Bohdan ‘Ben’ Korol, beloved husband of the late Marlene Korol, passed away peacefully at the Canora Hospital on January 25, 2025, at the age of 89 years.
Bohdan, affectionately known as Ben, was born on November 2, 1935, on the family farm to Mike and Julia (nee Pakosh) Korol. He was the fourth of eight children. Ben’s early education began at Donwell Public School, later completing his Grade 10 at Canora Composite High School.
Following his schooling, Ben devoted himself to working on the family farm while also seeking winter employment at his Uncle Peter Pakosh’s versatile manufacturing company in Winnipeg, MB.
In July 1960, Ben and Marlene (nee German) were united in marriage, celebrating 62 years of love and companionship until Marlene’s passing. They were blessed with four wonderful children: Donna, Brad, Lisa, and Darcy.
Ben's passions were plentiful, from his love of family vacations to his dedication to the Blue Jays baseball games. He had a profound connection to his faith, finding solace and joy in visiting rural churches. Ben was a proud member of the Order of Saint Andrews.
On January 25, 2025, Ben peacefully entered eternal rest after a brief illness. His life was a testament to love, faith, and family and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Ben was predeceased by his parents, Mike and Julia; beloved wife, Marlene; brothers, Buck and Orest; and sister, Olga Gulak.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Donna (Mel) McCormick of Canora, SK, Bradley (Nicole) Korol of Okotoks, AB, Lisa Korol of Regina, SK, and Darcy (Linda) Korol of Donwell, SK. His legacy lives on through his grandchildren: Dylan (Rachelle), Kaitlyn (Kristian), Bryce, Kyle (Catie), Justin (Katie), Ty Korol; and great-granddaughter, Amelia Korol. Ben is also survived by his siblings: Eugene (Vicki) Korol, Kathy (Morris) Davyduke, Maurice (Louise) Korol, Alice (Harold) Popoff; and sister-in-law, Irene Korol; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A Prayer Service was held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, and the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2025, both from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Canora, SK, with Rev. Fr. Yurii Obukh officiating. Responses were led by the cantor, Zennovia Duch and the Ukrainian Orthodox parish choir. The cross bearer was Russel Korol. Interment followed at the Sliding Hills Christian Cemetery, Mazeppa, SK, with Dylan McCormick, Kaitlyn McCormick, Kristian Kudryk, Bryce McCormick, Ty Korol, and David Korol as casket bearers.
Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Sliding Hills Christian Cemetery or to the Descent of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox church, Mazeppa, SK, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Ben Korol. Family and friends are invited to sign an online guestbook at . Arrangements have been entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora, SK.
