Leeanne Catherine Koshykowski: It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend on June 9, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 67 years. Leeanne leaves behind to forever cherish her memory her loving husband Ray of 47 years. Daughters: Raelene (Ian) Boulanger, Jodie (Ken) Azevedo and their children: Blaire, Jay and Cole; son, Ryan (Jordi) Koshykowski and their children: Jayla and Brennan; brother, Al (Louise) Laberge; sister, Pat Kaartinen; sister-in-law, Madeline Koshykowski; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Bev and Jerry Fugleberg; numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. Predeceased by her parents, Leo and Helen Laberge; brother-in-law, Hank Kaartinan; father and mother-in-law: Mike and Mae Koshykowski; and sister-in-law, Marie Duckering. Leeanne was born in Assiniboia, SK on September 7, 1948 and passed away in North Battleford, SK on June 9, 2016 with her family at her side. She was a loving, kind, understanding, generous, giving and forgiving woman who devoted her life to raising her family, helping others and in her career as a continuing care aide. She serviced above and beyond anyone鈥檚 expectations. She will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK with Fr. Doug Jeffrey OMI as Celebrant. Interment followed in the North Battleford City Cemetery. Memorial Donations in memory of Leeanne may be directed to the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK 聽S7N 4H4 or to River Heights Lodge, 2001 鈥� 99th 聽Street, North Battleford, SK 聽S9A 0S3. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Condolences for the family may be forwarded to [email protected]
聽Card of Thanks
Thank-you to the dedicated nursing staff at Battleford鈥檚 Union Hospital, Dr. Lipsett, Dr. Khurana, The Battlefords Funeral Service, C.W.L. ladies and volunteers who served lunch, and family and friends who helped us during this difficult time. A special thank-you to Fr. Doug Jeffrey for doing the service, to Bob MacKay for singing 鈥淚n The Garden鈥� so beautifully and to family and friends who visited Leeanne during her illness. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated and will always be remembered.
