Obituary of Martin Koshman

KOSHMAN - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Martin Koshman on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, at the age of 77 years. Martin was born on March 9, 1944, the second son of Nick and Katie (Baback) Koshman. He attended Poplar Leaf School and then continued his education at Theodore School. In June 1964, Martin was united in marriage to Elaine Rauliuk, and they made Theodore their home. They were blessed with one daughter, Sherry. Martin was employed as a mechanic at Korb Motors in Yorkton, the School Bus Garage and later rented a bay at the Co-op Garage in Theodore. In 1973 he purchased land and started farming. He continued to farm till his health started to fail in 2017. During his younger years, he enjoyed playing in a band at dances in the community. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting and in the winter, he would be curling and snowmobiling. Martin travelled to Cuba and various places in Canada and the United States. His travels also included several cruises to the Panama Canal, Alaska and Hawaii. Martin was predeceased by his daughter Sherry, mother Katie, father Nick, brother Walter, father-in-law Alex Rauliuk, mother-in-law Wilma Rauliuk, and sister-in-law Florence Pachkowski. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Elaine, son - in- law Dennis Moul, grandchildren Valerie and Natalie, brother-in-law Robert Rauliuk, brother-in-law Bill Pachkowski and numerous nephews and cousins. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. Words of remembrance were given by Valerie Moul and a video tribute from Dennis Moul was shared. The interment followed in the Theodore Town Cemetery with Peter Hutzul, Terry Hutzul, Gary Walker, Barry Kozak, Ken Melnychuk and Robert Stuart serving as casketbearers. Memorial donations in memory of Martin may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of one's choice as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com. Service Details. Service When: Thursday, June 17th, 2021 11:00am Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Theodore Cemetery Address: SW