Obituaries

Alois Engebretson

Alois Engebretson

July 15, 2024

Alois Faye Engebretson passed away in her sleep at her home in Lumsden, SK on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the age of 86. Her daughter, Lisa, was with her at the time.

Alois was born on April 20, 1938 to Irvin and Sophie (Skogstad) Quaal. She was the youngest of two daughters. She lived on a farm west of Rose...

Ronald William Ditter

Ronald William Ditter

July 13, 2024

Ronald William Ditter was born to Raymond and Lillian Ditter on January 28, 1937, in a hospital in Kelvington, SK. He had one sister, Gloria (Ditter) Molnar.

Growing up, Ron attended Farmingdale School. In his younger years, he worked on the family farm. At home, he began dating Frances Upton at the age of 26, and they married on June 8,...

Jason Glenn Wilson

Jason Glenn Wilson

June 30, 2024

Jason Glenn Wilson was born on Feb 12, 1973 to Linda and Glenn Wilson in Thompson, MB. They ended up moving to Algrove, SK, where he grew up alongside his younger brother Dale. While they were raised together as most farm boys are, Jason decided that he wanted to take a different path in life and moved to Saskatoon to...

Brittany Janelle Smith

Brittany Janelle Smith

June 18, 2024

Brittany passed away suddenly in her home on Tuesday June 18, 2024, in Spiritwood, SK at the age of 31.

Brittany was born in Saskatoon at the RUH hospital on Sept 9, 1992, to Erling and Karen Brakefield. Brittany was the youngest of seven kids who all attended school in Wynyard, SK. Brittany had a true calling and love for art,...

Ruth Olive Florence Gwilliam

Ruth Olive Florence Gwilliam

June 16, 2024

Ruth Olive Florence (Prouse) Gwilliam was born on September 12th, 1928, and died at the age of 95 this past Sunday, June 16th. She was the fourth of twelve children born to Ruth (Erickson) and Oliver Prouse. She started her life at a farm on the Alberta/Saskatchewan border, but when the dust of the early thirties was too much, the...

Elaine Marie Paul

Elaine Marie Paul

June 12, 2024

Elaine Marie Paul, born on October 5, 1938, near Quesnel, British Columbia, passed away on June 12, 2024, at the Cudworth Nursing Home. Elaine grew up in Quesnel, where at 18, she met the love of her life, Gilman Ness. Their love story began then, and they never looked back.

 In the mid-1980s, seeking a better lifestyle, Elaine and Gilman moved...

Carol Ann Sinclair

Carol Ann Sinclair

June 5, 2024

As per Carol's wishes, there will be no funeral service held at this time

Carol’s family is finalizing her complete obituary.  Once it is available, it will be posted here.

Edward Chasky

Edward Chasky

May 24, 2024

Edward was born November 19, 1935, on the family farm, west of Mozart, SK.

 

Edward went to Mozart School. After grade 10, he moved to Edmonton, Alberta to go to Vocational School for Mechanics training. He worked various jobs in Alberta and eventually made his way back to Mozart to the farm. 

 

He married Sianne Helgason in 1957 and together they had 3 sons,...

Verna Carlson

Verna Carlson

May 24, 2024

Verna Carlson passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on May 24, 2024, at the Hospice at Glengarda in Saskatoon, SK. Verna was born on her parents' farm north of Invermay on July 18, 1929. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Gustav, a daughter at birth, grandchildren Darren, Marcianna, Cory, and Kelly, son-in-law Nestor, parents James...

Richard Gryba

Richard Gryba

May 23, 2024

Please click here to join in the Memorial Service for Richard on May 30th, 2024 at 2:00 pm.

With great anguish, we announce the sudden passing of Richard Gryba, an incredible husband, father, barber, farmer, and friend. Richard's unexpected departure leaves a void in our hearts that can never be filled.

He is survived by his loving wife, Shannon Gryba, and their...

Lynn Allan Gradin

Lynn Allan Gradin

May 20, 2024

"Thank you to everyone for attending Lynn's memorial service, and for the outpouring of love, support, and kindness we received during this difficult time.  We appreciate all the phone calls and texts we received, and are very thankful for those who donated in Lynn's memory."    -- The Family of Lynn Gradin

Lynn Allan Gradin passed away peacefully at Pleasant View...

Marian Gwilliam

Marian Gwilliam

May 17, 2024

Please click here to watch Marian's Celebration of Life

Marian Eileen Gwilliam (nee Dalgleish) was born on February 23, 1930, near Creelman, Saskatchewan, the oldest of three siblings. She is predeceased by her parents, Ethel Jane (nee Pruner) and William Robert Dalgleish, as well as her two brothers, George and Robert. She is also predeceased by her husband, Henry Gwilliam, who...

Florence Reierson

Florence Reierson

May 13, 2024

Florence Evelyn Reierson, nee IversonDecember 25, 1938 – May 13, 2024Florence was born on her parent’s homestead and passed away at the MelfortHospital on May 13 at the age of 85.In 1977 Florence and Selmer returned to the Iverson homestead near Naicam,farmed the land and raised their two children Lori and Randal.Florence is predeceased by her daughter Lori Carter and...

Dennis Carl Nygren

Dennis Carl Nygren

May 10, 2024

Please click here to join the Celebration of Life on Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm

Dennis Nygren was born June 5th, 1941, to Oscar and Ida Nygren. He grew up in Nora Saskatchewan before moving to Parson B.C.  He had 5 siblings Lorne, Royce, Wyonne, Benita and Donny. 

Dennis Married Jean Roberts from Parson B.C. May 23rd, 1964, then moved...

Jo-anne Marie Bilewitch

Jo-anne Marie Bilewitch

April 29, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jo-anne Marie Bilewitch (Ernst) announces her passing on April 29, 2024, at the age of 71 years old.

Jo-anne was born in Spalding and cherished her upbringing in the village of Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan, under the loving guidance of her parents Audrey and Lloyd Ernst. Her childhood was filled with cherished memories...

Melvin Morris Stener

Melvin Morris Stener

April 29, 2024

Please click here to join in the Celebration of Life for Melvin Stener on May 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm

Mel passed away on April 29, 2024, at the age of 81, in the Regina Wascana Grace Hospice, surrounded by the love of his family, some of whom were able to spend time over his last few days in-person, and some...

Margret Joanne Johnson

Margret Joanne Johnson

April 28, 2024

Memorial Donations in Margret’s name may be sent to:

 Elfros Union Church Elfros, SK

Beatrice "Bette" Wasylenka

Beatrice "Bette" Wasylenka

April 19, 2024

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Obituaries for Tompkins Funeral Home