Mr. Darbey Liebrecht of Yorkton passed away suddenly at his home on August 3, 2013. He was 60 years of age. Darbey Blaine Liebrecht was born December 10, 1952 in the Yorkton Union Hospital. Darbey was baptized and confirmed in Christ Lutheran Church, Rhein. Darbey grew up on the family farm near Rhein. He attended school at the one room Wallace School and then Rhein School and the new Yorkton Regional High School. Darbey was blessed with one daughter, Lindsay, her husband Jason and two grandchildren, Landon and Spencer. He thoroughly enjoyed fishing and hunting trips with his friends and he always included his special dog Zoey on the fishing trips. Darbey resided on the family farm for many years and commuted to work. He moved to Yorkton approximately 8 years ago. He worked for many years at York City Taxi and many of his co-workers were his good friends. He enjoyed the work and the customers and had numerous stories to share. Darbey looked so forward to the winter trips he took south with his close friends, and he loved family gatherings and good food. Darbey was predeceased by his father August, his sister Nadean and his sister Fern. He leaves to mourn his daughter Lindsay (Jason), grandchildren Landon and Spencer, his Mom, Anne, and sister Faye (Dick). He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Fred Schneider of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating. The organist, Carla Laycock led in the singing of the hymns, "Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me", "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace". The interment followed in Christ Lutheran Parish Cemetery in Rhein with Lindsay Malachowski serving as urn bearer. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Christ Lutheran Cemetery Fund. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.baileysfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home.
