February 29, 1944-July 7,2024

Lucille passed away at the age of 80 with her husband and children at her side in the Davidson Long Term Care Centre, where she had been residing since March 2024.

Lucille was the only child born to Donald and Jean Knox of Davidson, Sask. in the Maple Valley district. She lived on the farm with her parents until her own mom passed away suddenly when she was 3 ½ years old. She then was cared for by her father, as well lived with her grandparents, a friend Audrey Murphy, and her Aunt Elda in Calgary. She attended school at Maple Valley, Davidson and LCBI in Outlook where she met and married the love of her Life, Alex (Ted) Murfitt April 20, 1963, on the farm where they spent 61 years together. They farmed and raised five children plus a nephew Lorne Murfitt.  Lucille was diagnosed with M.S. shortly after the youngest child was born in 1971 and was able to live with this diagnosis and its challenges in her own home until Feb 2024 with the dedicated care of her husband, assistance from Home Care as well as family and friends.

Lucille will forever be remembered for her amazing smile, loving everyone, and choosing Joy over despair at every opportunity. Lucille loved having her family come and spend time at the farm, there was always lots of food, fun, laughter, and room for tears. Her true happy place was sitting on their deck listening to the birds and enjoying a coffee with a visit.

Lucille is survived by her husband Alex (Ted), sons Edward, daughter Jean (Dave), Chris (Dorothy), Cal (Dianne) and Randy (Kim). Grandchildren: Dalton, Landon (Breanne), Martina (Taylor), Corbin, Chelsea (Devon), Greg, Braden (Ashley), Tara (Brennan), Alicia, Cole (Kyela), Clay (Dakota), Paris, Sedrik. Great-grandchildren: Libby, Emerson, Harper, Aliza, Ruth, Brynn, Braelynn, Everlee, Rhett, Theodore, Nathan, Maddyson, Maria, August, Collier, Abbigail, Edward-Jaxon, Lillianna. Sister-in-laws Judy (Howard) Saelof, Bev Murfitt, Rose Murfitt. As well as many nieces, nephews and extended close family members.

Lucille was predeceased by her parents Donald and Jean Knox, Fred and May Murfitt, Kenny, Stan, and Fred Murfitt.

A Celebration of Life was held July 13,2024 at Davidson, Sacred Heart Catholic Church- United service.  Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements. Donations can be made to M.S. Canada, Davidson Heath Trust Fund (payable to the Town of Davidson) or Telemiracle (Kinsmen Foundation Inc).

May, 1965 – July, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Darlene Beatrice Goethals at her home on July 30, 2024, at the age of 59 years, Darlene was born in Imperial, SK., on May 5, 1965. Darlene grew up on a farm and had a special love for her farm pets. She loved bugging her two older brothers…they not so much. Darlene moved to Moose Jaw once school was completed. She worked many jobs in Moose Jaw and grew to know many people. She loved to travel and took many bus tours to the Unite States and came back always having made friends along the way. Darlene spent her last years in High Park Towers and “coffee row”. Darlene had a special fondness for her great nephews, Owen and Brennan whom she loved very much.

Darlene leaves to mourn her sister-in-law, Deb Fincaryk; nephews, Theo Goethals and Jorde Goethals (Jodi, Owen and Brennan) and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Irene Goethals; brother, George (1988) and brother, Kenny (1980).

She will be missed by us all and we loved her very much. As per Darlene’s wishes, she will be interred in Imperial Cemetery at a private family ceremony. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550. www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

“Those we love don’t go away

They walk beside us every day

Unseen, unheard, but always near

Still loved, still missed and always dear”

February, 1934 – July, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Cornelius “Cornie” Edward Penner, announce his passing on the morning of Friday, July 12^th, 2024.

Cornie was born February 9^th, 1934, to Abraham and Elizabeth (née: Dueck) Penner on Sec. 7, TWP 20, Range 7 West of the 3^rd, Saskatchewan.  He was the third child in a family of nine.

He was predeceased by his father, Abe Penner; mother, Lizzie Penner; his aunts and uncles; sisters: Olga Comeau, Tillie Finch, Diane Cunningham, and Lorraine Schinold; brothers: Ernie Penner, Henry Penner, and Johnny Penner; son, Glen Penner; and granddaughter, Breena Penner.  Cornie is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy Penner; daughters, Beverley Kwakernaak (Harry) and Rhonda Penner-Futros (Ed); daughter-in-law, Debbie Ducharme (Greg); as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

As a young man Cornie worked for various farmers, the pipeline, on the construction of the Gardiner Dam, and he also had his own mixed farming operation in the Elbow, SK area.  He retired from farming in 1976 and moved to Central Butte, SK where he was employed by the Co-op, did some yard maintenance, and he completed his working career as an operator on the Riverhurst Ferry.

Cornie enjoyed playing guitar with various bands in his spare time.  This was probably one of his greatest joys besides casting a fishing line and reeling in a “big one”. 

In 2014 Cornie and his wife Dorothy relocated to Moose Jaw, SK and have been blessed with a very close-knit community in Crestview Manor.  He always said this is the best place to live.

Cornie had a great sense of humour and always loved a good joke.  He never left a visit without first telling you a little story.  He was an honest man, kind, caring and always enjoyed offering a helping hand to anyone in need.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Team and the nursing staff at the Dr. F H Wigmore Regional Hospital for their exceptional end-of-life care for Cornie.

The Funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 17^th, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home.  Cornie’s favorite colour was blue and it would be appreciated if you can don some blue clothing in his honor.  For those so wishing, donations in Cornie’s name may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre c/o Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK S4T 7T1 or to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

It is with great sadness that the family of Margie Bort announce her passing at the age of 71 on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon. Margie is survived by her two children, Stephanie Inglehart and Colton (Erin) Inglehart, her beloved grandsons Carter and Braden Inglehart, her sister Barbara Weinberger, her sister-in-law Melanie Thomas, her brother-in-law Martin (Donna) Bort, her step-daughters Trina Kavanagh and Trista Bort, and her step-grandchildren, Nolan, Joseph, Sylvie and Aoife Kavanagh, as well as her extended family and many honorary children and grandchildren. Margie was born on February 16th, 1953, to Wendell and Katherine (Eckel) Thomas, in Davidson, SK, where she grew up and attended school. She was in a car accident in 1970 which left her quadriplegic but that didn’t slow her down. With a great deal of determination she learned to care for herself and attended Saskatchewan Technical Institute in Moose Jaw, the University of Saskatchewan and many correspondence courses in business management and librarian courses. She married Alfred Inglehart in 1978 and was blessed with her two children. In 1996 she married her second husband Ronald Bort and joined their families together.  Through the years she had many jobs and her last career was with the Saskatchewan Association of Community Living (SACL). Once she was unable to maintain full time work, Margie spent much of her time volunteering. She won an award with the Council of Canadian Disabilities for her work with the Saskatchewan Voice of People with Disabilities and received the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal in 2005 from the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. Margie also volunteered with North Saskatchewan Independent Living Centre, the Canadian Paraplegic Association, Sea Cadets, Navy League Cadets, 107 Spitfire Squadron Air Cadets and the Saskatoon Seniors for Continued Learning where she took many classes through the university. Margie and Ron jointly volunteered as Airport Ambassadors for 12 years at the Saskatoon Airport and for their beloved Bridge City Rider Fan Club.  Margie loved her grandchildren and was very involved with them. She and Ron loved to travel in their outfitted van, driving to many places to visit family and friends and, of course, to cheer on their Riders in Regina. She loved to read and frequented non-profit book fundraisers to add to her To-Be-Read pile. Margie loved her plants, flowers and beautifying her yard every summer.  Margie was predeceased by her husband Ron, her parents Wendell and Katherine, her step-father Albert and step-mother Beatrice, her children’s father Alfred, her brother Bill, her brother-in-law Sonny, grandson Nathan, great-nephew Christopher, her parents-in-law Henry and Drusilla, and many aunts and uncles.  The family would like to thank St. Paul’s Hospital ICU staff for their care during this last visit and the many visits before. A Celebration of Margie and Ron’s lives was held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26th, 2024, at Windsor Chapel (704 Windsor Street, Saskatoon), interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon. In lieu of flowers please send any donations to The Ability Hub YXE (formerly NSILC) or to Saskatchewan Voice of People with Disabilities in Margie’s memory.  Arrangements entrusted to Thea Katchmar-Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200.  To share memories of Margie or send condolences please visit www.mourningglory.ca .

March 12, 1934 – July 6, 2024

Carol Pavelich passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024 at Diamond House Personal  care home in Warman Sask. 

Carol was the youngest of six siblings born to Ed and Lottie Kergen of Davidson, Sask. She lived on the family farm until she attended Sion High School in Saskatoon Sask. She graduated in 1951 and  married Milton Pavelich in 1953. They lived in Kenaston Sask, and soon started a family raising nine children.  

Carol was a hard-working, devoted housewife with a soft, quiet spirit with an unforgettable sense of humor. 

Carol is survived by her seven children, Gene (Glenda) Pavelich, Debra Pavelich, Paige (Bruce) Green, Milton Pavelich Jr., Nick (Lawrence Lee) Pavelich, Leanne (Steve) Schellenberg, Lisa (Hal Zimmer) Pavelich, eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  

Carol was predeceased by her husband, Milton in 2005 and her son Myles and daughter Kathy in 2023, and son-in-law Rudy Thurlow Jr. in 1995.  

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

Funeral services entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral home of Davidson, Sask. 

Orville passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday May19, 2024 at the age of 96. 

He is survived by his loving wife Eileen, sons Lyndon (Jenn) and CJ (Charlene), and grandchildren Madison, Landon, Jordyn, and Lincoln. He also leaves behind siblings Donna and Melvin (Jane) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and their families. 

He was predeceased by parents Harry and Helen, brothers Ken, Vernon (Bud), Ronnie, and sisters Vida and Austa.  

He will forever be remembered for his unbreakable sense of humour and razor-sharp wit. 

The family would like to acknowledge the amazing staff at the Davidson Health Centre where he earned the nickname “Cowboy”. Thank you for making Orville’s final days as comfortable as possible and for everything they did for us during that time.  

A graveside service for Orville will be held at Elbow Community Cemetery on Saturday, August 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation at heartandstroke.ca 

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