Donn Petrak

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of DONN KARL PETRAK on Saturday, April 11, 2009 in Raymond at the age of 78 years, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on April 8, 1931 in Saskatchewan, moved with his family to Raymond in 1937 where he made lots of friends. His love and passion for music, playing the guitar with friends and later with his group "The Country Capers" brought interesting and memorable years of joy and fulfillment. He was predeceased by first wife Shirley Potts Petrak in 1995, brother Jerry Petrak killed in Holland in April 1945, sister Rose Petrak in 1951, parents Joe and Caroline Petrak. Donn leaves behind his second wife Edith Petrak, son Jody (Pamela) Petrak, their children: Brett (Jennifer) Petrak and their two children, and Brooke Petrak; daughter Leslie Petrak (Kim) and son Leevon Petrak; step children: Florent (Monique) Gouttin, Arnaud (Lee) Gouttin, Candice (Dwayne) Schnell, Alex Gouttin, Denis Gouttin and their 8 children. Sister Agnes (Nick) Baraniuk from Winnipeg, their children: Bob, Jim, Barb (Jim), Richard (Sarah), grandchildren Nicholas and Nola. Sister Ruth (Sandford) Barter from Seattle. Upon Donn's request there won't be any funeral. A celebration of his life will be held at GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703-13 Street North, Lethbridge, at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2009. Family and friends are invited to stay and visit following the celebration of life. Cremation and graveside service with family. Big thanks to all who helped.

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