Obituary of Anne Frances Kohut

Anne Kohut (December 2, 1929- August 23, 2024)

It is with a broken heart that we must announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Anne Kohut.
Anne passed away peacefully in her own home. She was born the first of seven children to Mike and
Kathirin Huzar, in Oyen’s first three-bedroom hospital.

Raised on the farm in the Oyen area, she forever cherished her memories of playing and working on the farm and fields with siblings, it was here she developed her lifelong love of all things that grow. Times were hard during the thirties; her childhood was spent homesteading. She and her siblings walked four miles to Oyen’s red brick five -room schoolhouse; in winter they traveled by horse and sled. She learned English at school, she spoke Ukrainian at home with her family. The Huzar family were active members of the Greek Catholic Church in Oyen. The Ukrainian culture and the community were their life.

Anne met Ernie Kohut; they married on July 19, 1951. They enjoyed 29 years of marriage until Ernie’s
passing in 1980. They raised three children, Katherine (Kathy), Jeanne and Ricardo (Rick), who were her
pride, her joy and her best friends.

Mom was actively involved in the farm operation, outdoors in the yard with her own vegetable garden and flowers, landscaping; she was a wonderful cook and baker, andthe cookie jar was always full, her cinnamon buns were our favourite. She would sew, make preserves, she kept busy raising the growing family. She was a member of the Acadia Valley Community Club and Charter Member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Women's League; she was one of the original members receiving a 50-year pin. Family gatherings at the farm were memorable. Anne and Ernie were so proud to attend baptisms, confirmations, birthdays, graduations, and other family celebrations. They loved to travel, they had family vacations every summer, later in life they travelled the world together.

Challenges were met and dealt with when looking at new opportunities and in the 1970's a new house
was built on the farm. After Ernie's passing in 1980, Mom stayed on and ran the family farm with her
son, Rick. She was a hard-working, generous, and independent person and always very much a lady. She
faced much adversity and loss in her lifetime, but carried on with strength, determination, and her faith
in the Lord.

Mom appreciated nature, birds and animals and observed the changing skies, weather, and
seasons. The farm was always home to her. She always considered her greatest achievement to be her
children and spent her life building a beautiful and loving family. She worked tirelessly to teach her
children the same life morals and values that were passed onto her from her parents. Mom gave us a
good home and upbringing leaving wonderful memories of our mother and grandmother. The arrival of
her grandson, Laurence (Lars) and the thrill of seeing him grow and thrive gave her a sense of fulfillment
which she richly deserved. Mom kept an immaculate home her entire life and continued cooking and baking until her passing.

Anne was predeceased by her husband Ernest in 1980, her parents Mike and Kathirin Huzar, her sisters
Mary and Margaret, her brother Nick and her son-in-law James Zazula (Kathy).

Anne will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Kathy, Jeanne (Ed) Sonmor and her son, Rick, her
grandson Laurence and his wife Alienor. Her sisters Rose Huzar, Helen (Allan) Malloy, Olga (Dave) Grelowski, sister-in-law Sophie (Nick) Huzar.

Prayers for Anne will be held on Friday, August 30/24, 7pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Acadia Valley. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 31/24, 11am at St. Mary’s Parish, Acadia Valley, with Father Rodel Abanto officiating.

Our family is so grateful for the genuine dedication and compassion shown by the local EMS team and Fire Department.

Memorial Donations may be directed to a charity of donor's choice.

MacLean’s Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.