In Memory Of

Lewis (Sonny) Vince Hurtak

Jun 14, 1937 - Oct 14, 2022

Service

  As per Lew’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Notice

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to: Crowsnest Pass Historical Society,Box 306 Coleman, AB T0KOM0 or A Better Chance Animal Rescue, 806 A Main St, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 or Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, 3942-50A Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 4E7.

Obituary

Hurtak, Lewis (Sonny) Vince
1937-2022

Lewis (Sonny) Vince Hurtak of Sylvan Lake, 85 passed peacefully with his family at his side on October 14, 2022, in Red Deer.
Lew was born June 14, 1937, to Rose and Elias Hurtak in Hillcrest, Alberta and spent his childhood in the Crowsnest Pass. As a young adult he moved to Edmonton and attended NAIT. Lew lived in Leduc and Red Deer briefly, and eventually settled in Sylvan Lake. He had a long and rewarding career in the light and power industry attaining the position of foreman of the high line crew at the EL&P for the City of Red Deer, retiring after 39 years of service. Lew enjoyed hunting in his younger years with his dad and brother. Later in life he found immense joy raising Kerry Blue terriers with his wife. Lew was a voracious reader and could converse on any subject with great knowledge. Lew was kind, honest and caring, with a quick wit, always helping anyone in need whether they were a friend or a stranger.
Lew is survived by his wife of 41 years, Susan Hurtak, his son Todd (Cheryl) Hurtak, his daughter Thérèse (Hugh) Hansell, grandchildren: Tiegan, TJ, Liam and Chloé; four great grandchildren as well as his brother George (Marilyn) Hurtak and nieces Darcy (Mike) and Corrie (Dwayne). He will be greatly missed by all his family as well as lifelong friends from the EL&P and the City of Red Deer.
Lew was predeceased by his mother Rose Hurtak, his father Elias Hurtak and his grandmother Francis (Bubbi) Ruzek.

As per Lew’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to: Crowsnest Pass Historical Society,
Box 306 Coleman, AB T0KOM0 or A Better Chance Animal Rescue, 806 A Main St
Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 or Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, 3942-50A Ave
Red Deer, AB T4N 4E7.


Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.
Sylvan Lake and Rocky Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements, 403 887 2151

Condolences

Noreen McCallum:

Condolences Sue. I remember what a good sport Lew was helping out with our special events at the Community Health Centre years ago.

Mary Mccambley:

I was sorry to hear of your loss Sue. I remember Lew from parties many moons ago. I know you will miss him lots. It’s a journey no one looks forward to. Take good care Sue. Mary

David and Joan Scott, Kingston, Ontario:

So very sorry to hear of Lews passing. They were our neighbours in Sylvan Lake for a few years, we have such wonderful fond memories of visits, dinners and outings with Lew and Sue, our girls Christine & Susan loved their beautiful black dog beauty, Sue & Lew, the names always seemed so cute to us and they really were great and kind people, our hearts go out to Sue and all of the families, sincerely, the entire Scott family.

Debbie Lawrence:

So very sorry to here of Lew's passing Susan. My thoughts are with you.

Jim Alexander:

Sorry to hear about Lews passing. He was a good customer in our hardware,
as well as a good friend. Lew will be missed.

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