Obituary of Carl Letwinetz

Carl Letwintez was born on July 18th, 1920 on the family farm near Buchanan, SK to John and Annie Letwinetz. On Nov 4, 1947 he was united in marriage to Anastasia Novakowski of the Brewer area. Their love for each other endured for 61 years. They resided in Melville, SK from 1968 to 1998 when they moved into Yorkton. Carl and Anne raised three children, daughters Cathy Letwinetz of Red Deer AB, Diane Salkeld of Yorkton SK and son Robert Letwinetz of Saskatchewan who predeceased them in 1988. Carl was a school teacher for 32 years. Teaching at mostly country schools, he enjoyed going to field meets and the challenge of teaching many grade levels. He then retired from teaching due to illnesses and worked at the Gulf Service Station in Melville for 10 years. He was a long standing member of the Father Pander Council of the Knights of Columbus in Melville, SK. Carl had many hobbies and interests. He also enjoyed playing cards and was a very skilled card player right up until the very end. Everyone liked playing cards with him and waited for his witty and very funny one liners. He also enjoyed his grandsons hockey games, word puzzles, reading, camping and spending time with family. Carl was a man of few words. He was quiet by nature but when did he speak, he did so with great sincerity. Having health issues throughout his whole life, he had many surgeries. But he always seemed to bounce back like the trooper he was. Even after months of being hospitalized, it was very seldom that he ever complained. He was constantly looking at the brighter side of things and staying positive, and usually being able to find the silver lining. Carl is predeceased by his wife Anastasia (Dec 2008), parents John and Annie Letwinetz, son Robert (Oct 1988), brothers Steve, Mike, Bill and Metro and sisters Annie and Dolly. He has left to mourn his passing daughters Diane Salkeld (Mike) of Yorkton SK, Cathy Letwinetz of Red Deer AB, special family friend Holly Miller of Saskatoon, seven grandchildren Bailey (Mike), Jessica (Bryan), and Morgan Salkeld, Jason (Miranda), Joel, and Cody Letwinetz, and Curtis Miller, two great grandchildren Jett (Jessica & Bryan) and Austin (Jason & Miranda), brother Sam (Helen), sister Mary (George) Hickie, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Service Information Monday, August 17th, 2009 11:00am, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details St. Henry's Roman Catholic Parish Cemetery