Obituary of John Koban

The family of John Koban of Yorkton, beloved husband of the Late Geraldine Koban sadly announce his passing on Monday, August 15, 2022. John was 86 years of age. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 19 at 2:00p.m. from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Father Yevhen Zadorozhnyi C.S.s.R. officiating. The interment will follow in the Garden of St. John, Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorials in memory of John may be made to the Ukrainian Refugee Fund as gifts of remembrance. The family of John Koban sadly announce his passing on Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home following a period of failing health. John was born on January 16, 1936 in the Whitesand district, the eldest son of William and Pauline (Spelay) Koban. The family moved to the Springside district in April, 1946 where he attended Clear Creek School and helped on the family farm until he was old enough to work out on jobs. John worked for Merriman Construction, Dale Carter Construction in Northern BC and later at ICG Propane. He loved farming and especially treasured his W-9 International tractor. In 1986 he married Geraldine Kendel and the couple moved to Yorkton while John continued to farm. John’s health started to decline following Geraldine’s passing, however he tried to farm on a daily basis. John was predeceased by his parents, William and Pauline Koban; his wife Geraldine; brothers Lawrence and Andrew, and brother - in – law Bill Robertson. He is survived by his brothers Mike, Bill (Beth); sister Evelyn Robertson, sister-in-law Doris Koban; nieces and nephews, Kevin & Craig Koban, Kelly Koban (Paul Wohlgemuth), Scott (Lorelie) Robertson, Carmel (Dan) Tobin and great nieces and nephews, Brayden Tobin, Kaitlyn Tobin. Jordon, Jessica & Everlee Holstein, Christopher, Matthew and Stephanie Koban and Calvin Wohlgemuth; brother-in-law Dennis (Lorraine) and sister -in – law Sharon (Jim) and their families. Also special families, Anna & Miroslaw Bajus and Andrej & Alexandra Kikhard, all of Mississauga, Ontario. Service Details. Service When: Friday, August 19th, 2022 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of John Koban January 16, 1936 - August 15, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book