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Mervin Horatchka

It is with deep sadness that the family of Mervin Horatchka aged 61 years of Moose Jaw, SK, announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023.  Mervin was born March 18th, 1962 in Roblin, Manitoba.  Mervin worked for CAE for 32 years, however his favourite titles were Dad and Grandpa.  He made sure the ones closest to him were always taken care of and felt loved everyday.  Merv was the life of the party and always wanted to make people laugh.  He loved hosting and received joy in others happiness.  His greatest pleasure was to travel, especially to Disney.  He was predeceased by his father, Jim Horatchka and mother, Vera Horatchka.  Mervin will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons, Adam (Cassandra) and Matthew; daughter, Krista (Jason); his four greatest joys, his grandchildren: Samuel, Emmett, Abigail, and Hudson; sisters: Evelyn (Gary) McRoberts, Darlene (Don) Ibey, Jane (Tim) Bibe, and Joyce (Ervin) Slone; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home.  Pastor Marvin Seaborg will officiate and interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery.  Those not able to attend may view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Merv’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 100-119 14 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550

10 Comments

  1. Bev Constable
    Bev Constable on December 12, 2023 at 6:01 pm

    My deepest sympathy to the
    I enjoyed working with Merv always a smile and greeting for everyone

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  2. Marlene Borthwick
    Marlene Borthwick on December 12, 2023 at 6:09 pm

    My heart is broken for your loss Krista and Jason

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  3. Gary Hender
    Gary Hender on December 13, 2023 at 7:30 am

    Condolences to the Horatchka family, Merv was a special person to be around and to work with, always a shared laugh.

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  4. Grant Ma
    Grant Ma on December 13, 2023 at 8:32 am

    Very sorry to hear about Merv’s passing, he was a very kind man.

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  5. Julie Henrikson
    Julie Henrikson on December 13, 2023 at 8:59 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss Krista. I know how much your dad meant to you and your boys. Thinking of you.

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  6. Lennard Morin
    Lennard Morin on December 13, 2023 at 9:36 am

    I’d like to extend my deepest condolences to Krista and family during this difficult time. RIP Merv.

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  7. greg nicholls
    greg nicholls on December 13, 2023 at 10:21 am

    Sorry to hear about Merv He at one time lived with his parents up the street from me on the 10 hundred block Iroquois st. I attended high school with him at Riverview many a time we would get in and go for a ride in the 1974 Chevy Nova sorry for your loss Greg Nicholls.

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  8. From juan and Rosa asmay
    From juan and Rosa asmay on December 13, 2023 at 12:43 pm

    We send our condolences to you and your family and hope you guys feel better

    Reply
  9. Julie Kuchinka
    Julie Kuchinka on December 13, 2023 at 4:42 pm

    Adam, Matthew and Krista Iam
    so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. I have many great memories of camping and get togethers we had when all of you kids were younger. He was truly a good guy. My heart goes out to you all.

    Reply
  10. Garrit and Anna mcroberts
    Garrit and Anna mcroberts on December 16, 2023 at 11:29 am

    We are deeply sorry for your loss. Miss him so much.not enough words to say.

    Reply

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