Aug. 28, 1952 – Sept. 27, 2026

“Forever 74”

Darrell will be deeply missed and always loved. 

He is survived by his wife Sharon; son Clayton and children Breanne, Tylan and step-daughter Samantha, Clayton’s wife Lisa and her 3 daughters, Cori (Julian), Jordyn and Brandyn; daughter Shelly and children Luke and Brooke. Shelly’s husband, Joe Stopanski, passed away on June 5, 2026. 

Darrell was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Dorothy Gill. 

Darrell spent the last 3.5 years in the Craik Health Centre suffering from Alzheimer’s. 

A Celebration of Darrell’s life will be held at a later date. 

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Darrell may be directed to a charity of choice. 

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

Dorothy-Jean passed peacefully at F.H. Wigmore hospital, August 14, 2026 at the age of 98. Dorothy was born on January 6, 1928 in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Predeceased by her father Earl Colpitts, her mother Florence Garnet, brother Earl Colpitts, her favorite aunt Eleanor Moore and baby daughter Linda.

Dorothy was full of love and kindness. She volunteered for many organizations, fulfilled leadership roles, from teaching to guidance. A once active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, she enjoyed the many friendships and responsibilities the organization brought to her.

Dorothy and Vern pioneered in Peace River, Alberta with their two sons Ronald and Lynne for three years, then returned to Aylesbury, Saskatchewan to farm with Vern’s dad, Edmond. Upon retirement they spent thirteen years in the Athabasca Towers before moving to The Bentley.

Dorothy enjoyed many hobbies and was an extremely talented seamstress, as well as crocheting and knitting. Her most recent passion was watching the Blue Jays, Saskatchewan Roughriders and curling.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 78 years Vern Mittelholtz, her children Ronald, Lynne, Brenda and Kenneth. She was blessed with 15 grand children Jeffrey, Tracey, Leanne, Rebecca, Robert, Erika, Amanda, Devin, Kristin, Robyn, Jess, Kara, Shaun, Kelsey, Amanda, many great grandchildren and great great Grandchildren. 

She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

In Loving Memory of Norman John Amundrud

On September 7, 2026 Norman John Amundrud,

a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the age of 92.

On August 5, 1934, Norman was born on the family farm near Aylesbury, Saskatchewan, to Oscar and Grace Amundrud. He was the second youngest of six siblings. While working at the grain elevator in Pasque, Saskatchewan, Norman met Margaret. They were married on November 11, 1961, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Following their marriage, Norman and Margaret settled in Davidson, Saskatchewan. In 1974, they moved to the farm outside of Aylesbury, where Norman farmed grain and raised their children. During their years in Saskatchewan, Norman and Margaret enjoyed being active in their community through the Davidson Kinsmen. They fondly remembered the many friendships they made and the events they attended.

In 2000, Norman and Margaret retired, sold the farm, and moved to Stony Plain, Alberta. Norman owned his own airplane and enjoyed travelling throughout Alberta, as well as across the United States and Mexico. He loved camping, playing cards, reading, and watching golf. He was also an avid supporter of the Riders, Oilers, and especially the Blue Jays. Norman especially enjoyed hopping in the truck with his son Jeff and his furry friend, Luna, as they travelled the roads together while trucking.

Above all, Norman loved his family. He took great joy in his grandchildren and cherished every moment spent with them.

Left to cherish Norman’s memory are his children, Jeff Amundrud of Woking, Alberta, and Nancy (Mike) Dalueg of Stony Plain; his grandchildren, Stephanie (Scott), Brandon, Kyla, Gregory, and Allyssa; and his great-grandchildren, Riley, Mason, Payton, Oakland, and Lucas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

Norman was predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret; his parents, Oscar and Grace; his brothers, Gordon, Ken, and Howard; and his sisters, Marjorie and Marlene. 

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ross Dunbar, the staff at Misericordia Hospital, and the staff at Westview Hospice for the quality of care Norman received. In lieu of floral tributes, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Westview Health Centre – CT Scan Fundraiser, 4405 South Park Drive, Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 2M7.

Ardith ‘Ardie’ Kowalski, age 75, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Medicine Hat, Alberta (AB), surrounded by the care and familiarity of the Nursing profession. Ardie was born on July 28, 1951, in Wadena, Saskatchewan (SK), to parents, the late Lorne and Myrtle Kowalski. Ardie was their third of four daughters, alongside sisters Donna, Lorna (both pre-deceased), and Terri. The Kowalski family returned to Kenaston, SK, in the mid-1950s, where she attended school and made friends throughout the district before graduating and worked at Dutch Growers in Saskatoon, SK. Ardie later attended Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario (ON) where she studied Journalism and enjoyed residence life. Ardie returned home the following year and enrolled at the University of Regina, Regina, SK, where she studied Education, and relished being closer to family and friends.

Teaching opportunities arose throughout Saskatchewan in 1974, resulting in her hiring/placement at Glentworth, SK, where she taught Grades 1 & 2 and enjoyed the children, as well as the social nature of the other teachers and residents. Once the school year concluded, she returned home to contemplate other teaching positions before settling on Regina, SK, for better opportunities. Her only child, son Burke, was born in 1976 and they remained in Regina while she worked for the Government of Saskatchewan before she returned home to Kenaston in 1980. She commuted to work in Saskatoon, SK, before relocating there with Burke in 1981, where she enjoyed the camaraderie of co-workers at Bausch & Lomb Optical. Saskatoon was her pride and joy for family/social life and residence; however, the economic downturn of the 1980s led her to consider moving elsewhere.

In 1988, she jumped at the chance to be closer to her sister Lorna, and moved with Burke to Brantford, ON. The early days in Brantford were beleaguered with challenges; however, her most fulfilling and rewarding career began nearby in Hamilton, ON. In 1989, she enrolled in the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) program at Mohawk College, embraced the challenge, and was readily hired at St. Peter’s Hospital in Hamilton upon graduation. She enjoyed a 25 year career at her beloved St. Peter’s, working alongside treasured nursing colleagues where she provided compassionate care to dementia patients. She retired from Nursing in 2014 and remained in Brantford for several years while developing a yearning to return to the heartland of Saskatchewan. She even travelled to New York City for one last Broadway show or two in 2019.

In 2020, she relocated to western Canada, enjoying brief stops in Calgary, AB, and Maple Creek, SK, before settling in Medicine Hat, AB. She took comfort in being closer to family and looked forward to visits, always ready for a coffee and conversation. Health challenges took their toll throughout her later life; she conquered cancer multiple times with staunch resilience, but the disease returned. She loved her residence apartment but had to depart abruptly for a brief hospitalization where her health rapidly declined. She took solace in being cared for by the very profession she had passionately served and managed to share one last brief chat with immediate family before passing. Many thanks and appreciation to the staff at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Cancer Clinic and Ward 4 West for their compassionate care.

Ardie was a loving, caring, and dedicated Mother who is survived by her son Burke (Jolene) Kowalski, sister Terri Milburn, nieces Janet, Valerie, Colleen, and Kathy, nephews Derek and Evan, along with extended family, friends, and caring neighbors. Funeral arrangements in the care of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Ltd, Medicine Hat, AB, in concert with Hanson’s Funeral Services Ltd, Davidson, SK.

A Celebration of Ardith’s Life was held in Kenaston Place Community Hall, Kenaston Sask. on Friday, September 11 at 2:00 p.m.

A small family service will be held and Ardith will be interred in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Kenaston, Sask.