Saturday, June 11, 2022
Aunt Pat and Uncle Lat, like all of the Kashas, were unique, special, loving, giving, kind and two of my many Kasha mentors I strived to emulate and guide me throughout my formative years. I can to this day, recall the first visit Uncle Lat made to our home in Oklahoma with my soon to be Aunt Pat! Uncle Lat, just as all of the Kasha families professed to our family in making everyone feel loved and wanted, so did Aunt Pat with her smile, warmth, love and “Kasha-way” embrace our family in making us “right-at-home,” be it in their home or in their presence at any other home or location.
Our family always looked forward to visiting Aunt Pat and Uncle Lat, or having them spend time at our home in the country. Interacting with their children and all of the Kasha Aunts, Uncles and cousins, was the highlight of any seasonal visit we had with everyone. Unfortunately, our visits were few and far in-between. As with Aunt Pat and her family, work and providing for the family was the first priority for every one in the Maier household. Consequently, the memories we have are regrettably few, but remain the highlight and best times of our lives!
I know I was blessed to have Aunt Pat and all of the Kashas for my wonderful and awesome relatives, and shall forever cherish the memories! With the passing of Aunt Pat as our last remaining Aunt, as well as, Uncle Lat and our Uncles having proceeded her and him, the torch remains in excellent hands. With all of our cousins guiding and leading the way to raise and mentor our marvelous and amazing future generations, we can all go in peace with love in our hearts!
