Colin Maurice Reich
June 27, 1961 – December 1, 2014
Colin passed away suddenly on Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Davidson Health Centre. Colin was born in Davidson on June 27, 1961 to Norbert and Elaine Reich. He attended school in Girvin and Davidson, graduating from Davidson High School in 1979. Colin was actively involved in sports from a young age and enjoyed curling until his illness in 2006. Colin farmed the family farm from 1979-1998 and also worked off the farm in off-seasons at SEARS, Edwards Electric, Johnsson Electric and True Value Hardware. Colin rented out his farmland in 1998 and began working full-time as Caretaker at Davidson Elementary School until his illness in 2006. Colin had kept active during his illness taking care of his home and yard, both in town and at his farm. He took great pride in his work and his hard work shone through in all he did. Colin’s pride and joy were his wife, Brenda and his two daughters, Katelyn and Allie. He took every opportunity to spend time and travel with them. They were his main loves in life as he was ours. Colin is survived by his loving family, his wife, Brenda; his daughters Katelyn (Jordan) and Allie; his parents, Norbert and Elaine Reich; his siblings: Norlaine (Jim) McIvor, Gail (Dale Glines, Bev (Brian) Ziefflie, Kevin (Lorraine) Reich, Karen (Lindsay) Dieno; grandmother, Molly Reich; brothers-in-law, Rob (Norene) Edwards, Doug Edwards; sister-in-law, Gail (Lawrence) Prill; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Colin was predeceased by his grandfather, Valentine Reich; grandparents, Ralph Lund, Frances Lund and Edna Lund; his father and mother-in-law, Doug and Eunice Edwards; his sister-in-law, Colleen Reich. A Memorial Service to celebrate Colin’s life was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Davidson on Monday, December 8, 2014. Memorials in memory of Colin may be directed to Myeloma Canada, P.O. Box 326, Kirkland, QC H9H 0A4 or Saskatchewan Blood and Marrow Transplant Program c/o Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4. Hanson’s Funeral Services, Davidson, SK in care of arrangements.

Louis M. Zdunich of Kenaston entered into eternal life with his lord on December 14, 2014. Louis passed peacefully at the Davidson Health Centre after a long battle with cancer.
Louis was born in Regina on January 22, 1944 to Anton and Marie Zdunich.
Louis is survived by his wife Dorothy; daughter Debra (Lyle) Froehlich and their children Sam, Liam and Molly; son Ken and his children Dalton, Kara-lee and Weylan; daughter Michelle (Dean) Blenkinsop and their children Riley, Ayslee, Thea and Maia; and son Jason (Crystal) and their children Jessica, Shannyn, Matthew and Justin. He is also survived by his mother Marie Zdunich; and siblings Gerald (Gina), Teresa (Bill Allen), David (Jo), Lorelei (Dwayne Theaker), Gene (Eileen),
Mark (Kathy); mother-in-law Aileen Sanderson, brother-in-law Jim (Shirley) Sanderson, and numerous neices and nephews, great-neices and -nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father Anton; his sister Laverne Ringdal and her daughter Elly; brother-in-law Dan Lorer and father-in-law Jim Sanderson.
Louis lived his life in Kenaston where he did what he loved, farming and raising his family. He was raised in the St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church where he was an active member and a member of the Knights of Columbus, until his illness made it too hard for him.
His funeral was held at St. Andrew’s RC church in Kenaston on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 2 p.m. Prayers were on Thursday, December 18 at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Louis memory to St. Andrew’s Church Improvement or the Davidson Health Centre Trust Fund, with cheques payable to the Town of Davidson.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Martin Joe Olson of Davidson, Saskatchewan. Martin passed with his wife Irene at his side, on December 4, 2014 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 77. Martin was born in Hazel Dell, Saskatchewan on February 3, 1937, to Elvin and Elvina (nee Reinson) Olson. He married Irene (nee Ganton), on October 18, 1958, in Melfort Saskatchewan, and they started their family there. They moved to Davidson in 1962 and lived there until his passing.
Martin is survived by his wife of 55 years Irene, children Cam (Hayatt) Olson, Evan (Roxane Schury) Olson and Melody (Bryan Dimen) Olson and grandchildren Rhela (Terry) Bowers, Tristan (Jeannine) Manz, Kacie (Tyson Loshka) Manz, Holly (Jordan Sexton) Olson, Hillary (Ted) McCrann and Liam Olson. Martin was also blessed with two great-grandchildren Chase and Sadie Bowers. Martin is also survived by his sisters Viola (Norman, deceased) Hearn, Elaine (Jim) Tomkins and Judy (Peter) Sawchuk and sister-in-law Muriel.
Martin is preceded in death by his parents Elvin and Elvina Olson, his in-laws Kathleen and Clifford Ganton, his brothers Allan Olson, Norman (Ann) Olson and his sister and brother-in-law Loretta and Sid Wiwchar.
Martin’s first job was working telephone construction with his brother in Alberta. He soon made a lifetime career with Saskatchewan Power for 35 years, first in construction and later as Assistant District Operator and retired as District Operator.
Martin was an avid golfer and was active with the Davidson golf course both on the Executive and for a term as President. He was a committed community member and involved as a Kinsmen, Boy Scout Leader, with the Junior Athletic Association, the K-40 and with the skating rink and curling club. He was an excellent carpenter and many friends and family have benefited from the projects he and Irene worked on together.
Martin’s family was his first priority; he loved his kids, had a very special relationship with his grandchildren and was involved in their sports and activities. In the early years the family enjoyed numerous summer camping trips to B.C. together – in a tent camper he made himself, pulled by the Buick Wildcat! A celebration of Martin’s life was held at the Davidson Catholic Church on Thursday, December 11, 2014, officiated by Lutheran Pastor Sonje Finnestad.
The family would like to say a special thank-you to Dr. Lang and the staff at the Davidson Health Centre for their compassionate care and support.
Donations in memory of Martin can be sent to Davidson Golf Course, the Davidson and District Health Foundation, cheques payable to the town of Davidson, the Children’s Wish Foundation or charity of your choice. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.

Schmaltz, Gerard Francis
April 23, 1959 – December 1, 2014
It is with deep sorrow the family of Frank and Emily Schmaltz announce the sudden death of their son and brother, Gerard at the age of 55 at Wanham, Alta.
Gerard leaves to cherish his memory his mother Emily Schmaltz, siblings: Ray (Gail), Pat (Bill Thomson), Cecil (Betty), Donna (Jim Siroski), Sandi (Lorne Zentner), Cyndy (Darren Lutz), and Gary (Tammie).
He also leaves nieces and nephews: Joel (Shannon) Schmaltz and children Tyler and Luke, Mike (Kathy) Schmaltz and children Sierra and Kaleah, Tim (Lisa) Thomson and children Taylor and Matt, Sheri (Neil Whiting) and children Colton, Wyatt, Dustin and Dallas, Lori Biggs and children Ernie, Josh and Danyka, Annette Smith and children Tristan, Michaela, Cheyanne and Jesse, Cory (Krista) Schmaltz and children Denovah, Cassidy and Breanne, Jason Schmaltz, goddaughter Stacey (Rosaire Belisle), Brett (Brenna) Siroski and children Reagan and Nolan, Kent Zentner, Kristine (Monty Koopman) and children Bronx and Emerson, Lauren (Tyler Murray), Jordan Schmaltz, and goddaughter Cheyanne Schmaltz (cousin).
He also leaves to mourn, his step-grandchildren Jackson and Kole whom he loved dearly, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends.
He was predeceased by: his father Frank Schmaltz, sister Terry Schmaltz, and brother Donald Schmaltz
The Prayer Service was held Dec. 13, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, # 1 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alta.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Mental Health society, Edmonton Region Suite 300 5th Street Place, 10010-105 Street NW, Edmonton Alta. T5J 1C4; Spirit River Minor Hockey Association, Box 533, Spirit River Alta. T0H 3G0; Wanham Plowing Match, 780-694-2233, or any charity of your choice. Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home, Grande Prairie 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com

FRANK LLOYD TAYLOR
Jan 6:20 – Dec 1:14 – John 3:16
Jesus said, in Matthew 11:28, “Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I WILL give you rest.”
Monday, December 1, 2014, near the end of his 95th year in this world
FRANK TAYLOR, of Davidson, Saskatchewan, entered his Eternal Rest.
A celebration of Frank’s life was held in Davidson, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014; Pastor Al Pinno, Bethlehem (AFLC) Lutheran Church, officiated. Interment followed at Davidson Cemetery.
For friends so wishing, memorial donations in memory Frank may be directed to a charity of choice. Todd Lockwood, Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, was in care of arrangements.
For the full obituary, please see the Dec. 15, 2014 print edition of The Davidson Leader.

Wade Melvin Jones – age 56 of Craik, Sask., passed away suddenly on November 30, 2014. Wade was born in Davidson, Sask. on October 2, 1958 but grew up with his many siblings and beloved parents in Craik, Sask. He was actively involved in sports from a young age and helped coach many hockey and baseball teams. He spent several years as a Partsman at #11 Farm Equipment and Saskatoon Farm Equipment and enjoyed dealing with his many clients. Wade was a gentle, kind-hearted, fun-loving man who always had a kind word for everyone. He enjoyed performing and was known widely for his passion of music and singing. His pride and joy were his three children and six grandchildren and he took every opportunity to travel and spend time with them. He was predeceased by his mother Donna Mae, father Melvin, and brothers Ronald and Kenneth. He is survived by his loving family – his children: Jennifer (Todd), Jessica (Aaron), and Bryce; his grandchildren: Tessa, Keira, Colton, Caide, Ethan, and Ellia; his siblings: Carole (Les), Bill (Marcia), Marcia, Keith (Marilyn), Brent (Wanda), Rodney (Patty), Monty (Phyllis), and Melody (Owen), and his many extended family members. A memorial service to celebrate Wade’s life will be held at the Craik Memorial Hall, Craik, Sask. on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 3 p.m. Friends and family wishing to send donations may direct them to Craik Memorial Rink, 201 Fourth Street, Craik, Sask., S0G 0V0 in his honour.