Katherine Varga, "Katie" as she was known to family and friends, was born on May 22, 1922 on her parents' farm, near Grayson, SK. Katherine was the ninth child of 13, born to Michael and Clara (nee Zimmer) Huber. Katie attended school in Grayson and Bangor. She completed Grade 5, then was needed at home to work on the family farm. As a young girl, she worked, away from home, on various farms in the area. On October 21, 1941, she married Joseph Varga in Yorkton at St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church. They lived on the farm in the R.M. of Saltcoats (Llewelyn District) and together they raised eight children. Following Joseph's death on November 23, 1984, Katie decided to move to Bredenbury. Katie belonged to the Community Club. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, playing cards with family, curling, playing bingo, gardening, fishing and camping. A great cook, all who knew Katie knew the pleasure of a meal in her home and she was able to prepare that meal, with very few modern conveniences. In recent years, Katie had a very faithful caregiver in her son, Harvey, who was also her fishing and camping buddy. All of Katie's children have an immense amount of gratitude for the kindness, care and compassion that Harvey showed their mother. Katherine leaves to mourn her passing, her children, Martha (John), Josie (Keith), Francis (Andy), Ray (Anita), Shirley (Bob), Mavis (Randy) and Harvey (Joyce); 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Martha, Caroline and Annie; one brother, Benny as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Clara; her husband, Joseph; her daughter, Joyce; her sons-in-law, Bill, Gary and Eugene; her great-grandson, Matthew as well as five sisters, three brothers, one sister-in-law and four brothers-in-law. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK with Father Francis Hengen officiating. The eulogy was given by Sheila Bear, the readers were Cathy Barteski and Nicole Barteski and the Cross Bearer was Shani Bear. The pianist, Chris Fisher, led the congregation and members of St. Gerard's Parish Choir in the singing of the hymns, "Morning Has Broken", "Psalm 23", "Song of the Angels" and "Amazing Grace". Following a luncheon in the Gunn Reception Room at Christie's Funeral Home, the Interment Service took place in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bangor, SK with Curtis Barteski, Kelvin Hawreluik, Clayton Hawreluik, Kelly Hawreluik, Joe Lister and Rob Lister serving as the casket bearers. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
