It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dwayne Alexander Rhead on April 10, 2022, at the Victoria Union Hospital in Prince Albert at the age of 59 after losing a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on April 7, 1963, in Moose Jaw, SK.  After he completed high school, he worked at various jobs, eventually settling in Saskatoon where he met his wife, Kristy Tomtene.  They were married in Birch Hills at the Lake Park Lutheran Church in June 2000.  Their son Hunter was born in 2006.  They moved to an acreage near Birch Hills in 2008 where they currently reside.

Dwayne was an avid bowhunter and fisherman.  He was passionate about spending time outdoors.  He was devoutly respectful of nature and God’s creation.  He loved the sun and spent many hours on the boat and in the tree stand, long after everyone else had given up and opted for the fire pit and a beverage. He was a great father and husband and will be missed.

He is survived by his wife Kristy (Tomtene); his son Hunter; his parents Alex and Isabel Rhead; and his three sisters Char & Brad Gyug (Eric and Brett), Shelley & George Skarvan (Fiona and Jill), and Lorrie Rhead; his parents-in-law Terry (Lois) Tomtene; his sister-in-law Susan (Dan) Slind (Kristopher, Dale, & Andrew); & his brother-in-law Steven (Jeannette) Tomtene (Sarah, Jessica, & Bradley).

The funeral service for Dwayne will be held on Monday, April 18^th, 2022, at 2 pm at the Birch Hills Community Church (formerly the Birch Hills Lutheran Church on the corner of Bellamy Ave & 4^th St). He will be laid to rest following the service at Lake Park Lutheran Cemetery (4 miles east on Hwy 3 on Lake Park Road). Lunch to follow at the church at the cemetery.

Condolences can be sent to the family on our website at www.mackenziechapel.ca.  Arrangements in care of MacKenzie Chapel & Crematorium.  Brian & Bev Stobbs, Mark Gyoerick – Matayah Loyst – Mel Curle. 306.763.8488.

• Date : 2022-04-10
• Location : Birch Hills, SK