Kenneth Junk

11/18/1944 - 07/12/2018

Kenneth "Ken" Wayne Junk November 18, 1944 - July 12, 2018 Ken passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Regina Wascana Grace Hospice at the age of 73 years. Ken fought and won a courageous battle with cancer on two previous occasions but the third round proved to be too difficult to overcome. He was predeceased by his father Thomas. Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife Dina and son Hayden; mother Rose Junk; brothers Lorne and Gary (Brenda) Junk; sisters Ardyth (Mike) Philipation, Rhonda (Terry) Morrow and Carla Junk; and numerous nephews and nieces. Pallbearers; Jody and Jason Junk, Travis Philipation, Dylan Morrow, Brody and Adam Swanson; Ken's nephews. Ken farmed for most of his life around the Auburnton and Alida area in the southeast corner of Saskatchewan with his brother Gary and later on, nephew Jason joining the operation. Prior to undergoing treatment for his medical condition, Ken acquired a second home in Regina in 2006, alternating between his farm and the city before his retirement from farming in 2013. He was also a talented musician, playing multiple instruments and performing as the lead vocalist and guitarist of several bands with other family members, entertaining the surrounding community from 1963 through 1987. Ken was a great Father, loving husband and a genuinely humble and compassionate person, captivating the hearts of everyone who knew him. A come and go wake was held at Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4001 East Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 for friends and others who wished to pay their respects and send sympathies to the family. A Private Funeral Service to Honour Ken was held the following day. Thank You Our family wishes to express sincere appreciation to those who have offered support, messages of sympathy and for all the kindness that we have received. Your thoughtfulness and compassion continue to bring great comfort to us at this time of sorrow. We're grateful for the assistance of the staff at Regina Funeral Home. Special thanks to Dr. Michael W. Crichlow for his involvement in managing Ken's condition throughout the years. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to the medical community of the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region; including Home Care Services, Accountable Care and Palliative Care units; Wascana Rehabilitation Center as well as the Wascana Grace Hospice. Dina, Hayden & Family Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary and tributes page at www.reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to