OBITUARIES
- Victor Zuck
On Saturday, September 25, 1999, Victor Zuck of Regina passed
away peacefully at the age of 74 years. Predeceased by his parents,
Anthony and Catherina Zuck (Harrach) of Hafford; brother, Bud
Zuck of Victoria; and sisters, Anastasia (Nettie) Zuck of Saskatoon
and Ann Zaleschuk of Hafford. Victor is lovingly remembered and
deeply missed by his wife of 50 years, Henrietta Zuck (Krawchuk),
and their five children: Patricia of Regina, Vincent (Donna-Jean)
of Springfield, Illinois, Jonathan of Regina, Andrea Clark (Jim)
of Calgary, and Gregory of Calgary. Victor is also missed by
his two grandchildren Christopher and Allison Zuck of Springfield,
Illinois; his brother Donald (Elma) Zuck of Saskatoon; his sister
Julia (Peter) Saganski of Saskatoon; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Victor was born near Hafford, SK on June 13, 1925, and
began his long and distinguished teaching career in 1945: principal
of Krydor S.D. (1945-49); principal of Torquay S.D. (1949-60);
senior biology teacher, Sheldon Williams Collegiate, Regina (1960-65);
principal, Archbishop O'Neill High School, Regina, (1965-69);
and senior biology teacher, Sheldon Williams Collegiate, Regina
(1969-81). Victor retired from active high school teaching in
June 1981 and kept busy for a short duration as a real estate
agent (Francis Olsen Realty) in addition to substitute teaching
duties with the Regina Catholic School Board and Lutheran High
School. Victor lectured in biology for the Sask. Urban Native
Teachers' Education Programme (SUNTEP) since 1978. From 1986
he was a lecturer in biology for the Northern Teachers' Education
Pro-gramme (NORTEP). Additionally, Victor held numerous sessional
lecturer appointments on the Faculty of Education, University
of Regina. Victor was active with the Canadian Teachers' Federation
(CTF) Project Overseas; first as a team member to Belise (summer
1976), then as a team leader to Madhya, India (summer 1978),
Botswana (summer 1980), and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (winter of 1983-84).
Throughout his career, Victor was active in numerous professional
organizations including: the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation,
the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan, the University of
Regina Faculty Association, the Saskatchewan Natural History
Society, the Regina Natural History Society, the Canadian Geographical
Society, the Saskatchewan Science Teachers' Society, Phi Delta
Kappa, Knights of Columbus (3rd and 4th Degree), and as a member
of the Board of Directors of the Seniors University Group, University
of Regina. Finally, Victor was an active member of St. Anne's
Church, singing in the choir every Sunday. Prayers were held
on Tuesday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Anne's R.C. Church,
1701 Cowan Cresc., Regina. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday,
September 29 at 2:30 p.m. in St. Anne's R.C. Church with Father
Bernie Leboldus presiding. Interment will follow at Regina Memorial
Gardens, Victoria Ave. East. The family respectfully requests
that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Sask., 2360-2nd Ave., Regina, Sask. S4R
1A6. Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium
Services.
- George Lewis Blohm
On Thursday, September 16, 1999, George Lewis Blohm, late of
Fillmore, passed away at the age of 82 years. Predeceased by
his parents; his wife, Sadie Blohm; half sister, Marguarit (Jack)
Micheal; half brother, Bill Snell; brother-in-law, Bill Horne;
and sister-in-law, Juanita Snell. George is survived by two children:
Robert Blohm of Fillmore and his children: Robbie (Shelly), Tanya
(Bill), Carrie and Danny; and Brenda Morrison of Calgary, AB
and her children: Michelle and Micheal; two great grandchildren;
half sister, Marion Horne of Calgary; step sister-in-law, Fern
Snell of Indian Head; half brother, Gordon Snell of Brandon,
MB; as well as several nieces and nephews. George was born on
February 22, 1917 to Lewis and Emma Blohm in Vanguard, SK. His
father passed away when George was very young. He was an only
child, and his mother remarried. George was very close to his
half brothers and sisters. He began farm work at an early age.
George married Sadie McRae on July 6, 1938 at Tyvan and they
lived on a farm south of Osage. They adopted Bob on September
3, 1955 and Brenda on August 8, 1957. Bob came to George and
Sadie on his 12th birthday. Sadie and George farmed until 1965,
at which time they sold the farm and moved to Fillmore where
they built a house on Creelman Street, as Sadie was teaching
in Fillmore at the time. George worked for Clarence Riddell,
Gabe Keen and Gordon Hume until he bought the garage from the
Co-op. George and Bob ran the garage for 22 years, until George
retired to enjoy traveling with Sadie. George and Sadie enjoyed
a life of togetherness. He was a charter member of the Lions
Club, Masons and Eastern Star, and a staunch supporter of community
events. He was a faithful member of the United Church, attending
regularly until illness prevented it. George and Sadie celebrated
their 50th Anniversary on July 6, 1988. After Sadie passed away,
George lived in the Fillmore Nursing Home from October, 1996
until he passed away. He was always delighted to be a part of
the dancing and music provided there. He will be sadly missed
by all he knew and loved. A memorial service was held Monday,
September 20 at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church, Fillmore,
with Rev. Heather Lea officiating. All those in attendance were
considered to be honorary pallbearers. Interment will be held
at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Grace United Church, Fillmore, in his memory. Arrangements were
in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.
- John Arthur Evans
On Tuesday, September 21, 1999, John Arthur Evans, late of White
Bear Lake, SK, passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital. John
was born in Port Talbot, Wales. Predeceased by his mother and
father, Tom and Lydia Evans. John will be lovingly remembered
by his wife, Hazeldene Evans of White Bear Lake; his children:
Cynthia (Ron) Kalita of St. Albert, AB; and Ferg (Patricia) Evans
of Victoria, BC; granddaughter, Cacey (Rob) DePape of Fort McMurray,
AB; one brother, Doug (Kathryn) Evans of Tennessee; two sisters-in-law:
Berty Lou Dreis and family of Weyburn and Brenda Hurst and her
daughter Lisa Jane of Calgary, AB. A memorial service was held
Saturday, September 25 at 2:30 p.m. from Knox Presbyterian Church,
Weyburn, with Rev. John Ferrier officiating. Interment will be
at a later date. All those in attendance were considered to be
honorary pallbearers. For friends so wishing, donations may be
made in his memory to the Merv Dreis Palliative Care Family Room
at the Weyburn General Hosptial. Arrangements were entrusted
to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
- Mrs. Florence Doughty
Mrs. Florence Doughty late of Beautiful Plains Villa of Yellow
Grass, formerly of Moreland and Pangman area, passed away at
the age of 92 years on Tuesday, September 21, 1999. Predeceased
by her husband Jim in 1994, two sisters and six brothers. Florence
will be lovingly remembered by her family, daughter Margaret
(Mel) Grozell and their children Wes and Heather, daughter Alice
(Mel) Colbow and their children Dean and Lisa (Micheal) Selinger,
and son Kent (Sandra) and their children, Tammy, Terri (Stacey)
Stillwell, Stephen and Scott and four great grandchildren; her
sister Nell Carlton and brother Frank Webb, as well as many family
and friends. A family interment will take place at the Weyburn
Memorial Gardens Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to make
donations in Florence's memory to the charity of their choice.
Arrangements are in care of Regina Funeral Home.
- Norman John Dixon
The funeral service for the late Norman John Dixon of Fillmore,
SK who died at Fillmore on September 19, 1999, at the age of
90, was held in Grace United Church, Fillmore, September 22 with
Rev. Heather Lee officiating. Interment of cremated remains followed
in Fillmore cemetery. The urn bearer was Norman's grandson, Todd
Pollock and the family spray bearer was another grandson, Darren
Gogol. The family considered all those in attendance as honorary
pallbearers. Norman was born March 25, 1909 at Winnipeg, MB,
son of John and Mary (Anderson) Dixon. In April of 1918, the
family moved from Winnipeg to Bemersyde, where they farmed. Norman
attended Graytown School and started working as an agent for
the Sask. Wheat Pool in 1941 at Bemersyde. He married Iva Emily
Epps at Winnipeg in 1943. They lived in Richardson, SK for four
years and moved to Fillmore in 1958 where Norman retired in 1971
after 31 years with the Pool. For many years family and friends
joined Norman and Iva at their cottage at Kenosee Lake for fishing,
boating and golfing. Norman enjoyed carpentry, fishing, golfing
and watching all sports. In his later years, he would not miss
going downtown to "coffee row" and having coffee with
the boys. Predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Dixon; a
granddaughter, Shannon Pollock; and his brother, Walter Dixon;
Norman is survived by his wife, Iva; his two daughters, Catherine
(Darwin) Pollock, Fillmore; and Peggy (Gerry) Gogol, Medicine
Hat, AB; his grandchildren, Marnelle (Wade) Pidhorney, Calgary;
and their daughter Madison; Tanya (Greg) Williamson, Regina,
and their sons Austin and Levi; Todd Pollock, Regina; and Darren
Gogol, Calgary; two sisters: Mary Beauchmin, Las Vegas, NV, and
Pearl Nichelson, Winnipeg; one sister-in-law, Ruth Dixon, Kenosee
Lake; as well as his nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements
were entrusted to Laurie Rey of the Tubman Funeral Home.
- Annie Agnes Borys
On Wednesday, September 22, 1999, Annie Agnes Borys, passed away
at Souris Valley Extended Care Centre, Weyburn, at the age of
84 years. Predeceased by her parents, John D. and Anastsia Goski
(nee Kot); her husband Michael Borys; three sisters: Rosie Wilkie,
Mary Lucyk and Betty Bileski; and one brother, John J. Goski.
Annie is survived by two sisters: Angeline (Bill) Brown of Red
Deer, AB, and Leona (Wayne) McLean of Regina; one brother Joe
(Velda) Goski of Weyburn; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Prayers were said Friday, September 22 at 8:00 p.m. from St.
Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn. The funeral mass
was held Saturday, September 25 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Vincent
de Paul Roman Catholic Church with Father Francis Hengen celebrant.
Interment followed in Cedoux Community Cemetery, Cedoux. The
active pallbearers were: Jack Goski, Darby Goski, Pat Borys,
Paul McLean, Nick Lucyk and Garnett Lucyk. For friends so wishing,
donations may be made in her memory to a charity of the donor's
choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels
Ltd., Weyburn.
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