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Olesya Borches-Samko, a violinist with INSO-Lviv, dies in Lviv

Olesya Borches-Samko, a violinist with INSO-Lviv, dies in Lviv

The musician is survived by four young children, the youngest being only two months old. A farewell ceremony is planned for October 29.

Olesya Borches-Samko, a violinist with the INSO-Lviv orchestra and a skilled artisan of handmade jewelry, died suddenly in Lviv. Her husband, Ivan Borches-Samko, announced her death.

The family has four young children: Tarasik, Theodorchik, Yaryna, and Tadeychik. The youngest son is only two months old.

In addition to music, Olesya was also involved in crafts. She created embroidered ornaments, necklaces, and beads, using natural stones, pearls, and corals. Her work was commissioned from the United States, Europe, and Australia.

A farewell ceremony will take place on October 29 in Lviv, at the chapel on Pekarskaya Street, 52. The memorial service will begin at 10:00. The funeral service is scheduled for the same chapel at 11:00 or later.

After the farewell in Lviv, Olesya will be buried in the village of TuliGolove in the Horodok district, near her father.