With great sadness, we share news of the sudden passing of Raymond Andreas. Raymond was born on May 9, 1936 on a farm east of Girvin to Nick and Barbara Andreas; he was the second child of seven. Raymond went to Sunny Knole School until he started to work for farmers in the Girvin and Craik areas. He then joined his father and two brothers, Frank and Albert, and they farmed together. In the late 50’s, Raymond bought land and farmed on his own.  

In 1963, Raymond met Beatrice Landrie who was from Simpson, SK. They married on April 18, 1964 and welcomed their first child, Colleen, on July 9, 1965; followed by Brent on June 28, 1967 and then Keith on December 23, 1971. 

Raymond, along with Beatrice of course, was known for having a great garden – people would always walk along the back alley in town to see the progress. 

He was a very loving father and husband. That love expanded to his grandchildren and then even greater to his great grandchildren. The kids always knew to go to Grandpa for a treat – there was candy stashed everywhere and even optional ice cream for breakfast.

Raymond loved playing cards and everyone was welcome to play no matter the age – he was always happy to teach anyone willing to learn.  

Raymond went through sorrow from the loss of his youngest son, Keith and then in later years, the loss of his grandson, Eric (Courtney). Raymond was also predeceased by parents, Nick and Barbara; parents in-law, Jack and Marie; brothers and sister in laws, Frank (Jaquie), and Albert (Arlene); brother-in-law, Jim (Helen); brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Ed and Irene and Art and Barb; as well as many nephews and extended family. 

To mourn the loss are wife, Beatrice; Daughter, Colleen (Wes); Son, Brent; Grandchildren, Clayton (Mandy), Courtney, Corrine (Vic), Cayla; great grandchildren Malichi, Rhyder, Amellia, Briella (Clayton’s); Jade, Dillon, Waylon (Courtney’s); Jazmine, Sofia (Corrine’s).