Helen Kretsch currently of London, Ontario and formerly of Elbow, Saskatchewan passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021 at the age of 83.
She was a pillar of the community helping with her Church, donating to causes and always with a helping hand.
She loved to go to craft shows, the market and making jams. She taught many the lost art of tatting.
Many Christmas trees have her angels and snowflakes on them.
She moved to London to be with her family after Milton’s passing. She was so happy to be there and got to meet her first great granddaughter Elizabeth and spend time with family.
She will be missed by many friends and neighbors. She is survived by: Dianne (Ernie), Mel (Tracey), Murray (Lori), Jeany (Harald). Grandchildren: Alex, Daniel, Christina, Erika, Megan and Great-granddaughter Elizabeth, and many relatives on the Kretsch side.
Born and raised in Saskatchewan in the Kenaston area, Laddy started farming in the Simpson area in the early 1950’s.
Laddy’s major life events included being baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1955 and marrying Betty (Atz) in June 1956.
Her death in 1982 caused him great sorrow and he relied on the support of relatives and friends to help him cope.
After farming for most of his life, in November 2013, Laddy moved to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, to be closer to Kim and his family. Although Laddy was able to enjoy his own company (and a good book), he loved his family and being with people.
Visiting with friends and family, playing baseball and doing many other outdoor activities brought him pleasure. He was willing to lend a hand whether it was for furnace repair, welding, butchering, seeding, harvesting, haying, or just providing a listening ear.
Energetic, practical, hard-working and conscientious, he saw beauty in creation and worked to beautify wherever he lived.
He learned to know the Creator through his study of the Bible. God’s promise of a resurrection to a paradise earth (John 5:28, 29) was close to his heart and he would share that hope with those who were interested.
Laddy will be sadly missed by his children: Cindy (Adam) Siwicki; Kim (Teresa) Didur; and Shana (Greg) Lobb; his grandsons and great- grandchildren: Kalin and Adrianna Didur (Logan and Summer); Zachary and Adeline Didur (Lorelai and Autumn); and Benjamin Didur; in-laws Les McDonald, Lois Didur, Ted Buchan, John and Bev Kaay, Lucien and Bonnie Demers, as well as nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents Fred and Nellie Didur, his wife Betty, siblings Olga Tisnic, Sophie McDonald, John Didur, Matt Didur, Nettie Buchan.
For information regarding arrangements for a Memorial service for Monday, May 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. CST, please email didur1929@gmail.com or call/text 1-613-601-7118.
Attendance via videoconference or phone will be available.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Murray Dean Peardon on April 24th, 2021 in the Palliative Care Suite at Outlook Hospital after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by many loved ones including his wife Heather, children Christy Norrish, Carey (Dax) Langedahl, Jody (Jeff) Stevenson, Ryan (Jenn) Peardon, stepson Garrett (Meagan) Saxton, grandchildren Jaden and Tayshia Norrish, Taylor and Riley Langedahl, Chase and Aubrey Stevenson, Jayla and Harper Peardon, and great grandchildren Jersey and Benson Langedahl, parents, Lyman and Fern Peardon, brother Deryl (Barbara) Peardon, sisters Faye (Warren) Ganes, Lynne (Steve) Knutson, Trish (Jeff McAdam) Peardon, mother in law Kathleen Britnell, brothers in-laws Bev (Dorota) Bentley, Tony (Carol) Britnell, Wes Britnell and Marwin Britnell, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Cindy, brothers Gary and Micheal Peardon, mother in law Phyllis Gordon, fathers in law Charles Gordon, Wilbur Pollock and Roger Britnell.
Dean was born on October 4, 1950 at Outlook Union Hospital. He was raised on the family farm just west of Loreburn, SK.
He attended his schooling in Loreburn and later attended the University of Saskatchewan where he received his degree in Vocational Agriculture. He returned to Loreburn to farm with his family.
In 1972 he met Cindy Gordon of Saskatoon. They were married in July of 1973 and began their family with the birth of their first child in 1974.
Dean was very active in the community serving many years on boards with Sask Wheat Pool, Loreburn School, Credit Union and he was a member of the Loreburn Lions Club. He was the acting president at the time of his passing. He was also an avid curler and played on the Loreburn Wolves fastball team for many years. Dean was also seen wearing the stripes on ice in the frigid air of the Loreburn Arena for many years. As the kids aged and became involved in their sports, he and Cindy travelled the entire province to cheer them on. The big van was always on the road.
This continued with his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. In 2013, Dean and Cindy celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Shortly after, Cindy lost her battle with cancer. Dean spent his time with each of his children and still pursued his love for farming with the Dodds crew.
Dean met Heather in 2016 and they were married in July 2019. Together they enjoyed travelling throughout the province attending grandkids sporting events and spending time with friends and family.
Dean and Heather worked together making improvements to the Brick House, building a garage and renovating the kitchen. In the summer the yard became a campground for many family members and friends.
It was Dean and Heather’s honor to provide assistance for Fern and Lyman to move back to their home on the farm during the pandemic. Their selfless act and commitment allowed his parents to be able to spend quality time together with each other and their family.
Everyone who loved Dean knew of his passion for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Maybe for Dean, this will be “their year”. Dean will fondly be remembered as the gentle and caring man with a smile for everyone.
The family would like to extend their gratitude for the extraordinary care and compassion at the Outlook and District Health Centre during Dean’s short stay in Palliative Care.
A private celebration of Dean’s life will be held on Saturday May 1st in Loreburn.
For those wishing, donations may be made to the Village of Loreburn – LCS Playground, Box 177 Loreburn, SK S0H 2S0 in memory of Dean.
Arrangements are in the care of Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson.
There is only but one happiness in life, Love and be Loved!
May 1, 2021 marks the first anniversary of the passing of our precious Mom, Mother in Law, Grandma and Great Grandma.
We were able to celebrate Mom’s life on May 5, 2020 with an intimate, immediate family graveside gathering. We are unable to hold a Celebration of Mom’s life and ask that you celebrate her memory in your own way.
Corinne Grace Lewington was the second born child of Clarence and Evelyn Lewington at the Calgary General Hospital, a baby sister for Gwendoline Louise.
Clarence served overseas from 1940-1945 causing Evelyn and her girls to live at various addresses in Calgary during his absence. With Clarence’s return, the family settled in Bowness, AB and baby brother Raymond Fredrick soon arrived, which made her the “middle child”!
Mom grew up in the closely-knit community of Bowness and attended Bow View, Viscount Bennett and Parkway school as well as Mt Royal College.
Mom’s love of the outdoors began early with the freedom to roam and play within the view of her Rocky Mountains. Mom’s parents instilled the love of gardening in her. She was involved in Brownies, Explorers, piano lessons and Sunday school.
She began teaching Sunday school at the age of 14 and continued until 2019 when her health did not allow her to continue. Mom was Stampede Princess in 1959– representing Bowness.
As a young woman, Corinne worked for Mannix Constructions in HR Dept. and met her future husband Earl at a Mannix Pipeline picnic. Earl and Corinne were engaged at Peters’ Drive In on 16th Ave in Calgary and were married Nov. 25, 1961 at the Bowness Baptist Church.
Dad continued his pipelining career, which ultimately led to having 4 kids being born in 3 different provinces. He and Mom travelled around Canada and into the USA, trailer in tow, with their growing young family. They developed many life-long friends in their travels.
The death of Earl’s father in 1966 brought them home to the family farm in Kenaston, known as “Fairview Farms’. This is where Mom chose to live until her passing.
Mom grew to love the prairies and made them home, she transitioned from the city life to farm wife. Mom became very involved in the Kenaston Community with Zid Community Club, Kenaston Evangelical Church and Super Draft to name only a few.
Mom and Dad created an environment that their children and grandchildren are proud to call home!
Corinne was admired for her quiet nature, love of family, faith, soft spot for animals, determination, her beautiful yard, chiffon cakes and apple pies. Mom was proud of her family and was always “available” to travel for a visit or a family holiday. She enjoyed shopping, a good laugh, the lake and a family wiener roast in her back yard!
Corinne was predeceased by Earl,Dec. 29, 2010, she is survived and loved by her children: Susan (Remi) Lamarche, Leslie (Shane) Lokos, Joni (Reg) Zdunich and Scot Westman (Tiffany Stephenson). Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren: Jerad Lamarche, Kelsey Lamarche (Arnout Ruurs), Kiley Zdunich (Jimy Sloan), Danielle Lamarche (Kyle Slusar and children, Zaiden and Brody), Taryn Zdunich (Linden Freeden), Makenna Ebbert (Scott and their children Jett and Jensen), Chase Zdunich, Kale Lokos, Macy Lokos, Tate Lokos and Jessie Westman.
Survived by her siblings Gwen Lemay and Ray (Tracy) Lewington. Earl’s siblings, Evelyn McVeigh, Norman (Margaret) Westman, Shirley (Jim) Sanderson and Dawna Westman, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Corinne was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Evelyn Lewington. Earl’s parents, Cornelius (Slim) and Laura Westman. Brothers in law Glenn McVeigh, Dick Horne and Ray Lemay.
If you choose, donations in honour of Corinne can be made to the Kenaston Evangelical Church (Box 271, Kenaston, SK S0G 2N0) or Kenaston & District Public Cemetery Society (Box 111, Kenaston, SK. S0G 2N0)
Special thanks to Todd Lockwood-Hanson’s Funeral Home
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Mark Thomson on April 17,2021.
Mark is survived by his best friend and loving wife, Narinda Maree; his children Richard (Kirstin) Thomson, Katherine (Andrew) Harrison, Erika (Marcus) Thomson, and Bryan (Ainsley) Thomson, as well as his grandchildren, Paige, Deakon and Amelia.
A private family graveside service to be held at a later date.
In living memory of Mark, a memorial planting will be made by Jones – Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: https://www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
