Obituary of Brian William Kozun

August 1, 1960 – Nipawin, Saskatchewan

September 28, 2022– Calgary, Alberta

Brian W. Kozun, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at the age of 62 years.

Brian was born in Nipawin, SK, on August 1, 1960, and graduated from LP Miller Comprehensive High School, in Nipawin, SK, in 1978.

After graduating from school, he moved to Calgary and started his career as a surveyor in the Oil and Gas sector. Brian had many accomplishments throughout his career in Oil and Gas, including the start-up of his first company, Venture Seismic, where he was nominated as Entrepreneur of the Year and came in second place to the original owner of West Jet. In 2000, he started Kozun Exploration. Most recently, he was employed as Business Development Manager with Skyline Concrete.

Brian loved to golf. He was an avid Calgary Flames and Saskatchewan Rough Riders fan. He loved his 100^th Anniversary Harley Davidson and did many road trips through the States on his bike. He also loved to cook and named all his food after him as KOZ. For example, Koz Chili, Koz Burgers, Koz Dip. Brian’s most memorable vacations were when he was with family and friends, enjoying time spent on the beaches of Mexico or on the lakes in Saskatchewan and Ontario.

Brian met his soulmate Patricia later in life; together they enjoyed hiking with their dog Nina “Moe”, traveling to see family and friends, and were always ready for a good game of Gin Rummy or Dice. 

Brian is survived by his partner Patricia and her sons, Sean and Christopher (Ashley) Dolan of Calgary and Okotoks, AB, his mother Vera Kozun of Nipawin, SK; his brothers, Dwight (Tammy) Kozun of Nipawin, SK, and Barry (Jeannie) Kozun of Saskatoon, SK, his nephew Spencer Kozun, of Nipawin, SK; his nieces, Stephani (Josh) Lalach of Warman, SK, and Mackenna (Dylan) Wearing of Melfort, SK; and his great-nephews and nieces, Ayden, Haisley, Tatum, and Luca; as well as numerous cousins and friends. Brian was predeceased by his father Silvester Kozun, his brother Michael in infancy, and his nephew Dakota Kozun.

The family would like to thank the Foothills Hospital Oncology Department and staff, as well as Southwood Hospice for the exceptional care and comfort provided to Brian in his final days.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Deerfoot South, 12281 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Pancreatic Cancer Canada, 316-4211 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2P 2A9, telephone: 1-888-726-2269, www.pancreaticcancercanada.ca

In living memory of Brian Kozun, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Deerfoot South, 12281 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.

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