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BORN
1940
DIED
2022
Charlotte Kovalak Obituary
Charlotte, was born in Moosomin, Saskatchewan the youngest of six children born to William and Rebecca Monteith who had immigrated to Canada from Ireland. After spending her formative years in Saskatchewan, Charlotte moved to Calgary, Alberta to train as an LPN. It was In Calgary that she met the love of her life Edward, whom she would go onto share a 54 year marriage. Charlotte and Ed, moved to Kamloops in 1965 and called it home for over 50 years sharing a special affinity for the North Shore. It was here that they raised their two children.
Charlotte, worked as an LPN on the Pediatric Unit at the Royal Inland Hospital for over 30 years providing loving and compassionate care to all of the children whom she often spoke with affection of. Charlotte, had a strong work ethic which also carried over into the pride she took in her home.
Charlotte's children will always remember their mom for being their number one fan, scorekeeper and snack mom at their sporting events, encouraging them to do their best in all that they endeavored and providing a warm and loving home. Many pets over the years also found their forever homes with Charlotte. You could always count too on Charlotte to be feverishly cheering on Canadian NHL hockey teams or the Men's and Women's Olympic hockey teams. Later in life, Charlotte enjoyed a special relationship with her granddaughter, the two of them often discussing the latest in fashion trends.
Left to mourn Charlotte's loss is her son Tod, daughter Cindy (Tyler) and adoring granddaughter Morgan, sisters-in-law Mary Geiseler and Helen Sullivan and many nieces and nephews. Charlotte, was predeceased by her devoted husband Edward (2017), sisters Tillie and Gladys, brothers Bill, Ross and Gerald (Bud) and their spouses, sister-in-law Ann Morris (Mike) and brothers-in-law Wolfgang Geiseler and Frank Sullivan, all of whom she remained close until their passings.
The family would like to express their extreme gratitude to friends and family for their love and support especially over the last two years. Special thanks are also extended to the ALS Society of Alberta, the medical professionals at the ALS Clinic at the South Health Campus in Calgary, Dr. Trevor Haw-Keat Chan and the staff at Staywell Manor (Garrison) in Calgary.
At Charlotte's request, there will be no service. If you are able, please consider a donation to the ALS Society of BC or Alberta or one of Charlotte's favourite charities that she gave to so generously including the Alzheimer's Society, the Kamloops BC SPCA or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charlotte Kovalak
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Carl A. Buehler
May 31, 2023
At 72, I am still here in Moosomin SK with many memories of Charlotte and of the friends she grew up with. She was also a regular babysitter for me and my 3 brothers. Both her parents, Rebecca and Bill are buried here in the south cemetery. She had 2 married aunts here, sisters to her mother and a married female cousin, Mrs Fanny Fawcett (Ed), Mrs Robinson (Bill), Mrs Margaret Taggart (Jim). As such, Charlotte still has many cousins here in Moosomin.
Both her father and her mother worked for the Buehler family, my parents - Leo and Bertha - at the Queen´s Hotel, Bill, full time at the front desk, Rebecca, for our family in our suite occasionally.
Charlotte warmed the hearts of all who knew her. She was a wonderful, kind, loving, and bright child and young woman. All her siblings were likewise. She still has 5 or 6 cousins over 50 still here and more such people who would remember her. She is loved by all those who knew her away from Moosomin the last 60 years. Charlotte had an eventful, stimulating , and exciting childhood with her parents, siblings, and friends, a full life. She is still loved back here in Moosomin, such a fine person as she was. Carl Buehler
Daniela Cinel O'Fee
August 18, 2022
Sorry for your loss, Cindy. Please accept my condolences.
Murray Newitt
August 1, 2022
Charlotte and Ed go back a long way with my family. I was saddened to hear of her passing but know she will be reunited with her loving husband Ed. Never will forget all the fun times at the Blackfoot Inn. We always had fun discussing the canucks and flames. I was so happy to get to see Charlotte one last time a couple months ago. Would not take no for an answer when offering me a beer. Just a sweet soul. Rest In Peace my friend.
Leah Wilk
July 24, 2022
Charlotte was such a gentle & beautiful person, it was always nice when she stopped by on her walks & had a short visit when i was working. She will be missed dearly.
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