It will be a hard day for many as they say goodbye to a Niagara Falls artist killed in a horrific crash on the QEW in Oakville.
A funeral service will be held today for 34 year old Elena Kulikova, a woman remembered by friends and family as a talented painter, vocal and piano instructor, and a passionate environmental advocate.
Anyone wishing to help the family honour Kulikova's memory is encouraged to donate to Plastic Oceans Canada in her honour.
A GoFundMe campaign for the family has also surpassed $14,000 with some of the money going to the environmental cause.
Online condolences are being accepted through the Patterson Funeral Homes website.
Kulikova was killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash near Trafalgar Road last Thursday.