My deepest condolences to you, Keith and Claudette and family. May the memories of your son bring you comfort at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Words cannot express our feelings of sorrow for the family and friends of Kurtis. Claudette and Keith, Allie, Craig, Alyssa, Steph and families we send our deepest condolences.

I could always count on my little buddy, I remember one time when his mom and I were out and about and I went and got out of the car but a snowplough had gone by and left a snowbank so I couldn't get over it so Claudette said to Kurtis, why don't you help Aunty Maddy get over the snowbank so he said sure came over put both his arms around me and lifted me over. That is one of my favourite memories of Kurtis

Rest in peace

You will be missed

Love Auntie Maddy

Deepest condolences. Kurtis was such a gentle soul. May he rest in peace.

What a beautiful tribute to this amazing young man. My heart breaks for my longtime dear friend Claudette, Keith and all of Kurt's loved ones. May God carry, strengthen and provide everything you need as go forward in this life until you are reunited in Heaven.

Please accept my deepest condolences for you loss. Sending love and prayers your way.

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Kurt’s family and friends during this difficult time. I had the privilege of teaching Kurt during his middle years in Gillam, and I will always remember him as the quiet leader among his peers.

While middle years boys can sometimes test a teacher’s patience, Kurt was a grounding presence. He cared about others and would often, without a word, help guide his classmates back on track. Even at a young age, his empathy, kindness, and sense of responsibility shone through.

My heart is heavy for all of you who are grieving this profound loss. May Kurt’s light, his compassion, and the special memories you hold bring comfort and strength in the days ahead.

Condolences to All from Ron and Karen Chekosky.. Our thoughts are with you..

Keith, Claudette and family....what a beautiful tribute to Kurt. There are no words that can fully express our sincere condolences to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

I'm finding it hard to find the words to say how sorry I am for your loss. Kurt was a lucky man to grow up in a family with so much love and caring.

I have fond memories being neighbors and friends in Gillam. Where the kids roamed our continuous background.

I wish you comfort and strength as you navigate the days ahead. My thoughts are with you!❤️

My dear friend Claudette, Keith & all of Kurtis' family. Your handsome Kurtis impacted so many lives with his kindness & compassion. His zest for life, his love of nature & the outdoors shine in this beautiful tribute to your boy. I truly understand your pain. My heart breaks for you. I am always here for you. Always ♥️

My deepest condolences to Kurtis' family. I remember growing up with him, spending time working on music and playing shows. I still remember the first "recording studio" I ever set up with him in the Parachoniak's gazebo, spending the summer recording our first EP (and almost getting heat stroke in the process), and its a story I regularly share with my students. Kurtis left his mark on all of us and the world won't be the same without him.

Keith and Claudette Sending our sincere condolences as you mourn the passing of your son Kurtis. Although we never had the opportunity to personally meet him,the comments of your friends and family are beyond beautiful and we feel that he was so full of love and caring.

Our hearts are heavy as we reach out to you & your families & Stephanie & your family. We pray that you are all graced with a special mightiness to help mend your brokenness & hurt. From reading all these comments the common thread is that we are all grateful for every memory, lesson & moment that Kurt shared with whoever he connected with. We have great memories of Kurt at the family skating rink on Lee River. We're here to support & love you all however we can ❤️

I am saddened to hear about your loss. Thinking of you and your loved ones.

Keith, Claudette, Alyssa, Craig and family, sending my sincere condolences on the loss of Kurtis. I have so many fond memories of Kurtis growing up in Gillam. Hockey tournaments, train trips to Churchill, weekends at the cabin and so many more. He was a beautiful, kind, fun and adventurous kid, this is such a beautiful tribute to him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate through your loss and grief.

Keith / Claudette & Family

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Claudette, Keith and Family,

My deepest sympathies and condolences for all of you at this very sad time. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Our hearts are aching for your loss of Kurt. Don and myself want to express our heartfelt sympathies to all. He touched so so many people's lifes, please take some warmth in that. As next door neighbours of Claudette and Keith we got to see him often an hear about the all things going on in his life. He was an outdoor adventurous for sure and we enjoyed hearing about all the things he was doing. One year over the Christmas holidays it was so cold out, it was near -30 and he and Steph headed out on the snowmobile to stay overnight in the ice tent he had put up on the river in front of our place and we were apsolutely blown away with them spending overnight there and that thay enjoyed it. Such beautiful memories of the man of Kurt. Its the memories that will keep him so so close.

The news of Kurtis' passing and your unbearable loss is heartbreaking, and we are so incredibly sorry for what you are all going through, as we send these deepest condolences and healing thoughts.

Kurtis' obituary and photo tribute honouring him, are beyond beautiful and such a portrayal of the amazing young man you raised and he grew up to be. We of course only knew Kurtis as that delightfully, adorable little red haired boy and baby brother of Craig and Allysa, when we were friends and neighbours in Gillam.

He was a lucky young man to have grown up in such a loving family and it is no surprise to see the many condolences that describe who he was so beautifully.

We know Kurtis will have left you all with many gifts of his love that will become the memories and stories that you will continue to cherish, share, hold close to your hearts and which will sustain you in the days ahead.

We wish you all much light and strength during these very difficult days as you continue to navigate life and move forward. Be kind to yourselves as you walk through the many emotions and memories, and we hope you can take time to rest and care for yourselves.

Please know that Larry, Kirstin, Brock and I are all holding you close in our hearts and thoughts at this very difficult and sad time.

Uncle Joe and Auntie Mona

With Broken Hearts we would like extend our Deepest Condolences to Keith, Claudette and their whole family on the passing of their youngest son Kurtis who was an amazing child who grew into a terrific boy and finally into the man that everyone wanted to be friends with. As a very young boy he held spirited conversations with adults who eventually came around to his way of thinking but he was always open to new ideas and listened to what ever you had to say. He was never afraid to take on the responsibility of being The Commish when his older cousins were into the annual BeerFrisbee games at Clarke Lake. His short one liners would get everyone laughing. He turned 14 and won the Walleye Fishing Trophy for the first time and then Proceeded to win it every year - absolutely amazing - but like Kurtis always said about catching fish - "It's all in the hands". Kurtis was a very thoughtful young man who never shied away from work or good times especially around a campfire with a guitar in his hands - he was adept at song writing and music writing. One of my favourites was his Rendition of "Roughest Neck Around" by Corb Lund. He sang it with his older brother Craig being the Roughest Neck Around - it demonstrated the very deep Brotherly Love between the two of them. With all being said I think that it will take a very long time for everyone's world to become anywhere near normal again. Again our Deepest Condolences going out to all of Kurt's Family, Friends and Workmates.

Good Bye Kurtis - "May your lines be tight and your shots be true"

Keith, Claudette & Family,

Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Sending gentle hugs and warm thoughts.

Keith, Claudette, and family,

With heavy hearts, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest condolences.

Keith, Claudette & family, it was heartbreaking to hear of Kurtis’ passing. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with you during this time of incredible loss.

Keith, Claudette, Craig, Alyssa and Families, thinking of you all and sending our deepest condolences.

Keith, Claudette and family, We are so very sorry to hear of your sudden loss., Kurtis touched so many lives, he will be deeply missed forever. Our prayers,thoughts,and sincere condolences to the families and friends.

The first time I met Kurt, I knew he was a genuine man! Heartfelt condolences to the family.

From the first time you met Kurtis, he was someone you never forgot - kind, smart, witty, and full of a laughter that brought an ease to everyone around him. Whether in the classroom, on the ice, out on the land, or anywhere you crossed paths with him, he carried a warmth and humour that made people naturally gravitate toward him.

It’s hard to find the right words. Our hearts ache for Kurtis and for all who are feeling this loss. He was truly special, and he meant so much to so many.

He made a lasting impact at every stage of his life, and he will be remembered with deep affection and gratitude. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and to everyone grieving his loss. May his memory continue to shine through those who loved him.

Dear Claudette, Keith and Family, our heartfelt condolences to you all at this time. We distinctly remember Kurt's cheerful disposition back in Gillam. May the memories you hold become comforting companions in the days ahead.🙏🏼

Sorace and Kavita.

Dear Curtis, I didn’t know you very well as we were separated by many miles while you were growing up. But it was truly a privilege to spend time with you, over the past couple of years even in that short time, your sweet gentle spirit stood out so clearly to me. You were such a wonderful daddy to sweet little Allie. Precious boy, I wish you could have seen yourself through our eyes! You are so deeply loved by your family. We take comfort knowing you are at peace, and that we will see you again one day. You will be missed beyond words and will forever be in our hearts! with much love, auntie Bernadette♥️

I am so very very sorry for the loss of Kurt. I have fond memories of watching him grow up in Gillam. Sending prayers of comfort to his family.

Our deepest condolences to the Malenchak family, thoughts are with you all

Sending the utmost amount of love and deepest condolences to your family. We are both terribly sorry for your loss. ❤️

This is hard to write....the tears keep flowing onto my phone as I type the words. There is part of me that thinks this is not real. I can still see Kurt and Allie in Keith and Claudette's driveway. They are running, playing and doing all things summer. Keith, Claudette and family...our hearts are with you. Our thoughts are with you. Sending strength and love during this difficult time. May many hugs and embraces help heal. ❤️

Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Kurt. We have warm memories of him as a young boy in Gillam, surrounded by friends, full of life, and enjoying the special experience of growing up in the North. Our thoughts are with you all during this incredibly difficult time.

So heartbreaking to hear the passing of my buddy Kurt . We grew up playing hockey agianst each other in the gillam- Churchill rivalry.

As we got older he's played on a few of my hockey teams. He was a guy who always showed up the the rink with a positive attitude and great humour and was a hard worker . my deepest condolences to Kurt's family and his daughter Allie. Rest In peace brother 💚

Keith, Claudette and family we send our deepest condolences on the loss of Kurt. We are holding you close in our thoughts and sending you so much love at this most difficult time.

Wow…I can’t believe this! Condolences to all the family & friends. Seems like just yesterday him & buddies lacing up skates to play hockey in Gillam or on road trip across province. "Charger-struck" forever😢❤️🙏

I have a vision of Kurtis holding hands with Jesus, dancing around the campfire, while Johnny Cash is strumming the tune "Ring of Fire" on his guitar. Kurtis has a smile from ear to ear and is shouting "It doesn't hurt anymore, it's so peaceful here."

Rest in peace sweet Kurtis

Love Auntie Suzanne and Uncle Mike

Our deepest heartfelt condolences Keith, Claudette and family. We love you.

Mike and Suzanne

Kurtis was in my Kindergarten class. I remember him as a wonderful boy full of smiles. Sending condolences to his family and loved ones.

Hello everyone. I’m Jess. I live over in BC, and I’m a taxidermist. I wanted to share a few words with Kurt’s family and those who loved him.

Kurt held space for so many people, often in ways you may not even realize. As a woman in this industry, Kurt and I had many meaningful conversations about life, about the work, and about mental health. I spent much of my adult life working in Nunavut, and the isolation there deeply impacted my mental health at times. We talked about that. We talked about my sobriety, and about navigating life and work in spaces that can be heavy and isolating.

What mattered most is that he listened. He truly listened, without judgment, and that kind of presence is rare and meaningful.

Most of you reading this likely don’t know me, but I want you to know that Kurt was quietly kind to many people who needed it, and even to those who didn’t know they did. I’ve been reading everyone else’s beautiful words, and I agree how important it is to celebrate his life. He was a wonderful human being, and while I don’t have perfect words, I know that his kindness, openness, and understanding had a real impact on my life.

Thank you so much,

Jess

We are so so sorry for the loss of your handsome, amazing and kind Kurt. I don't even have the words to let all of you know how sorry I am. We are all family and if we can do anything to help please let us know.

God help you through this.

Find strength in one another

love Aunty Lynn and Uncle Ken

Such a beautiful tribute to your wonderful, loving, caring son. We are so sorry for your profound loss and send our deepest condolences. Please know we are always here for you all. May he rest in peace. Much love ,

Doug & Valerie

I listened to a Tom petty song Kurt played at campfire events. I am still crying. He will be tremendously missed. Rest in peace Big Buddy.

What a beautiful obituary for such a beautiful soul. We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss and want you to know we are here for anything we can help you and your family with. Our hearts break for all of you. Love aunty Goo and uncle Dean