Kenneth Clarence Kossatz
On July 23, 2000, Kenneth (Ken) Clarence Kossatz passed away at
the Weyburn General Hospital. Ken was born on May 18, 1929 in
Bengough. He was raised in Bengough along with his four brothers
and four sisters, on the family farm four miles southwest of Bengough.
Ken attended Valley Grove Country School. Upon finishing school,
Ken went to Edmonton to take a course in motor mechanics. Ken
returned to Bengough to the family farm and continued to farm
with his father and brothers. He bought his own farm land in 1952.
Ken and Laura May were still living and working on the farm at
the time of Ken's passing. Ken and Laura May had two children,
Reina and Bill. In his earlier years Ken was an avid curler. Ken
belonged to the Credit Union Board and was an Elks member. Ken
spent many winters working at the Bengough skating rink as caretaker
and ice maker. Ken enjoyed hockey, both watching all ages at the
local rink and following the NHL games on TV. Watching old western
movies was another favorite past time. In his later years, Ken
enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren: Sean, Paul,
Jana, Brooklyn and Courtney. Ken was predeceased by his father
and mother, William and Minnie; four brothers: Frank, Stanley,
Christie and Ray, and two sisters, Caroline and Ida. Also a sister-in-law,
Margaret Wenaas (Mills). Ken is survived by his wife Laura May,
his two children, Reina (John) Sands and Bill (Regina) Kossatz;
his five grandchildren: Sean, Paul, Jana, Brooklyn and Courtney.
Ken also leaves behind two sisters, Mildred and Iola, and brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law, Ed Publack, Paul Wenaas and Ivan and Shirley
Clark. There are many nieces, nephews and cousins from Sask.,
Alberta, BC and Ontario that Ken also leaves behind. The funeral
service was held at Knox United Church on July 28, 2000 at 1:00
p.m. The Reverend David Peebles officiated. Honorary pallbearers
were: Hank Holt, Dewey Holt, Ralph Toothill, Jim Thue, Doug Taylor,
and Mike Coroluick. Pallbearers were: Grant Mills, Grant Giraudier,
Mark Giraudier, Gary Pratt, Roy Hoffart, and Walter Smith. The
eulogy was given by Ken's daughter-in-law, Regina Kossatz. Organist
Jean Little was accompanied by the Knox United Church Choir. Music
selections were: the Choir Anthem "Breathe On Me Breath Of
Life," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Take My
Hand Precious Lord." Interment followed in the Bengough Cemetery,
Bengough. Memorial donations were gratefully received by the family
for the Diabetes Association and/or the Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Saskatchewan. Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, was in care
of arrangements.
Mildred Elaine Hofmeister
On Thursday, July 27, 2000, Mildred Elaine Hofmeister (nee Carlberg)
of Fillmore, succumbed to cancer at Fillmore Union Health Centre
at the age of 75. Elaine was the oldest daughter of Albin and
Lillian (nee Driver) Carlberg and was born on the family farm
east of Osage on March 9, 1925. She attended elementary school
in Fillmore and graduated from high school in Palmerston, ON.
It was here in Ontario that Elaine began dating Vernon Hofmeister.
When the Carlberg family moved back to their home at Osage Elaine
moved to Prince Albert to work for the telephone company while
Vernon served overseas during the war years. On June 15, 1946
Elaine married Vernon at a service held at her parents' farm.
After residing in Weyburn for two years, Elaine and Vernon returned
to the life they loved at the Hofmeister family farm six miles
north of Griffin. Here they remained for 50 wonderful years until
Vernon's death in November 1998. Elaine was an extremely active
member in the community she loved and was involved in several
community groups. In May 2000 she received her 50 year pin from
the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was a Rebekah
since 1954 and served on the executive at both the local and district
levels. Elaine particularly loved the drills the Lodge performed
at Provincial Assemblies. She was a member of the United Church
Women and the church board. She was also a Sunday School teacher,
4-H instructor and typing teacher. But there is no doubt that
she was happiest in her career as a dance instructor. In 1992
Elaine and Vernon were commissioned by Heritage Saskatchewan to
co-produce an instructional video on old time dances. "A
Celebration of Dance" was presented to various schools, libraries
and nursing homes throughout the province, and was sold in both
Canada and the United States. The video document recorded in detail
the steps for several old time dances, and has been filed at the
Provincial Archives in order that this small but precious portion
of our pioneer heritage may be preserved for future generations.
Elaine leaves behind her six children: Larry (Iris) of Regina;
Lanny (Gayle) of Thompson, MB; Lorraine (Barry) Munro of Regina;
Leila of Regina; Les (Angie) of Calgary, AB; Lindsey (Susan) of
Winnipeg, MB; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Elaine
is also survived by her brothers Albin (Mae) Carlberg and Howard
(Shirley) Carlberg and her sister Shirley Mae Luchenski, all of
Fillmore; and numerous nephews and nieces. The memorial service
was held on Monday, July 31 at the Grace United Church in Fillmore
and was conducted by Rev. Heather Lea. The eulogy was given by
family friend Jean Fahlman. The pallbearers were Elaine's nephews:
Rick Carlberg, Barry Carlberg, Murray Moore, Ken Hofmeister, Hal
Hofmeister and grandson Sean Hofmeister. Honorary pallbearers
were members of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary and
the Rebekahs. The family would like to thank the staff at the
Fillmore Union Health Centre for the loving and professional care
provided to Elaine in her time of need. In lieu of flowers, friends
so wishing may make donations in Elaine's memory to the Fillmore
Health Centre Palliative Care, Fillmore, Saskatchewan S0G 1N0.
Arrangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc.,
Weyburn.
Stanley Kopec
Stanley, born February 22, 1926 to July 24, 2000. Stanley Kopec
passed away peacefully. Survived by his wife, Ruth, of 40 years;
stepsons: Kevin, Kenny, Doug O'Neil; stepdaughter: Sandra Bills
and step-grandson: Byron Eaton; brother: Leo, and wife Rose Kopec
of Cedoux; sisters Kaye MacLellen of New Westminster; Edna Wallace
of Red Deer; and predeceased by mother, Katie Ciasnocha Kopec;
father John Anthony Kopec; sister Wanda Gawel of Weyburn and Cedoux.
Stanley will be remembered for his generosity of love and kindness
for his family, his humour and passion for the game. A private
service will be held in Cedoux. In lieu of flowers donations may
be made to the Sisters of the Precious Blood, Calgary, AB.
Joel Daniel Borys
Baby Joel, our precious angel, passed away in his sleep on July
31, 2000 at the age of 3 weeks. Joel is survived by his mother
Sherry Borys; father Brent Scott; brother Joshua, all of Regina;
grandparents Ron and Carol Borys of rural Weyburn; Connie Scott
of Regina; Herb Scott of Fort Qu'Appelle; great grandma Mary Borys
of Weyburn; great grandma Edna Scott of Regina; aunt Shelley Beals
of Los Angeles; uncles Mark and Marty Borys of Calgary, uncle
Doug (Sandy) Scott and cousins Stephanie and Grahame of Regina;
as well as many great aunts, uncles and second cousins. A memorial
service was held on Friday, August 4, in Christ Lutheran Church,
Francis, with Rev. Lindsay Hognestad of Regina officiating. Interment
followed in Cedoux Community Cemetery. Family and friends so wishing
may make donations, in memoriam, to the Kidney Foundation of Canada,
Regina Branch, 845 Broad Street, Regina S4R 8G9. Arrangements
in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services, Regina.
God Needed an
Angel in Heaven
When Jesus lived upon the earth
so many years ago
He called the children close to Him
because he loved them so.
And with that tenderness of old,
that same sweet gentle way,
He holds our little loved one
close within His arms today.
And we'll find comfort in our faith
that in His Home Above
The God of little children gives
our little one His Love.
So think of our little darling
lighthearted and happy and free
Playing in God's Promised Land
where there is Joy Eternally.
-Helen Steiner Rice
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