fund. Cami also became a human rights advocate during her time with the UNWLA. Among her many accomplishments: appointment to New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne’s Ethnic Advisory Council; membership in the State of New Jersey Blue Ribbon Panel on Immigration, where she prepared recommendations for social services and education; and serving as National Secretary for the National Council of Women U.S. As national Public Relations Chair, she represented the UNWLA at the International Council of Women’s Triennial in Vancouver, Canada, and in 1975 was a delegate to the International Women’s Conference in Mexico City. After retiring from Hoffman-La Roche, Cami moved to Fort Lauderdale, where she joined Branch 17. We gradually learned of the consequential role she played in Ukrain - ian, state, and international organizations while in New Jersey, and Cami’s experience became especially evident when speaking at events honoring Ukrainian women. Her curiosity, positive attitude, and desire to contribute were, in the words of friend Lidia Kramarchuk, “simply uncontainable.” Cami often said to her daughter that she was most proud of being a mom. I would add to this her pride and joy in her beloved grandchildren as well. Her enthusiasm and generous, kind spirit were a refreshing addition to our community life. She participated as much as she could for as long as she could, and we are richer for it. May her memory be eternal. Patricia Krysa, President, Branch 17, Miami, FL Branch 17, Miami, FL
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