With great sadness, the family of the late Kelly Kresak announce his passing in Edmonton, AB, on May 12, 2024, at the age of 52 years.Kelly Brent Kresak was born on October 20, 1971, in Canora, SK, to Eugene and Irene (nee Yawney) Kresak. He attended Rama School for grades 1-10, Invermay School for grade 11, and Canora Composite School for grade 12. After high school, he went on to further his education at the U of S, where he studied art and sciences for one year. While living in Saskatoon, Kelly enjoyed working as a security guard and then at DairyWorld making ice cream. For many years, he worked for Flexicoil, first on the floor assembling farm machinery, and quickly becoming a supervisor. Kelly obtained full time employment in Edmonton, AB. In addition to his career in the city, whenever he could, Kelly would “go home” to help his dad and brother on the farm, often sacrificing his vacation time to do so. Kelly was absolutely the stereotypical "Strong Saskatchewan Farm Boy" and so much more. Thirteen years ago, Kelly married Anita and with this union he was blessed with two young stepchildren, Trevor and Ashley. He was actively involved with their sports, hockey, dance, cheerleading. He also kept his family safe with his knowledge of vehicles and noticed hazards around the home and yard. Their years together were devoted to family and a few trips travelling to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands and Texas. Kelly and Anita loved road trips, often to Rama, listening to 80's hard rock and Willie’s Roadhouse country music. They took a 10-day trip, driving to BC and Vancouver Island for Anita’s 40th birthday. After Kelly’s first round of chemotherapy, they went to Smithers, BC, where Kelly "played" with a black bear discovered up a tree 10 feet away from them. They were avid concert goers to all kinds of music concerts and Broadway across Canada productions. Their favorite area to take quick trips to, was Jasper, AB, where they would hike and sit by the river, enjoying the scenery. At home, they enjoyed many backyard fires and would listen to the fire crackle then play music. In his spare time, Kelly loved fishing and sports, watched NHL hockey on TV, and attended many games while in Edmonton. He also attended 3 CFL Grey Cup games.Kelly was fun hearted, making his employees laugh at work and his family at home. He was always smiling and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.Kelly was predeceased by his grandparents: John and Antonia Yawney and Michael and Margaret Kresak; mother-in-law, Joyce Fischer, and his uncles and aunt, Ernest Yawney, Peter Okrainetz, and Evelyn Lemko. He is survived by his wife, Anita Kresak; stepchildren, Trevor and Ashley Devlin; mother, Irene Yawney; father and stepmother, Eugene (Maureen) Kresak; brother, Kevin; step-siblings; fathers-in-law, Reuben Holt and Charles (Sandi) Fischer; brothers-in-law, Robert (Tammy) Holt and David (Arlene) Holt; and his aunts and uncles: Iris Yawney, Rudy (Christina) Yawney, Mary (Tom) Stefaniw, Teresa (Doug) Proud, Nick (Lorna) Yawney, James Yawney, Jerry Yawney, Elizabeth Okrainetz, Rudolph (Nancy) Kresak, Patrick (Sharon) Kresak, and Sally (Cal) Friesen; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and many friends. A Prayer Service was held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 20, 2024, from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK, and the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Canora, SK, with Rev. Fr. Yurii Obykh officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery, Canora, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canadian Blood Services or to a Charity of Donor’s Choice, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Kelly Kresak.
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