Obituary of Victor George Knourek

KNOUREK - Knourek Victor of Melville, Saskatchewan beloved husband of Sophie Knourek entered his eternal rest on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Melville. He was 88 years of age. Victor was born on June 21, 1928 in the Stockholm District of Saskatchewan, a son to Joseph and Effie (nee Hudack) Knourek. While attending school in the Stockholm area he helped his parents on the family farm. After receiving his education Victor worked for Burn's Meat Plant in Regina then began working for the C.N.R. Victor moved to Esterhazy where he met Sophie Appel and the couple were united in marriage on August 25, 1953 at Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church in Esterhazy. Victor moved his family to various places in Saskatchewan while working with the C.N.R. finally in 1963 the family moved to Melville. Victor was a member of the Knight of Columbus for a while. He enjoyed helping his neighbors cutting grass and blowing snow, video taping people, gardening, traveling, singing, playing cards, loved the outdoors, socializing, most of all spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, brothers-in-law, Steve Zeleny, Gordon Pittner and Fred Lindroos and grandson, Nathan. Victor leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife Sophie; his children, son, Melvin (Linda) of Regina and their children, Melinda (Josh) Lesley (Aaron) and Kimberly (Jordan) son Sidney of Regina; daughter, Anita (Evron) Rosdahl of Saskatoon and their daughter, Lindsay; son Allen of Melville; son, Ivan (Trish) of Medicine Hat, AB and their children, Lee, Ashton, Keagan and Ammaya; daughter, Teresa (Shayne) Kruszelnicki of Regina and their children Colby and Keanna (Mike); 8 great grandchildren; three sisters, Agnes Zeleny, Betty Lindroos and Mildred Pittner; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Henry's Roman Catholic Church in Melville with Rev. Fr. Mieczyslaw Burdzy O.M.I. as the Celebrant. Arrangements were by Bailey's Funeral Home, Melville. Service Information Monday, September 12th, 2016 7:00pm, Bailey's Funeral Home - Melville Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 11:00am, St. Henry's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details