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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorence Jacob Weinhandl on June 13, 2022, in the Kelvindell Lodge at the age of 95. Lorence was born December 12, 1926, to Charlie & Alvina Weinhandl on the family farm, 6 miles north of Lintlaw.  After the sudden death of his father in 1942, Lorence took over farming and farmed for 53 years. In 1951, he met Mildred Parry, the love of his life, and they were married on April 1, 1955, in the Lintlaw United Church. To this...

Kerry O’Grady passed away on June 9, 2022.  He was born to Bernard and Jeane O’Grady in Brantford, ON.  He was the youngest of 8 siblings.  Kerry enjoyed going for walks at River Landing and the Meewasin Trail with his wife Gloria. They would often go on day trips through the countryside, soaking in the beauty of nature and taking photos. They enjoyed spending time together. He enjoyed listening to his music, a favorite being Bob Seger. He had a wonderful...

Thelma Maxine Holmstrom passed away on June 7th, 2022, at Pleasant View Care Home, in Wadena, SK at the age of 95 yrs.  Thelma was born to Rufus and Ada Pettigrew on June 24, 1926, in Dodsland, SK.  She attended school in Meadow Lake, where she lived on the family homestead.  Thelma and her family ended up moving to the Langley, BC area where she completed high school.  She met Evert while out in BC.   The two married in Vancouver, BC on July 1, 1947. ...

Gerald “Jerry” Orthner of Raymore, Saskatchewan passed away May 31, 2022 in the Wynyard Hospital. Jerry had just celebrated his 70th birthday on February 14th. Jerry was the eldest son of Louie and Evelyn Orthner.  He took all of his schooling in Raymore and one year of Commerce at the U of S in Saskatoon.  It was during his time in Saskatoon that he met Susan Hunt. They were married June 1,1974 in Swan River. He was employed at the Case Dealership for 2 years as...

Wanda Jean Penner of Archerwill, SK, passed away on May 28, 2022, at the age of 73 yrs.    Wanda was born December 3, 1947, to Jack and Ruby Basey in Abernathy, SK.  She married Leslie Penner on August 12, 1967.  The two ended up moving to Archerwill, SK where they lived on a nice acreage.  Wanda was very fond of all animals and critters, big or small; but she especially liked her horses.  She enjoyed going to coffee shops, visiting with her friends,...

Our hearts are broken in a million pieces as we announce the passing of our dear dad Gunnar, on May 17th, 2022, of Yorkton Saskatchewan and formerly of Leslie, Saskatchewan. Gunnar was born August 28, 1936, to Frederick and Asta Nordal on their family farm by Leslie, Saskatchewan. Gunnar married Helen Rose on September 29, 1962 in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. This was their 60th year side by side.  Together they raised a beautiful family.  Gunnar was a gentle loving man who truly...

Eugene was born on March 29, 1936, seventh of ten children bestowed on Joseph and Velina Forrest.  He left school prior to graduating to take a job in Uranium City.  He sent most of his pay cheque home in order to assist his parents in building the Christopher Lake Hotel.  On August 25, 1961, he married Fern McBeth.  Together they owned and operated the Christopher Lake Hotel until 1975, Rainbow Cabins and Motel in Cochin from 1975 to 1976, and Fern’s Groceteria at...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Gramma, Great Gramma, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, Shirley Eva Wright, on May 10th, 2022, at the age of 88 yrs. Shirley Eva Mayes was born in Toronto, ON. on November 27, 1933. She married Albert in 1954 and the couple had 7 children.   They lived many places, from Sept Ille, Quebec to Whiterock, BC, but finally settled in Winnipeg in 1967.  Unfortunately, Albert passed away suddenly in 1971, leaving her a...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden, but peaceful passing, of Helen Slusarchuk, on May 10, 2022, at the Langenburg Care Home.  Helen was born on March 11, 1935 to Denis and Julia Daniluk.  She grew up on the family farm at Okla, SK.  On October 29, 1954, she married the love of her life, John, and they lived and farmed side by side on the Slusarchuk homestead until they retired.  Following retirement, the couple moved to Wadena, SK in 2009.  Helen...