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Obituary of Catherine Clara Fahlman
FAHLMAN, Catherine “Kay”
(née HERAUF)
October 22, 1931 – September 16, 2018
Catherine “Kay” Fahlman, late of Regina, SK, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the age of 86 years. Predeceased by parents, Simon and Caroline and stepmother Agatha Herauf; father and mother-in-law Andrew and Barbara Fahlman; infant daughter Caroline Louise; five siblings, Loretta Johnston, Louise Galecki, Angela Pulham, Don Herauf, and Cyril Herauf; as well as numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Kay is survived by her loving and devoted husband Tony of nearly 67 years; daughter Mary Anne Parsons and her children, Michael, Mark (Lauren), Michelle (John) Eldeen, Mitchell (Jenny), Meagan (Chris) Cuevas, and Melissa; son Robert; son Mark and his children, Candice (Derek) Major, Vanessa (Chad Cunningham), and Melissa; daughter Kathy (Peter) Thiele and their daughter Madison; daughter Teresa (James) Siebert and their children, Brad (Amanda Beke) and Amanda; seven great grandchildren Kaleigh, Hudson, Oliver, Sophie, Autumn, Lincoln and Sky Anton. Catherine is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Wilfred (Dora) Herauf, Peter Herauf, Celine Jamieson, Herb (Carrol) Herauf, Teresa Higgins, Bob (Helen) Herauf, Darrell (Anna) Herauf and Darlene Herauf; sisters-in-law, Eileen Fahlman and Doris Herauf; brother-in-law Anton Dyczkowski; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Kay was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, neighbor and friend. Her greatest joy was her family who she loved unconditionally with her whole heart. She was born and grew up on the family farm in St. Peter’s Colony near Kronau. She had 13 siblings and was so proud of all of them. She married Tony in 1951 and moved to Kathrinthal Colony “14 Colony” where they raised five children. Kay and Tony moved to Regina in the early 80’s and have proudly remained in their home with their son Robert. Mom worked hard as a homemaker all her life and took great pride in her tidy home and clutter-free cupboards. She volunteered for 30 years as a hospital pastoral care worker, visiting and praying with patients and distributing Holy communion. She loved singing and dancing to accordion music, laughing at Three’s Company and the Carol Burnett show, visiting family, friends and any one who wanted to chat. Mom was a proud survivor of depression which gave her the ability to connect with anyone anywhere; through these trials her faith never waivered. Her love for the Lord, strong Catholic faith and the promise of better days kept her going. She was a wonderful cook who made the best goofy buns, breaded and creamed chicken, chocolate pudding and pies, pixies and rainbow slices. Mom loved babies and could calm any fussy child. In the last few years Mom’s short-term memory was fading. She could still lead the rosary which Dad and Mom recited daily. Wonderword, Jumble, word search, making puzzles with Robert, music and days at William Booth Adult Day Program provided her with needed structure and much joy, especially on Bingo Day! Saturday Polkarama on TV, visits from her family and her four-legged friends calmed her spirit. She loved flowers, the color Purple and HUGS! What a beautiful soul! Mom led a simple life, asked for nothing and gave so much.
The family wishes to thank our special nannies Marie and Elsie, Rev. Danilo Rafael, all Home Care Providers, Staff at William Booth Adult Day Program, Dr. Kimberly Taylor at RGH Emergency, extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass will be held at Little Flower Parish, 420 College Avenue, Regina, SK on Friday, September 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held in St. Peter’s Colony Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family and friends so wishing may make a donation, in memoriam, to William Booth Adult Day Support Program, 50 Angus Road, Regina, SK S4R 8P6 or to St. Peter’s Heritage Society, P.O. Box 154, Kronau, SK S0G 2T0.
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