Kim Burek

BUREK _ Kim 1966 - 2005 We are heartbroken to have to announce the loss of our daughter, sister, wife, niece, cousin and great friend. Kim Ruth Burek, born May 27, 1966, passed away on May 26, 2005 at the University Hospital in Edmonton, only three and a half months after receiving a liver transplant. Kim's battle with liver disease began several years ago and her courage and determination to live inspired her family, friends, as well as the medical community. To us, her transplant was a miracle and our hopes were so high for a bright and healthy future. Kim did not leave us willingly and she will be greatly missed by those who love her. Left to carry on her light are, her loving father Christian; devoted sister Tanya; common-law husband Terry McMahon; former husband and lifelong friend, Walter Porochnuk; uncle Wolfgang and aunt Hilde Trebing; cousins and family, Gabriele and Italo Pisanu (Christian and Sandra), Vera and Jurgen Gunkel (Thomas, Tanja and Lena), Ulrike and Gerhard Trebing (Patricia and Jennifer); aunt Lotte Burek and cousins Detlef, Claudia and Christof. A Celebration of Kim's Life will be held at Lakeview United Church (3023 - 63 Avenue S.W.) on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.commemorativeservices.ca. In lieu of flowers, we ask that those wishing to make a donation contact the Canadian Liver Foundation (No. 1500, 2235 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M2J 5B5. Telephone 1-800-563-5483). Arrangements in care of COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Telephone: 265-1199. Calgary Family Owned and Operated "Celebrating the Lives of our Community"