Eugene Daryl Ebenal

Dec. 11, 1942 – Apr. 26, 2012

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Eugene Ebenal of Davidson Sask. at the age of 69 on April 26, 2012. He will be sadly and forever missed by his loving wife of 42 years, Donna (Olson) and their three children and eight grandsons. Son: Darren (Dellene), Dalton (Dana), Kassidy, Gabriel, Avery; Son: Grant (Amy) Jacob, Samuel, Alexander; daughter: Shelley (John) Spencer Kovach. Eugene is survived by sisters Diane Lefebvre, Lucille Tomyn (Bob), brother Reg, brothers-in-law Russel (Beth) Olson, Roger (Elaine) Olson, Wayne Olson; sisters-in-law Elaine Ebenal, Myrna (Gary) Wagner, Ardis (Rock) Beaton and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Gregory, mother Phyllis (Schinold), brother James, father-in-law Reuben Olson, mother-in-law Gladys Olson, brother-in-law Dallas Lefebvre and sister-in-law Isabelle Olson.

Eugene was born in Davidson Sask. Dec. 11, 1942. He attended Prairie College rural school until age 14 and then Campion College in Regina with his brother James for one year. He returned home to the family farm at age 15 to start farming, which he passionately continued for 54 years until his passing. Along with farming, he also enjoyed curling, fastball, hockey, playing cards, travelling and having coffee with friends. However, his greatest passions were fishing, hunting (52 consecutive years of moose hunting) and spending time with his family, especially his eight grandsons. Eugene had a great sense of humour and was always quick with a joke in any situation. He worked very hard his whole life but always found time to stop and have a coffee when a friend or neighbor stopped by the farm.

A Celebration of Eugene’s life was held on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Davidson Sask. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.

Mary Cecilia Zdunich

1921-2012

 Mom began her spiritual journey on April 17, 2012 at the age of 91. Mary Cecilia Sarich was born on January 8, 1921 at Hanley, Saskatchewan, the fourth of eight children born to Martin and Mary Sarich. Mary married Joseph Zdunich on November 6, 1943. They farmed and raised four children in the Bladworth district. Mary is survived by:  daughters Margaret, Brenda, Beverly (George); daughter-in-law Gloria; seven granddaughters Lana, Lisa, Lavonne, & Lori Zdunich, Jolene Mundt (Kevin Klimuk), Lorlee (Todd) Cole and Leah (Velon) Herback; and eleven great grand-children. She is also survived by her sisters Eva Fawcett, Anne Sarich and Kitty Masich; her sisters-in-law Marie Zdunich, Rose Munro, Helen Chapin and Anne Libke; and several nieces and nephews.

Mary was predeceased by husband Joseph (1972), son Gerald (2000); parents Martin & Mary Sarich; brothers John, Mike, & Louis Sarich; and sister Vera Wasden.

A vigil of prayers will be held on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm and the Mass of Resurrection will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:00 am. Both services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Davidson, Sask. Interment will be held at the family plot, St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Kenaston, Sask. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson, in care of arrangements.   Donations can be directed to St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Kenaston.

July 26, 1936 – April 17, 2012

Nick, late of Regina, passed away peacefully with family by his side. He was predeceased by his parents Anna (nee Prpick) and Nickolas Bonic. Nick will be lovingly missed, always remembered and forever cherished by his wife Shirley (nee Davidson) married July 4, 1959; daughters Deborah (Thomas) Rush and children Dylan and Taylor; Sue Heintz and children Jennifer (Blake and their children Bren and Ella), Jessica (Marcus) and Jayden; Melanie Loreth and children Riley, Kennedy and Samantha; as well as siblings Hazel (Ian) Gardiner, Tom (Jackie) Bonic, Shirley (Hank) Paquin and Margaret Krpan. Funeral service was held at Holy Family R.C. Church, 1021 McCarthy Blvd. North, Regina, Sask. on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com

Norman Rhodes

“Farmers never die…They just farm in the sky.”

It is with heavy hearts we regretfully announce the passing of Norman Rhodes on April 4, 2012. He passed away peacefully at the Davidson Health Centre with family at his side.

Norman was born on May 29, 1913 in the farmhouse located in the Leeville District near Assiniboia. He is the third youngest of seven children.

Norman is survived by his loving wife Madeleine and daughter Joanne (Vern) Schneider; two sons, Robert (Carol) Rhodes and Gary (Patricia) Rhodes; grandchildren, Lori (Rod) Watts, Vicki (Dwayne) Edel, Lisa (Andrew) Nelson, Kent (Vicki) Rhodes, Corrina (Brad) Riecken, Paulette (Kelly) Killoh, and Aaron (Bonnie) Rhodes; great-grandchildren, Payton and Erica Watts, Jorja and Faith Edel, Owen and Coleman Nelson, Ryan and Jenna Rhodes, Kelsey, Cody and Colton Riecken, Aimee and Dylyne Killoh, Alex Rhodes and Tristen Harder; one sister Marjorie Ague, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Norman was predeceased by his parents Charles and Pearl Rhodes; stepmother Mabel Rhodes; stepbrothers Richard, Wayne and Vernon Rhodes; sisters Florence Brinkworth, Gladys Bateman, Evelyn Rhodes, Vera Castle; his brother Cecil (Irma) Rhodes and great-grandson Nicholas Edel.

In 1935, Norman, his brother Cecil and Ed Cornish purchased farmland and farmed together for 25 years in the Sprattsville District near Davidson. In July 1942 Norman married Madeleine Ashby of Bladworth and later that fall joined the R.C. Air Force. His training started at W.E.T.P. in Moose Jaw, then to Lachine, Que., St. Thomas, Ont., and in 1943 was posted to Dafoe, Sask. as an aero-engine mechanic. He was discharged in 1945 and returned to the farm.

In 1960 Norman purchased more land and went farming on his own. He was a dedicated farmer and loved every moment of it, never complaining about all the hard work or when hard times hit. He remained actively involved until the last few years.

Norman and Madeleine enjoyed many winter holidays in Mesa with their friends. He loved his family dearly and those grandchildren stole his heart.

Norman was an active member of the Canadian Legion until the time of his passing and never missed a Remembrance Day Service. He also was a lifetime member of the Oddfellows Lodge.

Norman will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

A funeral service was held in the Davidson United Church on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Diane Eurig officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home.

• February 9, 1974 – March 26, 2011: It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the family of Bob deRegt announces his untimely death at the young age of 37. Bob is lovingly remembered by his wife Chantel Tiffany Shirley; daughter Emma Lynn Jule; mom Linda; brother Darren; sister-in-Law Trina; nephews Tyler and Codie; and numerous auntie’s, uncles and cousins, co-workers and friends.  He was predeceased by his grandparents, Jan and Sonja deRegt, and Ernest and Susan Unrau, and special person in his life, Peter Beckie.  A funeral service was held at the Hanley Centennial Hall on April 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. and for all the Red Deer friends and family, there will be a memorial service on April 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Red Deer Lodge hotel.  Bob grew up in Hanley and enjoyed much laughter with his family and friends.  He was a huge animal lover and was known for rescuing abandoned or hurt animals—when he was young, he even brought home a wounded gopher and nursed it back to good health (which his mom was very happy about).  He had a passion for muscle cars where his full collection is displayed in their new home in Red Deer.  He enjoyed their annual family vacations, and also enjoyed his times spent with his friends, and had a good story to tell from each.  It should be noted that Darren was not only a wonderful brother, but also Bob’s closest friend.  Bob’s life was very much enhanced when he met Chantel, and even more so with the birth of their special daughter, Emma. Bob’s overwhelming love and joy was for his new little family. He was the best daddy possible. They built a new house and just moved in over a year ago. Every day when he came home from work he would just drop everything to scoop Emma up and smother her with kisses. He cherished every moment with her. Sitting and teaching her to play catch, watching her take her first steps, and yelling da da da. They loved their family dance time, with all three snuggled together dancing in the kitchen. He lived through her eyes getting excited as she meet her first horse, took her first quad and snowmobile ride, and playing come chase me. During the summer time they would be busy taking the dogs out walking, taking the camper out, just simply enjoying being outside and being together. His love also for Chantel just simply can’t be put into words. He had found “THE ONE”. He fell more and more in love with her every day and was the most amazing best friend and partner. They had three years but it was a true love and passion that will last a lifetime.  As Emma was so important to Bob, an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers may be made by way of a memorial in-trust donation to Emma at 26 Crossley Street, Red Deer Alberta T4P OG4. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.