Category Archives: Obituary

Imperial, Obituary

Obituary: Vance, Lillian Judith

 

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Vance, Lillian Judith

Lillian Judith Vance (Judy) 80, of Imperial passed away December 18, 2016 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

A celebration of life was held at the Imperial Community Complex on December 27, 2016 at 2 p.m. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Judy was born in Saskatoon to Alice and Harry Holt on October 18, 1936. She was the youngest of two girls. Judy went to school at Nutana Collegiate in Saskatoon and graduated in 1954. During her high school years, Judy played basketball. She went on to play for Saskatoon’s Adilman Aces. They won the Canadian Championship and Judy was the only Ace’s player to be named to the All-Star Team. She was part of the team that played at the 1959 Pan American Games in Chicago. The team was inducted into the Saskatoon Hall of Fame in 1987. Judy also worked for the Red Cross from 1955 until 1963 and travelled all over the province with them.

She met Stanley Vance in 1959 and they were married on July 2, 1960. They moved down to the family farm in Imperial in 1964 and later bought their own farm in 1968, where they lived and raised their children. Judy was very involved in all the farming activities as well as many different organizations within the community. She and Stanley had many great friends. Once the children were grown, Judy and Stanley spent their winters at Trails End Trailer Park in Weslaco, Texas, where they made many great and lasting friendships. Judy enjoyed gardening, her flowers, hunting, ice fishing, curling, golfing, shuffling, puzzles, painting, crosswords, old western movies, CSI, game shows, reading, playing poker, cribbage, farming, and most of all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Judy is predeceased by both her parents Alice and Harry, and her husband Stanley.

Judy is survived by her sister Bea (Larry) Rose; her children, Becky (Norman) Lucas, Jody Vance, Penny (Dean) McCallum, Sheldon (Lisa) Vance; her grandchildren, Joslin (Denny) Freeman, Jessica Lucas, Stephanie McCallum, Kelsey (Ryan) Unruh, Jenessa Vance, Hailey McCallum, Cooper Vance, Sydney Vance; great-grandchildren, Kayden, Rylan, Paityn and Kylee. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation in her memory please visit fotheringham-mcdougall.com.

Loreburn, Obituary

Obituary: Wakefield, Anne

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1928 — 2016

Annie passed away peacefully on December 26, 2016 at the Davidson Health Centre.

Anne (Annie) Wakefield, 88, of Loreburn, Saskatchewan, leaves to mourn her son Derry (Charlene) as well as her sister Beatrice and nieces Margaret, Verna, Venus, Tammy and nephew Ralph.

Annie was interred in the family plot in Loreburn, Sask., and a celebration of Annie’s life will be held in the spring of 2017.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and caregivers of the Davidson facility. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Davidson Health Trust Fund, cheques payable to the Town of Davidson.

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

Kenaston, Obituary

Obituary: Bruynooghe, Hannah

web-obit-bruynoogheHannah Mabel Bruynooghe (nee Harris)
April 12, 1928 — Nov. 2, 2016 (88 years)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hannah on Nov. 2, 2016 at the Nanaimo Hospital Palliative Care Unit.

Hannah was born to William and Esther Harris on the family farm southeast of Kenaston, Sask., the tenth of 12 children. She married Gilbert Brunooghe on April 12, 1947 in Oshawa, Ont., where they had moved to work. They soon returned to Saskatchewan to farm east of Kenaston a quarter-mile from Gilbert’s family farm.

Hannah was never one to shy away from hard work on the farm or lending a hand wherever she was needed along the way. She later moved to Nazko, B.C. in the late ’70s to live near her brother Walter Harris where she settled down and worked for many years before moving to the Nanaimo area on Vancouver Island. She fell in love with the area and chose to retire in her “hen house” in Stupichville, where she could enjoy the “island” life. Her passions included dancing, music, playing cards, playing Bingo and going for coffee with her friends. Some of her family’s fondest memories included: how she was light on her feet, full of laughter, fiercely independent living life “her way,” sharing her years of experience and advice and visiting with family and friends on her long travels back to Saskatchewan every year by car. Her grandchildren enjoyed summers growing up with her visiting family and friends, fishing and camping along the way. She enjoyed many years as a member of the Legion and the Moose Lodge where she enjoyed volunteering in the kitchen and attending their many dances and special events.

Hannah leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Elaine Flylma of Olds, Alta., grandchildren Pam, Blair, Tanya and Kale; her son, Kelly Bruynooghe of Kenaston, Sask., grandchildren Ken, Rhonda, Brianne and Dillon along with five great-grandchildren. Hannah is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Don and Lois Harris of Vegreville, Alta., and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her niece, Debbie Baggett; neighbour, Erin Daly and the entire Stupich family of Nanaimo, B.C. for their generous time, friendship, care and assistance. At Hannah’s request, there will not be a funeral service.

Hanley, Obituary

Obituary: English, Sonja

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It is with great sadness that we announce that Sonja Helen English (nee Opseth), aged 81, passed away on Nov. 9, 2016 after a brief struggle with cancer.

Sonja is lovingly remembered by her husband Wes; son Robert English (Marika), their children Adam (Miranda), grandson Garrett, and Christina; daughter Gina Martinson (Iver) and their children Ashley (Chris) and Spencer (Kristine).

Sonja was born Oct. 22, 1935 in Birch Hills, Sask., to Sophie and Trygve Opseth. She did her schooling in Birch Hills and LCBI Outlook before marrying Wesley English in 1954.

Together they built their home and their family in Hanley, Sask. It was there Sonja worked for the post office, Red and White store and library. She was a member of the Royal Purple, an active member of the Hanley Lutheran Church, a sewer, bingo goer, and enjoyed tending her garden.

She was loved and will be missed by her extended family members and friends.

A funeral service was held at the Hanley Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements were in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson.

Bladworth, Obituary

Obituary: Butler, Howard

web-obit-butlerHOWARD E. BUTLER

Howard Eldred Butler passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Royal University Hospital. Howard is survived by his wife Betty; son Gord (Karen) Butler; daughters Linda (Stan) Schneider and Michelle (Ron) Richards; grandchildren Jennifer (David) Price, Jessica (Geoff) Raycraft, Jenise and Kristina Schneider (fiancé TJ King), Shyla and Addison Richards; two great-grandchildren Aurora and Orion Price; brother Lawrence Butler (Teresa) and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Howard was predeceased by his son Joe Butler; parents Norman and Janet Butler; and siblings Florence, Gertrude, Janet, Art, Clarence, Harold, Ken and Pearl. Howard was born on the family farm in Bladworth, Sask., on April 2, 1932 where he farmed with his father until purchasing land in the Grasswood district south of Saskatoon in 1964. He married Betty in 1969 and they continued on with the family farm both in Saskatoon and Bladworth, until renting out the land in 1994. They fully retired in 2008 aside from a handful of cows that Howard kept in Saskatoon. He was a proud cattle and grain farmer and was always willing to offer advice. Howard enjoyed baseball, hockey and especially curling throughout his lifetime and was a member of the Nutana Curling Club for over 40 years. He would often be spotted behind the glass cheering on family and friends alike, eager to replay the 7th end over a coffee or a cocktail. Howard and Betty moved into Saskatoon in 2012 and recently to Luther Riverside Terrace. Howard will always be lovingly remembered for his welcoming smile and open home whether you were a friend for a day or a lifetime. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. at Park Funeral Chapel (311 – 3rd Avenue North). A Celebration of Howard’s Life was held on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Prairieland Park, Hall B (503 Ruth Street West). Memorial donations in Howard’s memory will be accepted for the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Fund. Condolences and to share your memories of Howard, visit www.parkfuneral.ca “Obituaries.” Arrangements entrusted to Derryl Hildebrandt, Park Funeral Chapel, 306.244.2103.

Hanley, Obituary

Obituary: Haraldson, Neeta

Neeta Haraldson
Neeta Haraldson

Neeta Haraldson
October 15, 1924 — November 25, 2016

Neeta, age 92, passed away at RUH after a severe stroke. Neeta was born Elta Neeta Trask, the youngest of seven children to Commodore and Elta (Neet) Trask in Harris, Sask., and raised in Hanley, Sask. After high school, she worked in the post office and Royal Bank before marrying Jack (John) Haraldson on March 16, 1947 and moving to his farm southwest of Hanley. She raised five children on the farm while growing a large garden and being very involved in the community, particularly the Hanley United Church (organ player, Sunday School teacher, CGIT leader, UCW “circle” member). Neeta was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed curling, golf and accompanying soloists and choirs. In 1985, Jack and Neeta moved from the farm to a house in town, and then she moved to Luther Tower (Saskatoon) in 2013 when Jack moved to Luther Care Home. Neeta is survived by three children, Wendy (Ron) Obrigavitch of PA, Ed (Patti) Haraldson of Outlook and Charlotte Carroll of Toronto; seven grandchildren, Greg (Tracee) Obrigavitch, Erin Reimer, Jeremy (Aimee) Reimer, Sean Haraldson, Troy (Ashley) Haraldson, John Carroll, Emily Carroll; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack; six siblings; daughter Lorna Reimer; and son Grant Haraldson. Memorial donations may be made to Hanley United Church. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2016 at Hanley Centennial Hall in Hanley, Sask. Arrangements in care of John Schachtel — Mourning Glory Funeral Services, 306-978-5200, www.mourningglory.ca.