NOVECOSKY: Leonard
March 27, 1933 - September 9, 2014
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Leonard Novecosky of Humboldt, SK, announces his passing on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, at the age of 81 years. It all started on March 27, 1933, when Leonard, the oldest of eight children, was born to Martin and Elizabeth (nee Suchan) Novecosky at home on their farm in the Burr district, where he grew up. On October 11, 1958, he married Sadie Kaminski in Edmonton, AB. In the spring of 1959, Leonard and Sadie moved to Burr to farm. They were blessed with six children, four sons and two daughters. Although life on the farm was very busy, Leonard still found time to pursue his favorite hobbies and interests; he loved music, dancing, carpentry, and also photography. One of his many projects was making caskets, and he was buried in one of his own. A man of faith, Leonard was devoted to the church and was a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. On March 1, 2006, after a lengthy illness, Sadie passed away. Leonard married Jane Hall on October 28, 2009. His family was always of utmost importance to him. "Be positive" was a favorite saying of Leonard's. He always was, and enjoyed life to the fullest. Leonard will be lovingly remembered by his wife of five years, Jane Novecosky; his six children and their families: Jerome (Loretta) Novecosky of Burr, Kurtis (Kendra), Raelynn (Glen) Qualie, and Dustin (Jenna); Theresa (Lorne) Niekamp of Humboldt, Mathew (Michelle) and children Leina and Easton, Kyle (Tara) and son Seamus, and Jessica; Francis (Donna) Novecosky of Humboldt, Adam (Sarah) and son Kaden, and Josh (Jennifer) and son Jake; Lawrence (Gail) Novecosky of Regina, Kristopher, Daniel and Jonathan; Philip (Michele) Novecosky of Courtenay, BC, Jessica and Ryan; and Dona Novecosky of Whitehorse, Yukon; Jane's children: Cindy (Myles) Stumborg, Kelly (Alvin) Tarnowski, Kurtis (Arlene) Hall, Greg Hall, and Colin Hall; four sisters and two brothers: Edith (Peter) Knaus, Emma Zubot, Freda (Ardel) Paproski, Agnes (Walter) Trotic, Arnold (Pat) Novecosky, and Abbot Peter Novecosky, OSB; and by brother-in-law, Vince Knaus. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Sadie (nee Kaminski) Novecosky (March 1, 2006); parents, Martin and Elizabeth (nee Suchan) Novecosky; sister, Irene Knaus; and by brother-in-law, Emmett Zubot. The Prayer Service for Leonard was held at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at 8:00 p.m., presided by Nestor Trach and organist Darlene Cash. Scripture readers were Jessica Niekamp and Jessica Novecosky. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church on Friday, September 12, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., concelebrated by Abbot Peter Novecosky, OSB, Fr. Rudolph Novecosky, OSB, and eight fellow confreres. Others taking part were: Mathew Niekamp and Josh Novecosky, placing of pall; Adam Novecosky, crossbearer; Leo Altrogge and Benji Schlosser, altar servers; Daniel Novecosky and Kyle Niekamp, scripture readers; Kristopher Novecosky, intentions; Ryan Novecosky and Jonathan Novecosky, giftbearers; Magdalen Dagenais and Marge Gehlen, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Marie Aubin, and the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. Pallbearers were Jerome Novecosky, Theresa Niekamp, Francis Novecosky, Lawrence Novecosky, Philip Novecosky, and Dona Novecosky. Interment followed at St. Scholastica Roman Catholic Cemetery, Burr, SK. Memorial donations may be directed to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), 1705 McKercher Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7H 5N6. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
