(1922 – 2020)

Our dear mother passed away peacefully May 8, 2020. As her breathing slowly shifted to a gentle wisp, her daughter Susan held her hand and passed on her families’ love. Leona’s family David, Diane and Daphne were virtually present.

Leona will be lovingly remembered by her family –  Daphne Anne (Murray) Steeves (Kunkel), Diane Lynne Farquhar (Vopni), John David (Gilles Poirier) Vopni and Susan Jean (Blair) Edwards (Kunkel). Her grandchildren – Jay (Crystal Junk) Steeves, Laura (Kelly) Oster (Steeves), Wade (Sharlene Hanlon) Farquhar, Wesley (Pamela May) Farquhar, Jillian (Luke) McIvor (Edwards), Kate (Brendon)
Lee (Edwards), Lucas (Joell Tiffin) Edwards & Matthew Edwards, also her 15 great grandchildren, 1 great, great granddaughter, 17 nieces & nephews along with many extended relatives and friends. 

Leona is survived by her sister Phyllis Eileen (Albert) Mills, sisters-in-law, Dorothy Margaret (Ellwyn) Amundrud (Burhart) and Celestina (Cletus) Amundrud (Krassman).

Leona was predeceased by her husbands John Harold Vopni and John Wesley Kunkel,  her son-in-law William Brian Farquhar, her mother and father, Joseph and Ada (Pratt) Amundrud,  her siblings and their spouses,  Addis Bernhard (Mary Cawsey ), Lela Fern (Ron McInnis), Ellwyn Joseph, Dale Pratt (Daisy Elizabeth), Cletus Erling.

Leona was residing at the Davidson Health Center. She moved to the Health Center in April 2004 following the death of her husband, John Kunkel. She felt very comfortable in her “home” and often expressed her gratitude toward the staff who contributed to keeping her, not only healthy, but happy as well.

Leona was raised on a farm & completed her schooling in Aylesbury, SK. In 1941, in the midst of WW2, she travelled by train to study at the School of Nursing in Toronto, ON. She returned home to work as an RN at the Davidson Union Hospital.

In 1947 she married John Vopni in Regina,SK. Leona worked with her husband managing the Davidson Hotel and Grill. They settled into family life raising their 2 children, Diane & David. In 1959, a week after Susan was born, Leona’s life was shattered with the sudden death of her husband. As a single mother with 3 children,
she built a new home, enrolled in a Nursing Refresher course and returned to nursing at the Craik hospital then at Prairie View Lodge in Davidson.

In 1961 Leona married John Kunkel. Daphne, John’s daughter, joined her family. Leona along with John enjoyed many winter vacations overseas, North America and locally. In the early eighties, Leona and John chose to move to the warmer climate in Abbotsford, BC. However, the desire to be closer to family and the call of the prairies had them return to Saskatoon in 1992.

Leona continued her involvement with family, friends and the Lutheran Church. She enjoyed entertaining, participating in local community activities and weaving projects with Prairie Wool
Weaving Guild. 

The  family wishes to extend sincere gratitude, for the extraordinary compassionate care, to all the caregivers at the Davidson Health Center. 

Hanson’s Funeral Home is managing all her memorial arrangements. If you wish, Leona’s family would like Memorial donations given to the Davidson Health Care Center or a Charity of One’s Choice.

Robert William Anderson, known to all as “Bob” of Craik, Saskatchewan, aged 86 passed away on May 14, 2020 at the Davidson Health Centre.  

Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years Jennie (Doell); daughter Jo-Anne (Kirby) Sanden of Regina SK; sons Murray
(Jacquie) Anderson of Smithers BC and Graham (Tami) Anderson of Craik SK; grandchildren Heidi (Cameron) Livingston of Nipawin SK, Kelcy Sanden and partner Jill Sokalofsky of Regina SK, Spencer and Georgia Anderson of Smithers BC and great-grandchildren Tegan, Lane and Tanner Livingston.  

Bob is also survived by his sister Marjorie Burns of Regina SK and brother Jim (Lorraine) Anderson of Mississauga ON, as well as sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.  

Bob is predeceased by his parents Melville and Florence (Lick) Anderson, brother-in-law Gerald Burns, brother and sister-in-law Harry and Elsie Elias, and brother-in-law Lorne Doell.

Bob grew up in the Foxbury School District and then attended the School of Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan.  Bob was truly committed to farming.  He was raised on the family
farm and continued his chosen life work right into retirement and beyond.  His love of the land was apparent to all who knew him, as was his admiration for John Deere equipment.  Even his license plate read J-DEERE.  At the tender age of 70, Bob acquired his 1A licence to haul his own grain.

Bob was also active in the community, serving as a member of the Craik Lions Club and Wheat Pool Committee, as a director of the Craik Co-op Board and Craik Hospital Board, and as councillor of the RM of Craik.  He also participated in the United Church Choir.

During the winter months Bob and Jennie resided in Mesa, Arizona with all of the snow birds soaking up the sun.  Bob enjoyed the camaraderie of his baseball and golf buddies and the “happy hours”. After his retirement from farming, he bought a boat and enjoyed the sport of fishing.  

Bob will be remembered for his outgoing personality, one who could visit and call everyone “his friend”. He could find common ground with people that he had never met and held a special bond with
the younger generations.  

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at a later date.  Donations in
memory of Bob may be made to the Craik Golf Course or Craik Cemetery.  

Hanson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

November 9, 1947 – April 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, after a lengthy battle with COPD.

She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Lawrence; and is survived by her children, Terry (Derek), Mike (Maryann), Stacy (Ron) and Tammy (Andrew); as well as 2 special nieces, Kristen and Jamie, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Linda requested that a donation be made to STARS Air Ambulance.

To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.

(March 14, 1927 – May 4, 2020)

Dorothy Carveth (née Bloomfield) passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario at the age of 93. While Dorothy made her home in Toronto in recent years so that she could be closer to family support, she was a prairie girl at heart and she spent most of her life in and around Craik, Saskatchewan. There is no doubt that the heaven she is in now is big sky country.

Dorothy was predeceased by her loving husband Tom Carveth, as well as her previous spouses Richard “Dick” Rhodes and Gordon “Stub” Dallen. She was also predeceased by her parents Frank and Nellie Bloomfield (née Kemsley) and her three sisters, Freda, Gwen and Bernie. She is mourned by her son, Keith Rhodes (Debbie) of Calgary, Alberta and by her daughter Shirley Barnes (née Rhodes) (Barry Sniderman) of Toronto, Ontario. She also leaves behind
grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces who will dearly miss grandma/Auntie Dot.

As a prairie girl, Dorothy exhibited extraordinary resilience in the face of a number of difficult life experiences and had perfected the art of “making do”. She was a force to be reckoned with. She was a hard worker and she put her heart into everything that she did including her beautiful needlepoint, quilting, knitting, sewing, gardening and baking. Outside of the home, she worked for a number of years at the Craik Co-op and she was active in the local Anglican Church, as well as several other community organizations. While it was harder for Dorothy to pursue certain interests in her later years, it remained the case that church, music, flowers and family were sources of comfort and joy.

In keeping with Dorothy’s wishes, in due course there will be a private graveside service in Craik for her children and grandchildren. A gathering for local friends will be organized in Craik when
possible next year. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dorothy may be made to a local charity of your choice. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.morleybedford.ca.

“Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.” Emily Dickinson

1947 – 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely and unnecessary passing of Leslie Vibert of Craik Sask.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle and friend.

Les was born and raised in Craik. Here his love of mechanics and farming grew to a passion.

He married Frances (Fran) Schulz of Bulyea in 1970. Together they spent endless hours growing and expanding their farming business and accomplishing their dreams.

His pride and joy were his sons and grandchildren. Les is survived by his partner, companion and loving wife of 49
years and 7 months, Fran. Sons Brian (Jodi) and grandsons Bailey, Kalib; Brad (Karrie) and granddaughters Kurstyn, Addison and Chloe; sister-in-law Donna (Edward) Rumpel and their family, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, countless cousins and friends.

Les was predeceased by his parents Ernie and Violet, his in-laws Bill and Peggy Schulz, sister-in-law Marjorie and husband Ron Frizzell, nephew Garth and ex-wife Janice Frizzell.

A private family service and interment will take place at Craik Cemetery. For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Les may be directed to a charity of choice.

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

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Rita Mooney who passed peacefully at home on April 17th , at the age of 68. She was born November 24th, 1951.

Rita’s work took her many places through the years. She met her soul mate Dave Mooney, moved to the farm near
Imperial SK and they married on January 2nd , 1999.

Rita’s vitality and sharp wit were always enjoyed; she quickly made new friends and became actively involved in the community. After working at Kelly’s General Store for many years, she decided to buy it when the occasion arose. She was excited for an opportunity that allowed her to continue to contribute to the community she had grown to love and call home.

An avid gardener, Rita loved to be out doors and next to nature. The many pine trees, Saskatoon berry bushes and
flowers that adorn the farm pay tribute to this. Large vegetable and potato crops were planted and harvested even though, “those darn potato beetles”, were always a pet peeve of hers.

Rita was a very creative person, her hands were rarely still. She loved quilting, wood burning, sculpting with her scroll saw and painting. She was always trying new techniques and had a unique talent of visualizing an object and seeing it for another use. She would often enlist Dave’s help to laminate wood, build her a new template or manufacture pieces in his shop.

Together they would tweak and adjust until they were satisfied with the outcome. These works of “heart” have made their way into many of our homes and are truly cherished.

Family love is a special type of love that comes with its own unique feelings. Rita was a dedicated mother first and
foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as grandma and enjoyed teaching and sharing her many creative talents with her grandchildren.

She is held close in the hearts of her husband Dave; daughters Kim Rabut (Mark) and Trina Leedahl (Mark), her mother and father in-law Norman and Cleone Mooney, step-daughters Anita Webster (Aaron) and Candace Mooney, granddaughters Michaela, Gabriell, Brianna, Brooklynn and grandsons Carter and Trevor. Her siblings: Ingrid Lindbergh (Fenton), Roger Hirschfeld, Brenda Miner (Doug), Ernie Hirschfeld (Gale). Her extended family; Stan Spendelow, Howard Mooney (Gerri), Grant Mooney (Bev), Holly Marvin (Dave), Dianne Mooney (Colin) and many nieces and nephews.

Rita has been reunited with her parents Adam and Erna Hirschfeld, her sister Edith Spendelow, her brother Byron
Hirschfeld and step-sons Eric and Aaron Mooney, in eternity.

On behalf of Rita we would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Davidson Home Care nurses from the Heartland Health Region. Your special attention and extra care meant so very much to her.

A private celebration of Rita’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

“Feel no guilt in laughter; she’d know how much you care.
Feel no sorrow in a smile that she’s not here to share.
You cannot grieve forever; she would not want you to.
She’d hope that you could carry on the way you always do.
So talk about the good times and the way you showed you cared, the days you spent together, all the happiness you shared. Let memories surround you, a word someone may say will suddenly re-capture a time, an hour, a day,
that brings her back so clearly as though she were still here, and fills you with the feeling that she is always near.
For if you keep those moments, you will never be apart
and she will live forever, locked safely in your heart.”