Theodore Obrigewitsch passed away at home on a needed rainy day, May 24, 2023.  Ted was born in the Lajord area on August 9, 1936.  The family moved to west of Craik to start their new grain farm. Ted worked various jobs before he settled down to farm.  He framed houses in Alberta and custom combined in the mid west USA. He returned home to farm and work for Uncle Johnny Schneider at his machinery dealership. In 1964, he started his own farm. His farm was surrounded by family: brother Lawrence and cousin Ken Schneider.

He married Loretta after harvest in 1964.  Ted always joked about how he met Loretta.  He picked out the lady with the best legs in Regina.

Ted and Loretta started a family with a daughter, Jacqueline in 1966 and Jane followed in 1967.  As the family grew, the old farm house needed replacing.  Ted bought a house trailer. Twice a year, he hooked it up to his tractor and dragged it to town for the winter and back out to the farm for seeding.

Ted was very involved in family and community.  He was mayor of Craik for many years. He belonged to many boards including church, school, golf, curling, Lions. While on the hospital board, he was very proud of his help with the building of the health centre.

When Ted and Loretta had child number three, Scott, in 1971, they built their present house to accommodate the the growing family.  Ted said he paid for his house with a quarter section of flax.

Ted was involved in all his children’s activities.  He coached ball, curling and was a scout leader.  He drove the Suburban full of kids to towns all over Saskatchewan.  This carried on to his grandchildren.  He attended Tanner’s ball games all over Canada and the US.  He spent many hours in school gyms watching his granddaughters’ volleyball. He took in soccer games in Calgary – with no understanding of soccer at all but that wasn’t the point. He spent many hours with his great grandsons; showing them his garden, giving horsey rides, explaining combine parts and reading books.

Ted loved to talk.  He prided himself with finding a common link with all he met.  Loretta spent many hours waiting while Ted finished visiting with his new friends.

Ted and Loretta lived their retirement years travelling with their Fifth Wheel to their winter home in Casa Grande.  They had a wonderful group of friends to golf and happy hour with.  Ted loved his Blue Jays ball team.  They went to many games and later enjoyed watching them on TV from his favorite chair in his living room.

To cherish so many memories, Ted leaves his wife Loretta of 58 years; his daughters, Jacquie (Wade) and Jane(Darren); and his son, Scott(Sheila). He leaves 9 grandchildren; Tristyne(Ben), Randi(Dylan), Kendra, Kelsey(Trent), Tanner(Kylee), Kara, Isaac, Ess and Katherine, 4 great grandsons; Brantley, Cooper, Theo and Sutter.  He also leaves Deb, Don and family McArtur. Ted leaves many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Ted leaves his siblings, Ray (Betty), Hank (Joyce), Tim, sister in law Bev, and brother in law Norm.   Ted is predeceased by parents, Harry and Rose; inlaws, Edward and Catherine; brother Lawrence; kid sister Evelyn and her husband, Karl; inlaws Lorne and Joan Strueby, Darlene Obrigewitsch and June Loehr.

There are so many neighbors, friends and family that have been involved and important to Ted’s life, that we can’t mention them all but you are remembered. 

The Mass Of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11 am in St. Joseph’s R.C. Church in Craik, SK with interment to follow in the Craik Cemetery. The family invites everyone for lunch and fellowship in the Craik Town Hall following the interment.

Hanson’s Funeral Service of Davidson, SK in care of arrangements.

31 August 1953 – 20 May 2023

Surrounded by her loving family, our wife, mom, and grandma passed away. She was at peace knowing that she was dearly loved. Her spirit lives on in Clifton, her loving husband, her daughters: Janel and her children, Allister, Jordan and Jude; Jill and her husband, Allen, and their children, Jaeden and Laura; Josh and her husband, Cory, and their daughter, Harper. Judy spent 48 beautiful years with her beloved husband and best friend, Clifton. Judy’s family is grateful to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Home Care, Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, and Long Lake Valley Integrated Facility for their compassionate care. A private celebration of Judy’s life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Long Lake Valley Integrated Facility so they can continue to carry on providing dignity and comfort for those in their care. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Ray Kaul, 79, of Davidson, Sask. passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023 after a brief stay at the Craik Health Center.

Ray was born on January 23, 1944 to Stan and Ivy Kaul.

Ray was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife Gerry (Stanley), his two children, Brent and Bridgett (Chris Norman), his three amazing grandchildren: Adysynth, Eislihn and Ivy, Sister-in-law Penny and Brother-in-law Kelvin Chester and their family, Brother-in-law Brian Stanley, Sister-in-law Cindy Stanley and her family and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to thank everyone who showed us love and support. The flowers, cards, food and kindness from so many people has been heartwarming. We would like to acknowledge the Davidson Fire Dept. for their presence in forming an Honour Guard in Ray’s memory. Thank you very much. Special thanks as well to the Staff of the Craik Care Home. Your compassionate and professional care was truly the “Best”! Hanson’s Funeral Home, you were wonderful and thank-you for being there for us.

Celebration of Ray’s life was March 31, 2023

Interment will take place at a later date.

June 14, 1926 – May 13, 2023

Gertie passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side at Saskatoon City Hospital, where she received compassionate care during her short stay. She is survived by her four children and their families. Brian (Margaret) Hembroff, Jeff (Lisa), Ronda, Joni (Avan), Krista (Derek), Markie (Garret), Adele (Jason), Colette (Jeremy), Corinne (Kelly); Betty (Jim) Steinhauer, Jeff (Cerissa), Julie (Rick); Barry (Marilyn) Hembroff, Jamie (Christina), Randy (Rikki), Amanda (Jordan); Barbara (Brad) Dolan, Jon (Stephanie), Jenna (Andrew), as well as numerous great grandchildren, her brother Wilbie Klimach and sister-in-law Agnes Hembroff. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter, as well as her parents Adolf and Elizabeth Klimach, eight of her siblings and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law. Gertie was born in the family farmhouse near Inglis MB. She lived there until she met the love of her life, Walter Hembroff. They built their home together in Russell MB, and moved to Davidson SK in 1965. In 1983, Mom and Dad moved to Saskatoon to enjoy their retirement. Gertie had a very strong faith and loved her Lord and Saviour. Walter passed away in 2016 and Gertie moved into Luther Tower. Gertie was always a hard worker and loved spending her time in the kitchen. And boy, could she ever cook and bake, usually humming hymns while doing so. She loved her grandchildren and kept them supplied with knitted mittens and slippers, as well as making them all quilts. She enjoyed watching the Blue Jays and curling on TV. Thank you to the staff at Luther Tower Intermediate Care Home for the excellent care Mom received over the past two years.

The Divine Liturgy will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Faith Lutheran Church (2801 Preston Ave. S, Saskatoon, SK S7J 2G8). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or Luther Tower Intermediate Care Home (1230 Temperance St., Saskatoon SK S7N 0N9).

Arrangements entrusted to Travis Minor-Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200. To share memories of Gertie or send condolences please visit www.mourningglory.ca

1928 -2023

Dorathea Minnie Little, late of Regina, SK, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the age of 94 years.  She was predeceased by parents Max and Rena Riecken; brother Chet (Helen) Riecken; sisters Irma (Ray) Dixon and Roma (Howard) Parks; husband Wayman Little; son Max Little; and granddaughter Sara Little. Dorathea is survived by son Lyle (Bonnie); granddaughters Nicole (Taylor) Little and Robin (Josh) Little; daughter-in-law Margo Little; grandson Adam (Abby) Little; granddaughter Rena (Dean) Moser; great grandchildren Kylie, Parker, Taylor, Owen, and Amelia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 4825 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Girvin Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Dorathea may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 4825 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 1B7 or Girvin Cemetery, c/o Girvin Cemetery Committee, P.O. Box 987, Davidson, SK S0G 1A0.