Obituary taken from the Canora Courier dated April 30, 2008:

CHURSINOFF: Alex Leonard Chursinoff of the RM of Keys passed away suddenly on April 19th, 2008 at the age of 62 years.

Alex was born in Canora, SK on March 30th, 1946 to Bill and Dora (nee Shilloff) Chursinoff. Alex was the youngest of four children. He grew up especially close to his brother Daniel, whose sudden passing at the age of thirty-four impacted Alex's future life.

He attended school at Spruce Grove and later in Wadena for Grade 9. Bill, Daniel and Alex farmed together until Bill's passing. Then two years later, Daniel passed away. Alex continued for a few years on his own, but eventually rented out his land. Meanwhile he was left responsible for the care of his mother until 1997, when she suddenly passed away. He was employed for quite a few years at Wilfred's until last year when his land was purchased. Alex really began to slow down as his health had been declining over the last number of years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Alex is survived by his sister Verna Moojelski of Coquitlam, B.C., nieces: Sandra (Greg), Tristin and Tiffany; Stacey; his sister Doris (Lloyd) Kosmanchuk of Wadena, Sk, nieces: Doreen, Pamela (Jason), Jason and Julie; Maxine, Nolan and Aiden; Angelin (Graham), Garet and Kira; nephew: Cameron (Tammy), Juston, Tia as well as numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his father hBill in 1975, his brother Daniel in 1978; his mother Dora in 1997 and brother-in-law Jack in 1998.

The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, April 24th 2008 at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with his family and friends celebrating his life. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan as tokens of remembrance.

Arrangements were entrusted to Lesons Funearl Home, Canora.