Obituary of Mary Kohan

KOHAN - Mrs. Mary Kohan passed away peacefully with family at her bedside in Regina Saskatchewan on August 8/08 at the age of 97. She was born on May 18, 1911 on the family farm in Stenen Saskatchewan to John and Martha Marinovich (nee Moroz). Mary, the eldest of 6 children, was raised on the farm and educated in the Stenen District. Hard working, Mary loved the farm and continued farming following her marriage to Steve Kohan on June 4, 1927. They purchased land in Hyas and farmed with their 6 children for the next 22 years. Known for her fabulous home-cooked meals, travelers made a point to stay at the hotels in Tugaski and Invermay that she and Steve owned and operated after leaving the farm from 1955-1967. Retiring then to Yorkton, Mary and Steve continued to welcome all into their home they built on Maple Ave. Church, work and people were the essence of Mary. A life member of the UCWL (Ukrainian Catholic Women's League), Mary could always be found around the church either singing in the choir, making perogies or simply praying. Proud of her Ukrainian heritage, Mary excelled in many Ukrainian crafts such as Easter Eggs, cross stitching, sewing and preparing delicious Ukrainian food. She loved to share this and taught many including her children and grandchildren these fine arts. The last 10 years of her life were spent in Regina. Strong in her faith, Mary continued her involvement in church activities through St. Basil's Parish. Mary was a faithful loving wife and proud mother of 5 generations. She was predeceased by her husband Steve in 1988 and son John in 1992, sisters Sue and Anne and brothers Peter and Steve. She is survived by her brother Nick in Ottawa, children Eileen, Olga, Tom, Vern and Gladys and numerous grand, great, great-great, and great-great-great grandchildren. Mary will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her family and friends. Prayers were held on Monday, August 11th. Preceding the prayers was the Holy Rosary led by members of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League and the Blue Army. Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Tuesday, August 12th, both services at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton. Rev. Father Raymond Lukie, C.Ss.R. was the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita & parish choir members. The crossbearer was Derek Zurowski and the epistle reader was Anna Marie LaBossiere. The honour guard was former by Ukrainian Catholic Women's League members. Interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Doug Zurowski, Keenan Ratushniak, Tom Kohan, Stephen Kohan, Mark Kohan and Aaron Thompson serving as the casket bearers. Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery