1925 – 2021

Katie passed away peacefully at her home in Kenaston on February 13, 2021.

Katie was born to Frank and Frances Sarich on their family farm near Hanley. She was the second of eight children. Croatian was Katie’s first language. She learned to speak English in her first year at Crescent View School and learned quickly.

After she left school she worked for a short time in Saskatoon. Katie met John, the love of her life, and they were married in 1952. They resided on the family farm near Kenaston until 1989, when they moved into the village of Kenaston.

Katie was an excellent homemaker and always so hospitable. No one could show up to her home without being fed. Katie was an avid gardener but she had an interest in almost any indoor or outdoor plant. She loved to see how they would grow. She had a huge garden on the farm and even though the garden in town was quite large it was still small by her standards. She was still gardening on her own this past year. She even started growing grapes to make her own wine, which she was proud to share with visitors.

The church was a huge part of her life. She spent many hours cleaning, doing linens and making sure the door was open for numerous functions.

Katie is survived by her husband John of 68 years, children Judy Sekulich (Roger Elliot), Kathy (Don) Matzner, Arthur (Wendy) Sekulich, Pam (Lee) Olfert, 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, sisters Margaret (Matt) Tomyn and Nora Sarich, sisters-in-law Agnes Sarich, Marj Sarich and brother-in-law Ray Young.

She was predeceased by her parents Frank and Frances Sarich, brothers Stanley, Henry and Dan Sarich, sister-in-law Jo Sarich and sisters Elizabeth and Diane.

A Family prayer service and mass for Katie was held at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Kenaston SK and Katie was laid to rest in St. Andrew’s Cemetery.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Katie may be directed to St. Andrew’s Church in Kenaston Sask.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.