Kathleen Koncz

With heavy hearts and deep love, we share that our dear Kathleen Koncz passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by the love of her family.

Kathleen Dolores was born on September 5, 1940, on her parents’ farm (SE 27-17-12). She was the fifth child and only daughter of Martha and Charlie Walker. On June 14, 1969, she married Alex Koncz at Christ Lutheran Church in Waldersee, MB. Together, they built a life filled with love, hard work, and family, and were blessed with three children- Keith, Janice & Dennis. 

Kathleen spent her life on the grain and cattle farm she cherished so deeply. She had a quiet strength and expressed her love through tireless acts of service and care. Though not one for many words, her actions spoke volumes — from hanging laundry on the line, tending to her large garden, preserving food for winter, to preparing countless hearty, home-cooked meals. She was especially known for her delicious cabbage rolls, perogies, bread, buns, pickles, jams, and sauerkraut. A skilled homemaker and talented cook, Kathleen entered many items in the local fair, very often bringing home first-place prizes. She also generously supported her community by baking for town events and gatherings, always contributing without seeking recognition. Kathleen had a deep sense of care for others; she often visited elderly neighbors and checked in on people in the surrounding communities, quietly offering kindness wherever it was needed. 

Kathleen was predeceased by her beloved husband Alex, (December 15, 2022), her parents Martha and Charlie Walker, her brothers Clifford, Leonard, Alfred, and Harvey Walker. 

Kathleen’s memory will be lovingly cherished by her children: Keith (Lindsay), and grandsons Sam (McKayla) and Noah, Janice Davis (Devin) of Winnipeg, MB, and granddaughter Hannah Davis (Chris) of Winnipeg, MB, Dennis, grandson Mathew (Kaxton) of Calgary, AB, granddaughter Lauren of Airdrie, AB. She is also survived by her brothers Wilfred Walker (Carol) of Neepawa, MB, and Delvin (Verna) of Portage, MB, sister-in-law Ruby Walker of Neepawa, MB, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. 

A funeral service to celebrate Kathleen’s life will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Waldersee, MB, on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Tupper Cemetery. Following the service, all are warmly invited to join the family at Keith and Lindsay’s home for fellowship and refreshments. 

The family extends heartfelt thanks to all who supported Kathleen with love and care during her final days. “Her hands were gentle, her heart was strong, and her love lives on in all of us.”