Konihowski, Jerry
Jerry ‘Kono’ 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 Weakend 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 3:00 p.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
Sorry for your loss, thinking of your family at this difficult time.
Dala, Ed, Bonnie & the Konihowski family:
We were both very saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. He truly was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Bonnie & Jeff Trumbley
My thoughts are with you Dala and family .Memories are a precious thing as I’ve found out over the last few months . Hug everyone a little harder and carry on my dear .Love and best wishes Sandra Brin
Dala and family, Ed and Bonnie- our deepest sympathies.”just a really nice guy” could have been added to your obit!
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dala, Kelsey and Bretton
Dala and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss and the heartache that you will be feeling.l am sending you a hug and will talk with you at a later time. God bless you …love me
Dala & family, we are so sorry to hear of Jerrys’ passing, he was such a NICE guy, always a smile on his face & he always stopped and said hello. Russel & Myrna Blanchard
Our deepest condolences to Dala, Kelsey, Bretton and the rest of the family. Jerry was a wonderful man, kind hearted and well loved. He will be missed. Gone, but never forgotten!
Hugs to all.
Twila and Gary Smith and family
Dala and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to teach Jerry at Empire. He was excellent athlete and a good guy to have in class.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to Dala, Eddie and Bonnie and the other members of the family on the passing of Jerry. I had the opportunity to play against and later with Kono in fastball when the Braves folded and a number of players joined the Royals. He was one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met. RIP Kono
Dala and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Hugs.
Dana, Doug and Katie Johnston
Dala, Ed and family
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Jerry.
Jerry and I were school mates right from Westmount school thru high school. He was the nicest guy you would ever want to meet. He had the kindest heart.
May the happy memories you share carry you and your families thru this very difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gone but never forgotten.
Bonnie , Ed and rest of the Family Thoughts and prayers with all of you at this time of sorrow. Jerry was a really nice guy and will be missed by many – remember the good times and He will always be with you.
My condolence to all Konihowcki family on your loss of Jerry
So very sad to hear of your family’s loss. I fondly remember Jerry from RVCI days. Our deepest sympathies.
We are thinking of you Dala and family at this difficult time. We will miss Jerry’s quick smile and mischievous grin. He lived life to the fullest! We will especially miss the “soups” we had over the years.
Dala, Kelsey, Bretton and the Konihowski Families; We were both shocked and saddened to learn of Jerry’s passing. The heartache you are feeling must be immeasurable. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time. We send our deepest sympathies.
Our deepest sympathies to all the families on your loss of Jerry. Prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Dala, Kelsey, Bretton and family, we are thinking of your family at this extremely difficult time. Our sincerest condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. Jerry will always be remembered as a kind-hearted friend to everyone who knew him.
Bonnie, Ed and family…so sorry for your loss. Sending my condolences to you at this difficult time. Keeping you in my thoughts. Hoping your memories will comfort you in the days ahead.
Dala & Family, Ed & Bonnie & Family, we are so very sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. We all will have many fond memories of him. During this extremely difficult time, take comfort in knowing that Jerry was one of a hell of a good guy and he truly touched the lives of all of us that knew him. We are hoping to be back in time for Tuesday but if not, please know that our thoughts will be with you
I am so very saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my mist sincere condolences.
Nettie, Ed and Bonnie, and families so shocked and sorry to hear of the loss of your brother….
We will uphold you all in prayer as you go thru this time of grief. Especially for Jerry wife and family….
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Jerry! He always spoke, as does
Eddie even though we did not know each other that well.
However, you recognize a “ nice” guy when you meet him. I trust that you cherish great memories of Jerry and may he live on through you, his family and friends
Our deepest condolences on Jerry’s passing.
Our deepest sympathies Dayla and family. I know where you and your family are at, as I lost my husband Gord last April 14th after talking to him everyday day for 41 years! Is such torture, these past 5 months, but it DOES get better…we are praying for you all!
Maureen and Mandy.
Dala and family… I’m so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Thinking of you with a heavy heart. Wishing you strength… with the love and support of family and friends.
Dala and family, our deepest condolences to you upon the passing of Jerry
Dwight and Hjördís Fruson, Saskatoon
Dala, Kelsey, Bretton, Ed, Bonnie and family. My heart is truly with you all at this sad sad time. Jerry was always smiling and such a pleasure to be around. “When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure”. Reflecting on those treasures will be full of tears and laughter. May you find comfort in sharing them with your family and friends through this difficult time. Love and hugs to all.
Deepest condolence Dala and family.
I got to now both of you many years ago, called upon to do work on your fleet of vehicles, your were recommended by a good friend Bart. I was sadden of the news of Gerry’s passing. may you cherish the memories now, and comfort that will come with it.
Sending you Dala and family, Ed , Bonnie and family, prayers at this sorrowful time. We loved our visits with Jerry. Hugs
I wish your family strength in tragedy
Our sincere condolences to the Konihowski family on the passing of Jerry. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dala, Kelsey, Bretton and the Konihowski family…We are very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Jerry….our sincere condolences to you all.
Cherish those wonderful memories of Jerry and hold them close to your hearts. Jerry always took time to say hello and chat when you saw him….He was so proud of his family! Take Care, Wes, Leslie, Andrea & Kurtis MacDonald
Dala and family.
I was saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. My deepest condolences.
Gwen Hamp
Having lost a brother I know we question what God plans for all of us. It has bee a while since John and I spoke. I hope the family rejoices in their 65 years and remembers only the best of times.
I heard of Jerry’s passing through my brother, Cliff. I attended Westmount & Riverview Collegiate with the Konohowskis. I was always amazed by their athletic abilities as I too was on the track team there. My deepest condolences are with the families at this very difficult time. His flame was snuffed out way too soon.
Sincerely, Judi Lauer-Zahara (Chilliwack, BC)
To Dala , your children & all of your extended family,
I was very saddened to hear of Jerry’s untimely death. My brother Mike & I took Ukrainian dance lessons with the Konihowski kids & we went to school with them at Westmount & Rivervuew. May he Rest In Peace.