Obituaries

Joyce Hall

Joyce Hall

March 31, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joyce Hall (Gotto) announce her passing on March 31st, 2026.

Joyce was born on March 30th, 1933 and raised in the Wishart, SK area where she spent the majority of her life as a dedicated and staple member of countless committees, community events and celebrations.

Joyce is predeceased by her beloved husband, Harold...

Evelyn Warkentine

Evelyn Warkentine

March 28, 2026



Evelyn Warkentine was born in Tisdale, SK on December 11, 1937. She attended school in Tisdale, where she later met Albert Evenson. Together they raised three children: Alvin (Shirley), Joan (Sean), and Carol (Clay).

Evelyn was blessed with a large and loving family, including 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

She worked at the drugstore in Tisdale for 12 years before...

Robert Alan Ruston

Robert Alan Ruston

March 14, 2026

The family of Robert (Bob) Ruston is very sad to announce his passing on March 14, 2026, in Kelvington, SK at the age of 91. Bob is lovingly remembered and will be dearly missed by his siblings-in-law Rose Ruston and Fran Ruston; and his nieces and nephews Stanley Braaten (MaryAnne), David Braaten (Diane), Mark Braaten, James Braaten, Louise Klein, Edwin...

Frances Agnes Spence

Frances Agnes Spence

March 11, 2026

Frances (Frannie) was born in Lacombe, Alberta on January 2, 1942, she was the New Year’s Baby that year.

She spent her life making people laugh and always tried to have fun. She often joked about herself and would say, “I’m not fat, I’m Fluffy.

Her jobs included Mother, Certified Nurse’s Assistant and Waitress in various bars in Saskatoon and Wynyard. She...

Ruby Grace Rennie

Ruby Grace Rennie

February 26, 2026

Please click HERE to watch the livestream of Ruby's Memorial Service.

Ruby Grace Rennie (Cole), 95 years of age, passed away peacefully at the Royal University Hospital on February 26, 2026. Ruby’s story began in the north; a place she loved all her life. She was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba, to Edwin, the mine’s chief cook, and Kathleen Cole (Chester),...

Grace Evelyn Tryhuba

Grace Evelyn Tryhuba

February 25, 2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that we share the passing of Grace Evelyn Tryhuba of Kuroki, Saskatchewan, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was 90 years old.

To know her was to love her. She will remembered for her practical nature, strength, and resilience. Grace only counted blessings and was happiest on the farm. The door was always open for anyone...

Mary Bartoshewski

Mary Bartoshewski

February 17, 2026

Mary Bartoshewski (née Kolodziej) was born on December 30, 1936, in St. Catharines, Ontario, the only child of John and Olga Kolodziej.

After completing her schooling, Mary took a nursing course and worked in the health field for several yea

Mary Bartoshewski (née Kolodziej) was born on December 30, 1936, in St. Catharines, Ontario, the only child of John and Olga Kolodziej.

After...

Denise Poulton

Denise Poulton

February 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Denise Gayl Poulton

May 19th 1955 - February 9th 2026

Rest in Peace

It is with heavy hearts, the family of Denise Gayl Poulton (née: Wendel) of Regina, age 70 years, announced her unexpected passing on Monday, February 9th, 2026. Denise was born in Central Butte, Saskatchewan on May 19th, 1955, to Vionne and Reiny Wendel. She lived with...

Edith Melvina Ottmann

Edith Melvina Ottmann

February 1, 2026

Edith Melvina (Hoard) Ottmann, 92, of Wadena, Sask., passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. Born May 30, 1933, she was the eighth of ten children born to Adelbert and Ella (Grieves) Hoard of the Rama, Sask., district. In the early 1940s, the family moved to a farm near Kuroki, Sask., where she obtained her education at Bear Lake School.

On...

Delmar Odelein

Delmar Odelein

January 31, 2026

Obituary

Delmar Olaf Odelein was born August 7, 1946, in Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, to Olaf and Rhoda Odelein. He attended school in MacMahon and Quill Lake schools, where he completed his grade nine year. Following that, Delmar worked on the rigs for a few winters and spent his summers farming grain and livestock with his dad.

He married Margaret Ingram on December...

Jean-Anne Sanderson

Jean-Anne Sanderson

January 21, 2026

Jean-Anne Sanderson was born on October 14, 1964, in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, to parents Annie Jones Hope and Thomas Little Hope. While she didn’t talk about her parents often, Anne would fondly remember watching her dad tinker in their shop on the farm. As she wrote in her sister Margaret's obituary, Thomas taught them “the value of hard work and...

Mary Halyk

Mary Halyk

January 18, 2026

Please click HERE to view the livestream of Marys' funeral service.

Mary Halyk (nee Kolodziejski) was born in Zablocie, Poland and came to Canada when she was two years old. She lived on the flats north of Tuffnell until she got married, and then on the Halyk family farm for 2 years until they bought the store in Tuffnell in 1949....

Eric Frank Griller

Eric Frank Griller

January 8, 2026

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

Donations in Eric’s memory can be made to:

Quill Lake Cemetery Fund

Box 956 | Quill Lake,SK | S0A 3E0

Quill Lake Heritage Housing

Box 160 | Quill Lake, SK | S0A 3E0

Anita Agnes Stradeski - Parish

Anita Agnes Stradeski - Parish

January 8, 2026

A Private Family Service will be held

Donations in Anita’s memory can be made to:

Wadena Kin Club

Box 58 | Wadena, SK | S0A 4J0

Margaret Jane Pirie

Margaret Jane Pirie

January 5, 2026

*** CHANGE OF VENUE DUE TO WEATHER ***

There will be a private family interment at the cemetery before the memorial service.  The Memorial Service will be at 12:30 PM at the Kelvington Senior's Centre on Saturday, April 18, 2026

Margaret Jane (Hanna) Pirie, 82 of Kelvington Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Kelvindell Lodge, on 5...

Irene Rose Lindquist

Irene Rose Lindquist

January 3, 2026

Irene was born on March 18, 1946, to Truman and Connie Davis in Redvers, Saskatchewan. She was raised in Fairlight, where she attended school and built the strong, caring nature that would remain with her throughout her life.

At the age of 18, Irene married Steve Gasnarek. Together they made their home in Maryfield, where they welcomed their children, David, Vikki,...

Lloyd Kosmachuk

Lloyd Kosmachuk

January 1, 2026

To view the livestream of Lloyd's Funeral Service, please click HERE

Obituary

Lloyd Kosmachuk of Wadena, SK, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at the age of 87. Lloyd was born on May 17, 1938, on Anne and Wasyl Hyrcak’s farm near Kuroki. He was the first child born to Wasyl and Vonda (Hrycak) Kosmachuk in Canada after they immigrated from...

Arthur Clement Lamoureux

Arthur Clement Lamoureux

December 22, 2025

Please Click HERE to view the Funeral Service for Arthur Lamoureux.

Obituary

Arthur Clement Lamoureux was born August 19th,1937, to Arthur M and Aglaee (Brisson) Lamoureux in Rose Valley Hospital.

He was the youngest in the family by 12 years and he was affectionately referred to as ‘Ti’ Ture’ (Little Art). The first few years of his life, he grew up in the...

Anne West

Anne West

December 22, 2025

Anne Buchko was born on the family farm near Elfros on November 30, 1933. She was the fourth of six children born to Elizabeth (Mikovitch) and John Buchko.

She attended school at Springburn and at the Sacred Heart Academy in Yorkton. After completing a secretarial course at Saskatoon School of Business, she moved to Foam Lake. Mom worked at Theo Halyk's...

Charlotte Delaronde

Charlotte Delaronde

December 8, 2025

Charlotte Ann Delaronde who departed this world December 8,2025. Charlotte was born September 8,1972 in Kelvington, Sk. She was the fourth born child to John and Katie Netowaysin. Raised in Hudson Bay, Sk she enjoyed the outdoors, travelling and her friends and family.

She met Marcel Delaronde and together they had two daughters. They travelled from B.C. to Manitoba living and...