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Obituary: Amrud, Alvin

Alvin Amrud
Alvin Amrud

Alvin K. Amrud of Saskatoon passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 88 on March 15, 2016.

Alvin was born in the Strongfield, Sask., area on July 8, 1927 to his parents Albert and Anna Amrud, who were Prairie pioneers of the early 1900s. Raised on the farm till 18 years of age, he then chose to pursue a career in the Canadian Armed Forces. Not long after joining the army he married the sweetheart of his teenage years, Audrey Chrispen. Their first home together was in Whitehorse, Yukon. From there his career took the two of them, and eventually their two children, Ken and Shelly, to military bases throughout western Canada and the province of Ontario.

Altogether he served for 32 years and retired from the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Master Warrant Officer. During that time he had one tour of duty as a peacekeeper in the Gaza Strip in the early 1960s and two tours of duty in Alert, N.W.T., where he oversaw engineering orders of operation.

Upon retirement from the army, Alvin took the job as caretaker to Camp Easter Seal at Manitou Beach near Watrous, Sask. Throughout the 13 years there, he and his wife formed many enduring relationships with the campers that came to holiday at the camp.

As a Mason for 55-plus years, Alvin achieved Right Worshipful Brother of the Dundurn/Hanley Lodge (No. 117). He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 35 years. Alvin was also a member of the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping, Northern Saskatchewan Chapter.

Earlier in life he was involved in the Cubs/Scouts organization. He was a requested speaker for Remembrance Day at various Saskatoon schools. Very proud of his Norwegian heritage, he was involved with the Sons of Norway for a time.

Alvin and Audrey spent many retirement winters in Arizona with other family members and friends frequenting the Mesa area as well. They also travelled often to Winnipeg, Man., to visit their two children. At that time they lived in Davidson, Sask., where Alvin helped deliver for the Meals on Wheels program.

Alvin will be fondly remembered for the many stories he would recall of his life adventures and his generosity of service to family, friends and organizations in which he was involved. Alvin was an inspiring model of family and social values as he was a loyal and responsible man. He also had a sense of humour that brought a smile to the faces of those that knew him well.

Alvin will be sadly missed by his surviving family: sister Ida Barlow of Davidson; son Ken Amrud of Davidson; daughter Shelly (Ray) Buhr of Winkler, Man.; grandchildren Ben and Josanne Duthoit of Winnipeg, Man.; sister-in-law Marguerite Spence of Toronto, Ont.; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

He was predeceased by his wife Audrey in 1998, as well as many other family members, relations and friends.

The funeral service was held at Skudesnes Lutheran Church, Loreburn, on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Sonje Finnestad officiating. Brian Hanson attended the register and Carol Dieno was the organist. Active pallbearers were son-in-law Raymond Buhr and Masons Brethren/Peacekeeper comrades/friends, Ken Lowther, Sid Lewis, John McKay, Mark Cubbon and Ray Dinnell. Honourary pallbearers were the many friends and family members from all over Canada and abroad that shared in Alvin’s life journey.

Interment was in the family plot, Skudesnes Cemetery, Loreburn, Sask. Hanson’s Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.

We would like to thank Foyer staff for their excellent care and understanding during Alvin’s stay. They were able to offer warmth and quiet as he required which helped him feel more at ease. A thank you as well to Adam’s Funeral Home in Notre Dame de Lourdes for their interim care in Manitoba, and upon arriving in Davidson, to Hanson’s Funeral Home for their care and professional service in Saskatchewan. With much appreciation, a thank you to the gentlemen pallbearers for their loyal support as friends to Alvin and for the addition of the poppy ceremony to close the service. To all who helped with the service, the ladies at Skudesnes Church for the lunch and to Pastor Sonje Finnestad, your kindness and care were so helpful. God bless all who came and joined in the service and to those who were there in spirit. All memorial donations were gratefully received and disbursed.

Ken Amrud, Shelly and Ray Buhr, Ben and Josanne Duthoit.

Hanley, Obituary

Obituary: Loe, June

June Loe
June Loe

In Loving Memory of June Carol Patricia Loe
June 1933 — April 2016

June Carol Patricia Loe, of St. Albert, Alta., passed away peacefully on April 5, 2016, 11 years after her late husband Raymond Douglas Loe. She was 82 years old.

June was born June 20, 1933 to Clara (Haaland) Vick and Peter Vick. That marriage was short-lived and, along with her mother, the Bethlehem community outside Hanley, Sask., served as an integral role during June’s formative years. June’s mother married John Peterson, of Alticane, Sask., in 1953 and that union included four step-sisters for June — Laura, Helen, Jeannine and Elaine.

June married Ray Loe in 1953 in Hanley and together they raised three children: Marilyn, Sandy and Wayne. They left the family farm in 1960 and moved to Yorkton. After their kids were finished school, they transferred to Kindersley and then a few years later, to Regina. Upon retirement, they returned to their Hanley roots, and there they thoroughly enjoyed travelling, spending time with family, attending community events, making daily coffee treks to the local café, and visiting with friends and relatives. As time moved on and their medical needs became an issue, it was decided they should move to St. Albert, Alta., to be closer to family.

Predeceased by her husband, parents, parents-in-law, grandson, and brother-in-law, June is survived by her children: Marilyn (Larry) Okotinsky of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Sandy (Arnie) Grocholski of Qualicum Beach, B.C.; Wayne (Laurie) Loe of St. Albert, Alta.; grandchildren: Derek (Juliana), John (Laurelle), James, Kynan (Angie), Brennan; step-grandchildren: Alex, Owen; eight great-grandchildren; four step-sisters and their families; sister-in-law Sylvia; nephew Doug; niece Jan; and four great-nieces and great-nephews.

Gathering and interment of ashes in the Hanley cemetery to take place at a later date.

Davidson, Obituary

Obituary: Markus, Lucille

Lucille Markus
Lucille Markus

Lucille Markus (McDonell) was born on October 7, 1928. She passed away with her daughter, Sharon and her Health Centre family by her side on March 10, 2016.

She was predeceased by her husband, Al; her daughter, Terry; parents and two brothers.

Lucille is survived by her loving family: daughters, Sharon (Lorne Riecken) and Connie (Eugene Rudy); son, Paul (Debbie); son-in-law, George Bessey; and grandchildren, Tracey (Cory) Uhrich, Dana Bergerman, Greg Bessey, Lori (Gary) O’Brien, Beverly (Wayne) Lamb, Rochelle Riecken (Kevin), Ericson Markus (Farin), and Jenna Markus.

She also leaves to mourn: 15 great-grandchildren, of whom she was so proud; sisters, Jean (Gord) Permaine, Mardy Hopper; sisters-in-law, Sheila and Shirley McDonell; special cousins, Phoebe Fombeur and Keith and Sheila Hawkins; along with many friends old and new.

Lucille was born on her family farm near Grenfell, Saskatchewan, moving north to Aylsham, Sask. in 1940 where she completed her Grade 12 and where she met and married Al Markus.

In 1952, the family moved to Davidson where Al became partsman for Fred Gatzske. In 1955, Al partnered in building and operating the Massey Ferguson and Chrysler dealerships, and Lucille worked in the ‘Dry Goods’ department of the local Co-op. She was an avid curler, golfer and volunteered for these as well as C.G.I.T. and United Church Sunday School. Lucille and Al raised four children, Teresa, Sharon, Constance and Paul.

In 1965, the family moved to Carrot River, Sask. where Lucille helped on the farm and worked as a nurse’s aid at the hospital. Later, she purchased Jo’s Jeans in Nipawin and worked there until her retirement.

Lucille and Al spent their summers in Nipawin and their winters in Utah and B.C., until 2008 when health issues brought them full circle, back to Davidson.

Burial will be at the Aylsham Cemetery on Saturday, May 21st, at 2 p.m.

Bladworth, Davidson, Obituary

Obituary: Scarfe, Hazel

Hazel Scarfe
Hazel Scarfe

SCARFE, Hazel Marie (née Prpick)
January 8, 1928 — April 4, 2016

Hazel passed away peacefully in her sleep at St. Ann’s Care Home in Saskatoon, where she received gentle care over the last year following a stroke. She is lovingly remembered by her children John Scarfe, Mary (Greg) McLellan, and Anna Sanders; daughter-in-law Brenda Scarfe; her grandchildren Carson (Tristin Enden) McLellan, Kate and Ben Houston, Erin and Kali Sanders, Montana Manion, and Jamie Scarfe; her brothers Bud (Bea) Prpick and Ray (Pauline) Perpick; her sisters/brother-in-law Sharon Prpick, Jim (Donna) Scarfe and Janet Prpick; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hazel was predeceased by her husband of 51 years Albert; her son Joe; her daughters-in-law Christine Scarfe and Laurie Brower; her brothers Joe and Jim Prpick; her brother-in-law Jack (Shirley) Scarfe; and a niece and nephew, Lauree and Bob Scarfe.

Hazel was a kind, vibrant and loyal friend and family member who would generously offer her time and talents to others. She was born in Bladworth, Sask., and raised on a nearby farm by her parents Anna and Emil Prpick. The farm is where she developed her strong work ethic. She also had her hands full as big sister to four brothers. After Hazel graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Regina she became a school teacher and taught for nine years at many country schools including Briggs School District, Davidson, Steelman, Courval, Disley, and Regina Rural. She also worked with Social Services and managed Dale’s House in Regina. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she was an amazing seamstress and worked for Singer Sewing Machines. Hazel married in 1959 and enjoyed six years in the far north of Saskatchewan in Uranium City, where she had four children before moving the family south to La Ronge. She operated a business, Hazel’s Launderette, and was an active and involved member of the community, including as an ardent supporter of the arts, the NDP, and one year ran for the job of Mayor (to the dismay of her husband!). She was actively involved in the Catholic Church in La Ronge for almost 30 years before retiring to Saskatoon where she was a member of St Paul’s Cathedral for 20 years.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at St. Paul’s Co-Cathedral (720 Spadina Cres East, Saskatoon). In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St Ann’s Senior Citizens Village Corp., 2910 Louise St, Saskatoon SK, S7J 3L8. Arrangements in care of David Schurr — Mourning Glory Funeral Services, Saskatoon, 306-978-5200, www.mourningglory.ca.

Craik, Obituary

Obituary: Ehman, Gail

Gail Ehman
Gail Ehman

The family of Gail Maureen Ehman (O’Hara) sadly announces her passing on March 28, 2016.

Gail was born Nov. 10, 1939, to William (Bill) and Josephine (McNulty) O’Hara of Saskatoon. She studied at Sion Academy and the University of Saskatchewan, where she met her sweetheart, Dennis Ehman. They married on July 9, 1960, and settled on the family farm at Craik.

Gail loved life on the farm. She tended large gardens, picked berries and walked on the country road in all seasons. The pantry was always full of Gail’s pickles, jams, jellies and other preserves. She was a master at making buns and saskatoon berry pie, which were served at every special family dinner.

She served her community as a member of Willing Workers, the Catholic Women’s Club, Donors’ Choice and numerous school and social functions. When their son Tom and his family moved to the farm, Gail and Dennis took up residence in Craik. In retirement, Gail enjoyed her “winter” friends and community in Mesa, Arizona. Above all she was devoted to her children, grandchildren and best friend, Dennis, her husband of 56 years.

Gail and Dennis raised four children on the farm who, along with their spouses and children, will miss her dearly: Jim and Sherrie (Megan and Amanda), Tom and Tallie (Evan and Emily), Maureen and Tony, and Amy Jo and John. She is also survived by her sister, Peggy (Charles) Salmon of Port Colborne, Ont. Gail is predeceased by her parents and her eldest child, Michael.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Craik at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, followed by a social in the community hall. At Gail’s request, her ashes will be spread on the farm at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in support of Alzheimer’s care and research are appreciated.

Davidson, Kenaston, Obituary

Obituary: Siroski, Maizie

Maizie Siroski
Maizie Siroski

Maizie Siroski was born on Sept. 6, 1924. She passed away with her family by her side on March 16, 2016.

She is survived by her loving family: sons Les (Pat), Barry, David (Susan); and grandchildren Jennifer (Jesse) Schneider, Shaleen Siroski, Shannon (Mark) Thoner, Justin Siroski, Bradley Siroski, Tara (Jody) George, Jackie (Dallas) Loberg, Steven Siroski, Shelley (Tyler) Townsend, Sarah Siroski (Keith Matheson), Shelby Siroski (Taylor Pardy) and Jillian Siroski.

Maizie also leaves to mourn 21 great-grandchildren, her sister Violet Siroski, brother John (Katie) Sekulich and sister-in-law Joan Sekulich.

She was predeceased by her husband Henry, son Don, parents, brothers and sisters.

Maizie spent her life as a very busy homemaker. She loved to cook, clean, garden, and look after her husband and four boys. She was a very caring person and loved to help anyone in any way she could. She will be missed dearly by family and friends.

The Mass of Christian Burial was held March 22, 2016 at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Davidson. Interment at St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Kenaston.

Memorial donations in memory of Maizie may be directed to Davidson Health Trust Fund or St. Andrew’s Cemetery Fund.

Hanson’s Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.