KINAR - Mr. Eugene Joseph Kinar, 79 years of Humboldt and formerly of Carmel, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Humboldt District Hospital. Eugene (Gene) was born on May 1, 1932 at Meacham to Joseph and Joanna (nee Burtney) Kinar. When he was young, the family moved to Spiritwood, where he would grow up and obtain his education. Following his schooling, Gene moved to BC where he worked in the logging industry for a number of years. Gene loved working with wood and building things. Eventually, he returned to the Spiritwood area to farm. He worked in the construction trade, which brought him to the Humboldt area. Gene settled in Carmel and loving the farming lifestyle, enjoyed working for various farmers in the area. About 10 years ago, he moved to Humboldt where he has resided until the present. Even while living in town, he made almost daily trips to his son Kevin's farm, to help with whatever he could. He was a farmer at heart and loved being at the farm. He also enjoyed cooking, listening to Johnny Cash and fishing. Gene's life revolved around his family. His grandchildren brought him much joy and he loved spending time with them. Eugene will be lovingly remembered by his five children and four grandchildren: Terrie (Ehsan) Ahadi and children Jamal and Jalil of Moose Jaw; Chris (Jana) Kinar and children Jordan and Easton of Saskatoon; Kevin Kinar of Carmel; Ian Kinar of Kelowna; and David Kinar of Saskatoon. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Joanna Kinar; grandson, Kaihaan Ahadi; and four sisters: Mary (Joseph) Twordik; Anne (John) Levis; Joyce (Angus) Davie; and Helen (Robert) Bussiere. The Prayer Service for Eugene was held on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home, Humboldt, presided by Garry Loehr. Readers were Brenda Pastor and Giles Lalonde. The Funeral Mass was held on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, celebrated by Fr. Emile April. Others taking part in the mass were: crossbearer, Riley Perkins; readers, Diane Perkins and Ivan Dale; intentions, Annette Engele; and gift bearers, Jordan and Easton Kinar. Pallbearers were Eugene Perkins, Ron Perkins, Steve Perkins, Brennan Levis, Trevor Levis and Myles Kalthoff. Interment followed in St. Augustine Roman Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations in Eugene's memory may be directed to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home, Humboldt
