Date of Birth: January 4, 1931
Date of Death: July 1, 2025
Emily was born near Hilbre, Manitoba on Jan. 4, 1931 to Hnat and Paraska Kachor, the youngest of 10 children. After graduation in 1948, she started work at the Manitoba Co-operative Wholesale office, where she met the love of her life Ian “Roy”. They were married on Nov. 25, 1950 in Winnipeg.
In 1952, they moved to Yorkton where she worked in the Hudson Bay store office until she became a stay-at-home Mom in 1953. In 1960, they moved to Moosomin, then Melville in 1966 when Roy joined the firm of Parker, Quine & Co. Emily joined the church choir, the “Harmony Unit” of UCW, taught Sunday School and was secretary-treasurer for Melville’s Donors Choice for many years. For recreation, she bowled, golfed and played bridge.
In 1987, Roy and Emily moved to Humboldt. She enjoyed 22 years of golfing with friends and got two holes-in-one. Winter months included bowling, bridge clubs and being a member of the UCW, Hospital Auxiliary, church choir and other volunteering.
She had many enjoyable trips to Cancun, Dominican Republic, Cuba, St. John’s Nfld, Las Vegas and Caribbean and Alaskan cruises.
She liked reading and doing crossword puzzles. Her cross-stitching created a framed picture for every member of the family.
She enjoyed spending time with family on holidays and special occasions. She was proud of her children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments, whether scholastic, sports or professional.
In 2022, Emily made a final move back to Melville to be closer to family. She moved into Cumberland Villa and enjoyed two years there, then moved into St. Paul Lutheran Home in 2024. She developed strong bonds with many of her caregivers, as they truly do care for the residents in their charge.
On Tuesday, July 1, family was called and while they were with her, she breathed her last. No more pain, at peace, and going Home to the Lord and her long-awaited reunion with husband Roy.
She is survived and lovingly remembered by her son DOUGLAS, of Red Deer, Alta.; daughters BEVERLEY (Larry) Kreklewich, Melville, family Leland (Tiffany Poage), Saskatoon, Brittany (Curtis) Doehl, Pilot Butte; PATRICIA (Victor) Simoneau, Olds, family Walker (fiancé Brieann MacKenzie), Calgary, Kimberley, Claresholm; PAMELA Pifko (Howard Matthews), Regina, family Garret (Stephanie Fuchs), Halifax, Justin (fiancé Erica Seebach), Brandon; sisters-in-law Lenore Kachor-Abell and Joan (Harry) Stellmach, Calgary. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and her dear best friend, Shirley Armstrong.
Emily is predeceased by her husband Roy in 1999; her parents Hnat and Paraska Kachor; her siblings Mary, Bill (Flora), John, Anne (Norm), Jean (Albert), Joseph (Marie), Catherine, Ruth (Ed) and Peter; her mother- and father-in-law Winifred and Reginald Kemp; as well as several nephews and nieces.
Donations in memory of Emily can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Home Foundation or the Saskatchewan Kidney Foundation.
Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral Home, Melville.
