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Sergei Garklavs Obituary

Garklavs, Archpriest Sergei Pastor Emeritus of Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, age 87, of Chicago, passed away Monday evening, October 19, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Alexandra; loving father of Archpriest Alexander (Carol), George (Donna), Mary (William) Smith, Olga (Priest Michael) Prevas, and Paul (Alla); cherished grandfather of twelve; and great-grandfather of one. Lying in state at Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, 1121 N. Leavitt Street with visitation Thursday 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. with Panachyda (wake service) 7:00 p.m. Friday 3:00 9:00 p.m., with 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service. Divine Liturgy, Saturday, October 24 at 9:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Holy Trinity Cathedral Restoration Fund. For further questions, call (773)545-3800 or visit www.muzykafuneralhome.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 22, 2015.

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22

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral

1121 N. Leavitt Street, IL

Oct

22

Wake

7:00 p.m.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral

1121 N. Leavitt Street, IL

Oct

23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral

1121 N. Leavitt Street, IL

Oct

23

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral

1121 N. Leavitt Street, IL

Oct

24

Liturgy

9:30 a.m.

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral

1121 N. Leavitt Street, IL

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5776 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

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