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The Canora Courier

11 February 2009

KOWALCHUK  KOZUN  ROGERS

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KOZUN: Richard (Rick) Kozun passed away at the age of 64 years, at the Canora Hospital on February 4th, 2009, with his family by his side, after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born on October 18th, 1944, to Joe and Anne (nee Haskewich) Kozun. He attended Tiny School from grade one to grade eight and then completed his schooling and graduated from the Canora Composite High School. He worked at various jobs, including hauling mail between Yorkton and Winnipeg for a couple of years. He also worked on highway crews in between farming and helping neighbours with farming and harvest.

He met and married Phyllis Chalus on November 15th, 1968. Together they worked on the family farm. They had two children, Robert in 1969 and Shelley in 1970. He continued farming until they rented out the land in the mid­1980's. They retired to Canora in 1992 where he has resided until his passing. His biggest joy was spending time with family and friends. He was a great fan of Johnny Cash and Elvis.

Rick is survived by his wife of forty years, Phyllis of Canora, his son Robert (Patricia) Kozun of Wynyard and daughter Shelley (Lawrence) Barabash of Preeceville and two precious grand- children. Meagan and Devin Barabash. The two dogs, Ricco and Coco, were referred to as his "Granddogs". He is also survived by his brother Ray (Marg), and two sisters, Olga Duffin and Iris (Ed) Barabash, all of Winnipeg, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Rick is pre- deceased by his parents, his brother, John, and brother-in-law Bud Duffin.

The Memorial Service was held on Monday, February 9th, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with Rev. Catherine Pace of the United Church of Canada officiating. Interment of cremated remains to follow at a later date. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to The Canadian Cancer Society as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671).

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ROGERS: It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Julia Rogers on Thursday, January 29th, 2009 with family, friends and nursing staff by her side at Parkridge Centre.

Julie had a carefree spirit but she had a serious side as well. Her faith, and her devotion to God was great. Julie graduated from Composite High School in Canora with honours. She applied to Robertson College in Saskatoon to be trained for her career as a Legal Secretary and there she excelled in her studies. Before she graduated she was offered a job at a Saskatoon law firm, looking for someone who was proficient in speaking Ukrainian and their she excelled as well. Julie was also involved with the SPCA, as a Fundraising Coordinator and advocate. Her life centered around animals, Sam and Mer were her cats. She was involved in many cat shows with Sam and Mer and together won many top prizes. She had a strong devotion to her cats.

Julie leaves to mourn her father, Walter of Kamsack, SK; sisters, Victoria (Ed) Yurkiw of Roblin, MB, Anna Derksen of Winnipeg; brother, Steven Gurski of Esterhazy, SK; as well as many nieces and nephews. Julie was predeceased by her mother, Doris. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, February 5th, at 2:00 p.m. from St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church (1902 Munroe Ave) with Rev. Father Les Paquin as the celebrant. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Kurtis Rae -­ MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (978­5200).

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KOWALCHUK: It is with great sadness that the family of August Kowalchuk, beloved husband of Evelyn (Zarazun), announces his peaceful passing, at the Canora Hospital on January 31st. 2009 at the age of 81 years.

He was born at Tiny. Saskatchewan on July 19th, 1927 to Julian and Caroline (nee Sleeva) Kowalchuk. He was educated at both Tiny and Canora schools. After completing school, August decided to spread his wings and travel to Ontario where he worked for a local farming family. He returned to Saskatchewan to help with the family farm after his father became ill. He worked for the RM of Buchanan and discovered his entrepreneurial spirit - he purchased his own caterpillar and started his first business. He worked persistently to grow his business by cutting brush, digging basements and dugouts for many families in the community. August lived in the same community and attended the same church as Evelyn. On July 14th, 1953 they were married at St. Mary's Parish in Tiny. Together they established their own family farming business near Tiny where they lived and worked until recently. August continued to work his caterpillar business and expanded his work to include custom grain cleaning. His passion for working on the land and with his livestock was apparent. Although he worked very hard, he always had a sparkle in his eye when he spoke about his crops, his cows and his hogs.

August educated himself in the area of livestock care and practiced his veterinarian skills on his own livestock. His fellow farming neighbours came to rely on these self-taught skills. August was a member of both St. Anne's Parish in Buchanan and St. Mary's Church in Tiny. He was involved in St. Mary's Church in Tiny and worked hard to upkeep this parish community that his parents and grandparents pioneered. He participated fully as a parishioner and took his turn at getting up at 4 am in the winter to build a fire in the church stove so that those attending 9 am mass were sure to be cozy. August also contributed to his business community by participating in the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool at Tiny in his role as secretary.

August and Evelyn retired to Canora in February 2004. August loved his family in a subtle, unassuming and stoic manner. He passed his unrelenting work ethic and entrepreneurial strength on to all of his children. His quiet but strong faith earned the respect of his family. August had a passion for reading, enjoying biographies, historical and political books. August enjoyed children and had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, and children Cordelia and Raymond Ciesielski, and their children Nathan (Kathy) and Leah (Colin) of Young, Clarissa and Larry Poberznek, and their children Joyce (Conrad) and Gina of Martensville, Corrie and Debbie Kowalchuk, and their children Kelly (Lynette) and Joel of Saskatoon, Milton and Barb Kowalchuk, and their children Jessie (Sarah) and Amy of Canora, Tracey Kowalchuk & Paul Maczek of Martensville and 5 great-grandchildren, Colton, Jordyn, Brielle, Piper, Harlie. Brothers: Adolph (Esther), Lawrence (Rose), Edmund (Stella), Bernard (Elsie), Anton (Lucy), Arthur (Charlotte), Chester (Leona) and sisters: Magdeline, Gertrude (John), Isabelle (Edward), Julie (Ernest), and Josephine. He was predeceased by his grandchildren Jason and Tara Ciesielski, his parents Julian and Caroline, brothers, Stan in infancy and Emil, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Stefka Zarazun, brothers-in-law, John Bugera and John Lampel and niece Lucille Cunningham.