Obituaries

John Charles Eyre

John Charles Eyre

September 10, 2026

With love and deep sadness, the family of John Charles Eyre announces his passing in Craik, Saskatchewan, on September 10, 2026, at the age of 82, with his wife of 55 years, Gwen, by his side.

Born in Wadena, Saskatchewan, on January 29, 1944, John built a life grounded in family, service, and community. He grew up on the Eyre family...

Farley Josephson

Farley Josephson

September 1, 2026

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Farley was born on January 3, 1962 to Gylan and Ivonne Josephson. He was the New Year’s baby that year in Wadena, SK. Farley was raised in Quill Lake, SK but spent his weekends in the Wynyard area with his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. They also enjoyed summers together...

Robbie Lee Kernel Smoke

Robbie Lee Kernel Smoke

August 31, 2026

With broken hearts and profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robbie Lee Kernel Smoke, a beloved father, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend.

Robbie was one of those people who was simply loved. He touched the lives of so many people in ways both big and small, and there are so many who will feel his absence deeply. But of all the...

Ronald Fountain

Ronald Fountain

August 24, 2026

The family is finalizing his obituary. Once it is completed it will be posted here.

Funeral Service will take place at a later date.

Donations in Ronald’s memory can be made to:

Lakeside Cemetery Fund

PO Box 246 | Archerwill, SK | S0E 0B0

Cody Lloyd Hanson

Cody Lloyd Hanson

August 22, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Cody Lloyd Hanson, age 32, on August 21, 2026, in Saskatoon, SK.

Born on June 17, 1994, in Prince Albert, SK, Cody was the beloved son of Lloyd and Dianne Hanson. Cody was the light of their lives and loved beyond measure. He was sadly predeceased by his mother,...

Diane Agnes Witowski

Diane Agnes Witowski

August 13, 2026

Diane Agnes Witowski (Ratch) of Kelvington Saskatchewan passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 74 on August 13, 2026. Diane was born on March 7, 1952 in Kelvington Saskatchewan, daughter of Joseph Ratch and Agnes Ratch (Zerff). Diane married the love of her life Walter Witowski on June 23, 1973. They would go on to build a...

Darlene Elaine Wagner

Darlene Elaine Wagner

August 6, 2026

After a short battle with cancer, Darlene Elaine Wagner (nee Bates) of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 83.

Darlene was born on June 2, 1943 and was the only child of Lorne and Edith Bates. She grew up on the family farm, west of Kelvington and later right in Kelvington, where she completed...

Sheila Grace McDonald

Sheila Grace McDonald

July 20, 2026

Sheila Grace McDonald (nee Ferrie) passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. No tears need to be shed; she lived a full and remarkable 102 years.

Sheila was predeceased by her husband, John Gordon McDonald; her son, Malcolm; and her son-in-law, Mike MacKinnon. She is survived by her daughters, Shelley McDonald and Trudy Fidyk, and her son-in-law, Jeff Fidyk.

Born and raised...

Cole  Swain

Cole Swain

July 15, 2026

With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Cole Swain, who left this world far too soon at the age of 25 as the result of a tragic motor vehicle accident.

Cole was a devoted son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend whose greatest priority in life was his family. He was happiest when surrounded by the people he loved, creating...

Kimberley "Kim" Bruce Kanak

Kimberley "Kim" Bruce Kanak

July 11, 2026

Kim was born in Rose Valley, Saskatchewan, on December 3, 1965, to Alex and Laura Kanak. He was the fourth child in the family and grew up on the family farm west of Nora.

He attended Archerwill School and Rose Valley High School. Although he left school in Grade 11, he later upgraded his education and earned his Grade 12 GED.

Throughout...

Anne Gilchrist

Anne Gilchrist

July 10, 2026

Sadly, Anne Gilchrist passed away on July 10, 2026, at the age of 97, and will be greatly missed.

Anne was born on December 15, 1928, in Edmore, Saskatchewan, and grew up in the Malby district. She married Robert Gilchrist on February 18, 1948, and together they raised four daughters in Foam Lake.

Anne loved music and dancing, and greatly enjoyed bingo...

David Kim Skolney

David Kim Skolney

June 26, 2026

David “Dave” Kim Skolney was born in Wadena, Saskatchewan, on August 26, 1970, to William and Mary Skolney of Wishart. He was the youngest of seven children. He attended Wishart Elementary School before going to high school in Wynyard, Saskatchewan.

David was a mischievous guy when he was younger, always doing something to someone as a joke. As he got older,...

Mary Jane Lawrence

Mary Jane Lawrence

June 24, 2026

Maryjane Marie (Van Der Auwera) Lawrence, of Warman, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2026, at the age of 66 years.

Maryjane was born on June 21, 1960, in Brussels, Belgium, the fourth of six children born to Yves and Julie (Poulin) Van Der Auwera. Her father immigrated to Canada first, and in 1967 the rest of the...

Wayne Patrick Nataucappo

Wayne Patrick Nataucappo

June 10, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Wayne Patrick Nataucappo, who passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Wayne was raised on Fishing Lake First Nation and attended Muskowekwan Residential School. He had a lifelong love of hockey and was a devoted Pittsburgh Penguins fan. He also enjoyed music...

Wallace Clyde Kayseas

Wallace Clyde Kayseas

May 28, 2026

It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Wallace Clyde Kayseas “Wally”, a kind-hearted and generous man who was loved by all who knew him.

Wally was a quiet, soft-spoken person who was easy to get along with and made friends wherever he went. His gentle nature and caring spirit left a lasting impression on family, friends, and...

June Marie Prevost

June Marie Prevost

May 26, 2026

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JUNE MARIE PREVOST (DANIELSON) passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at New Market Manor in Tisdale, leaving a lasting legacy of love, laughter, and family. Born on June 27, 1934, in Archerwill to James and Gertrude Danielson, June’s vibrant personality was shaped by her early life in a close-knit...

Malcolm D Desjarlais

Malcolm D Desjarlais

May 26, 2026

Malcolm Dani Desjarlais

February 9, 1957 – May 26, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Malcolm Desjarlais announce his passing on May 26, 2026, at the Wadena Hospital, at the age of 69 years.

Malcolm was born on February 9, 1957, at Nut Lake, Saskatchewan. He lived the majority of his life on Fishing Lake First Nation, where he...

Mary Perehuda

Mary Perehuda

May 24, 2026

Mary Perehuda was born in Ontario on May 8, 1940, to Mary Wasylenka. As a young child, she later moved back to Wynyard with her mother, where her birth father, Mike Wolitski, became part of her life after marrying her mother.

Later in life, Mary met the love of her life, Mike Perehuda, and the two were married in 1959. Together...

Muriel Nelson

Muriel Nelson

May 20, 2026

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Muriel Katherine Nelson (née Sunderland), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at the age of 88 years, surrounded by her loving family.

Muriel was born on September 16, 1937, on the family farm, in the Scrip district to John and Alma Sunderland (née...

Maxine Faye Semook

Maxine Faye Semook

May 3, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Maxine Faye Semook on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Maxine always believed that laughter was the best medicine, and she had a special way of finding humor in even the simplest moments. She loved sharing laughs with her family and creating inside jokes that only they would understand. Even on...