Laurie Houdek passed away in the Yorkton Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Laurie went to be with his creator on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. He leaves to celebrate his life, his loving wife Donna, children Lance and Kimberly, mother Mryle Houdek and brothers Neal (Cheryl), Shawn (Sandi), Brent (Nicky) as well as nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his father William and grandparents William and Frances Houdek, Edward and Eunice Kingwell and nephew Braden Houdek. Laurie was born April 29, 1958 in Biggar, SK. Laurie began school in Springwater and later transferred to Biggar where he graduated. Laurie moved to Hudson Bay in 1979 with his parents to continue family farming. It was there he met his life partner, Donna and began their family together. Laurie considered this his greatest achievement, his son Lance and daughter Kim. During his time in Hudson Bay Laurie also took pride in making and maintaining the Hudson Bay Curling Rink. His dedication to excelling in this continued on after he moved to Yorkton in 2001 and worked at the Gallagher Center both on the janitorial side and as Pool Maintenance and Water Tech. Laurie loved farming, curling and being a handy man. He never hesitated to help others in any way he could and never expected anything in return. His selfless way of sharing and being there for his family and friends will never be forgotten by those who were lucky enough to have known him.
