We are saddened with news on the passing of a long-time member of Hockey Edmonton, Mr. Orest Korbutt
We are saddened with news on the passing of a long-time member of Hockey Edmonton, Mr. Orest Korbutt.
OREST KORBUTT
The family is saddened to announce the passing of Orest on Friday, April 20, 2018 at the age of 81 years.
He will be forever loved and remembered by his wife of 63 years, Gertrude; 4 children, Corrine (Fred), Therese, Greg (Stacey), Jackie (Michael); 7 grandchildren; 1 great- grandson; extended family and many friends.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Unit 51 and 52.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Connelly- McKinley Funeral Home, 10011-114 Street NW, Edmonton, AB.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Orest's memory to Edmonton Sports Central.
To send condolences please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com
Orest Korbutt
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City or Town: Edmonton
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Year Inducted: 2013
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Gender: Male
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First name: Orest
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Last Name: Korbutt*
Biography
Orest Korbutt retired from the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museums Board of Directors in 2012, after serving as its only chairman for 15 years. He was the driving force behind the fundraising, development and vision for the ASHFM building that was built in 1998/99, and for its ongoing growth during his chairmanship. Orest was chairman of the Alberta Sports, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation for ten years and served as a director with the Alberta Sport Council from 1986 to 1992. Orest was president of Hockey Alberta, the Edmonton Knights of Columbus hockey program, and was a director with the Canadian Hockey Association.
Orest was an outstanding volunteer for many organizations and made a significant impact on sport development at all levels. He was also involved in Youth Sports Development and Scholarship opportunities. His strong commitment to hockey throughout the years was shown through his achievements and major roles in purchasing the Knights of Columbus Hockey Twin Arenas and being instrumental in the management of the rink. He was a pioneer in the development of international ice hockey, and was very involved in the initiation of hockey exchange programs with the Hokkaido, Japan Ice Hockey Association and the Chinese Ice Hockey Association.
Orest Korbutt received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Award in February 2013. He was inducted into the Edmonton Sports Hall of Fame in 2001, the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988, and was a Life Member of that organization. He was awarded the Hockey Canada Order of Merit.
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