Ihor Yakovchuk, born on October 14, 1976, in Rivne, was not only a patriot but also a successful entrepreneur. After graduating from Secondary School No. 2, he obtained a degree in commodity science and spent over 20 years running his own business.
This is reported by Rivne24
In August 2024, Ihor was drafted into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, where he served in the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade, in the fire support company, defending his homeland.
“Ihor was enterprising and kind, compassionate and sincere. Family was his main value. He always found time for his two daughters, supported them, and gave them love,” his sister noted.
Unfortunately, 49-year-old Ihor Yakovchuk passed away on January 16, 2026, in one of the medical facilities in Rivne. He had been undergoing treatment for a serious injury sustained in March of the previous year due to a drone attack in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Ihor is survived by his mother, two children, and two sisters, who will remember him as a person with a big heart.
The farewell to Ihor Yakovchuk will take place on Tuesday, January 20, at 10:00 AM in Independence Square in Rivne. A memorial service will be held at the Holy Protection Cathedral, and the serviceman will be buried at the cemetery in the village of Horbaky, Rivne region.