Obituary of Jospeh Lahosky

LAHOSKY - Joseph John Lahosky , beloved husband of the late Mary Lahosky passed away peacefully on January 10, 2013 at the Theodore Health Centre at the age of 97. Joe was born in Ladywood, Manitoba on July 29, 1915. His parents Jacob and Kathleen immigrated from Austria and farmed in Lydiatt, Manitoba. Joe came to Theodore to help his brother John who was a widower with young children. Joe loved children as all who had contact with him remember fondly. It was here that he met Mary Roebuck. The couple were united in marriage on September 28, 1935 at St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. They settled on the quarter of land next to Mary's home place where they farmed together from then until recent years. They raised three daughters: Christina, Marjorie, and Marilynn and one son Louis. Times were lean in the early years so many hours were spent making a living for the family. In spite of the hard work, Dad always had time for playing with his children. Dad loved talking to people old and young alike. He taught us to pray, to love, and to laugh. He lived in his home for two years following Mary's passing till declining health required a move to the Theodore Nursing Home where he remained till his passing. He will be lovingly remembered by his family as a kind, caring and loving person. Joe was predeceased by his wife Mary, his parents Jacob and Kathleen and nine brothers and sisters. He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Christine (Harold) Bates and their family Rodger (Cynthia), Colleen (Glen) Kowalchuk and their family Curtis (Stacy), Madyson, Rylan, & Easton, Cassia White (Tyler Measner) & Kinley, Evan (Janet) Amanda & Jaclyn, David Bates. Louis (Elaine) Lahosky, Allan, Carla (Kelly) Madsen, Brendan & Brett. Marjorie (Walter) Popenia, Maureen (Dan) Tempel, Jacob & Sydney, Jeff and daughter Sheridan, Holly Popenia and Colin Popenia; Marilynn (Dale) Erikson, Dean (Estelle) Erikson, Annika & Matthew, Grant (Olivia) Erikson, Jossyln as well numerous nieces and nephews and his many other relatives and friends, and especially his long- time farm companion, his beloved pet Skippy. The prayer vigil service was held on Monday evening, January 14th 2013 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church. Father Francis Hengen officiated. The lector was Dale Erikson, the crossbearer was Maureen Tempel, and the eulogy was given by Walter Popenia. Pianist, Lorraine Lysak led members of the Parish Choir and congregation in the singing of the hyms 'Be Not Afraid', Psalm 23, 'Hail Mary, Gentle Woman, and 'Day is Done'. The Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday morning, January 15, 2013 from St. Gerard's Church with Father Francis as the Celebrant. The lectors were Elaine Lahosky & Harold Bates, the general intercessions were given by Colin Popenia, and Rodger & Cindy Bates were the gift bearers. The crossbearer was Allan Lahosky. Pianist, Pam Yaremko led members of the Parish Choir and the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Here I Am Lord', Psalm 62, 'Prayer of St. Francis', 'I Am the Bread of Life', 'Song of the Angels', and 'Let All Things Now Living'. The communion meditation hymn Ava Maria was sung by Holly Popenia, with accompaniment by Carla Madsen. The interment took place in the St. Theodore Parish Cemetery, north of Theodore with Rodger, Evan & David Bates, Jeff & Colin Popenia, Allan Lahosky and Grant Erikson serving as the casketbearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials were to the Theodore Health Care Centre. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 11:00am, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details