Obituary of Melvin Wolbeck

Melvin Wolbeck passed away peacefully on June 24, 2017 at the age of 89 years old. Melvin was born July 31st, 1927 to Joseph and Mary Wolbeck. Melvin met the love of his life, Kay Elmer Wolbeck at a Solo Dance in Camrose in 1973; they were married October 16, 1976. He was her best friend and constant companion until her passing in 2015. Mel enjoyed gardening and spent much of his time tending his vegetable garden to perfection. Faith was very important to Mel and he stayed active and dedicated to the Our Lady of the Prairies Parish in his hometown of Daysland. Mel also had a passion for watching sports including curling, hockey and baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays would always be his favourite sports team. Mel was a very kind and social person and will be very much missed by his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his stepchildren Larry Brown and Brenda Brown; grandchildren Kathy Butkovic and Laurie (George) McGhie; greatgrandson George Junior; and sister Caroline (Wilfred) Volk. He was predeceased by his wife Kay; brother Lloyd; sister Doreen Weller; and his parents Joseph and Mary Wolbeck. A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017 from Our Lady of the Prairies Roman Catholic Church in Daysland with Rev. Christian Nwaigwe offficiating. Inurnment will take place in the Daysland Cemetery at a later date. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Daysland Hospital Foundation or to the Daysland Cemetery.