Overview
- Funeral observances concluded on December 15 with a procession and burial at Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv.
- Farewells began at the Garrison Church, where a parastas was held and long queues formed to pay respects.
- A city ceremony on Rynok Square featured the municipal trumpeter performing Yavorina as trembitas sounded during the coffin’s departure.
- Municipal authorities organized and documented the two-day commemoration, with the mayor providing official details of the rites.
- Stepan Higa died on December 12 at age 66 after a serious illness and was celebrated as a noted singer-composer and People's Artist of Ukraine known for hits including Vulytsia Natali, Tsei son, Yavorina, and Zoloto Karpat.