Veronica passed away peacefully on Monday, October 29, 2012 in West Vancouver at the age of
90. Predeceased by her parents Victor and Nadezhda Mashkov, and husband Alexander A.
Tuckov in 1964. She is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter, Svetlana (Ernst)
Wilmink; grandsons Chuck (Tracey) Wilmink, Mike (Allie) Wilmink; great-grandchildren Ryan,
Danica, Maddie, Ella and Oliver; and dear lifelong friends. Veronica was born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia
to Russian e´migre´s. Following WW II, along with her family they moved to Italy, Germany, and
finally Canada, where she made her home. She loved Canada. She worked as a draftswoman for
the District of North Vancouver for over 25 years, where she formed many friendships. She was also
an avid artist, belonged to the West Vancouver Sketch Club, and studied painting in Banff,
Florence, Emily Carr College, and painted the scenery and people wherever she sat down. She
was also an avid traveler, cruising with her friends and family all over the world but always came
back to her family, which she cherished most of all. Veronica will be remembered for her mild manner,
her big smile, her love of art and music, and her incredible spirit in overcoming life’s adversities.
Thank you to the staff at Capilano Care Center and to Dr. M. Roberson for their exceptional care
and support. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 10:00 am at Holy
Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church (75 East 43rd Ave., Vancouver). In lieu of Flowers,
please have a cup of tea and a piece of cheesecake with a friend to celebrate her life.