It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Elmer Alfred Kachur on December 1, 2021 at the age of 82. Beloved husband for 53 years to Jill. Loving father of Andrew (Andy). Predeceased by his parents, Michael and Stella Kachur and older brother Cleve. Loving brother to Ernest (Angela) of St. Catharines, Ontario and Iran (Pat) of Dundurn, Saskatchewan and sister Elffie (Jim) Zimmer of Regina Beach Saskatchewan. He will be sadly missed by his nephews and nieces across Canada and Australia.
Born in Holar District of Elfros, Saskatchewan, Elmer lived in Toronto, Bahamas and Regina before settling in Surrey, B.C. He taught the trades in the Surrey School District and was known as Mr. K. by his students. He enjoyed gardening and when travelling always had his camera around his neck taking many pictures of his adventures. He enjoyed helping others and was a friend to all.
Being strong in his faith, he was active in his church in the roles of Usher, Reader and Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He and Jill, through Retrouvaille, helped to run Retreats in parts of the United States and Canada. He was proud of the many couples they were able to help through their counselling.
He will be lovingly missed by his family and by many close friends who he considered to be family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 7th at the Kearney Funeral Home in New Westminster at 2:30 p.m. Funeral will be at St. Matthew’s Church, Surrey on Wednesday, December 8th at 9:30 a.m. The Mass will be Live Streamed at https:// www.legacystreaming.com/kearney . Covid protocols will be in place.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Diabetes Association.