Obituary of Michael Liknaitzky

Michael Liknaitzky beloved partner of Violet Frise passed away on February 28, 2021 in Yorkton. He was 88 years of age. Herbert Michael Liknaitzky was born May 7, 1932 in a Jewish community in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was an only child to Isadore & Miriam Liknaitzky. Michael's father passed when he was only four years old, and his mother was a lawyer so Michael lived with his paternal grandmother Doris. He took his schooling in Johannesburg, graduating from the University of Cape Town with a degree in law. Michael came to Canada around 1959 and landed in Edmonton, he went back to South Africa for a visit around 1970. He worked for the John Howard Society, working with those of which that chose a life of crime and for an understanding for prison reform. Michael was an intelligent man & was always up for a good conversation & even debate, he was also meticulous and very caring. Michael will be lovingly remembered by his partner Violet Frise, children; Val of Edmonton, Rici of Peru, David, Carla & Ian, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and relatives from different continents. Michael was predeceased by his father Isadore & his mother Miriam, his wife June and his grandson, Phoenix. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from First Baptist Church in Yorkton with Pastor Steve Rosluk officiating. Hymns were ‘All the Way My Saviour Leads Me', ‘Jesus Loves Me' and ‘Amazing Grace'. Casketbearers were James Lynch, Joel Barrette, Don Reed and Pastor Steve Rosluk. Interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Michael may be made to the First Baptist Church as gifts of remembrance. Service Details. Visitation When: Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Address: 45 5th Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 0Y9 Service When: Thursday, March 4th, 2021 11:00am Location: First Baptist Church Address: 35 Smith St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0H3 Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Michael Liknaitzky May 7, 1932 - February 28, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book