Obituary of Kenneth L. Kotylak

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". KOTYLAk - Kenneth Lorne Kotylak was born on December 25, 1964 at Lestock, Saskatchewan; the youngest child of Jerry & Lucy (nee Chorney) Kotylak. He was raised on the family farm and received his education at Kelliher School. In 1990 he was united in marriage to Kathleen Fushtey. The couple moved to Regina and then to Alberta for a brief period before returning to the farm. They were blessed with a son Kyle in 1992, followed by Devin in 1997, and Tyler in 2002. Devin unfortunately passed away at 2 ½ years of age. Even though Kathleen & Ken separated in 2006, Kenny maintained a strong bond to his boys and the farm was always their home. They were his world and Ken would do anything for them. Ken's home was always open to family, friends and neighbors. Ken had various occupations throughout his life including the Auction Mart; Federated Co-op; farming with his dad and brother Gordon; working for Gordon in Lacombe, Alberta driving fuel truck and hauling gravel & asphalt; mowing grass for the RM of Kellross; welding with Ron Faure and helping Ron with his rodeo equipment. In 1999, Ken had opened his own welding shop, KNK Manufacturing, which he truly loved and enjoyed tinkering in. In 2006 he was hired by the Dept. of Highways, which became his second home and a job he truly loved, and made life-lasting friendships with many of his co-workers. All through this employment, he continued to farm, which was his heart and soul. Ken also enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, quadding and playing three spot. Ken passed away suddenly on Monday, October 20th, 2014 shortly after beginning his work day at the Highways shop in Leross. He was 49 years of age. Ken was predeceased by his son Devin in 1999; mother Lucy in 1984; and father Jerry in 2010. He is survived by his sons Kyle (Laura) & Tyler, and their mother Kathleen (Dwayne Semchyshyn); Brother Gordon (Marlis) of Kelliher; Sister Brenda (John) Haggerty of Regina; nephews & nieces: Jason, Kyla (Chad, Summer & Haylee), Jeremy, Ryan (Daniella), & Morgan (Lucas). Also numerous relatives, friends and neighbors. Prayers were held on Friday evening, October 24th, and the Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Saturday morning, October 25th 2014, all from Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ituna with Very Rev. Fr. Boris Kyba C.Ss.R. as Celebrant. Responses were led by cantors Ladmer Moskal & Wayne Boczulak.The crossbearer was Jeremy Kotylak, the epistle-reader was Morgan Haggerty. Members of the Kelliher & district Lions Club attended and formed an honor guard. The interment took place in the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery with Wesley Worme, Tom Matt, Jason Kotylak, Dwayne Semchyshyn, Kevin Gelinas & Darcy King serving as the casketbearers. At the memorial luncheon, words of tribute were given by Brenda, Kathleen, Kyle & Tyler. Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Friday, October 24th, 2014 7:00pm, Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday, October 25th, 2014 10:00am, Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery