BUCKLE - It is with deep sadness that the family of Kent Buckle announces his sudden passing at his home at the age of 32. Kent is lovingly remembered by his parents Dale and Diane (nee Kusch) Buckle of Bruno; his sister, Joelle Buckle of Saskatoon; his brother, Kyle (Kim) Buckle of Bruno; his sister, Shelene (Brian) Hoffman of Cudworth; his nephew, Eric Hoffman; and his niece, Payton Buckle. Kent will also be missed by his godparents Darrell and Shirley Kielau; his special Uncle Larry Buckle and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins. Kent's smile and generous heart will be missed by all. Kent was born in Wakaw on November 25, 1979. He grew up on his parent's farm near Bruno. He attended Bruno School, graduating in 1998. He played broomball and hockey. He was a 4-H Beef club member and loved working with livestock. Kent was a hard worker and made big jobs look small. In 2001, he was very proud to buy his own farm where he lived until his passing. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Walter and Rita Kusch; Norman and Cecelia Buckle; and uncle and aunt, Don and Beverly Buckle. A Prayer Service was held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 7th 2012. Others taking part in the prayer service were: music ministry, St. Bruno Church Choir; scripture readers, Kimberly Buckle and Rhonda Gaudreau, eulogist, Brian Hoffman and memorial table attendants, Sherry Dust and Lita Marshak. The Celebration of Kent's Life was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8th 2012. Both services were held at St. Bruno R.C. Church, Bruno, SK and officiated by Fr. Joseph Ackerman, OSB. Others taking part in the mass were: cross bearer, Robbie Buckle; altar servers, Ashley Koob and Kayla Koob; music ministry, Nicole and Trevor Wingerter; scripture readers, Alysha Joanette and Bonnie Callele; prayers of the faithful, Jennifer Rau and Cara Kielau; gift bearers, Dawn Dust and Dawn Rau; Eucharistic minister, Starr Basset; and urn bearer, Kris Rau. Honorary Pallbearers were Cory Buckle, Cory Dust, Todd Rau, Jared Rau, Brian Kusch, Adam Kusch, Luke Boutin, Matthew Boutin, Drew Mantyka and Evan Mantyka. Interment followed in St. Bruno R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan or the St. Bruno Church Capital Fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home, Humboldt, SK.
