Murray KOSICK Obituary

I am in the midst of writing `my story´ and was at the place of going to Keddlesten camp from Winnipeg with Murray in his VW Bug. I thought I would research to see what Murray was up to and to my surprise saw that he had passed. I had NO idea he had passed. I am 2 weeks older than him and we were known (by his father) as `The pillars of the Assembly´ (Zion Church).
Condolences to Anna and family. Also to Gloria & Shelley.

Dr Kosick was my dentist from the time I was 2 in 1974. He was always so kind to me and my siblings. I still love going to the dentist because it was always a highlight to see Dr Kosick! I'm saddened to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful man who touched many.

Anna and Family.....Murray was such a great guy....he was known in my circle as "Doctor Painless" and he was such a kind and talented dentist. He always made sure I understood what was happening, took lots of time and was so compassionate in his followup. I think I may have been one of his first patients when he came to Sidney and I was one of his last. I like to think that outside the office, we were friends - always sharing a moment to say hi and tell a tale. I was saddened to hear of his passing knowing what a rich life he had with his family and his passion for fishing. He will be fondly remembered, and sorrowfully missed.
- Jennifer Whitehouse

I am so sorry. He was my dentist for years. A very kind and caring man. I was glad to have met him.

I´m so saddened to read of Murray´s passing. We arrived in Sidney about the same time and besides being our caring and skilled painless dentist and friend, our kids were always at the rink together or on a soccer field or baseball diamond. Life seems often unfair... but it´s the good guys and exceptional fathers like Murray who´ve added humour, friendship, dedication, loyalty, and meaning to our numbered days. Sincere condolences to Anna and the boys.

Murray I will remember a man that cared about all. His sparkling eyes and open arms welcoming everyone. I will miss you greatly Murray.

Our sincerest condolences! Murray was the best friend any person could ever wish for. He will be missed by all. RIP my friend .

Our Zielinski family was deeply saddened about Murray's untimely passing. A bond forms between families after many cold hours spent in hockey rinks over the years. Anna and Family please accept our heartfelt condolences and may his memory help to lessen the hurt. He was a good man. Warm regards, Garry, Barbara, Jonathan and Tara.

Murray was a great dentist and a good friend to all who new him. We feel lucky to know Murray and his family

Fair winds and following seas to you. Our memories are what we will carry with us of you, Anna and Mark. So many great times so many great memories.

BEST Dentist EVER !!!

Anna & family,
It was with great sadness we read of Murray's passing. We offer our deepest
condolences. I have fond memories of his big laugh and great sense of humor. No memory sticks with me more than his kind words and warm hug when we lost Sean.
Thinking of you all.
Mona & Dan Devlin

Our condolences for all the Kosick family.
Dr. Kosick was our family dentist. We were so fortunate to have such a great person care for us all.
May your tears turn into smiles as time carries on.
That your hearts feel joy and warmth as you all know Love knows no bounds!
Sincerely,
Tony and Heather Soares
and family.

We were pretty little when we were at Tante Ushi's for dinner in Deep Cove and the word in that house was that beautiful Anna had a boyfriend and what a good guy he was. I remember being excited of maybe meeting him one day. Well we did because he became our family dentist and he was without exception the kindest, best dentist I have ever had. Reading everything about him here speaks to how the little person in me was right! Liebe Anna and family, thinking of you and sending healing and love even after all of these years. Love Andrea (Doehnel)

I am profoundly saddened to hear this news. Murray was a regular at my lab in Sidney over the last few years and he was beloved. He showed up with treats for us from the bakery more often than not, was always upbeat and impish, no matter how he was struggling. We will truly miss his kind smile and gentle spirit. He was a favourite, for sure. I love reading these comments about him and confirming that he was much loved across the land. I'm so sorry that you've had to say good-bye.

Lisa and the Sidney LifeLabs girls.

I´m so saddened to learn of Murray´s passing. I first met Murray shortly after he arrived in Sidney. A group of my friends, then in their late teens and early 20s, and I were playing a pickup game of football on a field kitty corner from the old North Saanich school. Murray came along and joined the opposing team. He quickly scored a touchdown, despite the efforts of our ragtag team to tackle him into the mud. Later, we´d play on the same rec hockey team at Panorama. And, quite notably he became a sport fishing whiz and protege of my grandfather, leading him, in the twilight of his life, on an expedition to Bamfield in the company of a TV crew. My family is forever grateful for the beautiful eulogy Murray delivered at his funeral. My condolences to Anna, their sons Mark and Tommy (I also have a fond memory of Murray playing father-son-hockey with them at Panorama when they were just tykes), and the rest of Murray´s extended family and friends.

Sincere condolences to the Kosick Family . I played Hockey with Murray for several years back in the day and he was a good friend to my Grandfather , Rhys Davis . Rest in peace , Murray .

Dear Anna & family,
We send you all strength and love as you cope with the loss of your wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Nothing mattered to Murray more than his cherished family. He was kind, wise, funny, gentle and caring - a role model for others to focus on what is really important in our lives. We feel privileged to have been among his many friends. We are thinking of you all and are here to share stories and memories.
With love,
Sue & Carl Stovel

During a private conversation Murray once told me "You live every day until you don´t" his words have resigned in my heart ever since. Be free my friend you are missed.
Corrine Lloyd

I´m sorry to hear of Murray´s passing. I remember him working in the garden during the summer and raking all the leaves in the spring. His mother in law adored him and she talked of him often. May the memories of Murray help you through this difficult time.
Pam Skibo (caregiver for Herta)

I met Murray in North Saanich when our family owned the Deep Cove Trading general grocery store. I purchased his 1960 Corvette from him back in the day,

Anna and Family.....please accept my heartfelt condolences for your great loss. I hope all the wonderful family memories never fade until the day you can all be together again. Thank you for sharing the lovely photo and history of Murray´s life well lived. God Bless with Grace and Peace for the difficult days upon you now but may you find Serenity in the very near future. Nora Robinson (a friend of Anna´s)

We are so very sad to hear of Murray's passing. I met Murray in high school (grade 12) at Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute and then the following year at U of Winnipeg for one year pre-dental science , and finally 4 years of Dentistry at U of Manitoba. He was definitely a great classmate with a little wildness to him. Our class was extremely close and it was with great sadness that 2 days before our 50th. reunion last September in Victoria, Murray fell and was hospitalized. I have tears in my eyes as I write this.
Anna , he was such a great guy , and Barb and I wish you our sincere condolences. Barbie and Ken

So sorry to here his passing, he was a friend to Steve Roberts of North Saanich Deep cove, Steve passed away June 10 th 2020 So missed




Deep Cove

Thanks Murray for being ur friend, for living in ur house, for tons of cola and beer, for the best burgers on the patio, for letting me have couple naps with Billy in the garden, with the nicest view in the world. Thanks for so many hours on the water with a lot of "pinks", specially for that day on the ocean with no pink. It wasn´t boring at all. Thanks for teaching me about life and family. A big thanks for make my friends Mark, Tom and Andrea to those great personalities, which they´re today. Thanks for the burgers and chicken fingers at the baseball park while watching Noah and Grace play the Game. Thanks for everything. I love u

Dear Anna and Family,

Sincere condolences in the loss of Murray.

Debbie Johnson Gaunt

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time . Sending healing prayers to you all.
Shawna

Our thoughts go out to the Kosick family on learning of Murray"s passing.
He arrived in Sidney one year before us and we had many memorable interactions both in business and in the ice arena as our boys enjoyed the game of hockey. He was an inspiration and be missed by all.