Obituaries

Ken was a great teacher, taught me how to feel the piano and express more than just notes.

It is with great sadness that we learned about the passing of Ken. Both my brother (Rick) and I took lessons from him many years ago. Ken was a great teacher but I may not have been his best student. We both remember him fondly. Over the last few months my mother (Sina) was able to see and hear Ken play at the residence that mom and his sister resided at. A fantastic talent that is missed.

My heart breaks for all of you. I remember many visits at Ken and Roses in Regina or in Semans at Uncle Bill and Aunt Martha's or later at the school gym for family reunions. How dad loved to give Ken a rough time. But know Rose dad loved both you and Ken as I do.

Ken was my piano teacher and then my boss at Jefferson and Young Studios! He was an amazing teacher and a kind hearted person. My own love for piano and being able to play the music I love was a part of my career and will forever be with me! My heart goes out to Rose and family!

So sorry for our loss!

What a special guy Ken was! He had a huge talent and was very generous in sharing it. Ken was a huge builder of the Regina music community and leaves behind a wonderful legacy through the musicians and music lovers here and especially through his family. 60 years of marriage to the ever lovely Rose and their incredibly talented sons Brent and Kelly, who I am honoured to call friends. Thanks for everything Ken!

Kenny, you will be missed.

I have known you my whole life, and I have so many cherished memories of listening to you play the piano. So many Christmases and birthday parties together, late nights eating Chinese food at our house, and you always being the jokester. You were more than a friend—you were family. My parents could always count on you, and your friendship meant the world to them.

Bubba, Kelly, and Brent, I am so sorry for your loss.

Your family is our family, and we are holding you in our hearts.

With love,
Andy Pandy and family

I met Ken in 1960 when I attended Martin Collegiate. At that time, Ken was the pianist for the Martin Dance Band, mentored by Hugh Gucker, the music teacher at the time. Over the next 60 odd years, our band would share a stage with "Jefferson", one of the top local bands for many years. I used to quip that, when we followed them on stage, there were no more notes to play - Ken used them all. What a player!. Ken used to provide background music at some of the functions I attended. I once requested him to play "Under Paris Skies" because it had a lot of different chord changes. True to form, he nailed it. My condolences to his family. The whole musical community will miss him. Rest easy Ken.

Deepest condolences to Mr. Jefferson's family and friends. I was a student of Ken’s for many years. I was ready to give up playing the piano until my Mother arranged lessons with Ken. He changed my life by making piano interesting and fun again. I will forever be grateful. Thank you Ken!

Sandra Rublack

Rose, Brent, Kelly and families. We are so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Ken was such a terrific guy and a wonderful musician and always so kind and friendly when we would run into each other. Ken never hesitated to be generous with his time and talents when asked for fundraising contributions. Regina has lost a wonderful talented friend. Our sincere sympathies.