Obituary of Corinne Anne Junek

JUNEK - Corinne Anne Junek (nee Roberts) was born on February 13, 1924 in Folkestone, Kent, England; a daughter of John (Jack) and Edith (nee Brockway) Roberts. She came to Canada in 1929, settling at Sanford, Manitoba until 1930, when the family moved to Winnipeg. Corinne received her schooling at Linwood Elementary, St. James Collegiate & United College. In 1942 she entered the school of nursing at the Winnipeg General Hospital, graduating in 1945. Her first position was with the Deer Lodge Veteran's Hospital. In 1946 she was united in marriage to Vic Junek MD. This union was blessed with three sons: Reid, Jack and Brock and a daughter Leslie. In 1947 Corinne and Vic settled in Yorkton, where Vic began his medical practice alongside Dr. H. Portnuff. Corinne worked alongside her husband in his practice and also with Dr. Peter Konkin (veterinarian) in pioneering AI methods in cattle. Corinne's passions were playing bridge and curling. She was a charter member of the Beta Sigma Phi since they started a chapter in Yorkton in 1948, and had been active until her death, holding every executive position within the club. For Corinne it was always family first, she was always involved in the activities of her children and grandchildren. Corinne was a faithful and loving friend. She was a dog whisperer and had many pets in her lifetime. Corinne passed away on Tuesday, January 1st 2019 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was 94 years of age. Predeceased by her parents, Jack and Edith; her husband Vic, and her daughter Leslie. She leaves her sons Reid (Joann) of Regina; Jack (Nadine) of Yorkton, and Brock (Priya) of Yorkton; three grandchildren: Lara of Regina; Vicaas and Vinay of Yorkton; a brother, Doug Roberts of Virginia, USA; as well as nieces, nephews, and her special family friends, the Sherlocks, and Jeanette & Greg Kirkness. The funeral service was held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Yorkton with Deacon Luanne Hrywkiw officiating. Scripture readers were Allan Sherlock, Anne Penner & Crystal Bailey. Organist, Judy Berg led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee', 'You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord', and 'Sing A New Song Unto the Lord'. Soloist, Amanda Buhler sang 'What A Wonderful World'. Tributes were given by David Sherlock and Vicaas Junek. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Grandchildren Vicaas, Vinay & Lara served as the urnbearers. A reception followed in the Parish Hall. Memorials were to the SPCA, Yorkton branch. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Saturday, January 5th, 2019 2:00pm Location: Holy Trinity Anglican Church Address: 165 2nd Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 1G5 Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK