IHOR (YOGI) KLOS
Master Musician Violinist
October 4, 1944 - May 20, 2013
After a brief illness, Ihor (Yogi) Klos
passed away on May 20, 2013 at the
Beausejour Hospital at the age of 68.
Ihor was born in Lintz, Austria on October
4, 1944. He is predeceased by his parents
Walter and Stella and always remembered by
his brother Alex "Jerry", children Tammy,
Melody, and Rolf; two grandsons and
numerous other family members. He was an
amazing musician who played with fiery,
distinctive style and his memory will live
on in the music he left us.
Yogi started classical training at a very
young age. After a brief stint in
Nashville where he would not compromise
his music like they wanted him to, he left
and went on to entertain thousands of
people throughout Canada, the U.S and
Europe, with groups to keep their beloved
Ukrainian folk music alive, such as The D-
Drifters, Mickey and Bunny, the Rusulka
Dance Ensemble, and his very own Yogi and
Friends.
He will be dearly missed by many close
friends and the musical community which he
greatly enriched.
A Celebration of Yogi's life will be held
on June 10, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the
Ukrainian Canadian Veterans Legion Branch
141-618 Selkirk Ave. Winnipeg, MB.
Immediately following the service and
luncheon, there will be an "Open mic and
jam session" to celebrate Yogis life.
Musicians are encouraged to bring their
instruments and partake in the
celebration.
Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler
Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium
1800 Day Street 224-1525
As
published in Winnipeg Free Press on
June 03, 2013
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