Obituary of Anatoly Nikolaevich Kharenko

August 28, 1943 – Belaya Tserkov, Ukraine

February 24, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Anatoly Kharenko, beloved husband of Liudmila Kharenko, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the age of 80 years, in Calgary, AB. He was an outstanding individual, a loving father, and a devoted husband.

Born on August 28, 1943, in Belaya Tserkov, Ukraine, Anatoly graduated from Civil Engineering and was an active member of various organizations. He also dedicated his time to volunteering and was passionate about nature, bird watching, sudoku, history, and astronomy. His love for life and kind-hearted nature will always be remembered.

Anatoly will be deeply missed by his daughters, Olesya and Olga, and leaves behind a legacy that will forever live on in their hearts. He also leaves behind a host of family and friends who will fondly remember his compassion and unwavering dedication to his passions.

The family would like to thank all those who have extended their condolences during this difficult time. Anatoly will be forever remembered for his kind soul, love for life, and his unwavering dedication to his family and passions.

"In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty." - Christopher Morley

Anatoly's love for nature, history, and astronomy will always be remembered and cherished by those who knew him. He will be greatly missed, but his memory and legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Anatoly’s family here.

In living memory of Anatoly Nikolaevich Kharenko, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.