Kathleen Kondrat

July 27, 2024

KONDRAT, KATHLEEN (nee Ryan)

September 03/42 – July 27/24

With a collective sadness we say goodbye to Kathy; wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, extraordinary friend, and founder of Blacklace Flat-Coated Retrievers.

Born September 3, 1942, in Winnipeg, MB, Kathy met Walter, married in 1961, and therein moved to BC where they raised their family of four daughters: Lori (Brian), Kerri (Ian), Jana (Dave), Jodi (Brad).

Having worked in a variety of industries, Kathy found her true passion in a veterinarian’s office where she reveled in her connection with animals.

In 1989, it was ‘Woody’ – her first Flat-Coat and pride & joy – who was the catalyst for her more than three-decade career in breeding, showing and growing her kennel name in North America. Highlighting her vast achievements in the Flat-Coat world was having one of her dogs win Best of Breed at the prestigious Westminster dog show in New York.

She leaves her husband, four daughters & partners, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents, two brothers, and son-in-law, Randy Erbacher.

Kathy left this life with the same gusto she lived it; ‘just keep trucking on’ and ‘one foot in front of the other’.

Her optimism, humour, mentorship & friendship will truly live on in those she touched.

Hers was a life well-lived.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kathy’s name to the BC SPCA or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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