Andy Kentz passed away suddenly on Monday, October 1, 2012 at Yorkton. He was 47 years of age. Andrew Roman Kentz was born on June 16, 1965 at the Ituna Hospital; a son of Eileen (nee Kitzul) and Roman Kentz. He was raised on the family farm in the Hardrock district and attended the Hubbard & Ituna Schools. Andy, as he was known as, went to Kelsey Institute in Saskatoon to train as a heavy duty mechanic. His first job was with Stan's Mobile Service, then with Yellowhead Transport, with Truck Proz, and lastly with Canamera Trucking. On April 27, 1991 he was united in marriage to Gwen Ostafie at Yorkton. This union was blessed with two sons, Tyson and Dylan.Predeceased by his father Roman in 1998; grandparents, Andrew & Eva Kentz and George & Annie Kitzul. He is survived by his two sons: Tyson & Dylan Kentz of Yorkton (and their mother Gwen); Andy's mother Eileen Kentz (and friend Wilmar of Wishart); his sister Loretta Kentz (and friend Dean) of Copper Sands, SK; and by brothers: Tim of Regina; Craig (Connie) of Sylvan Lake AB; Tom (Kerri) of Lacombe, AB; and Clayton (Shaunya) of Ituna; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Prayer services were held on Friday evening, October 5, 2012 and the funeral service was held on Saturday morning, October 6, all from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre, Yorkton. Pastor Fred Schneider of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiated. Organist, Amanda Buhler led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Amazing Grace' and 'God Be With You Till We Meet Again'. 'One More Day' by Diamond Rio was played on CD. The recessional hymn was 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic'. Pallbearers were Peter Nabe and Gilley, and his brothers Tim, Craig, Tom & Clayton. The interment took place on his father's plot at the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery in Ituna. Son Dylan was the urnbearer. Memorials were to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected]. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home.
