Clare Ulmschneider Sikic
Ken was a long time friend of my parents Rene and Rita Ulmschneider and he helped my whole family when our 18 year old sister Jean died back in 1973 , saying her funeral Mass with a very memorable/eloquent homily and for many years after, a memorial anniversary Mass at our home. Ken was the priest who married me and my husband Adrian in 1983. He was top in his field as an expert in death and dying in his years as a priest and as a hospice chaplain and as an educator. I will always be inspired by how he cared for his brother Tom for many years. Ken helped Mom with her grief when Dad did in 2009. He regularly visited my Mom when she became a resident at West Park .He supported my Mom when she endured the loss of 2 more of her children Helen and Joey just year a part.Just last year he came several times to be with my Mom as she was dying under hospice care , and the last time I saw him was at her funeral last December. I know my Mom and Dad and 3 siblings will welcome Ken into heaven, but I just never ever thought it would be so soon...Ken you have been an inspiration to many in your life and you will be truly missed. I extend my sincere condolences to your family and friends.You have touched many lives and will be long remembered. Your spirit will live on in all your life's deeds-you have sewn many seeds educating many...the world will not be the same without you! I can see you smiling from the heavens and your eyes twinkling in the stars and I know you are at peace.42
Sunday November 27, 2016 at 11:16 am
