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Amundrud, Alan

Alan Amundrud 1959 – 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Alan Russell Amundrud announces his untimely death on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Regina General Hospital atthe age of 62. Alan was born on a snowy day at Craik hospital on September 26, 1959 to Cletus & Celestina (Sal) Amundrud. He attended school at Aylesbury and Craik. Alan always wanted to be a farmer and he farmed alongside his father from a very early age. Their farm was huge and he took on the extra challenge of custom combining in the United States for several years while his parents and younger brother managed the farm.  Alan had a love of animals and had lots of livestock over the years. He loved tinkering around in the shop on the family farm, socializing with anyone who popped in,  and dropping everything to help his neighbours (usually for little or no money) while leaving his own work for last. Alan was a hard worker and meticulous in everything he did. His wicked sense of humour made him popular with both young and old and he had a nickname for everyone. Alan was predeceased by his father, Cletus, his grandparents, Joseph & Ada Amundrud and Louis & Agatha Krassman, all uncles, several aunts and cousins. He is survived by his loving mother, Sal, children, Rylan Amundrud (Cedar Park, Texas), Brittany Amundrud (Wilmington, North Carolina), Joseph &  his wife, Hannah Amundrud (Wilmington, North Carolina), Kenneth Reid (Saskatoon), Kelly Reid (Saskatoon),grandchildren, Jove, Ellie, Owen, & Nolan, former wives, Shelly (Parker), Rhea (Elliott), & Cathy (Reid),brother and sister-in-law, Guy & Janice (Saskatoon) and brother, Brian (Saskatoon), nieces, aunts, cousins,and many devoted friends and neighbours.  Respecting Alan’s wishes, there will be a private family burial at Aylesbury Cemetery at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations will be graciously accepted at Aylesbury Cemetery.  Arrangements are being provided by Hanson’s Funeral Services of Davidson.

Craik

Ronald Arthur Watt

Ronald Arthur Watt

July 26, 1947 -April 27, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and deepsorrow the family of Ron Watt announce his passing on April 27,2022, at the age of 74 years. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 47 years Barbara (Meshka)and his 5 children; 4 daughters and 1 son: Trudy Morken and her children (Tristan, Ella, Bradyn);Trisha Holland (Jaymie) and their children (Jayden, Nathan, Carter); Sheyla Popescu (Tyler) and their children (Ayva, Raelee); Ronnel Palmer (Chris) and their children (Kassandra, Adrianna, Samuel) Ryan Watt (Yadali) and their children (Kaylee, Landon).

He also leaves to mourn his passing 3 brothers and 1 sister, numerous nieces and nephews, and many lifelong friends. A Celebration of Ron’s Life was held on Wednesday May 4th at 2:00pm at the Craik Legion Hall. Being the animal lover Dad was, charitable donations can be directed to the Canadian Search and Disaster Dog Association. Cheques made out to CASDDA can be sent to #700 -11150 Jasper Ave. Edmonton, ABT5K 0C7 or E-transfer CASDDA@hotmail.com. Hanson’s Funeral Home Davidson entrusted with arrangements

Craik, Obituary

Luther, Ashley

Ashley Shandrel Luther

April 15, 1988 – March 1, 2019

Ashley was born in Regina on April 15, 1988 on her father Cliff’s 33rd birthday “the best gift ever.”

Ashley enjoyed her childhood growing up with her three brothers on Stillwater Farm near Aylesbury, Sask. She loved animals especially her kittens. There was rarely a photo taken without a kitty in her arms. Ashley loved spending time with her great-uncles Ken and Robert Leslie and her grandparents Myrna and Martin Luther at Riskan Hope Farm and also her grandparents Reg and Alice in Moose Jaw. She attended Craik School for her elementary years, growing up in such a loving community was truly a blessing that made Ashley the caring person that she was. She continued her education at Luther College High School where she enjoyed drama, cheerleading and was an accomplished swimmer, lifeguarding and instructing at Craik Regional Park in the summer. Ashley moved to Vancouver where she became a flight attendant for Sunwing travelling to many exotic destinations while also waitressing at Lucy’s Diner. There she met the love of her life Felix Heide from Germany. Ashley’s time at the ‘50s style diner sparked her interest in pinup modeling and she adopted her pinup name Elly Mayday inspired by a combination of the Beverly Hillbillies T.V. character Elly May Clampett and a nod to her aviation career.

At age 25 Ashley was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Rather than let this news dull her light, she decided it was her time to shine. Ashley was a pioneer modeling with her scars. It was the raw unflinching honesty of these photos that sent them racing virally around the world. Ashley was suddenly thrust into the limelight as an international role model setting the gold standard for body positivity, inspiring women of all ages to love themselves just the way they are. Ashley’s professional modeling career took off and she was signed in NYC, Miami and London U.K. landing the biggest contract of her career with Lane Bryant. Her photos appeared in Times Square, on buses, subways and billboards across the country. Ashley continued to raise awareness. She travelled to Australia and worked with ovarian cancer research and Women’s Weekly and the Ladyballs campaign. She had numerous modeling and speaking engagements across Canada. She received the Virginia Greene achievement award in 2017 honouring her life’s work.

Ashley leaves to celebrate her life and continue her legacy, her parents Deb and Cliff; brothers Dallas (Audrey), Dustin and Clinton; Felix Heide and family in Germany; grandmother Alice; numerous aunts and uncles and cousins. The family would like you to join them in a celebration of Ashley’s life at Aylesbury Hall on Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m.

Craik

Work proceeds on Craik water treatment plant

Four, brand new pressurized vessels arrived in Craik over the summer. The vessels were  installed as part of the new water treatment system.

CRAIK—The water flowing through the water taps in Craik may be crystal clear but it’s still not considered safe to drink.

The town remains under a precautionary drinking water advisory and will continue to do so until the water going through the town’s new water treatment plant receives the all clear from the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency.

“Right now water is going through the new system. The filters are working and treating the water,” said Craik’s administrator Sarah Wells.

Work to install a new water treatment system, a Sapphire integrated biological reverse-osmosis membrane, began in late August.

While new pumps, pressurized vessels and motors were installed at the old Mainstream plant at the Craik dam, work was also done at the old water distribution building located near the Craik museum. This involved retrofitting two reservoirs to add about 40,000 gallons of storage capacity to ensure sufficient water is available in emergency situations.

Sapphire Water and Black and MacDonald, the contractors of the mechanical and electrical side of the upgrade, have been working daily on the plant.

“It’s moving along,” she said.

Craik did experience a planned water outage on Feb. 14 so that scheduled repairs at the water plant could be performed.

Another job that still remains to be done is to clean the cisterns.

Craik residents are anticipating the day when they’ll be able to drink the water that comes out of their taps.

Craik, Obituary

Schaffer

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Schaffer, formerly of Craik, Saskatchewan. Born in North Southey in 1931, he moved to Regina in 1952, where he met and married the love of his life, Erna Hein. He worked for the CPR until 1965, when he moved out to Craik to farm, and where he spent most of the remainder of his life. He is predeceased by his wife Erna; parents Ida and Karl Schaffer; brothers Alfred, Rudy, Herb and by his sisters Leona and Lorraine. He leaves to mourn his sisters Linda (Paul) Marchand, Hilda (Doug) Dale; his children August (Yve), Wanda (Kevin d:2019) Milnes, Melinda (Alan) Yurkowski, Scott (Kathy), Dale (Kelly), and numerous grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Walter was known for his quiet sense of humor, his gardening skills, hosting corn and wiener roasts, his love of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his passion for the Toronto Maple Leafs (Go Leafs!). A private memorial service will be held at a later date. On-line condolences can be given at the Paragon Funeral Home website: https://paragonfuneralservices.com/tribute/current-services/index.html. Donations to Palliative Care Ward at the Regina Pasqua Hospital would be welcome in lieu of flowers.

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BUCHINSKI

Alvin Jacob Buchinski, born November 30, 1945 in Saskatoon, passed away January 22, 2019 in Craik, Sask. due to complications from alcoholism.

He was predeceased by his mother and father, Lillian and Jacob Buchinski.  He is survived by long-time companion and special friend Lynn Harder, his two daughters and four grandchildren: Minette Sawchyn, (Brie and Brody), Chantelle Alberts, (Lillian and Madeline) and brothers Edwin (Margaret), Ken (Elizabeth), Ben, Earl (Terry) and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Raised in Smuts, Alvin completed high school in Aberdeen, Sask., then moved to Saskatoon to begin his working career in the steel industry. In his youth Alvin was active in playing hockey, fastball and curling. He loved country music, playing kaiser, fishing and above all watching sports.

A celebration of his life will be held 1:30 p.m., February 16, 2019 at the Craik Legion Hall. Donations in Alvin’s memory can be made to The Calder Centre in Saskatoon. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.