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Obituary

Lockwood, Susan Reta

With great sadness we announce the passing of Susan Reta Lockwood on November 26, 2020 at the age of 49.

She leaves to mourn her life partner of 14 years, William Suwala, her step sons Nat (Brynn) and Kyle (Vanessa), her mother and step dad, Eleanor Moodie and Earl Holmes, her father and step mom, John and Elva Lockwood.

Cherished always by her sisters and brothers in law, Deborah and Dick Rhodes, Kathleen and Mike Hicks. Her niece Cassidy Rhodes
and her nephew Beau Hicks. As well, her sweet kitty, Pepper. Also her extended Suwala family and many Aunts, Uncles and cousins.
Susan was pre-deceased by her step father Ed Moodie.

Susan was born in Davidson, SK on December 31, 1970. In 1977 the family moved to Duncan, BC on Vancouver Island. Susan graduated from Cowichan Senior Secondary School in 1988. She worked at a video rental store which began her interest in movies and movie trivia. As well, began her life long love of collecting movies.

As an adult Susan lived in her favorite city, Victoria, BC for a short time, before moving to Moose Jaw, SK where she met her loving
life partner Willy. To Willy, Susan was the love of his life and affectionately known as “his princess”. He lovingly cared for Susan, with great devotion, through many struggles and a long battle with Crohn’s disease.

Susan was fiercely loyal to her family. She had a sharp wit and was never judging of others. She was an avid supporter and new volunteer for SCRAPS (Stray Cat Rescue and Protection Society).

In the last year of her life, Susan became a part of the City Oasis Foursquare Church family. Susan proudly accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour. He has taken her home in His loving arms.

A service will be held at a later date due to Covid 19.

Obituary

EVASHENKO, Elsie (nee Sachko)

September 9, 1938- November 29, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we regret to announce the passing of our Mom, Elsie Evashenko, on November 29, 2020, at her residence Samaritan Place.

Elsie was born and raised on the family homestead near Cando, Saskatchewan where she was the second eldest of seven children. She was taught at an early age about hard work and family values.

Elsie attended Willowfield School and Cando School. After attending high school, she traveled to Prince George B.C., to take a position as an assistant cook at Moore’s Logging. During spring break-up, she worked at the Prince George Bakery, and then she headed back to Saskatchewan where she married the love of her life, Walter Evashenko on July 5, 1960. Together they purchased a grain farm near Vanscoy where they started a family by welcoming the first three of their four children: Karen, Roxanne, and Craig.

In 1966 Nutrien Potash Mine purchased their homestead. They found their final roots, our family farm, and the most welcoming place to call home, between the communities of Kenaston and Hanley. Walter and Elsie completed their family with the birth of their fourth child Jason in 1969. Together they owned a successful grain farm and cattle ranch. As a family the Evashenkos raised chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, pigs, and milking cows. To complete the true homesteader’s lifestyle Elsie seeded acres of vegetable garden and preserved hundreds of jars of the harvested vegetables, while simultaneously teaching her children the importance of hard work.

Elsie was a true hostess as she always hosted family, friends, and neighbors. When someone drove into the yard, even a traveling salesperson, they did not leave without a coffee, or if it was close to mealtime, they were fed a full course meal. Elsie took pride in her children and often welcomed their friends into the family (you know who you are).

In 2006 Elsie purchased a new condo unit in Liberty Court in Saskatoon where she made a circle of great friends. She and her friends took pleasure in hosting gatherings for each other and going out for entertainment. In 2010 Elsie started her long, hard journey with Dementia which led her down many difficult paths over
the years. Elsie traveled these paths with her children and their families by her side.

Elsie has left her children and grandchildren with many valuable lessons. She has shared memories, stories and recipes that will last forever.

Elsie is survived by her four children, Karen (Dale) Reeves, Roxanne (Perry) Anderson, Craig (Janet) Evashenko, Jason (Roxanne) Evashenko; grandchildren, Tracy (Dustin) Shaw, Chelsea (Travis) Remmen, Jessie (Regan) Evashenko, Nikki Evashenko, Cole (Leanne) Anderson, Karlee (Austin) Anderson, Brandi Anderson, Alyssa (Luke) Evashenko., great grandchildren, Nash Shaw, Grayson and Tatum Remmen, siblings Margaret (James) McConaghy, Walter (Marlene) Sachko, Judy Hrycuik, and Jeannette (Andy) Krakowetz, sister-in-laws, Fran Lajeunesse and Dinah Holowach, as well many nephews and nieces. Elsie was predeceased by her husband Walter Evashenko, grandchild Ashley Anderson, parents Mary and James Sachko, in-laws, Peter and Olive Evashenko, her brothers, Edward and David Sachko, brothers-in- laws, Eli Hrycuik, Bill Soroka, and Bill Holowach, sister-in-law, Gladys Soroka, and her nephews, Neil, David, and Gordon McConaghy.

COVID-19 is restricting the way we would have celebrated Mom’s life. The funeral will be held in Kenaston with immediate family, and Elsie’s final resting place will be beside Walter at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Saskatoon For those so wishing donations may be directed to: The Saskatchewan Diabetes Assoc, 104-2301 Ave C. North, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z5..

Arrangements are entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home in Davidson.

Davidson

COVID-19 Update: One Death, 274 New Cases, 143 in Hospital, 59 Recoveries

One resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.  This individual was in their 60s from the Regina zone.

There are 274 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on December 7, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 10,412 cases.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (21), Far North Central (1), Far North East (6), North West (26), North Central (28), North East (6), Saskatoon (72), Central East (7), Regina (80), South West (8), South Central (4) and South East (12) zones and 3 new cases have pending residence information.

One (1) case with pending residence information has been assigned to the Saskatoon zone.  One (1) case with pending residence information has been deemed a non-Saskatchewan resident and removed from the case counts.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 264 (21.8 new cases per 100,000 population).

Of the 10,412 reported cases, 4,763 are considered active.  A total of 5,589 people have recovered.

One hundred forty-three people are in hospital.  117 people are receiving inpatient care: nine in the North West, 12 in the North Central, one in the North East, 48 in the Saskatoon, one in the Central East, 24 in the Regina, two in the South West, one in the South Central and 19 in the South East zones.  Twenty-six people are in intensive care: six in the North Central, 11 in the Saskatoon, eight in the Regina and one in the South West zones.

Of the 10,412 cases in the province:

  • 504 cases are travelers;
  • 4,300 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
  • 2,400 have no known exposures; and
  • 3,208 are under investigation by local public health. 

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

  • 324 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances. 
  • 2,191 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults. 
  • 3,651 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 2,757 are in the 40-59 age range; 1,400 are in the 60-79 age range; and 408 are in the 80-plus range. Confirmation of age is pending for five cases. 
  • 50 per cent of the cases are female and 50 per cent are male. 
  • 60 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date. 

Of 10,412 confirmed cases: 

  • 3,138 cases are from the Saskatoon area
  • 2,136 cases are from the north area (762 north west, 1027 north central, 347 north east)
  • 2,020 cases are from the Regina area
  • 1,306 cases are from the south area (510 south west, 453 south central, 343 south east)
  • 1,082 cases are from the far north area (680 far north west, 84 far north central, 318 far north east)
  • 697 cases are from the central area (297 central west, 400 central east)
  • 33 cases have pending residence information

To date, 367,396 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of December 5, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 231,105 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 318,643 people tested per million population.

Yesterday, 3,004 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan.

Public Health Measures 

For more information on the current public health measures or to see the Public Health Order, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19. 

General COVID-19 Information

General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.


Davidson

COVID-19 Update: Four Deaths, 415 New Cases, 135 in Hospital, 46 Recoveries

Four residents who have tested positive for COVID-19, have died.  Two individuals were in their 60s from the Regina and Far North zones; and two individuals were in their 70s from the South zone.

There are 415 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on December 6, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 10,139 cases.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 272 (22.4 new cases per 100,000 population).  Important Note: The case numbers reported today from Saskatoon reflect the correction from yesterday due to a data-related issue that has now been corrected.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (15), Far North East (18), North West (26), North Central (39), North East (10), Saskatoon (205), Central West (5), Central East (10), Regina (60), South West (6), South Central (12) and South East (6) zones and 3 new cases have pending residence information.

Five Saskatchewan residents testing positive out-of-province were added to the total, four in the Saskatoon zone and one case has pending residence information.  Eleven cases were found to be out-of-province residents and were removed from the counts.  Three of these cases were previously assigned to the North West, Central West, and South East, and eight cases had pending residence information. 

Six cases with pending residence information have been assigned to the North East (1), North Central (4), and Central East (1). 

Of the 10,139 reported cases, 4,550 are considered active.  A total of 5,530 people have recovered.

One hundred thirty-five people are in hospital.  109 people are receiving inpatient care: eight in the North West, 13 in the North Central, one in the North East, 45 in Saskatoon, one in the Central East, 18 in Regina, three in the South West, one in the South Central and 19 in the South East zones.  Twenty-six people are in intensive care: five in North Central, 12 in Saskatoon and nine in the Regina zone.

Of the 10,139 cases in the province:

  • 501 cases are travelers;
  • 4,244 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
  • 2,382 have no known exposures; and
  • 3,012 are under investigation by local public health. 

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

  • 317 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances. 
  • 2,131 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults. 
  • 3,565 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 2,691 are in the 40-59 age range; 1,355 are in the 60-79 age range; and 392 are in the 80-plus range. Confirmation of age is pending for five cases. 
  • 50 per cent of the cases are female and 50 per cent are male. 
  • 59 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date. 

Of 10,139 confirmed cases: 

  • 3,065 cases are from the Saskatoon area
  • 2,076 cases are from the north area (736 north west, 999 north central, 341 north east)
  • 1,940 cases are from the Regina area
  • 1,282 cases are from the south area (502 south west, 449 south central, 331 south east)
  • 1,054 cases are from the far north area (659 far north west, 83 far north central, 312 far north east)
  • 690 cases are from the central area (297 central west, 393 central east)
  • 32 cases have pending residence information

To date, 364,392 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of December 4, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 229,305 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 316,733 people tested per million population.

Yesterday, 3,846 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan.

Public Health Measures 

For more information on the current public health measures or to see the Public Health Order, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19. 

General COVID-19 Information

General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.

Davidson

COVID-19 Update: 202 New Cases, 116 In Hospital, 128 Recoveries

There are 202 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on December 5, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 9,730 cases.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (8), Far North East (17), North West (18), North Central (33), North East (10), Saskatoon (4), Central West (8), Central East (8), Regina (51), South West (21), South Central (6) and South East (13) zones and 5 new cases have pending residence information.

One case has been assigned to the North East (from October 21); nine cases with pending residence information were assigned to the North West (one from November 23), North Central (seven from December 3), and South East (one from November 29).

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 263 (21.7 new cases per 100,000 population). Important Note: The case numbers reported today from Saskatoon are much lower than anticipated due to a data-related issue that is in the process of correction and is expected to be updated tomorrow.

Of the 9,730 reported cases, 4,191 are considered active.  A total of 5,484 people have recovered.

One-hundred and sixteen people are in hospital. Ninety-one people are receiving inpatient care: nine in the North West, 10 in the North Central, one in the North East, 34 in Saskatoon, one in the Central East, 15 in Regina, three in the South West, and 18 in the South East zones. Twenty-five people are in intensive care: five in the North Central, 11 in Saskatoon and nine in the Regina zones.

Of the 9,730 cases in the province:

  • 498 cases are travelers;
  • 4,149 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
  • 2324 have no known exposures; and
  • 2,759 are under investigation by local public health. 

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

  • 305 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances. 
  • 2,031 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults. 
  • 3,422 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 2,596 are in the 40-59 age range; 1,307 are in the 60-79 age range; and 369 are in the 80-plus range. Confirmation of age is pending for five cases. 
  • 50 per cent of the cases are female and 50 per cent are male. 
  • 55 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date. 

Of 9,730 confirmed cases: 

  • 2,856 cases are from the Saskatoon area
  • 1,997 cases are from the north area (711 north west, 956 north central, 330 north east)
  • 1,880 cases are from the Regina area
  • 1,259 cases are from the south area (496 south west, 437 south central, 326 south east)
  • 1,021 cases are from the far north area (644 far north west, 83 far north central, 294 far north east)
  • 675 cases are from the central area (293 central west, 382 central east)
  • 42 cases have pending residence information

To date, 360,546 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of December 3, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 227,634 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 314,614 people tested per million population.

Yesterday, 3,404 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan.

Public Health Measures 

For more information on the current public health measures or to see the Public Health Order, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19. 

General COVID-19 Information

General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.

Davidson

COVID-19 Update: One Death, 283 New Cases, 126 In Hospital, 183 Recoveries

One resident in the South zone, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died.  The individual was in the 80+ age category.

There are 283 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on December 4, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 9,527 cases.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (9), Far North East (11), North West (12), North Central (47), North East (7), Saskatoon (50), Central West (7), Central East (9), Regina (83), South West (12), South Central (9) and South East (9) zones and 18 new cases have pending residence information.

Two cases with pending residence information have been assigned to the North West (one from November 15 and one from November 22).

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 262 (21.7 new cases per 100,000 population).

Of the 9,527 reported cases, 4,116 are considered active.  A total of 5,356 people have recovered.

One-hundred and twenty-six people are in hospital.  One-hundred and one people are receiving inpatient care: seven in the North West, 12 in the North Central, one in the North East, 36 in Saskatoon, one in the Central East, 20 in Regina, three in the South West, and 21 in the South East zones.  Twenty-five people are in intensive care: one in the North West, four in the North Central, 11 in Saskatoon and nine in the Regina zones. 

Of the 9,527 cases in the province:

  • 491 cases are travelers;
  • 4,037 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
  • 2270 have no known exposures; and
  • 2,729 are under investigation by local public health. 

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

  • 297 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances. 
  • 1,982 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults. 
  • 3,359 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 2,547 are in the 40-59 age range; 1,273 are in the 60-79 age range; and 361 are in the 80-plus range. Confirmation of age is pending for five cases. 
  • 50 per cent of the cases are female and 50 per cent are male. 
  • 55 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date. 

Of 9,527 confirmed cases: 

  • 2,852 cases are from the Saskatoon area
  • 1,927 cases are from the north area (692 north west, 916 north central, 319 north east)
  • 1,829 cases are from the Regina area
  • 1,218 cases are from the south area (475 south west, 431 south central, 312 south east)
  • 996 cases are from the far north area (636 far north west, 83 far north central, 277 far north east)
  • 659 cases are from the central area (285 central west, 374 central east)
  • 46 cases have pending residence information

To date, 357,142 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of December 2, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 225,891 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 312,315 people tested per million population.

Yesterday, 3,504 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan.

Public Health Measures 

For more information on the current public health measures or to see the Public Health Order, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19. 

General COVID-19 Information

General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.