It is with profound sadness the family of Stu Heiser announces his peaceful passing Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Palliative Care Unit of the Grey Nuns Community Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 13, 1950 in Mankota Saskatchewan, he attended Alloa school and later Mankota and Ponteix schools. From a very young age, Stu loved horses, hunting and spending time in the outdoors. Stu’s personality and genuine interest in people, along with an ability to connect with people, brought him many opportunities in life. He managed hotels, sold farm machinery and spent his later years as a radiation safety officer with IRISNDT in Edmonton, Alberta, a job that gave him much satisfaction and fulfillment.
Stu will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family: daughter, Michelle (Curtis) Gursky and their son, Grayson; daughter, Marcia (Dan) McIvor and their children, Ava and Marek; son, Blaine (Kelly) Heiser and their children, Abby and Cole; sister, Brenda (Garry) Resvick as well as his nephews, Rod Deibert and Ryan (Nicole) Deibert and their son, Landon and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents, George (April 1996) and Bridie (July 1973) and one brother, George Alexander (April 1948).
A Prayer Service was held on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. and a Memorial Service on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Hainstock’s Funeral Home, in Edmonton AB.
Interment Service will take place on November 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Mankota, SK at the Mankota cemetery. There will be a celebration of life held following the interment service at the Mankota hall.
Stu was blessed with outstanding care during his stay in the Palliative Care Unit at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital and the family wishes to extend a sincere thanks to the palliative care staff, and especially to Dr. Amigo, Dr. Fainsinger, Annie and Joanie, for the kindness, care and compassion they all showed during this difficult time. In lieu of floral tributes, donations may be made in Stu’s name to Unit 43 Palliative Care at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital or the Alberta Cancer Foundation using the following links: Unit 43 Palliative Care, Grey Nuns Community Hospital: https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/862 ( The family kindly requests that donations be designated to Unit 43 Palliative Care)

Alberta Cancer Foundation: https://albertacancer.ca/give-in-memory?tab=1 (The family kindly requests that donations to the Alberta Cancer Foundation be designated for “promotion of prevention and screening”)

John “Jack” Douglas Haraldson, 93, of Hanley, SK died October 15, 2014 with his family at his side. He was the son of Osmund and Anna Haraldson, loving husband of Neeta (Trask). He is survived by his wife Neeta; his brother George Haraldson (Hanley); daughter Wendy (Ron) Obrigavitch (Prince Albert); son Ed (Patti) Haraldson (Outlook); daughter,Charlotte Carroll (Toronto); seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Jack was predeceased by one son Grant Haraldson and one daughter Lorna Reimer. Jack did his early schooling at Sunrise, Bohrson, and Hanley Schools and completed his BSA at the U of S (‘43) and then spent a year and a half in the RCAF before marrying Neeta in 1947 and then farmed southwest of Hanley. Jack loved his sports – ‘Ball’ when he was younger then golf, curling, hunting and fishing. Jack was a community man – Wheat Pool, Church, RM, Golf Club, Curling Club, 4-H, life member of Legion. If there was work that needed doing – he was doing. Jack, Dad, Grandpa, Big Papa will be loved and remembered. Memorial donations to Hanley United Church. The Memorial Service for Jack will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22nd at the Hanley Centennial Community Centre in Hanley, SK. Arrangements in care of David Polzen – MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200) www.mourningglory.ca

August 14, 1989 – October 10, 2014
It is with heavy hearts the family of Danille Brooke Kerpan announces her passing on October 10, 2014 at the age of 25 years. In her time on earth Danille touched so many lives with her kindness, intelligence and internal beauty. Danille was wise beyond her years and was the first person many went to when they needed support or advice. Family and friends were Danille’s life and what she cared about the most. She was a gift that we were able to enjoy for a brief but wonderful time. Danille will forever be remembered and survived by her parents Allan and Melanie Kerpan; siblings Josh (Paula) and her ray of sunshine, cherished nephew Casey, Tyrel (Serene) and Stefanie Kerpan; loving partner Rylan Dezotell and his family Marvin, Marla and Raelene Dezotell; her Grandpa Paul Kerpan and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by grandparents Earl and Elaine Kieper, Helen Kerpan and Uncle Ernie Janzen. A celebration of Danille’s life was held at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 17, 2014 at Kenaston Place, Kenaston SK. Donations wishing to be made in honour of Danille can be directed to “Donations – Danille Brooke Kerpan”, with proceeds to be distributed by the family or donations may be directed to a charity of your choice. It would take more than a few lines to explain Danille’s accomplishments and the affect she has had on our lives, so all we can say is how grateful we are to have had our angel on this earth. We will forever cherish the memories with our beautiful ‘Nille’. We love you. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.

Gordon Henry Ruether
December 20, 1930 – August 26, 2014
Gordon Ruether, son of Margaret McIntosh and John Henry Ruether, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26 at the age of 83. Born in Penzance, SK, Gordon spent most of his life in Regina. He met the love of his life, Bev, in 1991 and from that day they were never apart. He worked for Sask Power for 35 years.
Gordon and Bev spent 12 years of his life going to Arizona and other places. He was an avid hunter, loved to fish and be outdoors.
Gordon will be truly missed by all who knew him. He was a kind, caring, and very loving person even through various health challenges.
He is predeceased by his brothers Harvey, Don and Harvey’s wife Vera. He is survived by his wife Bev, sister-in-law Eileen Ruether and family, many relatives and true friends.
A memorial service will be held at Delisle Community Chapel on October 18 at 12 p.m.

December 28, 1919 – August 26, 2014
It is with great sadness we say goodbye to our father, grandfather and great-grandfather Bill Dieno.
Bill passed away August 26, 2014 at the Davidson Health Centre surrounded by his family. He was born in Young, Saskatchewan on December 28, 1919 to Ottilia and Henry Dieno. He grew up in Young, Saskatchewan. He met his wife to be, Alvena Brown who taught at Manitou School east of Young and they were married in April 1944. Bill and Alvena moved to Davidson, Saskatchewan in 1953. Bill was very active with sports and played hockey with the Davidson Hockey Club. Bill and Alvena took up farming west of Davidson, where they raised their six children and he continued to farm into his 80’s. Bill was an active member in the Redeemer Lutheran Church. He also enjoyed the outdoors and hunting with his sons. Bill and Alvena never missed hockey and baseball games, or school concerts and music recitals for their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom and Dad were avid horse racing fans and made many trips to Marquis Downs in Saskatoon. Bill loved going to Senior’s, his daily visits to A & W and the shop.
Bill was predeceased by his wife Alvena, his daughter Val, grandson James Joshua Dieno, his parents Ottilia and Henry Dieno, his sisters Dean Emily and his brothers Art, Henry, Otto, Fred, Alfred as well numerous sisters- and brothers-in-law.
Left to cherish his memory are his children Terry (Carol) Dieno, Glen (Doris) Dieno, Garnet (Norma) Dieno, Trudy (Scott) McDonald and Lindsay (Karen) Dieno; grandchildren Trevor Dieno (Rachel), Tracy (Murray) Hodgins, Trent Dieno, Sean (Tanya) Dieno, Michelle (Derek) Roth, Cory (Brandi) Dieno, Erin (Keith) Lowson, Luke, Nigel, Alexa and Madison McDonald, Garret, Linden and Makenna Dieno and Kim Burns; great-grandchildren Rhyse Dieno, Nicollette (Erik) Johnson, Jordan and Paige Hodgins, Deklin Dieno, Aidan, Danica and Ava Roth and Julia and Dylan Dieno.
Bill also leaves to mourn his sisters Ella (Emil) Kaminski, Rita (Merv) Smith, Lorraine (Bob) Jensen, Rose (Jack) Shields, sister-in-law Bev Dieno and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The Celebration of Bill’s Life was held on Saturday, September 13 at 2 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Davidson, Saskatchewan with Lutheran Pastors Sonje Finnestad and Ron Bestvater presiding. Interment immediately followed at the Davidson Cemetery and reception at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Hall.
Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund, Davidson Senior Centre, Davidson JAA Minor Sports or to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home in Davidson.

Mr. Frank Schmaltz, beloved husband of Mrs. Emily Schmaltz, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Frank also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Raymond (Gail), Patricia (Bill) Thomson, Cecil (Betty), Donna (Jim) Siroski, Sandra (Lorne) Zentner, Gerard, Cyndy (Darren) Lutz and Gary (Tammie); his grandchildren, Joel, Michael, Tim, Sheri, Lori, Annette, Cory, Jason, Stacey, Brett, Kent, Kristine, Lauren and Jordon; twenty-six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Adam (Loretta) Schmaltz and Richard (Susan) Schmaltz; three sisters, Rose Mulhall, Anne Barker, and Eva Sutherland; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Ludwig and Florentina Schmaltz; one son, Donald Gene Schmaltz; one daughter, Theresa “Terry” Pearl Schmaltz; two brothers, Jack (Lucille) Schmaltz and Louis (Barbara) Schmaltz; three brothers-in-law, Joe Mulhall, Milt Barker and Barney O’Reilly. Frank was born and raised on the family farm near Prelate until they relocated to Glidden, SK in 1934. In 1941, he joined the armed forces and later that year he received an Honourable Discharge. He married Emily Mastel on June 2, 1942 in Josephstal Church in the Mendham, SK district. They farmed for six years until 1953 when Frank returned to the PFRA, working in various pastures throughout Saskatchewan. December 1979 marked his retirement at Davidson, SK at which time they moved to Medicine Hat and remained there until the time of his passing. After his retirement, Frank was employed as Commissionaire at Suffield for six months. He enjoyed horses, woodworking, ushering at the church, and his position as Guard for the Knights of Columbus. Frank spent the last five years in the Sunnyside Nursing Home and the family is extremely grateful to the staff for the excellent care he received while he was there. The Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held in Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. Memorial gifts in Frank’s memory may be made to Sunnyside Care Centre, 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 5G1, or to Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel And Crematorium, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.