Obituary of Lena Kohanski

Lena Kohanski , beloved wife of Nick Kohanski of Yorkton, formerly of the Calder district passed away peacefully April 9th at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 85. Lena was born April 8, 1934 to William and Rosie (nee Chorney) Montain. She was raised on the family farm in and Calder District and attended school in Calder. On July 15th, 1956 Lena was united in marriage to Nick Kohanski. The couple worked side by side on their farm first in the Togo Valley, then in 1964 in the Calder District. Then moving to Yorkton in 2005. Lena always grew a large vegetable garden and loved to have a flower garden. She enjoyed to crochet, knit and sew. The grandchildren all remember Baba's perogies and cabbage rolls, which were the best. Lena was predeceased by her parents, William and Rosie Montain and granddaughter Nicole Boehm. Lena leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 62 years Nick, her children Terry (Sherryl) Kohanski of Churchbridge, Rosemary (Jules) Chenard of Saskatoon, Sonia (Randy) Boehm of Yorkton. Six grandchildren Owen (Tammy), Erin (Andrew), Joel (Bailey), Colin (Carla) Evan (Ashley), Brittany (Dustin), Eight great grandchildren, Brayden and Ava Kohanski, Sarah, Trista and Jacob Chase, Tahlia & Riley Boehm and Kennedy Boehm. Also two brothers John Montain and Jim (Linda) Montain both of Kelowna, BC . The Funeral Service was held on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Jen Dresser of St. Andrew's United Church officiating. The musical selections, "Jealous of The Angels", "Amazing Grace" , "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and "Angels Among Us" were included in the service. Reflections of Lena's life were shared by Terry Kohanski. The Interment took place in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Terry Kohanski, Erin Chase, Joel Chenard, Colin Boehm, Evan Boehm and Brittany Boehm serving as the casket bearers. Memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Diabetes Association can be made in memory of Lena. Service Details. Service When: Friday, April 12th, 2019 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