It is with deep sadness and love that we announce the passing of Kathleen Jillian Kendall (nee Callahan). Kathleen passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024 at Hamilton General Hospital at the age of 79. Kathleen will be dearly missed by her beloved husband of 56 years, Terry, her children Janet (Robert), Tim (Alison), Greg (Teresa) and Donna. Loving Nana/Nanny to Sarah, Noah, Lexi and Jack, her brother John and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Judy Hunter. Warm thanks to the staff and all of mom’s friends at Bertram Place who made her feel welcome and loved. A special thank you to the wonderful and exceptional teams at Hamilton General Hospital in both 4W and CCU. Their loving and compassionate care provided to Mom will be forever remembered. Thank you for holding her hand. Visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas Ontario on Thursday, August 8th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.. A funeral mass will be held at St. Augustine’s Parish, 58 Sydenham St, Dundas Ontario, on Friday, August 9th at 10:00 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society.
It is with profound sadness we share the passing of Stefan (Pista) Hozjan, after his courageous battle with lung cancer.
He will be sadly missed by his adoring wife, Valerie, and their children, Tanya (Kyle), Kristin, and Steven (Abilene). Proud grandfather of Kingston, Teaghan, Kase, North, Ariat and Baby Hozjan.
Stefan was born in Crensovci Slovenjia and came from a large family. He was the youngest of 14 siblings, survived by his brother, Tony, his five sisters, and their families. Stefan arrived in Canada in 1967, when he was 23, to start a family; the last year he saw the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup, a true and loyal fan. He cherished his families heritage and the traditions he grew up with, passing them along to his children. Making family recipes, wines, spirits, smoking meats, sausages and horseradish, the good way, like back home. A personal favourite being zlevenka, which reminded him of his mother.
Always happy, there wasn’t a day he just shrugged off a problem. Not afraid of hard work, Stefan supported his family and never asked questions, doing everything he could for his wife and kids. Being outside and getting his hands dirty, splitting firewood, cutting the grass, working his gardens, gardening and having bonfires was his shui, and a way to relax and stay in shape.
He will be greatly missed!
Donations are preferred in lieu of flowers. The family has set up a go fund me. https://gofund.me/f6746449
Stefan has been cremated as per his wishes and a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
