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Davidson, Obituary

GERALD CLIFFORD LUCKI (1955-2026)

In Loving Memory of Gerald Clifford Lucki
November 25, 1955 – April 11, 2026
of Hawarden, Saskatchewan

Gerald Clifford Lucki of Hawarden, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 70 years.

Gerald was born on November 25, 1955, and built a life centered around family, hard work, and the people he loved most.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Rhonda; his daughters, Denise (Neal) Sanderson and Crystal (Jason) Zdunich; his cherished grandchildren, Tyson and Cole Sanderson, Jessica (Adam) Zacharias, and Shannyn, Matthew, and Justin Zdunich; and his great-grandson, Charlie Zacharias.

Gerald will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

A private family interment will take place at a later date.

Donations may be directed to the Outlook and District Wildlife Federation https://swf.sk.ca/…/outlook-district-wildlife-federation/  or Lung Saskatchewan https://donate.lungsask.ca/.

To share memories and express condolences, please visit outlookfuneralchapel.com. The family is being cared for by Outlook Funeral Chapel (306.867.8255).

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Davidson, Obituary

ARNOLD MORRIS TAYLOR (1943-2026)

Arnold Morris Taylor passed away peacefully at his home North East of Kenaston on March 4, 2026 . Born January 7, 1943, to Jacob and Pearl Taylor of Kenaston, SK, Arnold lived a life defined by agriculture, community, and family.

Arnold was educated at the Zid School, Kenaston School and went on to study at the University of Saskatchewan.  He later earned his Certified Medical Representative (CMR) credential. 

Arnold married his beloved wife, Sharon (Stratton), on September 4, 1965. In 1972, they established their farm in Kenaston. Arnold was a devoted father to Brad, Lisa, Doug, Meaghan, Daniel, and Wendy, and a proud grandfather of nine and great-grandfather to one.

Arnold loved his community and was active in it right up until he died.  He coached hockey, was a long standing member of the Lions Club, and volunteered for local community organizations including Super Draft, Santa Clause Day, Kenaston Dinner Theatre, Anglican Church council, PFRA pasture board, National Farmers Union, the Kenaston Cemetery Board just to name a few.  His volunteerism wasn’t limited to local endeavors but included both national and international initiatives. 

Arnold transitioned to organic farming, becoming a passionate global advocate for organic agriculture. He was invited to speak around the world including Australia, England, Costa Rica, Mexico and various places around the United States and Canada.  He served and held various leadership positions including  Organic Agricultural Protection Fund, Saskatchewan Organic Directorate, Canadian Organic Growers, and more.  He received the Organic Hero Award in 2018. 

Arnold found joy in simple things: farming, gardening with Sharon, reading history, birdwatching, playing bridge, coffee row and playing pool.

A funeral service was held at Kenaston Place on March 12th.  We are deeply touched by the support of the community and Arnold’s many circles.

Davidson, Obituary

EMILY SCHMALTZ (1923-2026)

It’s with love and gratitude for a life well lived; we announce the passing of our mother Emily Schmaltz on February 26, 2026 at 102 years of age. 

Emily was born on May 21, 1923, at the family farm near Liebenthal, Sask. She was the 4th youngest of 14 children born to Mary Eva and Frank Mastel. Her sisters: Pauline (Mike) Moser, Melonia (Gregory) Weinberger, Veronica (Peter) Scherger, Mary (Mike) Hittel, Rose (Paul) Kuntz, Gertrude Mastel. Brothers: Mike (Anne) Mastel, Joseph Mastel, Maynard (Katie) Mastel, Pius Mastel, Eugene (Tracy) Mastel, Cecil (Stacia) Mastel. The Mastel family farm remains in the hands of Emily’s brother Maynard’s son, Keith. 

On June 2, 1942, she married Frank Schmaltz.  They lived on the family farm at Glidden, SK for six years then moved to Gem in April of 1948, then Tilley in November of 1948. In 1952 moved to Millington’s Dairy farm in what is now part of Echo Dale Park outside of Medicine Hat. In 1953, they were on the move again to the PFRA in Glidden, SK, managing the Newcombe Pasture where they stayed for 13 years. In July of 1966 they moved to Consul, SK, to take over the Nashlyn Pasture. In 1973, they headed to Davidson to take over the Wilner and Elbow Pastures. Each move created a lot of hard work but allowed them to provide more for their family. During all these moves not only was she having and raising babies, she was gardening or cooking and baking up a storm for her family and hired men. In her spare time, she was the secretary/treasurer for the PFRA pastures that Dad managed. She also held many executive positions in the Catholic Women’s League and was recently presented with her 80-year pin. Mom loved to sing and shared that love with her children. She made sure that each of her kids had an opportunity to learn to play the guitar or chord organ. Emily and her youngest daughter Cyndy provided the music at Saturday night mass at Davidson for many years. Every family gathering and or birthday party always included mom singing with some family member whether it was her sons Ray and Cecil or her daughter Cyndy and Granddaughter Stacey.  Dancing was another love she shared with her family.  There were many nights spent teaching the kids to dance in the kitchen after supper.  Family dances were always a hit. Mom and Dad loved visiting. Many weekends were spent on the road visiting or hosting extended family. What fun we had listening to the grown ups in the kitchen, as long as you were seen and not heard, as they visited and played cards. Mom was a competitive card player and the amount of laughter in the air always told you whether the women or men were winning! She kept her ear on the news and didn’t mind telling you what she thought on a topic no matter what it was. In 1979, Mom and Dad retired to Medicine Hat with their two youngest in tow. Mom continued to cook up a storm for anyone who came to visit whether family or friends.  It gave her an opportunity to stay in touch with Mom and Dad’s siblings and their families that lived in the area. They made their rounds to all their children’s homes to help out however they could. Usually that meant cooking and taking care of grand kids and of course teaching them how to play cards. Mom has spent the last many years making new friends and spending her time dancing and singing and becoming a celebrity thanks to the Meadowlands billboards. Thank you to all of you that allowed her to continue doing the things she loved especially Gladys, Angie and Arlene and the A&W gang who continued to make her laugh. 

Emily was pre-deceased by her husband Frank, sons Donald and Gerard, daughter Theresa, Grandbaby Jamie Siroski, son-in-law Bill Thomson and grandson-in-law Chris Smith, as well as her parents and all of her siblings and their spouses.

Emily leaves to cherish her memory, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren: Raymond (Gail) Schmaltz– Joel (Shannon) Schmaltz: Tyler and Luke Schmaltz, Michael (Kathy) Schmaltz: Sierra and Kaleah Schmaltz   Patricia Thomson – Tim (Lisa) Thomson: Taylor and Matthew Thomson Sheri Thomson-Whiting:  Colton (Daphne) Whiting: (Annabelle, William and Noah), Wyatt Whiting, Dustin (Amy Dolynny) Whiting, Dallas (Kendall Krawchuk) Whiting – Lori (Dallas Millard) Biggs: Ernie (Teagan Wilms) Biggs, Josh Biggs, Danika Biggs, Sophie Millard Cecil (Betty) Schmaltz– Annette (Calvin Sack) Smith: Tristan Smith, Michaela (Sheldon) Barbar, Cheyanne (Ian Leach) Smith, Jesse (Jaylynn Giroux) Smith – Cory Schmaltz: Denovah Boser, Cassidy Foulds, Jadace Mann, Breanna Schmaltz  Jason Schmaltz, Donna (Jim) Siroski– Stacey Siroski: Layne and Grayson Siroski Brett (Brenna) Siroski: Reagan, Nolan, Amy Siroski, Sandra (Lorne) Zentner– Kent Zentner, Kristine (Monty) Koopman: Bronx, Emerson, Holden, Sutton Koopman, Cynthia (Darren) Lutz, Gary (Tammie) Schmaltz – Lauren (Tyler) Murray: Emily and Zoey Murray Jordan (Ashley) Schmaltz: Quinn and Riley Schmaltz.

Prayer Service – Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel – 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, Friday May 15, 2026 at 7pm. Live Stream available at www.saamis.com

Funeral Mass – Holy Family Parish – 1451 Strachan Rd SE, Medicine Hat, AB,                  Saturday May 16, 2026 at 11 am. Interment to follow mass at Hillside Cemetery.

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GARY FLOYD NIXON (1953-2026)

March 4, 1953 – February 4, 2026

The friends and family of Gary Nixon are saddened to announce his passing at the age of 72 years.

Gary was predeceased by his parents Doris and Floyd and his sister Sharon LePoudre and brother-in-law Julius. 

He is survived by his nephew Paul and his family and niece Angela and her family.

Gary attended Craik School where he completed his Grade 12. He went on to attend University in Saskatoon and received his diploma in Agriculture.

Shortly thereafter, he returned home to farm with his father. Gary set-up a seed-cleaning business in the 1980’s.

He will be remembered for his love of animals, especially Black Angus cattle. His passion for the cattle-business took him on many memorable adventures with 4H and Agribition.

Gary made lifelong friends in the 4H Club and at the School of Agriculture and during his time at Wascana Rehab.

Gary spent hours researching his family tree and had a tremendous knowledge of historical events.

He appreciated all aspects of tool workmanship and scoured through every Princess Auto catalogue that arrived.

Gary was grateful for friends and neighbours who checked in on him; gave him a hand with projects; and drove him to appointments, errands, and events.

Despite Gary’s physical ailments, he lived in joyful hope with determination to continue to live on the farm where he was raised.

He passed away where he had lived much of his life, in the home that he loved.

A celebration of Gary’s life will take place at a later date. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

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CLARE MCCOSH

The family of Clare McCosh is saddened to announce his passing on February 21 at the Watrous Hospital. Although Clare was aware of his illness, his passing came sooner than expected.

Clare attended school in Girvin and Davidson before pursuing chef training. He worked in the dining room at a hotel in Calgary, where he took pride in his work. After his father retired, Clare was very happy to return to the family farm, where he lived for most of his 79 years.

He leaves to mourn his sister, Carol (Rob) Ironmonger; his nieces, Leianne Emery and Tamara Drager; as well as many cousins and friends.

The family is deeply grateful to all of Clare’s friends in the area for their kindness and support, and especially to Bruce Simms and Charlie Schmidt, who were an incredible support to Clare and to our family.

A family service in memory of Clare will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home.The family of Clare McCosh is saddened to announce his passing on February 21 at the Watrous Hospital. Although Clare was aware of his illness, his passing came sooner than expected.

Clare attended school in Girvin and Davidson before pursuing chef training. He worked in the dining room at a hotel in Calgary, where he took pride in his work. After his father retired, Clare was very happy to return to the family farm, where he lived for most of his 79 years.

He leaves to mourn his sister, Carol (Rob) Ironmonger; his nieces, Leianne Emery and Tamara Drager; as well as many cousins and friends.

The family is deeply grateful to all of Clare’s friends in the area for their kindness and support, and especially to Bruce Simms and Charlie Schmidt, who were an incredible support to Clare and to our family.

A family service in memory of Clare will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home.

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LORNE EDGAR WILLNER

Lorne Edgar Willner May 26 – Feb. 2 2026

Lorne was born and raised in Davidson Sk. and after high school he went to the U of S where received a Vog Ag degree. During the summers he worked on construction building some roads up north. He would send his paychecks home to buy land. While growing up he and his siblings tell many stories of the things they would get up to and made including go carts and their own swimming pool. Even at an early age he had a habit of saving things because you never knew when they would come in handy. He was a queen scout and later became a cub leader attending world and Canadian jamborees.

Lorne opened a seed cleaning plant and spent many, many hours cleaning seed for himself as well as many other farmers. He seemed to be ahead of his time when he became a certified seed grower, growing many new crops that have become the staples of what is grown now.

He was always of service to others. He was the Reeve of Arm River 252 for 35 years and spent many, many hours on the phone with farmers or with the grader operators or speaking with farmers in the yard or at the kitchen table or even on the roadside. He sat on many boards and his Queen Elizabeth Jubilee medal and various awards are a testament to his desire to help people.

-Lorne loved and respected the land and loved being on the farm. He built many things from the house, the shop, the playground, the seed plant to the very many toys he made for his children and are now being enjoyed by his grandchildren. He could fix almost anything and always said he had no time to die because he had too many projects to do or finish.

Lorne and Marilyn married in 1989 and had three children – Brady, Lyndon and Linnea. He loved and was very proud of the people his children became and he adored his grandsons. They would mosey down to the shop, hands behind their backs, to feed the cats, fix, or build something and of course riding on all the farm machinery and then coming in for a popsicle because grandpa –  said it was okay no matter what time of day it was.

Lorne’s most cherished legacy will be the ones he leaves behind – his wife Marilyn, son Brady, daughter Linnea, son-in-law Shawn and grandsons James and Theodore. As well as his family, he will be missed by his friends and the many people that he has helped guide with his words and actions.

His whistling around the whole farm will be greatly missed by everyone who heard it.