Category Archives: Aylesbury

Reginald Walter Bagg

October 27, 1938 – February 22, 2019

It is with a heavy heart the family announces the passing of Reg on Friday Feb. 22, 2019. He left comfortably and peacefully in the Davidson Health Centre with family by his side.

Reg was born on Oct. 27, 1938 in Yorkton, Sask. to parents Reg and Anna Bagg.

He is survived by his loving wife Clara, his children Marvin (Karen), Janet (Dan), Brad, Dwight (April) and Carla (Mike); his grandchildren Kris (Laura), Kattlyn (Irene), Kyle (Victoria), Ashley (Bryson), Klarissa (Daniel), Hailee, Riley, Robbi, Mikala and Keegan and 3 great-grandchildren Keenan, Kaden and Eleanor as well as other relatives and good friends.

Reg grew up and graduated school in Springside. After graduation Reg worked for several farmers in the area. At that time Clara was working for her sister at a farm near Springside where she met Reg. After they were married he became an elevator manager. He bought grain for Federal Grain, National Grain and moved to Aylesbury in 1973 where he bought grain for P&H until his retirement in 1994. Upon retirement Reg became a passionate cattle rancher near Aylesbury. He was a very proud cattleman. He was a gardener, ball player and avid coach, curler, hockey player and a big fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. Reg loved being around family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Reg’s Life will be held at Aylesbury Hall on Thursday March 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations in memory of Reg may be directed to the Aylesbury Hall, Aylesbury Cemetery or the Aylesbury Rink.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

LESLIE

Robert Schroeder Leslie passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Craik Health Centre at the age of 100 years. Robert was the youngest of three children born to Robert and Matie (née: Schroeder) Leslie in Davidson, SK on November 6th, 1918. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Kenneth and sister Myrna (Martin) Luther. Robert leaves to mourn: his two nephews, David (Frances) Luther and family, and Clifford (Debbie) Luther and family. Robert will be remembered as a quiet man, mainly because Kenny always did the talking. Robert took his education at a country school and high school in Aylesbury, SK. After receiving his education he stayed at home, then joined the Army, after which he returned home to join Kenny on the farm. Together they raised Polled Hereford cattle. He was very proud of the farm and his cattle, and enjoyed doing it the hard way. Robert and Kenny enjoyed visiting with people. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Craik Health Centre for all of their wonderful care. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Aylesbury Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow in the Aylesbury Hall. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Robert’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

AMUNDRUD, Cletus Erling

AMUNDRUD, CLETUS ERLING 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Cletus Erling Amundrud on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw.  We felt comfort in knowing that he knew all of his immediate family had gathered by his bedside for his final journey just before his passing. He was the youngest of seven children born into the Joseph & Ada (Pratt) Amundrud family.  He was born on NE-8-23-27 W2nd at Aylesbury, Saskatchewan on October 5, 1930. He always said he didn’t grow to be a big man because it was the beginning of the Dirty Thirties and he had to fight to get his food from his older siblings.  He attended school in Aylesbury and then helped his father on the farm.  Later he went to Calgary, Alberta and got a job putting up ice into box cars that was shipped for refrigeration purposes. After that, he got a job working for an electrician and wired the main post office in Calgary. Later on, he came back to the Craik area and worked for Bert Wildfong on his farm followed up with delivering fuel for the Craik Co-Op. It was at work where he met the love of his life, Celestina (Sal) Krassman as she was the Co-Op grocery store cashier.  They got married on a beautiful, warm day on November 15, 1954. In the spring of ’56, they rented the Stevens’ farm, which is 1.5 miles west of Aylesbury and where their large home still stands. He served on the local farm club executive, the snowplow club, and the local Co-Op board. He was one of the founding members of the Palliser Wheat Grower’s Association and the Canadian Custom Combiners’ Association. They worked very hard on their mixed farm with their three sons and their farm grew to a substantial size. They went custom combining in the U.S. for several years.  Cletus continued to actively farm until 2007, which was the year he was very honoured to receive the Century Farm Award.  Cletus & Sal enjoyed retirement on the farm and grew a large garden every year and looked after their beautiful yard.  They loved entertaining their friends & family in their comfortable home. They also enjoyed their weekly trips to Moose Jaw to do some shopping and some relaxation at the casino.  He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph & Ada Amundrud, brothers, Addis, Ellwyn, & Dale, sister, Lela McInnes, parents-in-law, Louis & Agatha Krassman, brothers-in-law, John Vopni, John Kunkel, Ron McInnes, Albert Mills, Vic Krassman, Garry Krassman, & Doug Simpson, sisters-in-law, Mary Amundrud & Daisy Amundrud. He is survived by his sisters, Leona Kunkel of Davidson & Phyllis Mills of Bengough. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Dorothy Amundrud of Melville, Irene Krassman of Davidson, and Monica Simpson of Red Deer, Alberta. He is survived by numerous nephews, nieces, loving friends & neighbours who thought the world of him. Cletus is survived by his loving family, Celestina (Sal), three sons, Guy Cletus (Janice) of Saskatoon, Alan Russell of Craik, and Brian John of Kobe, Japan, seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. As per his wishes, Cletus’ memorial service will be held on July 26, 2018 in Aylesbury Hall when it is easier for his family and numerous friends to be together to celebrate his life. Funeral services will be provided by Hanson’s Funeral Services of Davidson, Saskatchewan.

Elmer William Werdal

March 15, 1932 – May 27, 2018

On May 27, 2018 Elmer Werdal of Aylesbury, SK passed away at home. Elmer was predeceased by his loving wife, Bonnie. Lovingly remembered by his three children Darrel (Leona), Shane (Laurie), Lori (John) Hansen; his grandchildren Miranda (Greg) Stadnyk, Cora-lee Werdal (Derek Wenger), Brett (Amanda) Werdal, Ashley (Stewart) Hunter, Jesse Werdal, Jessica Gagne, Charlotte (Lasse) Hansen, Daniel Hansen (Camilla Morsing), Alicia Hansen; great-grandchildren Alexis Masch, Joseph Stadnyk, Raelynn Wenger, Hayden Werdal, Hailey Werdal, Benjamin Werdal, Alexander Hunter, William Hunter, Nohr Hansen and Elmer Morsing. A private family gathering will take place at a later time. W. J. Jones and Son Funeral Home, Moose Jaw in care of arrangements.

Pratt

Cecil William Pratt, son of Bill and Jessie Pratt, born June 28, 1946, passed away due to a heart condition on March 5, 2018, at home in Aylesbury.

He was predeceased by his mother Jessie in 1973, his father Bill in 1989 and his sister Iris in 2015.

Left to mourn are his younger brother John and wife Albina, their sons Jasen, Nolan and Harlan and their wives and children, as well as Iris’s daughter Debbie and son Brad and their families, also numerous cousins.

Cremation has taken place; a private memorial service will be scheduled for the family. Remember Cecil with your own personal memories. Special thanks from the family to all who knew and helped Cecil and made him part of the community. Also, thank you to Hanson’s Funeral Home. Donations in his name, if you wish, to the Aylesbury Cemetery or Craik Library.

He was a wild Cowboy at heart!

Aylesbury skating rink’s purpose restored

The Aylesbury Rec. Board held a Family Fun Skate on Saturday, March 3 with 30 adults and 30 kids in attendance. At the end of the day Stan Martin showed some of the kids how the rink’s Zamboni (that barrel on wheels contraption in the background) works. Pictured are: (from left) Zander Martin, Angus Watkins, Olivia Boyd, Landon Martin, Stan Martin, Asher Pihrag, Trevor Martin and Aubrey Boyd.

AYLESBURY—A group of community-minded individuals have pulled Aylesbury’s skating rink out of the mothballs.

Now a new generation of people who call the tiny village their home will be able to hone their hockey and skating skills in the old barn.

After about a decade without ice, the Aylesbury skating rink was reopened for the 2017-2018 season thanks to a group of volunteers who have put in the time and effort to revitalize the old rink.

Their labour has been appreciated with the rink being used regularly by Aylesbury residents and their friends. A Family Fun Skate was held March 3. The event was enjoyed by 30 adults and 30 kids who skated and feasted on hotdogs, baked goods, coffee and hot chocolate.

Aylesbury Rink Board member Matt Watkins said they appreciate all the people who used the rink this winter.

“It made putting the ice in and maintaining it well worth it,” he said.

Donations of time and money have helped with rink operations. AGT Foods contributed $1,000 to the cause and the Aylesbury Rec. Board gave $500.

“Until next winter…” Watkins said.