KONIHOWSKI

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jerry ‘Kono’ Konihowski announce his sudden passing Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 at the age of 65 years. Jerry was born in Moose Jaw, SK in 1953. He attended public school at Westmount and Empire Elementary, and then proceeded to graduate from Riverview Collegiate in 1972. Throughout high school, Jerry was an all-star athlete where he competed in basketball, volleyball, and track and field. Jerry continued his love for sports after high school by playing soccer with the Jaws, broomball with the Vikings, fastball with the Braves, and hockey with the Weekend Warriors. Jerry made and treasured life-long friendships throughout those years. Jerry and Dala (Smith) were married in 1990 in Banff National Park and soon after welcomed their two beautiful children into the world. It brought Jerry incredible pride and joy to watch his children play sports as he was always a very family-oriented man. Jerry and Dala built and spent many years enjoying their cabin with their family and friends at Buffalo Pound Lake. Jerry would never hesitate to lend a helping hand and always made an effort to connect with others. Jerry and Dala were able to enjoy lots of fun and laughter on their multiple vacations, including their recent trips to Mexico with Nettie, Harland, and other close friends. Jerry worked at the Canadian Salt Plant at Belle Plaine, SK for 42 years and recently retired in 2015. He was predeceased by his parents, Dmetro and Anna Konihowski; brother-in-law, Gord Mathie; and in-laws, Wally and Queenie Smith. Jerry will be remembered with love always by his wife of 28 years, Dala; daughter, Kelsey(Cody) of Saskatoon, SK; son, Bretton of Moose Jaw, SK; brother, John (Diane) of Calgary, AB; sister, Nettie (Harland) Schaber of Red Deer, AB; brother, Ed (Bonnie) of Moose Jaw, SK; along with nieces and nephews: Janna (Ryan) Dubyk, Alana Konihowski, Rob Mathie, Derrick (Shannon) Konihowski, and Kristy (Darren) Soyka; sisters-in-law, Nola (Jim) Keay, and Cindylane (Dale) Mierau; as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews. A Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be held on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 at 3:00p.m. at the Cosmo Centre, 235 – 3rd Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK. Please join us as we honour and celebrate a life well lived. For those so wishing, donations in Jerry’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, Unit 26 - 1738 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Calvin Gammel, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com