On Sept. 20, 2015 Robertha Fay Webb of Moose Jaw passed away at the age of 68. Even though this was her second battle with cancer, she managed to maintain her very pleasant and friendly attitude. For years she has lifted our spirits with the love and passion she put into the crafts she shared with us.
A very special thanks to the Moose Jaw Home Care Palliative Team that helped allow her to meet the end at home, close with her family. She will be sorrowfully missed by her son Chuck Giguere (Vicki), daughter Linda Giguere-Reiniger (Ian), daughter Sandra Weisner (Todd); 11 grandchildren: Crystal, Neil, Kevin, Erica, Cherie, Koni, Kassandra, David, Victoria, Christopher and Sarah; five great-grandchildren: Riley, Brody, Caz, Danny and William; and all those who knew and loved her. She will also be sorrowfully missed by her siblings Laurel Burnette, Bill Webb (Pat), Richard Webb (Cindy), Rupert Webb (Lorraine), Debbie Swistara, Nada Neil (Bill), Jack Webb, Merry Webb, Bryan Nichols (Kim) and their families.
A memorial service was held in her honour at the Salvation Army Church at 2 Wintergreen Drive, Moose Jaw on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
Instead of flowers please consider making a donation towards finding a cure for cancer and/or heart and stroke disease.
Stephen Peter Zeleny Dec. 26, 1921 — Sept. 20, 2015
On Sept. 20, 2015, a sunny Sunday morning, Steve Zeleny passed away peacefully at Davidson Health Centre with his wife Agnes and daughter Brenda at his side.
He was predeceased by his parents Josef and Annie; all his siblings: Annie, Joe, Nettie, Charlie, Josephine, Tony, Henry, Alice and Gerry, and their spouses; as well as his father- and mother-in-law Joe and Effie Knourek.
Steve was born on Dec. 26, 1921 in Gerald, Sask., the youngest of 10. He attended school in Gerald and began his teaching career shortly after in small, one-room schools.
In 1948, he met his wife Agnes Knourek at a teacher’s convention, and they married on July 1, 1950. While teaching, Steve completed his B.Ed. in 1956 by taking summer school classes.
He and Agnes moved to Success, Sask., where they both taught school from 1951 to 1963. In November 1957, their only child Brenda was born. After two short years in Elrose, Sask., they moved to Davidson, which became the community they called home.
In 1980, Steve retired from teaching, but never slowed down. He was active in the Knights of Columbus and the Parish council, and an avid champion of the Special Olympics and Donor’s Choice, to name a few.
Although he had many interests, his love of travel never waned. Each summer was a chance for the family to explore some place new. They covered Canada from coast to coast many times, most of the United States, cruised the Caribbean, and enjoyed Alaska and Hawaii.
The highlight was travelling to Czechoslovakia to see his parents’ homeland. He would return more than once, taking in the sights from Scotland to Italy. Whether by rail or bus or boat or plane, he was always ready for another adventure. His camera and video recorder were always handy to capture a memory.
His one extravagance was being able to buy a new car and pick it up right at the factory, but at heart he was a man of simple tastes and simple wants. He doted on his wife Agnes and was proud of his daughter Brenda, and found joy in the simple splendour of nature.
He leaves behind his wife of 65 years Agnes, his daughter Brenda and her husband Ted Brown, as well as nieces, nephews and the many friends he made at home and away.
Prayers were held on Thurs., Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Davidson. A funeral mass was held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Fri., Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. with Father Joseph Gyim-Austin officiating.
Interment took place in the family plot on Sat., Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Esterhazy, Sask., with Father Valentine officiating.
Special thanks go to the staff at the Davidson Health Centre for the care and compassion they showed Steve in the last six years. Steve was admitted to the centre on Nov. 19, 2008.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Davidson Health Centre. Hanson’s Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
July 27, 1936 — Davidson, Saskatchewan
August 22, 2015 — Calgary, Alberta
With great sadness we announce the passing of James Joseph Hamel on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at the age of 79 years. Besides his loving wife, Virginia (Ginger) Hamel, Jim is survived by his daughter Kelly, sons Peter (Joelle), Scott (Morgan) and their children Lillian and Olive; sisters Theresa Seifert, Stella (Ray) Kergen, Grace (Bob) Worrall, Rita (David) Martel; and brothers Paul (Rose), Edward (Deborah), Alec (Cathy), Philip (Diane); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Upon his father’s death, Jim took an active role running the family farm, later moving to Calgary where he secured a job with the City of Calgary until his retirement. He volunteered for many years as a little league baseball coach and Minor hockey coach. Jim will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Glenna Parker, also known as Grandma Newf, left us Aug. 26, 2015 at age 29 (as she always said) after a battle with cancer, in which she won eight more years on this Earth. Glenna left us to be with the Angels in which she loved. She will always be remembered for her strength and her sense of humour from which her nickname is derived. Glenna is survived by her husband of 54 years, Allan; daughters Nicky (Dan) Jones, Alanna (Todd) Carbno; grandchildren Corey, Cole, Alexa, Myles, Logan, and her pride, great-granddaughter Alivia Jones; sisters Laura (Frank) Blundell (Gander, N.L.), Donna West (Vancouver), Georgina (Fraser) Collins (Kingston, Ont.); brothers Clyde (April) Bishop (Trenton, Ont.), Brian (Mary) Bishop (Goose Bay, Labrador), Derek (Lindsey) Bishop (St. John’s, N.L.), predeceased by mother and father Clarence and Lillian Bishop, brother Clarence Jr. (Gander, N.L.) and brother-in-law Ted (West Vancouver).
Born June 15, 1940 to Clarence and Lillian Bishop in St. John’s, N.L. She went to school and grew up in Gander, N.L., and married Allan Parker on April 8, 1960. Together they lived in Gander, N.L., Chatham, N.B., Sioux Lookout, Ont., Bear River, N.S., Hanley, Sask., and finally Saskatoon, Sask., in 2013. Glenna worked as a custodian at Hanley Composite School for 29 years and three months. Glenna lived life with a selfless attitude to all. If she held you in her heart, you did not forget that you were there.
Family wishes special thanks to staff of the Cancer Centre, Hemodialysis Unit, P.D. Home Dialysis Unit, and staff of sixth floor Med St. Paul’s for their loving care. For those wishing memorial donations may be directed to “Provincial Blood and Marrow Transplant Program for Multiple Myeloma.”
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hanley Community Hall with Pastor Kristin Soveran presiding. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.
Conrad Herman Painchaud passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon on August 11, 2015 with his loving family at his bedside.
Con was born in Albertville, Sask. to Gilles and Maria Painchaud, the second oldest child in a family of 12 children. He attended school in Albertville and worked in various locations in Saskatchewan after finishing his schooling. He got into construction early on in his life and chose Davidson as the place to settle down and raise his family. Con spent many happy years in Davidson where he was an active member of the community.
Left to mourn are his nine children, Richard, Mary Anne (Brian) Monz, Cathy (Bob) Randall, Andy (Debbie) Painchaud, Ronnie (Kim) Painchaud, Dennis (Lenny) Painchaud, Jeannine (Kim) McNabb, Louise (Gavin) Baxter, Julia (Mike) Painchaud; sisters, Jeannine, Flore, Denise, Gilberte, Laurette; brothers, Gerald, Lucien and Lionel; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, loving wife Anne, brothers Laurent, Paul and Bruno; brothers-in-law George and Martin; sisters-in-law Lorretta, Francis, Martha and Angie.
A funeral service was held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church on August 18 at 11 a.m. Donations may be made in memory of Con to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Knights of Columbus and Davidson Golf Club.
Verna Hazel Nelson of Regina passed away peacefully with family by her side on Aug. 15, 2015 at the age of 86. Verna was born on Aug. 17, 1928 in Brandon, Man., to Thomas and Anna Shaw. Her father was a market gardener who sold his produce in Brandon. The family farm also raised cattle, horses and chickens. Verna loved the farm life very much and in her early years, worked in the gardens and fields with her family. As a young woman, she worked for a number of years at various positions in Brandon as a bookkeeper, cashier and typist. She later moved to Regina and in 1959 she married William (Bill) Nelson of Stalwart and settled on the home quarter where they raised their family and continued to farm until their retirement to Moose Jaw in 1992. In her spare time, Verna liked to do liquid embroidery, gardening, keeping local history, reading and music. Bill and Verna also loved to attend dances throughout the area. Everyone knew Verna as a quiet and caring person who was always smiling. She also really enjoyed her visits with family and friends. In her later years she lived at the Ina Grafton Home in Moose Jaw and then at Princess Villa and Pioneer Village in Regina. Verna was predeceased by her husband William; parents Thomas and Anna Shaw; sisters Olive and Florence, and Jean (John) Halliday; brother Raymond (Edna); brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jack and Grace Nelson and brother-in-law Robert Nelson. She leaves to mourn her son Howard (Cara) Nelson of Stalwart; daughter Shirley (Dean) Rae of Regina; grandchildren Max Nelson, Carter and Katrina Rae; sister-in-law Dolores Nelson of Regina as well as several nieces and nephews. A graveside service for family and friends was held at Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, Sask., on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Following the service, a social to celebrate Verna’s life was held at the Liberty Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301-2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK., S4P 3X1. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com.
