• The passing of Shirley Jean Huggins occurred on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. Shirley was 75 years of age.
  She was born April 5, 1936 at home on her parents’ farm in the Kenaston district.
  Shirley was the youngest of seven children born to Jim and Eliza Firby. On November 21, 1959, she married Ray Huggins of Imperial, Sask.
  Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Ray; her brother, Ron Firby; sisters Audrey Matonovich and Janet Crawford; her brother-in-law Matt Pillipow; sister-in-law Lorraine Firby; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
  The graveside funeral service was held at the family plot in the Kenaston Community Cemetery on Saturday, July 9, 2011, at 2:00 p.m.
  For friends so wishing, memorials in memory of Shirley may be directed to the Kenaston Community Cemetery Fund or to the charity of your choice.
  Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, in care of arrangements.

• George Goethals of Moose Jaw, formerly of the Imperial/Davidson area, passed away July 4, 2011 at the age of 88. George was born June 6, 1923 to Jules and Irma Goethals. He was born and raised in the Davidson area.  He took over the family farm in 1962. He also was an implement salesman for Smith Roles in Saskatoon. On November 25, 1952 he married Irene Schnurr, and they had three children, Julian George born in 1954, Kenneth Henry in 1957, and Darlene Beatrice in 1965. George and Irene built a new house in Davidson in 1986 and sold the farm in 1991. In 2008, George retired to Moose Jaw and lived with his daughter Darlene. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, travelling, and spending time with his family and friends. Predeceased by his wife Irene, sons George and Kenneth, and sister Mary Remmington, George will be sadly missed by his daughter Darlene; daughter-in-law Deb (Jim Fincaryk); grandchildren Theo Goethals and Jorde Goethals (Jodi McMillan); sister Sally O’Brodovitch, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service was held at W. J. Jones and Son Chapel on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.  Father Rick Krofchek officiated. Interment will take place at the Imperial Cemetery at a later date. For those so wishing memorial donations made to either the Canadian Cancer Society 61B Ross St.W., Moose Jaw, S6H 2M2, or the Sask. Heart and Stroke Foundation, 279 3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK.  S7K 2H8, would be appreciated. In living memory of George, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones and Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register book at our website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).

• Passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, July 4, 2011 at the age of 77 after a brief battle with cancer. Orville was born on April 26, 1934 in Davidson, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by his parents Irvine and Min (Wilhemina) Ames; his parents-in-law, Erick and Vera Townsend; daughter, Karen; brother, Cecil; sister-in-law; brothers-in-laws; numerous cousins, nieces & nephews. He is survived by his wife Frances, daughter Lori (Mike) Seman, son Randy (Evelyn) Ames, daughter Toni (Colin) Campbell; grandchildren Ryan Amundrud, Karli (David) Haavisto, Alicia Campbell (Kyle), Brody Campbell, Mitchell Seman, Brydon Campbell, Aftyn Campbell, Hannah and Jackson Ames; great-grandchildren Taylor and Jacob Haavisto; extended family Faye and Lorne Lynch, Michael (Trina) Gust and their sons Beckett and Easton, Jolene (JJ) Koopman and daughter Kinley, Preston Lynch; his special companion dog Patch; his sisters Jean (Doug) Turner, Edna Lowdermilk, Marie Hill, Fay Hill, Doris (Ray) Wildfong, Merl (Norm) Callaghan, Lois Caldwell, Fern (Allan) Ripka, as well as numerous sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. Orville received his education at the Kipp School. With his school days behind him Orville decided to farm with his Dad. They farmed together until the early ’70s when Irv retired from farming and Orville took over. He married Frances Townsend in Bladworth on December 29, 1961. They resided on the family farm where they raised their family. Combined with farming, cattle and family, life was busy but happy. When he wasn’t playing in the dirt Orville enjoyed keeping busy in his shop with woodworking, metal lathe work, welding, building bird feeders with disker blades, flower basket stands, picture frames from barn board, and stepping stone stands from harrow teeth. Frances and Orville spent numerous hours refinishing furniture and on occasion teaching courses in carpentry through the community college. In 1998 Orville semi-retired and rented out the farmland. He stayed involved with the farming and cattle operation until 2010. A celebration of his life was held at Davidson Town Hall, Washington Ave., Davidson on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Diane Eurig officiating. Donations can be made to the Bladworth Elks or to the Bladworth Cemetery. In living memory of Orville Ames, a tree could be planted through the Davidson Communities in Bloom Memorial Tree Fund.  Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, in care of arrangements.

Beatrice Eileen (Currie) Russell (1927 – 2011)
Sadly we announce the passing of Eileen on June 26, 2011 at the age of 83 at the Davidson Health Centre.
Eileen was raised in a farming community near Morden, Man. She attended Orangehill and Thornhill schools. Eileen completed her Licensed Practical Nursing in Winnipeg. In 1951, Eileen moved to Davidson to work in the hospital. Here she met her husband Grant and shared 59 years of marriage.
Eileen enjoyed knitting, baking, playing cards and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved to have a good laugh with friends and neighbours and will be remembered as being a generous and caring lady who will be dearly missed.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Grant; daughters, Marilyn (Terry), Cheryl (Kent); grandchildren, Calli, Kenley, Dillon, Raylene and Jordan; great-granddaughter, Brooklyn; sisters, Lenore (Bill), Ruth (Gary); brother, Dick (Myrlene); sisters-in-law, Evelyn and Kathleen; and brother-in-law, Calvin.
Eileen was predeceased by her parents, John and Maude Currie and her brother, Don.
Friends so wishing may make donations to the Davidson Health Centre or the charity of your choice.
The Celebration of Eileen’s life took place at Davidson United Church on June 29, 2011 with Rev. Diane Eurig, Celebrant.
Interment followed at Davidson Cemetery.
Hanson’s Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

• Georgette Archambault passed away on June 24, 2011 at the Manitou Lodge in Watrous, Sask. She passed away after a short illness at the age of 91.
  Georgette was born on July 25, 1919 at Ste. Rose municipality, Man., south half of section 31-23-14, west of the first meridian. Her maiden name was Gagnon.  Georgette went to school in Ste. Amelie, Man. She married Andre Archambault on Oct. 28, 1939 at Ste. Amelie, Man.
  Georgette was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Donalda Gagnon; husband, Andre on Nov. 4, 1980; one son, George; one grandson, Aron Weinberger; granddaughter, Sheila Archambault; her parents; five brothers and three sisters, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
  Georgette is survived by her children, Bernie Archambault, Kenaston, Sask.; Yvette (Larry) Gross, Watrous, Sask.; Denise (John) Karmin, Moose Jaw, Sask.; Lucienne (Allan) Gross, Watrous, Sask. and Lorraine (Bill) Humilowich, Kenaston, Sask. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, David (Kat), Barry (Erika), Keith (Alana), Carrie (Kyle), Diane (Ray), Angela, Steven (Crystal), Michelle (Dale) and Tanya (Kent), as well as 13 great-grandchildren, Cody, Teanna, Spencer, Chandler, Nathaniel, Desiree, Ariel, Ashton, Morgan, Ethan, Paige, Luca and Noah.
  Mom was a great cook and baker. One of her specialties was her shake and bake little chicken drummies and rice. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
  The Mass of Christian Burial funeral service was held on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Parish in Watrous, Sask. with Father Augustine Ebido officiating. The St. Ann’s choir was in attendance. The active pallbearers were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Angela Daly and Barry Chan.
  Interment was in the family plot in the Davidson cemetery, Davidson, Sask.
  Hanson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Paul Adam Righetti, WWII Vet RCAF, retired school principal, May 25, 1922-April 9, 2011.
The Righetti family sadly announces the passing of their father Paul on April 9, 2011. He was born May 25, 1922 in Odessa, Sask., the second youngest of a large family. After a few years of farming, then teaching at several “one room schoolhouses”, Paul and his bride moved to the small town of Montmartre, Sask. in the early 50s and then to Davidson, Sask. in 1967. Paul experienced a lot during his lifetime and was in turn, a farmer, a war veteran and a teacher. He applied the same hard work and devotion to all those tasks as he did to raising his family.
He will be most remembered for his love of teaching and for the many hours he spent decorating, entertaining and bringing smiles to the faces of not only his own grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but to any child who was fortunate enough to experience his joy.
Paul’s beloved wife Jean passed away two years ago – they were married 63 years. Paul will be greatly missed by his five children: Bryan, Pamela, Jeanette, Paulette and Christine and his many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Lang and the terrific staff at the Davidson Health Centre for helping to make Dad’s last days so peaceful. Also, our sincere thanks to the many folks who checked in on Dad when he was living at home and helped him live out his last days in the place he wanted to be.
It was our father’s wish that his obituary be brief, however, please join us for our Celebration of His Life which will follow his funeral on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m. at the Davidson Catholic Church and Hall.
Arrangements are being handled by Hanson’s Funeral Home.
If you would like to make a donation to honour Paul, please consider donating to the project led by Paul’s great-granddaughter Emiliana (which carries on Paul’s legacy of supporting children in Africa). The project is raising funds to build a well for a village in Africa through the Ryan’s Well Foundation. They will link any donation cheques earmarked as “Emiliana’s Project” to her special fund. Paul would be proud.
Ryan’s Well Foundation
c/o Emiliana’s Project
P.O. Box 1120
Kemptville, ON
K0G 1J0
A Canadian charitable tax receipt will be issued on donations of $10 or more.