Viktor Bakhmetov

Obituary

Viktor Aleksandrovich Bakhmetov was born on August 1, 1969, in the town of Urdzhar, East Kazakhstan.

He grew up in a Christian family. His grandfather was a pastor, and church gatherings were held in their home. Faith was not something separate from daily life. People came to their house, prayed together, talked, and supported one another. This environment shaped Viktor’s values from an early age: responsibility, respect for others, and readiness to help.

There were four children in the family: two sisters and a brother. Viktor was the third child. From childhood, he learned to live among others, to share responsibility, and to work. He was used to helping and being involved in family life.

From an early age, Viktor dreamed of becoming a driver. He was interested in machinery, vehicles, and the road. Before joining the army, he worked and helped his father, learning the value of labor and not being afraid of physical work.

In 1987, he graduated from college with an agricultural specialization related to working with machinery.

After the army, he continued working, including as a tractor operator, and later found his lifelong calling as a driver.

In 1994, Viktor consciously came to faith in God. This was a personal and deliberate decision. His faith was calm, steady, and sincere. He trusted God and accepted life without fear or argument.

In 1995, he started a family.

From 1996 to 1999, the family lived in Shchuchinsk, Kazakhstan.

For most of his life, Viktor worked as a driver. He loved his work and was always in his place.

He worked in Kazakhstan, Germany, Canada, and the United States. His work required discipline, attention, and responsibility, qualities that were natural to him.

Before moving to Canada, Viktor was also involved in beekeeping. He could not sit idle for long and was always ready to learn something new. If he did not know how to do something, he would ask, learn, and figure it out.

In 2011, Viktor and his family moved to Canada, beginning a new chapter of life. He continued working as a driver in Canada and the United States.

Alongside his work, Viktor served in the church as a treasurer and an evangelist. He visited churches and elderly people. Every Sunday, he drove elderly individuals to church and back, helping those who had difficulty getting to the services.

His home was always open to people. Guests from different countries, missionaries, and church workers often stayed with his family. Viktor had many friends around the world.

Family was very important to him. He was a caring husband, father, and grandfather.

He had three daughters and five grandchildren.

He always found time for his family. He taught all his children and grandchildren how to ride bicycles, patiently and calmly. He taught his eldest daughter how to drive. He loved spending time with his family and valued simple moments together.

Viktor always cared deeply for his parents, helped them, and visited them regularly. He communicated easily with people and especially loved talking with elderly individuals, listening to them with respect.

He was a calm and balanced person. He never raised his voice or used harsh words. He was fair, sometimes strict, but always gentle. He was not a pessimist, but a realist with a steady outlook on life.

He worked with his hands and could fix almost anything. He paid attention to details and valued order. Order was present in everything he did. Even his work vehicle was kept clean and organized, with everything in its place.

Viktor was always interested in people and in what was happening around him. Even in the hospital, during his final days, he would ask questions and listen to conversations, wanting to understand what others were talking about.

He wanted to live and wished to remain with his family. At the same time, he deeply trusted God. He did not fear diagnoses or the knowledge that his time was limited. His faith, inner peace, and trust remained with him until the end.

Viktor lived honestly, served people faithfully, and left behind a strong example for his family and everyone who knew him.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Crossings Funeral Care, with viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Steinbach Heritage Cemetery.