March 5, 1965 – February 23, 2012)

Kevin Michael Bergen

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Kevin Michael Bergen at the Victoria Hospital with family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the age of 46 years. Kevin was the youngest of three sons born in Weyburn, SK on March 5, 1965 to Elder and Joan Bergen. Kevin married his Soul mate, Lorelei Labossiere on August 21, 1999 had two beautiful children Alexis Lindsay born on October 2, 2002 and Julian Nicolas born on January 16, 2004. Kevin lived his entire life in Prince Albert, attending Vincent Massey and PACI schools and graduated from Carlton Comprehensive High School in 1983. Kevin was a gentle soul that accepted all of life’s challenges quietly. Kevin lived and loved his life to the fullest, enjoying every moment of life with his wife and children, always being a loving husband and father. He loved tennis, music, crossword puzzles, bowling, Conan the Barbarian comic books, as well as playing pool and hanging out with his lifelong friends. Kevin was well respected by all that knew him through his life, including co-workers, family and friends, who all enjoyed his playful sense of humor. Kevin enjoyed volunteering at Alexis and Julian’s school, St. John’s Community School, as his children were his world and he enjoyed spending as much quality time as he could with them making lifelong memories. Kevin is survived by his loving family: his loving wife of 12 years of marriage Lorelei Bergen and their beautiful children Alexis Lindsay and Julian Nicolas; his parents Elder and Joan; his brothers Cam (Carol), Todd (Cheri); his parents-in-law Marlin and Marlene Labossiere; his sisters-in-law Tammy (Glen) Young [Ryan, Eric, Matthew], Sheryl (Tom) Dimma [Britney Labossiere], his uncle Tim (Lillian) Scharkowski [Marissa, Michael]; his god-daughter Marissa Hebblethwaite as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his step-daughter Courtney Melissa Zbaraschuk; his grandparents Mary and Alvin Bergen, Lila and Stan Larson. Lorelei and family would like to thank all of his dear friends and family for their continued support throughout this time. Our thanks also go out to Dr. Halyk, Dr. Smylie, Dr. Abbas, Dr. Brunet and all the medical staff who were involved with Kevin’s treatment and care. We thank you for all the compassion shown to Kevin and the entire family. We will forever be eternally grateful. Prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 27 from St. Mark Roman Catholic Church, 589 – 9 Street East. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28 from St. Mark Roman Catholic Church by Father Tuan Doan. Interment will take place in the South Hill Cemetery. The family would appreciate that those wishing to place donations may do so to the Alexis and Julian Bergen Trust Fund c/o TD Canada Trust, #107 – 2805 – 6 Avenue East, Prince Albert, SK S6V 6Z6, in lieu of floral tributes. Family and friends may send email condolences to www.riverparkfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Colette Kadziolka, Funeral Director

• Date : 2012-02-23 06:00:00