Evhen Terleckyj

Evhen Roman Terleckyj, age 75, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, in Warren, Michigan. He was born on August 14, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan. Evhen was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend whose greatest joy in life was the people he loved. He is survived by his beloved wife, Olga; his eldest son, Danylo (Oksana) Terleckyj, and their son, Justin; his daughter, Luba (Jamie); his youngest son, Stefan (Kenzie) Terleckyj, and their daughters, Theodora and Maeve; his nephew, Taras (Karen), and their daughters, Sonya and Natalia, his nephew James, and his son Jeffrey and daughter Wren, and his niece Iwanka, and her sons Anthony and Joseph. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olga and Iwan Terleckyj, and his brothers, Michael and Walter. For many years, Evhen worked as a skilled tool and die maker in Michigan’s automotive industry. He took pride in his work and earned the respect of those who knew him for his strong work ethic and willingness to lend a helping hand. Growing up, Evhen developed a reputation as an exceptional athlete. He was also an avid Detroit sports fan who faithfully cheered for the Tigers and Red Wings. Evhen had a lifelong love of music too, and whether listening to his favorite songs or enjoying time with family and friends, he appreciated the simple moments that brought people together. More than anything else, Evhen was a family man. He loved being around people and had a gift for making others feel welcome. He was always ready to help family, friends, or anyone in need. He believed that life was best lived with kindness, and friendship. Among the lessons he shared were simple words that reflected the way he lived: “Don’t cheat yourself,” and “You can never have enough friends.” Those who knew him will remember not only what he said, but how consistently he lived by those principles. Later in life, Evhen found renewed strength in his Ukrainian Catholic faith. Together with his wife, Olga, he became a regular member of their church community, finding comfort, peace, and fellowship through his faith. A memorial service celebrating Evhen’s life will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church in Warren, Michigan, followed by a brunch at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Warren. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to Revived Soldiers Ukraine Though he will be deeply missed, Evhen’s kindness, generosity, love of family, and unwavering friendship will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Вічная Пам’ять Memory Eternal.

Evhen Terleckyj

August 14, 1950 - August 4, 2026