Obituaries

May 28, 2022

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....

May 17, 2022

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,...

May 12, 2022

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...

May 11, 2022

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...

May 10, 2022

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,...

May 5, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Valerie LaRose on May 5, 2022 at the age of 72.

Valerie Marie LaRose was born in Kelvington Union Hospital to Elmer and Louise Shirley on February 14, 1950.  She was the first of five children.  She attended school at Farmingdale School and later Kelvington High...

May 4, 2022

Emily Popik of Foam Lake, SK, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the Foam Lake Jubilee Long Term Care Home, at the age of 94.

She was born on January 14, 1928, eldest child of Alex Salapak and Alice (Tatiana) Wasylyshyn. She grew up on the farm in the West Bend area attending school at both...

April 25, 2022

Beverly Eleanor Bzdel-Kitzul was born in Lestock, Saskatchewan on January 31st, 1954 to Tom and Stella Bzdel. She was the first of four daughters. According to her Dad she was a ‘cute little thing.’ Beverly attended Wishart School and only spoke Ukrainian when she began. She was a good student, shy and quiet yet involved in countless activities including...

April 25, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Irene Rumbold (Steininger) announce her passing on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 73 years of age.

Irene was born to Leo and Rolanda Martel in the Qu’Appelle Valley North of Rocanville, SK of October 18, 1948.  The family later moved to Redvers, SK, where she attended school. Irene...

April 24, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nellie Alice Lavaden Dergousoff on April 24, 2022, at the age of 83.

Nellie was born on May 4th, 1938, to Fred and Bertha Hagemeister in Preeceville, SK.  She attended Waler Country School until grade 8.  Following, she helped her mother on the farm.  When she...

April 11, 2022

Annette was born September 18th, 1937, at the family farm north of Margo, to Olav and Annie Haarstad.  She passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022, at the age of 84.  Annette was predeceased by her parents, husband Rudy, sons Kim and Kelly, sister Eileen, brothers Erland, Harvey and Gordon, niece Leeanne, nephew Clayton, sisters-in-law Ella and Helen, and...

April 1, 2022

Marian Weinhandl was born August 21,1925 at the family farm Lintlaw, SK. to Albert and Ellen Gasser. She passed away peacefully in Saskatoon on April 1,2022 at the age of 96 years. She was surrounded by her son Garth and special family friend Leslie Fray for her final hours. Marian was predeceased by her parents, her infant son, her...

March 19, 2022

Mary Skolney was born in Wishart, SK on January 21, 1936 to Alexander and Jean Dakiniewich. She was the second oldest of 19 children. Mary married William Skolney November 7, 1954, they had 7 children. Mary passed away peacefully on March 19, 2022. Mary was well known for her infectious laughter, she always had a smile for everyone she...

March 3, 2022

Alva Joan Keeler was born November 19, 1940 in her Grandmother’s farmhouse near Whitewood, SK to Clarence and Isabella (Sybil) Keeler. Alva was the last of the 3 pre-war babies; she often told us how she remembered going with ration coupons for supplies at the store, while her Dad was away at war, and her Mom was the switchboard...

February 27, 2022

It is with heavy hearts, we the family of Olive Smith, announce her sudden passing on Sunday February 27, 2022, at Kelvington Hospital.

Olive Llewellyn Harvey was born to Catherine (Thomas) and Horace Harvey on December 9, 1934, in Lintlaw. She was the second oldest of 6 children. Betty, Henry, John, David, and Maxine.

When...

February 25, 2022

In loving memory of Robert West.  A memorial service will be held at a later date

February 19, 2022

Vicky Chasky was born on June 10, 1935 to Anne and John Hayko.  She grew up on the family farm northeast of Wynyard and received her education at Springburn School.

Vicky met Franklin Chasky.  The two fell in love, and were married on August 11, 1954.  Early in their marriage they purchased a small two-bedroom home which...

February 19, 2022

In Loving Memory of

Alexandria "Sandy" Rowlett

(nee Okun)

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Saturday, March 5, 2022

2:00 p.m.

Chapel of Tompkins Funeral Home

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February 16, 2022

In Loving Memory of

Antonia Stachyshyn

A private funeral service will be held.

Antonia Stachyshyn passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on February 16, 2022 at the Yorkton Union Hospital, Yorkton, SK.

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February 16, 2022

In Loving Memory of

Metro Shemela

FUNERAL SERVICE

Thursday, February 24, 2022

11:00 a.m.

Chapel of Tompkins Funeral Home

Wadena, SK