Kurz, Richard “Richie” Wendel
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
My condolences to the Kurz family
Condolences to the Kurz family.
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.
Our deepest sympathy to the Kurtz family ,our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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
My heartfelt sympathy to you Ron and Joy and family. Way too young to go.
Strength to all of Richie’s loved one’s, family and friends. May you find comfort in pleasant memories.
My heart felt condolences go out to the entire Kurtz family, my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Our deepest condolences to the Kurz family. Richie was known and loved by many and will be sadly missed by all.
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.
My condolences to the Kurz family .
Treasure your memories .
Angie and boys. So very sorry to hear this news. Sending my deepest sympathies and prayers.
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 .
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.
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.
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
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.
Thoughts and prayers to the Kurz family.
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
Such a heartbreaking loss. Speak of Richie often and keep all the happy memories alive.
From the King Family
So very sad to read this. I have many fond memories working with Rich during his time at MJ Minor Hockey. Heartfelt condolences
Angie, Dawson, Mason & Jaxton
Ron, Joy & Families
Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Our thoughts are with Angie and boys remember all the happy memories Dennis and Marjorie
Our deepest condolences to the Kurz families.
So very sorry to hear about Richie. My condolences to all of the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Kurz families – so sorry for your loss…
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Take care
Dave and Barb
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sincere condolences on your loss to all of Rich’s family. May fond memories help you all through this difficult time.
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!
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
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!
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.
Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kurz family. Richie was one of the good ones who will be missed by many.
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.
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
To all the Kurz family. Sorry to hear of Rich’s passing ,he will certainly be missed by many. By and Lori Benson.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.