Category Archives: Obituary

Chomyshen, Laura

Hearts have been deeply saddened with the passing of Laura May Chomyshen (Edmonton, Alberta) October 8th, 2018 at the age of 77.

Laura will be missed dearly by her five children; Johnny (Shelley), Karen (Brian), Calvin (Shelley), Brian, Darren (Bonnie); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her wishes were to bequeath herself to the Division of Anatomy at the University of Alberta.

Celebration of her life was held on October 14th, 2018.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Schollar, Glen

The family of Glen Schollar announces his passing at the Davidson Health Centre on August 23, 2018. Glen was born on the family farm near Craik, Sask. on March 23, 1930, one of six children born to Arthur and Ethel Schollar.

Glen was raised by his parents to work hard and to help others—values he lived by for his entire life. Family was also a very important part of Glen’s life. He loved family reunions, Schollar Lunch or just visiting at the house.

Glen is survived by his wife Eleanor, by their children Mike (Diane), Blair (Sue), Garth (Dianne) and Donna (Rick); by grandchildren Christopher (Ashlyn), Justyn (Mandi), Shireen, Colton (Miranda), Kayla (Darcy) and Shane and by great-grandchildren Hayden, Rail, Rory, Milo, Emmett, Madison and Emmett.

A graveside service was held at the Craik Cemetery on Monday, August 27, 2018. A memorial reception followed at the Davidson United Church.

Arrangements were entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson.

DEZOTELL, Wesley Allen

May 19, 1951- August 17, 2018

Wes Dezotell passed away suddenly at home, on August 17, 2018 at the age of 67. Wes was born in Davidson, Sask. on May 19, 1951. He was the second oldest son of four boys born to Cecil and Evelyn Dezotell. He grew up on a farm just outside Davidson with his three brothers, Bob, Marvin and Myles.

Wes grew up helping his Mom and Dad on the farm and attended school in Davidson. At the age of 20, Wes began his lifetime lumber career. Wes married Nancy Tomyn on September 24, 1976. Their first son Chad Allen was born on Dec 31, 1977.

Wes worked in numerous lumber yards including, Davidson, Brooks, Leader, Humboldt and Watrous. From 1986-1996 Wes operated his own lumber yard, Watrous Wood Mart.

Wes and Nancy’s second son Jaret James was born on April 12, 1989. In 1999 Wes began working for Watrous Home Hardware Building Centre, and was still currently employed there at the time of his death.

Over the years Wes prepared many estimates and ordered supplies for hundreds of building projects. He was respected and knowledgeable, with an amazing memory of who lived where, who lived beside them, what materials they had on their house and when they got them.

Sports were also a big part of Wes’s life. He was a constant presence at all his sons sporting events. He enjoyed curling and golfing and in his younger years bowling, playing pool and fastball. He spent many hours watching sports on TV. Family trips were made to the baseball stadiums in Minnesota, Seattle, San Diego, Washington, Baltimore and Toronto to watch the Toronto Blue Jays.

Wes is survived by his wife of 41 years, Nancy, his son Chad (Amanda) of Watrous and his son Jaret (Chrisy) of Regina. Wes is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Cecil and Evelyn (Craib) and his older brother Bob.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 25 at the Watrous Curling Rink, followed by a family interment in Davidson, Sask.

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements. Donations in memory of Wes may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Barna, Violet

Violet Patricia Barna passed away peacefully on August 15, 2018 in Saskatoon. She is survived by her husband Zoltan, son Steven (Leslie), daughter Debra, grandchildren; Dustin, Jason, Bryce (Emily) Chantel, Shawn, and Alysha. Great-grandchildren: Tristan, Eliza, Natayah and Clara. Sisters: Marlene and Iris. As per her wishes there will be no service.

WEBSTER: June Caroline

August 10, 1930 – August 6, 2018

June Webster (nee Roney) of Imperial, SK passed away peacefully at the Long Lake Valley Integrated facility in Imperial, SK at the age of 87. She was born on the family farm to Joseph and Phoebe Roney, and was the youngest of five children. June grew up on the family farm west of Imperial where she attended Rolling Ridge School and then Imperial High School. She often talked about the two-mile walk, sleigh ride or horseback ride to school with siblings, neighbours and friends.

After high school she moved to the big city of Regina and worked at Sears. She returned to Imperial to work at Shore’s General Store. During that period she met her future husband Don Webster. On their first dates they would often go to town on Saturday night for a coke and a Cuban lunch chocolate bar. They were married October 20,1953 and they made their home on the Webster family farm east of Imperial.

In 1955 they had a son Darwin and eight years later adopted a daughter Gloria. Don and June farmed until the early seventies and then the family moved to the town of Imperial. June worked at Shore’s General Store and Hill’s Meat Market until her retirement. June and Don enjoyed traveling all across Canada. They loved visiting family and friends in B.C., Ontario and Prince Edward Island. In the summers they would often go camping, fishing and golfing. In the winters their time was spent at the rink enjoying curling and watching the Imperial Sabres hockey team. When the Brier and the Scott Tournament of Hearts began you could find June watching every game. June enjoyed playing ball when she was younger and was a Toronto Blue Jays fan right up until her passing. June enjoyed the regular coffee and card dates with her friends. Her children remember her for her apple pie, her pretty aprons and always having the coffee on for anyone who stopped by. Her grandchildren remember her for the bike rides and walks around town, revels in the freezer, her garden, teaching them how to knit, her baking and her love for card games. Grandma Hoot Owl will be missed.

June is lovingly remembered by her son Darwin (Elaine) and their children Pamela (Matt), Melanie and Blair, and her daughter Gloria (Reinhard) and her children Jeremy (Stephanie), Megan (Shawn) along with her great-grandchildren Sean, Alissa, Brody and Oliver. She is survived by her brother-in-law Ken and sister-in-laws Gladys Webster, Eva and Norma Roney. June was predeceased by her husband Donald (2006), her parents Joseph and Phoebe, her siblings Lawrence, Ross, Dale, Louise (Jim), brothers- and sisters-in-law Lorne and Dorothy, Helen and Kelly, Wilbur and Lois.

Memorial donations may be made to the Imperial Hospital Auxiliary in Imperial, Saskatchewan. A Memorial Service was held in Imperial Community Centre, Imperial, SK on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Raymond Purdie officiating. The Urnbearer was Jeremy Nimchuk. Register Attendants were Elaine Joa and Irma Capelle. The eulogy was given by Gloria Bachmeier. The pianist Sharon Crittenden was accompanied by the Imperial Community Choir. A Private Family Interment followed in Imperial Cemetery. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation in her memory please visit http://www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com

Sarich, Anne

The family of Anne Gertrude Sarich announce her peaceful passing at the Davidson Health Centre on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Anne was born in Hanley, Sask. on October 19, 1923, one of 8 children born to Martin and Mary Sarich. Her road was long and varied and travelled to the fullest. She worked in B.C., Alberta, Florida, Arizona and for 23 years in Santa Barbara, California. Anne retired to Kelowna, B.C. where she lived for a number of years before returning to her prairie home in Saskatchewan.

Anne is survived by her sister, Martha “Kitty” Masich, of Bladworth and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Martin and Mary, brothers John, Mike and Louie and sisters Eva, Mary and Vera.

The family wish to thank Dr. Lang and the Davidson Health Centre Staff for their care of Anne over her last few years. The Mass of the Resurrection was held in St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church in Kenaston, SK on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment in St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Lunch was followed at the Adam’s Senior Centre. Hanson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Donations in Anne’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.