John Arlo Guy was born January 24, 1937 in Kenaston, Sask. where he did all of his schooling. He carried on his education going to the University of Saskatchewan for two years. In 1956 he worked for the department of highways as a summer student honing his craft. In 1957 he transferred to Yorkton, Sask. to work with the department of highways for full-time employment as a surveyor.

In November of 1957 Arlo married Deanna Ouellette. Davidson Engineering was formed in 1960 to survey and design grid roads in Saskatchewan. Arlo sold his portion of the company in 1965 and moved with his wife and family to the farm in Kenaston. He actively participated with the Lions Club, during his term as president he received the Melvin Jones Award. He was a board member for the local telephone company and was instrumental in the building of Kenaston Place. While continuing to farm, Guy Trucking Ltd. was established. The company hauled grain and fertilizer throughout Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta. They continued to farm until 2018, when the farm was sold. Arlo and Dee moved into Kenaston in 1999.

Arlo died suddenly on February 7, 2019 in Palm Springs, CA while on vacation.

Arlo is survived by his wife Deanna, son Brent (Cynthia) granddaughter Samantha Guy and extended family Allen (Beck) and Ryan Anderson. Daughter Renee (Doug) grandchildren Jenna, Nic (Kent) and Evan (Sarah) Zdunich. Son Todd (Dawn) Guy, grandchildren Derek (Stacy) Guy, Blair (Shaun) Jouan, extended family Rachelle (Shon) Reed, Breann Rawson, Cole (Silken) Rawson. Daughter Kelly (Greg) grandchildren Stephani (Franz), and Warren Seib. Also survived by great-grandchildren Logan Guy, Tristen and Jayden Clements, Kayson and Kezley Jouan, Halle and Emery Reed, Zayd and Zeo Rawson.

Arlo was predeceased by his birth mother Ella Guy, his parents John and Alice Guy and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of Arlo’s life will be held May 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Kenaston Place Community Hall, Kenaston, Sask. Interment will be in Kenaston Cemetery with lunch to follow at Kenaston Place. Donations in memory of Arlo may be directed to Kenaston Place, Diabetes Canada or the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home.