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Duane "Keith" Hutchence

September 30, 2022

Duane Hutchence

Duane “Keith” Hutchence, age 77 years, passed away peacefully on September, 30, 2022 surrounded by family, after a brief but aggressive battle against bladder cancer.

Keith was predeceased by his beloved second-wife Audrey (1994), mother Margaret (2000), father Andrew (2001), nephew Jesse (2015), and sister Heather (2016).

He is survived by his son Kai; his brother Deane; two estranged daughters Kama and Katrina; and step-daughters Georgia, Irene, and Rhonda.

Keith spent his entire life in Regina, SK and the farming community of Edenwold, SK. He attended Luther Collegiate and the University of Regina, earning a M.Sc. in Chemistry. He spent the most rewarding part of his career at the Saskatchewan Research Council. He was an avid (!) reader and book collector, with a passion for mysteries and science fiction.

A family viewing was held on Oct. 7, 2022. The family will hold a private remembrance service on the family farm in the spring of 2023. Thank you to the hard-working staff at the Pasqua Hospital.

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My deepest sympathies to Keith's family. I had many great conversations with him at the East Superstore, and I will miss him there. God give you strength. ~ Doug Sastaunik

I have some very fond memories of Keith. He was friends with my mother Beverly. I remember him as always kind and supportive. As a child I enjoyed many motorcycle rides and playing with Churchy the pet turtle. When I would see him at University, he still called me by my childhood nickname (very cute) and he was kind enough to help me with some classes. ~ Deanne

I didn’t hear about Keith’s passing away until December. I’m saddened. He was an enjoyable eccentric who delighted in “thinking outside the box.” I remember the kindness he gave me when I was as in need. ~ Norm Freitag