In Loving Memory
John Kolody
November 23, 1933 – April 13, 2019
On the eve of Saturday, April 13, 2019, John Kolody passed away peacefully at Overlander Care Centre, with his family by his side. His year long battle with brain cancer was over.
He will be missed by his dearly beloved wife Mildred, of 60 years, sons Brian of Kelowna and Dale (Sarah) of Hobart, Tasmania, and sisters Veronka (Pete) Shymchuk of Iron River, AB, and Alice Shayka of Edmonton. Fondly remembering John are sisters in-law, Greta (Victor) Ringuette and Carol (Louis) Frechette, brothers in-law Andre (Gloria) Balla and Peter (Marj) Balla, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his loving daughter Brenda Fairbank (nee Kolody) in 2006.
The Funeral Mass and reception will be held in Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Rd., at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Celebrant, Father Andrzej Wasylinko.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations to the BC Cancer Society in John’s name would be appreciated. We wish to thank the staff of 4N, RIH, and Overlander Evergreen for the excellent care and kindness shown to us during John’s short stay.
5 Tributes
my heartfelt condolences to your family Mr kolody was my favourite teacher back in the day he inspired me rest in peace Sir.
Mildred & Family~~Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you. Veechnaya Pamyat.
Eternal Memories+++
Very Sincerely~Eldon & Liz Hnylycia, Kelowna.
Mildred, I was so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was such a nice man. I want you to know that I am thinking of you.
Mildred & family
So sorry to hear of your loss, John was a fine man,
always enjoyed our conversations.
Our deepest sympathies,
Gary & Pat Hart
Our deepest condolences. I fondly remember my time working at the George Hilliard Library – John made it a special place for the kids and for the staff.
Hertha and Rolf Timmermanns