Patricia Elinor Kordiak

Patricia E. (Gaynor) Kordiak, age 90, entered eternal life on Monday, October 20, 2025, at North Memorial Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia Heights, MN. Family and friends are welcome for the visitation at 9 am, followed by Mass at 11 am and luncheon to follow in the church fellowship hall. Patricia E. Connick was born on March 9, 1935, to Byron & Lily Connick. She grew up in Maple Lake and graduated from Maple Lake High School with the class of 1953. Patricia was united in marriage to Philip Gaynor on September 11, 1954, at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Maple Lake. This marriage was blessed with four children. Phil passed away in 1993. On August 28, 1999, Patricia was united in marriage to John Kordiak, John passed away in 2014. Pat was highly active in church ministry at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She taught religious education, was an active member of the Holy Rosary Society, and worked tirelessly on the IC Church Festival for many years. She was most proud of her work with Befrienders. This ministry took Pat all over the Diocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul, visiting parishes to teach and celebrate the Catholic home bound. This ministry was continued when she moved to St. Therese of Oxbow Lake in 2017. She had eight wonderful years with friends, both old and new, at St. Therese. Her family felt very blessed, knowing she was happy and loved where she resided. Pat was a professional seamstress for over 50 years. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and camping. Later in life, she took bus trips and traveled abroad with friends. At the age of 70, Pat started a new passion for watercolor painting. She was an extremely talented artist and took such joy in learning, creating and then sharing her beautiful artwork with family and friends. Survived by her children Deb (John) Quick of Tower, MN, Dan (Diane) Gaynor of Wahkon, MN, Tim (Jane) Gaynor of Isanti, MN and Tracy (Kevin) Ausk of New Hope, MN. 10 Grandchildren; John Robert (Naomi) Quick, Joseph (Olivia) Quick, Janna Quick, Laurel (Dave) Merten, Sarah (Lucas) Rogers, Chris Gaynor, Lisa (Steve) Metler, Eric (Alyson) Kent, Nathan (Becca) Ausk and Madelyn Ausk. 23 great grandchildren; Sister-in-Law Pauline Connick of Mayville, North Dakota; many nieces and nephews; Rich (Deb) Kordiak, Kordiak grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Byron and Lily Connick; husbands Philip Gaynor and John Kordiak; sisters Joyce Connick, Dolores Harder and brother Richard Connick.
The family of Pat Kordiak would like to thank you all for your love, support, and kind words during this difficult time.