It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Kuran (Lucky). She passed peacefully in her 101st year in Hensall, Ontario on May 16, 2020. Irene was born on December 2nd, 1919 in Trstena, Slovakia to John and Helen Lucky (Trstensky) and moved to Canada on August 21st, 1935. She is predeceased by her husband Martin Kuran, her sister Pauline Pisoni and her brother Eugene Lucky. Irene is survived by her loving children John Kuran and William Kuran (Ann), as well as her six adoring grandchildren: Jeff (Bernie), Jodi (Tom), Greg (Tara), Wendy (Mike), Kelly (Kraig) and Charlie. Babka was a proud great-grandmother to Cassidy, Chelsea, Tatum, MacKenzie, Connor, Tyler, Collin, Ryan, Mikaela and Valarie. Dear Teta to Tony, Raymond and Linda Pisoni. Irene loved her family, her faith, baking and gardening. She led by example and her kolache and apple pies were legendary. Babka’s family would like to thank the staff at Queensway Nursing Home for their care during the last few months. A funeral Mass will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Goderich would be greatly appreciated. “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23)
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Bruce and Nancy Young
I will always remember Mrs. Kuran’s big garden on the farm and especially her cucumbers. Even as a young farm boy I somehow could realize that she was a very special person. Mrs. Kuran always seemed so cheerful and had time to chat with you and ask about things that mattered to you. I have not seen her in probably 30 years but I still fondly remember the special person she was. God bless!
Rosemary Mathers
My deepest sympathy to the entire Curran family. Times are difficult but your memories will be rich. Hugs from a distance. Rosemary Mathers
Jim and Pat Martin
Dear Ann, Bill and family: A beautiful soul dwelt within Mrs. Kuran. She lived with faith that sustained her. Please accept our deepest sympathies with her passing.
Ray and Mary Pisoni and family
I am so sorry for your loss, Teta was that special person I could talk to. Talking to her reminded me of things from the past. She helped me connect with Babka and Dedko, and my mom and dad. She was that person that I could call for an old country recipe or that secret way to do something to make it great.
Now Teta is at peace, she is up there with her mom and dad, her husband, her sister, her brother in law and baby brother. We who are left, still have the memories of a special lady who enriched all our lives just knowing her.
Go with God Teta <3
Leslie & Glenn Green
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences and prayers to you and your families.
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Kuran family – special thoughts to each of you at this sad time – with special remembrance of Mrs. Kuran – her faith was a strength to all who knew her.
Sincerely – Cecelia Denomme
Mary & John Elder
Will, John, & families; So very sorry for your loss. Know that you will be in our thoughts through these difficult days. Mary & John
Joyce Kuran
Thinking of all of you at this very sad time. Love from Joyce and Jill.
Jim Mulhern
Our condolence to the Kuran families.
Jim Mulhern
Ashley Morden
Our deepest and most sincere condolences to you all. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know Babka over the years. Her kind heart and loving nature was always clear and she will be dearly missed. Having to say goodbye to those we love is never easy, but we hope that all of your beautiful memories shared will give you strength, happiness and help bring a smile to your face during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Ashley, Jason and Reese Morden
Joyce Kuran
Irene was my mother-in-law from 1961. She loved and was devoted to her children and grandchildren and eventually her great grandchildren right to the end of her life. Even though her physical body was deteriorating, her mind was still sharp at 100 years. She will be loved and remembered by those who loved her for as long as they live.
Elizabeth and Robert Bowman
I will miss visiting Irene. We were neighbours for over 25 years.
We always had to have some coffee and a great she had made. Irene was always interested in what other folks were doing and keeping up local and world affairs. We will cherish Irene’s friendship.