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Richard “Richie” Wendel Kurz

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Richard “Richie” Wendel Kurz.  Rich was born in Central Butte, SK on August 28th, 1965 to Ronald and Joy Kurz, and passed away on Monday, April 5th, 2021 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina, SK.

He was predeceased by his grandparents: Roy Quest, Eunice and Dick Bishop, and Josie and Earl Kurz.  Rich is survived by his wife, Angela “Angie” (Gallagher) Kurz; sons: Dawson, Mason and Jaxton; parents, Ronald and Joy Kurz; siblings: Hugh (Lorie) Kurz, Christy Stovin, Perry (Sharyl) Kurz, and Gay (Lew) Bell; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Growing up in Central Butte, Rich will be remembered as an outstanding athlete who excelled at baseball, badminton, football, and basketball, but whose passion for hockey made him an incredible goalie.  Upon completion of high school, Rich attended STI receiving his Journeyman Automotive Certificate.  He owned and operated the ambulance for Central Butte District.  He served on the Recreation Board, Fire Department, coached many sports, and was a member of the Five Hills Health Board.  Rich had a passion for farming and took pride in all he did.  He owned and operated Rich’s Agri Auto in Central Butte until 2011 when he began working as a dedicated salesman for Western Sales.  Then he and his family moved to Moose Jaw, SK.  During this time he coached the boy’s hockey and was also president of the Moose Jaw Minor Hockey.  In 2019 he joined Hawk’s Agro team, becoming a valued salesman and friend to everyone at Hawk’s.  Rich will always be remembered as a person with a “heart bigger than life”, whose generosity and captivating personality made him a true friend to all.

We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital and the Pasqua ICU for their exceptional care.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a Private Family Service will be held.  Friends and Family are invited to view the service virtually on Sunday, April 11th, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/.  As an expression of sympathy, donations in Rich’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550

60 Comments

  1. Joy shaw
    Joy shaw on April 8, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    My condolences to the Kurz family

    Reply
    • Mary and Larry Levsen
      Mary and Larry Levsen on April 12, 2021 at 10:33 am

      Condolences to the Kurz family.

      Reply
  2. Ann Brown
    Ann Brown on April 8, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    Angie and boys, Ron and Joy and families; My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Richie. He has touched so many lives in his short lifetime. He will not be forgotten. Keep your precious memories close to give you the strength and courage you will need in the coming days.

    Reply
  3. John and Kathy Wasylowich
    John and Kathy Wasylowich on April 8, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to the Kurtz family ,our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Reply
  4. Sandra
    Sandra on April 8, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a child , husband, baby brother, is a nightmare.
    We send our condolences to all of you..
    I also know Jim and Carol. So, happy that Richie’s family has you.
    Sounds like you have many happy memories to share
    Sandra and Paul Wendt
    Nee Sandra King

    Reply
  5. Maria McKay
    Maria McKay on April 8, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    My heartfelt sympathy to you Ron and Joy and family. Way too young to go.

    Reply
  6. James Mattus
    James Mattus on April 8, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    Strength to all of Richie’s loved one’s, family and friends. May you find comfort in pleasant memories.

    Reply
  7. Kellie Parisian
    Kellie Parisian on April 8, 2021 at 6:58 pm

    My heart felt condolences go out to the entire Kurtz family, my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

    Reply
  8. Howard and Karen Peterman
    Howard and Karen Peterman on April 8, 2021 at 6:59 pm

    Our deepest condolences to the Kurz family. Richie was known and loved by many and will be sadly missed by all.

    Reply
  9. Uncle Frank & Aunt Myrna
    Uncle Frank & Aunt Myrna on April 8, 2021 at 7:52 pm

    Dear Angie, Dawson , Mason and Jaxton, we are heart broken for you. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. Rich will be remembered by so many people. It was always fun to be around Rich. Keep your memories close to your heart to help you through this time. Love you all.

    Reply
  10. Denise Helland
    Denise Helland on April 8, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    My condolences to the Kurz family .
    Treasure your memories .

    Reply
  11. Penny Petersen Cote
    Penny Petersen Cote on April 8, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    Angie and boys. So very sorry to hear this news. Sending my deepest sympathies and prayers.

    Reply
  12. Bertha Bisson
    Bertha Bisson on April 8, 2021 at 8:51 pm

    I am so very sorry to hear of Richies passing . My thoughts are with you at this time . Hold all your precious memories close to your heart .

    Reply
  13. SYLVIA LINDQUIST
    SYLVIA LINDQUIST on April 8, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    Angie,boys and all the Kurz families. Our thought and prayers have been with in this sad journey. Richie will live forever in our memories of this great man.
    Lorne and Sylvia Lindquist.

    Reply
  14. Jim (and Dana) Boorman
    Jim (and Dana) Boorman on April 8, 2021 at 10:12 pm

    Sending our deepest condolences to the Kurtz family.
    Nothing but great memories growing up with Richie and having him as my first best friend. He will be greatly missed.

    Reply
  15. Marie Fray
    Marie Fray on April 8, 2021 at 10:58 pm

    My deepest condolences to the Kurz Families. I remember many days working with Ritchie at the drop in center. He will be fondly remembered by many.

    Marie

    Reply
  16. Dennis and Esther Mark
    Dennis and Esther Mark on April 9, 2021 at 6:51 am

    Dear Angie, Dawson , Mason and Jaxton, we are heart broken for you. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. Rich will be remembered by so many people. Rich always had such a calming presence and his smiles were never spared. Keep your memories close to your heart to help you through this time. Love you all.

    Reply
  17. Keith Guillaume
    Keith Guillaume on April 9, 2021 at 7:32 am

    Thoughts and prayers to the Kurz family.

    Reply
  18. Rick Bitner, Jimmy Hughes, Grady Bass, Geri Eaton
    Rick Bitner, Jimmy Hughes, Grady Bass, Geri Eaton on April 9, 2021 at 8:09 am

    Angie, Dawson, Mason, and Jaxton,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very
    Difficult time. We met Richie 22 years ago on a hunting trip to Central Butte and he welcomed us to your community. He became a great friend over this time and we will miss him greatly.
    We will keep all of you in our prayers.

    Rick

    Reply
  19. Wanda
    Wanda on April 9, 2021 at 9:13 am

    Such a heartbreaking loss. Speak of Richie often and keep all the happy memories alive.
    From the King Family

    Reply
  20. Dara and Angus McIntosh
    Dara and Angus McIntosh on April 9, 2021 at 11:17 am

    So very sad to read this. I have many fond memories working with Rich during his time at MJ Minor Hockey. Heartfelt condolences

    Reply
  21. Rick & Carla Loeppky & Family
    Rick & Carla Loeppky & Family on April 9, 2021 at 4:22 pm

    Angie, Dawson, Mason & Jaxton
    Ron, Joy & Families
    Our thoughts are with you all at this time.

    Reply
  22. Gerald and Beth Gane
    Gerald and Beth Gane on April 9, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    Our hearts go out to the Kurz families at this most difficult time. Rich will be remembered for all of the great qualities that he lived each and every day, and was a friend to many! We have many fantastic memories with Rich throughout the years.
    Sincere condolences.

    Reply
  23. Marilyn Krislock Pomeroy
    Marilyn Krislock Pomeroy on April 9, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    That wonderful smile, his big heart and that contagious laugh are what I will remember about Rich. He will be missed by many and we send virtual hugs to you all.

    Reply
  24. Ron Richardson
    Ron Richardson on April 9, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    It with a sad heart that I pass on my condolences to Angie and her children as well as the Kurtz and Gallagher families. Richie was a prince of a human being. I always enjoyed his smiling face and his positive personality. We will miss him.
    Ron Gloria Richardson and family

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  25. Pat Fedrau and family
    Pat Fedrau and family on April 9, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    My deepest sympathies Angie and family. Rich was a fun loving guy. He worked hard at what ever he did. He will be missed so much.

    Reply
  26. Trevor Mackie
    Trevor Mackie on April 9, 2021 at 11:09 pm

    I knew Richie for many years, and played hockey Salt Kings hockey with him.
    I ran into him a few years ago, and we caught up.
    Always thought of him as a real nice, solid guy….and a great goalie too!
    RIP

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  27. Marjorie Molsberry
    Marjorie Molsberry on April 10, 2021 at 6:12 am

    Our thoughts are with Angie and boys remember all the happy memories Dennis and Marjorie

    Reply
  28. Ken and Ruth Bakus & family.
    Ken and Ruth Bakus & family. on April 10, 2021 at 6:20 am

    Our deepest condolences to the Kurz families.

    Reply
  29. Denise Hurtig
    Denise Hurtig on April 10, 2021 at 9:23 am

    So very sorry to hear about Richie. My condolences to all of the family.

    Reply
  30. Keith & Jan Berger and family
    Keith & Jan Berger and family on April 11, 2021 at 10:27 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Kurz families – so sorry for your loss…

    Reply
  31. Zenon & Deanna Malec
    Zenon & Deanna Malec on April 11, 2021 at 10:55 am

    Dear Angie, Mason, Dawson and Jaxton . Our deepest condolences. Rich had such a wonderful smile , he was a very nice person, we were lucky to have met him. He will never be forgotten, as he lives on in all of you. Our heart goes out to you.
    Zenon & Deanna & family

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  32. Angie and Colin Nicholson
    Angie and Colin Nicholson on April 11, 2021 at 11:46 am

    Our hearts ache for you all. Richie was such a caring, funny, smart, inspirational man who brightened our community and brought joy to everyone who knew him. His smile was infectious. Sending love to you Ang and boys and to all his family and friends, he will be so very missed.

    Reply
  33. Darcy Berger
    Darcy Berger on April 11, 2021 at 11:53 am

    Thoughts and prayers to the Kurz family with the loss of Richie. His smile, laugh and sense of humor will be missed by so many.

    Reply
  34. Bare & Sue Andres
    Bare & Sue Andres on April 11, 2021 at 12:22 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to Angie and family and the extended families. Richie was the nicest guy that loved his family and community. He will be missed by so many.

    Reply
  35. Rhonda Ellis
    Rhonda Ellis on April 11, 2021 at 1:04 pm

    We are so sad to hear of Rich’s passing. He was a wonderful guy with a big heart & personality. Love and prayers to Angie, his boys, Ron, Joy and all the Kurz family

    Rhonda, Morley, kaitlyn & Austin Ellis

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  36. Alice and Stacy
    Alice and Stacy on April 11, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    We are remembering fondly Richie’s huge heart and smile. Our deepest condolences to Angie and boys and all his family and many friends who are hurting so deeply.

    Reply
  37. Dave Wipf and Barb Paysen
    Dave Wipf and Barb Paysen on April 11, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Take care
    Dave and Barb

    Reply
  38. Crystal Barth
    Crystal Barth on April 11, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    My heart aches to hear this terrible news. Please know, Angie, Dawson, Mason and Jaxton, that you are in our thoughts. All our love Crystal, John, Kennedy and Kaleigh.

    Reply
  39. Byron Eberle/Eryn Siba
    Byron Eberle/Eryn Siba on April 11, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    I met Rich in 2005 when I was working for the Credit union in Central Butte. I happened to meet him the day I moved in to his Grandmothers home. He was a true gem, and will always be remembered as someone who welcomed me as a friend, but someone that made me feel a part of his Family. I cannot say thank you enough for those memories. To Angie, Dawson, Mason, and Jaxton….. Rich was was a wonderful person, a true friend with a heart of gold, and one that I will never forget. You meet a lot of people in one’s life, and Rich was one the best!!! Rest In Peace my friend.

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  40. Noreen and Keith Aitken
    Noreen and Keith Aitken on April 11, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    To Angie and the boys, Joy and Ron and all the Kurz family….we send our condolences. We are so very sorry for your loss.

    Reply
  41. Glennys Vevang
    Glennys Vevang on April 11, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    Rich will always be Richie to me.
    The service today was a beautiful tribute to a good human living an honourable life.
    Sending a gentle hug and encouragement.

    Reply
  42. Lynette (Bradford) Clavelle
    Lynette (Bradford) Clavelle on April 11, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    Angie and sons, Joy and Ron and to Richie’s siblings. I have so many memories of Richie as a little boy. You were never surprised to see Richie show up anywhere in butte when he was ‘little’. He was everyone’s favourite little brother. You couldn’t help but smile at him and that big grin of his. My sincerest condolences.

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  43. Allison Muri
    Allison Muri on April 11, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    My sincerest condolences to all of Rich’s family. I have many fond memories of playing with Rich (and Gay too) when we were small, at Joy and Ron’s welcoming home. He had the most unforgettable smile and sense of humour. He will be missed. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

    Reply
  44. Jennifer Pratte
    Jennifer Pratte on April 11, 2021 at 6:50 pm

    Kurz Family,
    The first time I met Rich was on the MJMH board. He greeted me with a firm hand shake and a joke. I knew at that point he was a friend for life! I am honored to have had the opportunity to know Rich on different levels and one of my favorites was BP’s March 17, 2020. He was a very loyal and generous man with a contagious smile. It is true that his heart was bigger than life.

    Reply
  45. Linda (Hartness) and Kelly Bernath
    Linda (Hartness) and Kelly Bernath on April 11, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    Sincere condolences on your loss to all of Rich’s family. May fond memories help you all through this difficult time.

    Reply
  46. Vern and Bonnie Mackow
    Vern and Bonnie Mackow on April 11, 2021 at 10:22 pm

    Thank you for sharing the service today – it was a wonderful tribute to a great guy! Angie, you did such an awesome job – Rich would be so proud of you. I’m so glad you are blessed with those three handsome sons that possess the same character traits that you loved in Rich – they will be by your side to help you through the tough days ahead. Ron and Joy, there’s a reason Rich was such a great guy, loved by so many – he learned from the best! Our deepest sympathy to all of Rich’s family and friends – he will be missed!

    Reply
  47. Richie Lougheed
    Richie Lougheed on April 11, 2021 at 10:36 pm

    Condolences to Angie,the boys and family..Shocked and saddened to hear the passing of Richie.I had the pleasure to get to know him thru the kids hockey and later Richie played with our old timers team a few times. Absolutely great guy!! He will be missed dearly. RIP

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  48. Vern and Bonnie Mackow
    Vern and Bonnie Mackow on April 11, 2021 at 10:56 pm

    Thank you for sharing the service today – it was a wonderful tribute to a great guy! Angie, you did an amazing job – Rich would be so proud of you. I’m glad you are blessed with those three handsome sons that possess the fine character traits that you loved in Rich – they will be by your side to help you through the tough days ahead. Ron and Joy, there’s a reason that Rich was such a great guy, loved by so many – he learned from the best! Our deepest sympathy to all of Rich’s family and friends – he will be missed!

    Reply
  49. Kayla and Trent Kappel
    Kayla and Trent Kappel on April 11, 2021 at 11:26 pm

    Dear Angie and boys, we are so sorry for your loss. Rich was one of the sweetest people you could meet.
    Angie you gave a wonderful speech. Thinking of you all.
    Love you.

    Reply
  50. Rod Munroe
    Rod Munroe on April 12, 2021 at 6:41 am

    Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kurz family. Richie was one of the good ones who will be missed by many.

    Reply
  51. Martin Arlitt
    Martin Arlitt on April 12, 2021 at 7:08 am

    My sincerest condolences to the Kurz family. Richie was such a great guy, I have fond memories of playing hockey with him back in the 1990s.

    Reply
  52. Gary Heisler
    Gary Heisler on April 12, 2021 at 10:33 am

    Very sorry to hear of Richies passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
    From fond memories at C. Butte your family has always been special in our hearts.
    Please know we share your sadness.
    Gary

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  53. By and Lori Benson
    By and Lori Benson on April 13, 2021 at 8:57 am

    To all the Kurz family. Sorry to hear of Rich’s passing ,he will certainly be missed by many. By and Lori Benson.

    Reply
  54. Carol Healey (nee Mulholland)
    Carol Healey (nee Mulholland) on April 14, 2021 at 5:02 am

    My deepest condolences to the Kurz and Gallagher families for your loss of Richie. I know he will be dearly missed. Always remember that his love is just a sweet memory away. RIP Richie. God bless.

    Reply
  55. Rhonda (Nelson) & Don Wasylowich
    Rhonda (Nelson) & Don Wasylowich on April 14, 2021 at 10:05 am

    To Ron, Joy, and family, Angie and boys, I send you my deepest sympathies. It is with great sadness to hear of Richies passing. He was truly a great guy that will be missed by so many. May all your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. Hugs to you all.

    Reply
  56. Verna Enns
    Verna Enns on April 14, 2021 at 11:12 am

    Angie and family Jim and Carol Gallagher and family , sorry to hear of your loss, Rich was a good guy, enjoyed life, and will be missed. I know you have to be strong for everyone around you and keep your loving memories in your heart and mind. God Bless Verna Enns

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  57. Tara Allin
    Tara Allin on April 14, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    So sorry to hear and sending deepest sympathies to Richie’s family. Such a tragic loss for your family and community. He was such a nice guy…one of the good ones.

    Reply
  58. Sherry Stauch
    Sherry Stauch on April 15, 2021 at 5:10 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Richie was such a great person and loving soul! May all your special memories help you in the days to follow.
    Sherry Stauch
    nee Sherry Benson

    Reply
  59. Marnie Main
    Marnie Main on August 13, 2021 at 11:06 am

    I am so sorry to hear of Rich’s passing and my heart goes out to the Kurz family. Richie was such a busy, happy kid and I am grateful for the warm welcome I always had in the Kurz’s home where I went to play with my friend Gay – thinking of you all with much love.

    Reply

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