It was with sadness and deep loss that the family of Marat M. Holobow announced his passing on the 6th of January, 2004 at the Kingston General Hospital. "Marty" and his beloved wife Marian celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary this year. The family was blessed to have spent this past Christmas all together at home: children Dan (Jennifer-Lynn Marcus), Naomi (Fred Genesee), and Mike (Grace Aubrecht), as well as grandchildren Ajay, Patricia, Jennifer, and James. Fond uncle of Lesley Skinner (Kevin) and Kim Pasacreta (Stephen) of Vancouver and only brother of the late Gertrude Schedler. The congregations of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kingston as well as St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church in Montreal will share in the family's loss.
After his discharge following the war, Marty returned to school, and it was at Luther College, Regina, where he first met Marian. He was ordained in 1954. During the next 25 years, he served as Protestant Chaplain at bases throughout Canada, France, and Germany. Among other activities, he also served in the Middle East as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force, and as chairman of the Canadian Bible Society, Montreal Branch. After retiring from the military, he continued his ministry as pastor at St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church in Montreal and practiced caring ministry for the infirmed of St. Mark's in Kingston, Ontario. Marty lived with grace, love, compassion, and dignity. His other passions were Marian, his family, flying, Canadian politics, history, and sports. He will be deeply missed.
The family is grateful for the care provided by the medical staff at the Kingston General Hospital.
Marty rested at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel (900 Counter Street, info@jamesreidfuneralhome.com ). Viewing was between 7-9pm on Friday, January 9th and again on Saturday, between 12pm - 1pm at the funeral home. The Funeral service was held at St. Marks Lutheran Church, 263 Victoria Street, Kingston, Ontario on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 2:00 p.m., followed by a reception. Interment was at Cataraqui Cemetery, Veterans' section. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Kingston Regional Cancer Centre.