Louis Rendek

Louis Alexander Rendek 1926 2006 Beloved Husband, Devoted Father and Grandpa, Hero. Louis was selfless, kind and loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed boxing, hockey and was a professional umpire and coach. His pastime was dancing, playing guitar and singing, but he especially loved to perform the lost art of yodeling. As a carpenter for over 50 years, his craftsmanship is present throughout Western Canada. The ladies never failed to notice Louis' twinkling blue eyes, flirtatiousness, and jovial sense of humour. He loved his cats, especially Moochie who never left his side and now he joins his dog Bijou, who faithfully awaited his arrival. Louis is loved and remembered by his wife, Louise Olga of 55 years together; children, Linda (Jim) Wotzke; Jeffrey (Sandra); Daniel; Mitchell; Janice (Tony) Mendes; David (Linda Lamb); Alyssa (Troy) Wruck; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three brothers; four sisters; as well as several sistersand brothers-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Louise and the family express their gratitude and sincere thanks to the St. Paul's Hospital Peritoneal Dialyses Unit (especially Jo, Char, Jane and Nancy); Dr. Barton; Dr. Balakrishna; Dr. Krochak; St. Mary's Parish (especially Fr. Remi and Sister Carol for inspiration) and Home Care (especially Twila, Ed, Pat, Theresa and Addie) as well as countless family and friends. Vigil for Louis will be held on Thursday, December 14th, at 7:00 p.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Both services from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church (211 Avenue 0 South). Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Hospital Foundation Peritoneal Dialysis Unit (1702 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9). Arrangements in care of John Schachtel MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (978-5200).