Dennis Kokesch was born on October 26, 1932 to parents Edward & Margaret Kokesch. Dennis passed away on December 22, 2015 in North Battleford. Dennis spent his early years in Richard going to school, later working with his dad with the “Massey Harris” agency. In 1955 Dennis went to Kitimat, B.C. where he worked on construction of the Aluminum Smelter. Dennis married Sylvia Dmytruk in 1956 at Richard, SK., together they lived in Kitimat for the next 27 years, where Dennis worked with his brother Arnold doing electrical maintenance to the Alcan Apartments, later owned a corner store for 9 years. Dennis enjoyed community work with the “Gyro” club, also their cabin at Lakelse Lake, and snowmobiling with their son David on weekends. Dennis & Sylvia moved back to North Battleford in 1983 to help their aging parents. Dennis enjoyed the North Battleford “Lions Club” until his health didn’t permit to attend meetings, coffee at “Tim’s” and breakfast on Saturdays at “A & W” with friends was almost a “must”. Dennis was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survived by his wife Sylvia, daughter Donna Kokesch, Parksville, B.C., and son David (Laura) Kokesch, Naniamo, B.C. & family – Chad: Cloie, Tannis: Cohen & Brody, Owen. Sisters & brother: Doris Cyr, Saskatoon, SK., Angie (Florian) Tugnum, Williams Lake, B.C., John (Ann) Kokesch, Quesnel, B.C.; sister-in-law Theresa Kokesch; nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Edward & Margaret Kokesch; brothers: Bernard Kokesch, Arnold (+Midge) and Clifford. Vigil Of Prayer Service was held on December 29, 2015 from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service with Betty Stone presiding. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on December 30, 2015 from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Anthony Afangide MSP Celebrant. Interment took place at the City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK.
Card of Thanks
Thank-you to all who attended the funeral, sent flowers, cards, donations, food & phone calls. Thank-you to Fr. Anthony Afangide, Betty Stone, choir of St. Josephs church & pianist Zavienne Kowalczyk. Thank-you to Bob MacKay for “How Great Thou Art”, the St. Joseph and Legion ladies for the lunches, the staff of Battlefords District Care Centre & River Heights Lodge for their excellent care and to Battlefords Funeral Service for all your support and service.
