With great sadness, we announce the falling-asleep in Our Lord of +Regina Lokshina, Saturday evening, September 17. Fr. John had been able to visit with her and anoint her with Holy Unction earlier in the day.
(Above: +Regina, at right, with her daughter Viktoriya at center, and Fr. John, blessing baskets of festive foods, on the radiant day of Pascha.)
Regina for many years co- ministered here with our choir, lending her beautiful soprano voice to the beautification of our worship. She struggled with numerous ailments, and for the last several years, has been homebound. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Regina’s family, especially her daughter Viktoriya and son-in-law Thomas.
The funeral arrangements will be as follows:
Wake: Tuesday, September 20, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, at St. Andrew’s. A Panikhida (memorial service) will be celebrated at 8:00 PM.
Funeral: Wednesday, September 21, 10:00 AM, at St. Andrew’s. Burial will follow at North Babylon Cemetery.
May the memory of the newly-departed handmaiden of God +Regina be eternal!