Obituary of Margaret Kozack

Margaret “Elaine” Kozack (nee Gurney) lost her battle with Covid on Monday, March 8, 2021 with her family by her side. She was the sixth of twelve children born to George and Elsie Gurney in Eyebrow, Sask. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents George and Elsie Gurney; her husband Fred Kozack; in-laws John and Agnes Kozack; brothers Ken Gurney and George Gurney; sisters Eileen Fisher, Jean (George) Donbravo, Gladys (Jack) Wright, and Shirley Vilness; brothers-in-law Doug Ramm, and George McCallum; and sister-in-law Marie Latham. She is survived by her children, Denise (Neil) Cameron, Karen Maguire, Jeff (Kathryn) Kozack, and Tracy Kozack; grandchildren Jay (Sheila) Cameron, Tyler Cameron, Chantel (Evan) Adler, Riley (Maguire), Chace, and Shai Kozack; great-grandson David Cameron; brothers Chuck (Marlene) Gurney, and Ron (Sue) Gurney; sisters Bea Ramm, Joan McCallum, Marilyn (Bryan) Gatschene; brothers-in-law Ron Fisher and Norm Latham; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Elaine grew up on the farm in Eyebrow and married Fred on October 23, 1965. Elaine worked at Sasktel for 10 years and SGI for 19. She loved country music, curling, and especially football. Elaine always said she was a couch potato when it came to curling or football season. She would tell friends and family “don’t call me. I will call you after the game.” Elaine loved to sing but couldn’t carry a tune. She and Fred loved to dance together. Elaine will always be remembered for her sense of humour and laughter. Even on her death bed, she was cracking jokes. A viewing will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel on Friday, March 12, 2021 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. In accordance with Covid restrictions, please contact Speers to book a time slot for the viewing. The Private Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. To view the livestream of the service please click the link to Speers TV at the top of Elaine’s Tribute Page. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memoriam of Elaine, may be made to Diabetes Canada, 919B Albert St, Regina, SK S4R 2P6.