Obituaries

Elsie Lamber

Elsie Lamber

March 25, 2017

Elsie Lamber was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Choboter of Buchanan on November 28, 1950, She had nine siblings: six brothers, Peter, Alex, Ed, Bill, Glen and George; and three sisters, Iris (Strickland), Vicki (Durrant) and Marie (Paing). Elsie’s family also includes her three children: Neil Lamber, Mariette (Gary) Althouse and Jackie (Mike) Lamber; two grandchildren, Tyler Althouse...

Duane Nordick

Duane Nordick

March 25, 2017

A Celebration of Duane's life will be held at a later date.

Elizabeth Bolt

Elizabeth Bolt

March 24, 2017

Bette (Elizabeth Joyce) Bolt passed away at Wynyard Golden Acres nursing home on March 24, 2017, at the age of 83.

Bette was born the eighth child of 10 to Les and Katherine Harding in the Semans District on September 25, 1933. She attended school in the Kamanatha District.

In her younger years, Bette worked...

Emily Rorquist

Emily Rorquist

March 20, 2017

Emily Lorraine Rorquist entered her eternal place of peace on Tuesday, March 20, putting to rest a creative pair of hands that truly exemplified the beauty and happiness that can be found if one takes the time to truly appreciate the simple things that often get taken for granted. For almost 90 years, Emily’s hands made a difference. Their...

George Erixon

George Erixon

March 17, 2017

A private celebration of George's life will be held at a later date.

It is with profound sadness that the family of George Erixon announces his peaceful passing at the Royal University Hospital on March 17, 2017 at the age of 86. George was born to Charles and Lily (nee Hoegi) Erixon on February 9,...

Donald Head

Donald Head

March 14, 2017

Don passed away suddently at home on March 14, 2017, at the age of 73. He was born on February 23, 1944, in the Rose Valley Hospital to Fred and Helen (Heber) Head. Don grew up on the farm west of Nora and attended Newdale and Newgate Park Schools. His first job at age 18 was on the Gardiner...

John Netowaysin

John Netowaysin

March 13, 2017

John Netowaysin was born on April 29, 1945, in Nut Lake, the son of Bella and Tony Netowaysin. He was the second youngest of his brothers, Harry Stoney, Benny Netowaysin, Sandy Stoney, and Charlie Netowaysin. John married Katie Pauchay. They were blessed with five children. John was loved by many people, especially his children and grandchildren: Sandra, Tracy (Darryl),...

Julia Mann

Julia Mann

March 8, 2017

Julia was born at home at Cupar, Sask., Sec. 29 - Tp. 24 - Rge. 17 - W2 to Lawrence and Elsie (Thomas) Elles. Julia was devastated losing her mother at age six. She worked hard helping her dad raise two-year-old Lawrence and Elsie. Under these circumstances, Julia was drawn to God – she would go out behind the...

Donald Olson

Donald Olson

March 6, 2017

Donald Erik Olson was born to Nels and Irene Olson on April 7, 1935. Donald worked in Calgary at Western Co-op Fertilizer for several winters. He also worked in the oil fields in Alberta for Joe Melon and as a miner for one winter in Manitoba. He enjoyed farming and had livestock as well. He loved hunting and fishing....

Marlene Virtue

Marlene Virtue

March 5, 2017

Marlene Fern Virtue (Halvorson) was born at Foam Lake, SK on October 26, 1944; the first born of Lee and Muriel Halvorson (nee Streeton). She grew up North of Sheho and attended school at New- born School and graduated at Foam Lake, SK. Growing up, Marlene enjoyed playing guitar and singing, helped her family show horses and raise cattle...

Wilma Bagnall

Wilma Bagnall

March 4, 2017

Wilma Elsie Shobe was born on April 6, 1933, on a farm southwest of Lintlaw, Sask., the eldest of five children, to Art and Lyla Shobe. The family moved to Nut Mountain, where Wilma took her schooling. She married Dick Bagnall on October 20, 1949, in the Anglican Church in Yorkton. To this union two sons were born, Charles...

Richard Olafson

Richard Olafson

March 4, 2017

Richard Lyle Olafson (age 68) passed away on March 4, 2017, at Tisdale Hospital after his long battle against cancer. He was the husband of Sharon Olafson. They shared 45 years of marriage and made a beautiful life together. Richard was born on May 15, 1948, in Rose Valley, Saskatchewan. He was the son of Inez (Sather) and Olaf...

Nellie Olson

Nellie Olson

March 3, 2017

Nellie Olson (Zarowny) was born April 7, 1919, on her father’s homestead in the Ponass Lake district to John and Vera Kinal (Sowtis) Zarowny. She was the fourth of six children. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side on March 3, 2017. Nellie had an incredible work ethic and started working at a very young age....

Sheldon Dufault

Sheldon Dufault

February 28, 2017

Sheldon Douglas Dufault was born November 11, 1975, in Humboldt, Sask., to Barbara Dufault. He was the eldest of five children. Sheldon unexpectedly passed away on February 28, 2017. As a child, he loved being on the farm and helping Grandma and Grandpa. He especially loved fishing and playing football with his uncles. Sheldon was a goalie in hockey,...

John Schultz

John Schultz

February 22, 2017

With gratitude for a long and faithful life, the family lovingly remembers the life of John Schultz.

John was born on the home quarter at Kuroki, Sask to Herman and Augusta Schultz and raised on the farm.  John married Irene Schwanke on June 6, 1954 and together they worked on the farm and raised four children.

Before getting married, John worked...

Marlene Smith

Marlene Smith

February 21, 2017

Dorothy Marlene Shearer was born September 11, 1937, on a farm near Bulyea, Sask., to John and Thelma (Tinkess) Shearer. There she grew up with three sisters, Elaine, Norma and Janet, and five brothers, Ronald, Lloyd, Allen, Rodger and Stan. By chance Marlene met her soulmate Earl Smith, who happened to be working with a SaskPower crew in Bulyea....

Anthony Bohaychuk

Anthony Bohaychuk

February 20, 2017

Anthony Bohaychuk passed away peacefully at Kelvington Hospital with family by his side.

There will be a Memorial Service at the Kelvington Legion Community Hall at 1:00 p.m. on March 18th. Respecting the family's wishes, the memorial service will be for family and close friends only. Following the memorial service and graveside burial, there will be a...

Noella Kennedy

Noella Kennedy

February 7, 2017

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Noella Kennedy, of Regina, Saskatchewan at the age of 77 years. Noella was predeceased by her parents and her son Dan Kennedy (Dinko). Noella is survived by her children, Dale Kennedy, Laurie Mayer (Jeff), Jana (Aaron), Michael Kennedy (Sheila), her very close cousin Mabel (Wayne),...