Richard Allan Sorensen

January 3, 1955 – January 31, 2025

With broken hearts we announce the passing of Richard on Friday, January 31, 2025. Richard was born on January 3, 1955, in Lanigan, Sk, to Edna & Svend Sorensen. He attended school in Lanigan & then in Weldon, Sk. He began working at Weldon Woodworkers.  He moved to Prince Albert, Sk, where he graduated. He attended a Mechanic’s Course and began working at BM Towing, then working in Edmonton, Cold Lake, Candle Lake and Pine industries and eventually managing Sarcan here in Prince Albert where he retired after 30 years.

He leaves to mourn his wife Mary of 45 years,  his son Jay (Amanda) Sorensen, Taylor & Anika his daughter Shannon (Michael) Huxley, Daughter in-Law Tanya and her children Skye, Lance & Barry jr,, his great grandchildren Alyssa & Emily Pruden. His Sister Diane (Murray) Odegaard, Nieces’ Brenda (Tony) Brown and children Samantha & Kelesi, Corrine (Ron) Richardson and children Kyrie (Julia) Anderson and daughter Margo, and Shea-Lynn Richardson, Sister-in Laws Connie and Sharon Works, and Donna (Donnie) Meyers. He is also so missed by his fur boy Milo, who was his constant companion. As well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Richard was predeceased by his parents Edna & Svend Sorensen, his son Barry Pruden,and his in-laws Peter & Olive Works. As well as numerous Aunts and Uncles.

Dad was the ultimate Handyman, there was nothing he could not fix including Plumbing, Electrical and Cars, he could build anything. He was an avid lover of Classic Cars, especially the oldies in the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s and the music of the same decades but especially Elvis Presley. If you needed to find dad, he was usually found on Coffee Row at Tim Hortons.

The family would like to thank Dr. Veith & Tonya in the ER, and Dr. Ille-Haynes, Paige & John in the ICU at the Victoria Hospital.  

The Service is on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Nordale Hall located at 1306 – 6th Avenue NW, Prince Albert, SK.

• Date : 2025-01-31
• Location : Prince Albert