Ella Elizabeth Olson
Born: June 1, 1935 in the Lake Alma District of Saskatchewan. Entered into Rest: Castlegar, British Columbia, December 6, 1999. Ella was predeceased by her father and brother. Ella leaves behind her loving husband of 47 years, Virgil Olson; and their children: Brenda Jersak (Merv), Albuquerque, New Mexico; Marvie Krogh (Tim), Kelowna, BC; Steve Olson (Marjie), North Vancouver. She also leaves seven grandchildren: Heather and Nicky Jersak; Josh, Jamie Lee and Kodie Krogh; Jared and Brianna Olson; her mother, Klara Tandberg, Beaubier, SK; and two sisters: Reidun Froes (John), Calgary, AB; and Hjordis Olson (Gordon), Beaubier. Ella was always willing to move wherever the Lord led. She loved life and never complained about her fight against cancer. It seemed as if she had won that battle. Ella left this world without any pain. She has finished her course. There is a Crown of Righteousness awaiting her. God prepared a place for her. Thank God for that.
Job 1: 21 "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, Blessed be the name of the Lord."
Rev. 14:13: "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them."
Ella's last contribution to Virgil's sermon of December 5, 1999: "It was said of a certain saintly man that people never found the richest treasures of his nature until they did him a wrong or showed him an unkindness; then his heart poured out its surprise of love." from "The Master's Blesseds" pg. 69.
On Thursday, January 6, 2000, Almonte (Monty) Adolphe, late of Weyburn, passed away at the age of 83 years. Monty was born at Weyburn August 12, 1916. He was predeceased by his parents, Al and Nellie Adolphe; two sons: Garry in infancy in 1946 and Gregory in 1963; two brothers: Jim and Lorie; and one sister: Alda Leavens. He is survived by his wife, Mae of 57 years, of Weyburn; one son, Dale (Carol) Adolphe; one granddaughter: Jennifer; and one grandson: Scott, all of Winnipeg, MB; nephews: Merle Leavens of Weyburn; Wayne Adolphe of Calgary; nieces: Connie (Adolphe) McNair of Guelph, ON; Bev (Adolphe) Canning of Bragg Creek, AB; and Donna (Leavens) Herdinger of Kamloops, BC. The family moved to Saskatoon when Monty had his leg broken in 1924. He spent ten months in hospital there and because antibiotics were not available as today, gangrene set in and two inches of bone had to be removed. His leg didn't keep up growing as the other did, hence the built up shoe he wore the rest of his life. In 1930 the family moved back to Weyburn to the farm south of Weyburn and Monty finished his schooling there. In 1942 he married Mae Tait and started farming on his own. He farmed until 1981 when he retired and moved into Weyburn. Monty was very active in all community organizations but his greatest love was in fairs. He joined the Weyburn Agricultural Society in the mid thirties, and is past president, past secretary manager, as well as a Life Member. He is also a Life Member of the Sask. Agricultural Societies, past president and past secretary manager of Western Canada Fairs Association and is an Honorary Life Member of that organization. In 1979 he was given a Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Association of Exhibitions for the work he had done over the past years with fairs and Agricultural Societies. A memorial service was held from Grace United Church, Weyburn, on Saturday, January 8, with Bill Corkum officiating minister. Interment was at a later date in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. All those attending were considered to be honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, for friends so wishing, donations may be made in his memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Sask. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
Memorial service for Willard Lyle Hockley, late of Yellow Grass, age 76 years, was held Monday, January 10, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. from the Church of Christ with Pastor Harold Cooper officiating. Interment Yellow Grass Cemetery. Willard was predeceased by his parents, D. Henry and Lula Hockley; his brothers, Kenneth and Daniel Hockley. Willard was born May 14, 1923 on White Haven Farm in Yellow Grass. He graduated from Yellow Grass High School and from 1943 to 1944 served as a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force. On February 16, 1945 he married Florence E. Klinck of Yellow Grass. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Minnesota Bible College in 1950, later served on the College board of trustees for 20 years. Willard was pastor at Marion Minnesota Church of Christ from 1949 to 1956. In 1958 he helped establish the Meadow Park Church of Christ in Rochester, Minnesota, where he was pastor until 1962. During his 40 year career in the ministry he also served congregations in Litchfield and Coon Rapid, Minnesota; Macomb, Illinois; Seattle, Washington and Mitchell and Scottsbluff, Nebraska and from 1980 until his retirement in 1988 was adjunct professor at Plotte Valley Bible College in Scottsbluff. He returned to Yellow Grass following his retirement. He leaves to mourn, his wife, Florence Hockley of Yellow Grass; his sons: Donald (Paula) Hockley of Rochester, MN; Ricky (Joy) Hockley of Rapid City, S.D.; three grandchildren: Nathanael, David and Matthew Hockley; his brother, Harold (May) Hockley of Mason, Ohio; his sisters: Eileen (George) Chapman of Calgary, AB; Audrey (Merle) of Charlottetown, P.E.I.; one sister-in-law, Irma Hockley of Regina; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alberta Bible College, 635 Northmount Dr. N.W., Calgary, AB T2K 3J6 or Maritime Christian, 503 University Ave., Charlottetown, P.E.I. C1A 7Z4. Arrangements in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.
On January 2, 2000, Antoinette "Tone" LeComte, late of Stoughton, passed away at Fillmore Health Centre after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 53 years. Predeceased by her father, Tony LeComte; and one nephew, Todd Fraser. Tone is survived by her mother, Raymonde LeComte of Stoughton; one sister: Marie (Leonard) Fraser of Stoughton; one brother, Emile LeComte of Moose Jaw; one nephew: Shaun (Joanne) Fraser of Weyburn; one niece, Sharla Augustine of Calgary, AB; great nieces and nephew: Jasmine, Brandon and Katelyn Fraser of Weyburn; as well as several cousins and friends. And the love of her life, pet cat, Princess. Tone was born April 17, 1946. She took her schooling at St. Joseph's Academy, Forget. She moved to Stoughton in 1972, and did domestic work, babysitting, a time at the bakery and Stoughton Library. She was a special friend and care provider for many. Prayers were said Wednesday, January 5 at 7:30 p.m. from Our Lady of LaSallette Roman Catholic Church, Forget. The funeral mass was held Thursday, January 6 at 2:00 p.m. from Our Lady of LaSallette Roman Catholic Church, Forget, with Father Keith Hieberg Celebrant. Interment followed in Forget Cemetery, Forget. Honorary pallbearers were: Yvonne Decheif, Helen Mamer, Shirley McDowell, Sharon Raiwet, Kary Ogilvie and Marion Loucks. The active pallbearers were: Shaun Fraser, Leonard Hannan, Rheaome Richaud, Jean Richaud, Ernie Letentre and Lionel Hardy. A special thank you to everyone at the Regina Cancer Clinic, Regina Cancer Patient Lodge, volunteers in Regina, Dr. Gibbins and staff at Fillmore Health Centre. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Palliative Care Fund at the Fillmore Health Centre. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
"God new that she was suffering
That the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed her weary eyelids
And whispered "Peace be Thine."
Away in the beautiful hills of God,
By the valley of rest so fair,
Some day, we know not when,
We will meet our loved one there."
On Wednesday, December 22, 1999, Margaret Chong, late of Weyburn, passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital, at the age of 74 years. Predeceased by her parents, Ken and Judy Chan; and by three sisters: May Chan, Eleanor Yip and Lilly Downer. Margaret is survived by her husband, Bak Chong of Weyburn; four brothers: Lloyd Chan of Richmond, BC and Albert Chan of Agincourt, ON; Edward (Bill) Chan of Toronto, ON and Kenneth (Jimmy) Chan of Winnipeg, MB; and two sisters: Marian Chan of Etobicoke, ON; and Jean Yong of Toronto, ON; and nieces and nephews. Margaret Chong was born July 20, 1925 in Weyburn, one of ten children born to Ken and Judy Chan. On July 14, 1969, she married Bak Chong. Together they operated BMC Confectionary on 3rd Street for many years. She got to know many members of the community as a result of this. She truly enjoyed meeting people through her business. Margaret was a very private person, and she enjoyed taking long drives alone in her car in the mornings. Funeral service was held Thursday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with Capt. Gerald and Joyce McDonald officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Les Myers, Lyle Shirley, Frank Shirley and Don Lafoy. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in her memory to the Salvation Army. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
On Friday, January 7, 2000, Wesley G. Culbert, late of Radville, passed away at the Radville Marian Health Centre, at the age of 84 years. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Harriet Culbert, four brothers: Clarence, William, Earl and Lloyd; two sisters: Ivadel and one in infancy. Wesley is survived by his wife, Katherine, of Radville; his sons: Archie (Marlene) of Regina; and Charles (Joyce) of Minton; his grandchildren: Aaron (Kim) and their daughter, Tausha of Gladmar; Trina (Larry) of Regina; as well as three step grandchildren; four brothers: Frank of Grimshaw, AB; Orville (Ann) of Chilliwack, BC; Ted (Beth) of Kelowna, BC; and Norman (Margaret) of Sedgewick, AB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Wesley George Culbert was born March 5, 1915 on a farm near Gladmar. He attended school in the Gladmar district. After he finished his education, he mined in the Minton-Gladmar area for the next 17 years. He was one of the last miners in Southern Saskatchewan. Wesley also worked at Salt Lake for several years. Wesley started farming in 1950. Charlie joined Wesley on the family farm in 1965. They farmed together for many, many years, until the late 1990's. Wesley retired to Radville in 1977 with his wife Katherine. He continued to help Charlie farm, and enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wesley was a great husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed by everyone who ever knew him. The family would like to thank everyone for their well wishes, concerns and support during Wesley's stay at the Marian Home and after his passing. Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 11, at 2:00 p.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Radville, with Rev. Doug Ponto officiating, and organist, Norma Pastachak. A Time of Remembrance of family stories collected and written by Trina Culbert was read by Kim Culbert. Interment followed in Chapel Grove Cemetery, Minton. Active pallbearers were: Art Skappel, Emil Tessier, Grant Oberkirsch, Gary Schmidt, David Mickler and Chris Tatarliov. The honorary pallbearers were: Elvin Dahl, Alfred Bell, Allan Blackmore, Andre Vigoureux, Clifford LaBatte and Clifford Van De Sype. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in his memory to the Radville Marian Health Centre. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
It is with great regret that the family of Mrs. Marvelous Tytlandsvik of Estevan, and formerly of Bromhead, wish to inform you of their mother's passing on Monday, January 10, 2000 at Regina General Hospital. Marvelous was predeceased by her parents, John and Joanna Ordahl; her husband, Ludven; one son, Lowell; several brothers and sisters; and one great grandson, Presley. She is survived by three sons: Larry (Bonnie) and their family: Boyd, Lani and Lee of Tribune; Randy (Marie) and their family: Lisa, Jeffrey, Lorne and Tracy of Tribune; Kelly (Gale) and their family: Jessy, Tanner and Shelby of Estevan; one brother, Jerome (Audrey) Ordahl of Tribune; two sisters: Ethel Lund of Weyburn; and Alma (Chuck) Richards of Winnipeg; several brothers and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. Marvelous was born into the Strom Family on September 9, 1923 near Lake Alma. Her mother passed away shortly after her birth. She was then adopted by her new parents, John and Joanna Ordahl. She lived south of Tribune on a farm with her parents and younger brother, Jerome for her childhood years, attending school in Tribune. At the age of 16, she went away to Moose Jaw to attend Normal School (Teacher's College) becoming the youngest teacher in Saskatchewan. Her first teaching job was at Flaata School northeast of Bromhead, staying with the Satre family. She also taught in Maxim, Oungre, Temple and Bromhead schools. It was while she taught at Maxim that she met her husband to be, Ludven Tytlandsvik. They were married July 5, 1946 after Ludven had served overseas in the second world war. They lived at Maxim until 1949 when they moved to Bromhead. In August 1948, their first son, Larry, was born. Lowell was born January 1954 and later passed away in December 1955. Randy was born September 1957 and Kelly was born May 1960. They lived in Bromhead year round, raising their family, until 1961, when the summers were spent living at the farm east of Oungre Park and moving back to Bromhead for the winter months. Ludven passed away in 1972, leaving a large void in her life. She continued with the farm for several years. She was very involved with the Hamar Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday School, Bible School, and Bible studies, as well as being involved in the Hamar ELW, serving a time as president. She enjoyed precious time spent with her family, relatives and friends on a daily basis and at gatherings and celebrations. She also enjoyed spending many hours with her grandchildren, reading books, playing house, dress-up parties, tea parties or farming on the floor or in the garden with the boys. She attended as many of her grandchildren's sporting events and activities as possible, just as she had with her sons. Her traveling consisted of family trips to various destinations, as well as bus tours to California and Florida. In more recent years, she settled for 1-3 day trips by car with friends to different locations closer to home. She did not participate in many recreational activities, but she did enjoy a bit of curling in the Bromhead rink at one time. She also helped the many other community ladies to serve at the Bromhead bonspiels. She kept track of special sporting events as they occurred, the World Series, Grey Cup, Kentucky Derby, Stanley Cup, etc., as well as current world events. She spent a few winters in Weyburn, returning to Bromhead for the summers. In November of 1998, she took up residence in Estevan. Her door was always open to anyone who stopped by, who may have needed a place to stay or something to eat. If someone was suffering or had lost a loved one, she was always one of the first people to be there for them in their time of need. Marvelous lived a full life devoted to friends and family. She will be sadly missed by all. She will forever live on in our hearts. A funeral service in celebration of the life of Marvelous Tytlandsvik was held at Hamar Lutheran Church, Bromhead, on Thursday, January 13, at 2:00 p.m., followed by an interment at Hamar Cemetery, with Pastor Paul Roellchen-Pfohl officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons: Boyd, Jeffrey, Lee and Lorne Tytlandsvik, and nephews: Peter Ordahl and Cory Swedburg. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren: Lisa, Lani, Jessy, Tracy, Tanner and Shelby Tytlandsvik, as well as all those in attendance. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Hamar Lutheran Church, in her memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
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Eighty-seven years, passed away suddenly January 2, 2000, at the Crows Nest Pass Health Centre. Vi was born in Lang, and took all her schooling there. She attended Normal School in Regina and taught in schools in the Lang/Yellow Grass area. Vi and Frank Obst were married October 5, 1934 and resided on a farm northeast of Yellow Grass. They had two children, Shirley and Jerry. Frank died suddenly of a heart attack in 1946. Vi struggled to keep the farm going for her family, however, returned to teaching the following year. In 1948, she married Alan Murray. They farmed west of Yellow Grass until purchasing the service station and garage in town. Vi was a viable asset to the business, as the "bookkeeper/accountant" and dispatcher for repairs. The business was sold in 1960 when they moved to Alberta, living in Calgary, Lethbridge and Crows Nest area. Vi taught school at "Gilbert Patterson" in Lethbridge for 17 years, retiring in 1977. Alan and she were then able to enjoy winters in the south and traveled extensively in the United States. Her golf game was a constant pursuit of perfection and enjoyment. She won several annual tournaments of which brought pride to their trophy shelves. Curling was also an enjoyable winter outing for her. Cooking for "hearty eaters" pleased her beyond any thank yous for her superb culinary skills. She was an immaculate housekeeper, enjoyed her garden, flowers and yard. Vi was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and a 50 year member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion. She was predeceased by her first husband, Frank; mother and father August and Anna Parohl; brother Herman; sister Annie; and brother-in-law, Sam Fisher. Vi will be sadly missed by her husband, Alan (Bellevue, AB); daughter, Shirley (Hazen), Bulyea, SK; son, Jerry (Sheila), Yellow Grass. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; sister, Ida Fisher; brothers: Charles (Joan), Red Rock, ON; and Henry (Sylvia) Tisdale; sisters-in-law: Mildred Parohl, Calgary; Lyle Dignem, Oshawa, ON; and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation. Interment will be held at a later date in Lang.
Richard (Dick) Abel passed away Dec. 23, 1999 at Lethbridge Regional Hospital following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Dick was born in Weyburn on Jan. 3, 1937 and received most of his education there and in Maple Creek and Saskatoon. He resided in Weyburn until 1972 when he and his family moved to Swift Current. Dick's love of the theater, movies and the projection end of it began at age nine when he became an errand boy for the two-man booth operation at the Hi-Art Theater, a requirement with the use of nitrate film. He attained his projectionist's papers at age 15 (legal age was 16). His love of movies and presenting them to the public remained with him all his life. Dick was a member of I.A.T.S.E. Locals 295 and 302. He worked at theaters and drive-ins in Weyburn, Assiniboia, Melville, Beardmore, ON, Regina and Lethbridge. He was employed at the Movie Mill in Lethbridge at the time of his passing. His wonderful sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. Dick had a great love of sports and as a young man was involved in swimming and life guarding, baseball, football and hockey. He went on to become a certified athletic trainer with the Canadian Athletic Trainers Assoc. He worked in this capacity with the Weyburn Red Wings, the Swift Current Broncos and the Lethbridge Broncos as well as the Lethbridge Dodger and Lethbridge Expos baseball franchises. Left to treasure his memory are his wife Diana of Stirling, AB; his daughter Shelley (Bill) Caswell; his grandsons Rob and Steven Caswell; his mother-in-law Adeline Jordan, all of Lethbridge, AB. Also left to celebrate his life are his brothers Bob (Pat) Abel of Lethbridge, Bill (Gina) Abel of Regina, his sisters Debra (Brad) Heyward of Calgary, Joyce (Len) Puddephatt of Weyburn, and a sister-in-law Gerda Chernoff of Winnipeg. Dick was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Nellie Abel, his daughter Stacey Leann Abel, his son Cst. Fred Abel, his father-in-law Fred Jordan and a niece Brenda Chernoff. Following the death of his son, Dick developed a close and personal relationship with his Savior and Redeemer and though his passing was unexpected he was prepared. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Dec. 28 in St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Lethbridge, with Rev. James Robinson officiating. Cremation. Inurnrment in the family plot to follow at a later date in Weyburn.
After a fun-filled family day, Judy Alice Louise Vertefeuille (nee Fleet) died tragically on January 9, 2000. She was born in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, on September 20, 1955. Judy was predeceased by her father Lloyd Fleet in 1995. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her mother Mabel Fleet of Sydney, Nova Scotia and by her devoted husband, David, and her four children; son Brendon, daughters Michelle, Jenna and Nicole. She will be lovingly remembered by her brothers and sister: Maurice (Elizabeth) Fleet of Brockville, ON; Bruce (Claire) Fleet of Montreal, PQ; Cletus (Kathy) Fleet of Sydney, N.S.; Bernadette (James) Holland of Yorkton; Greg (Leslie) Fleet of Regina; and Kevin (Corina) Fleet of Louisbourg, N.S. Her parents-in-law are also left to mourn her sudden passing: Jeanne and George Procknow of Weyburn; and her father-in-law Leonard Vertefeuille of Regina. When Judy and Dave were married on September 20, 1987, she became a special sister to Janice (Ray) Senger, Denise (Keith) Black, Shelly (Don) Gorski and Gary Vertefeuille (Karen Charles), stepsister to Lynette (Gerard) Caron, and Greg (Laura) Procknow. A wonderful Auntie to many nieces and nephews: she always had many big hugs and special smiles for the little ones. As well, Judy is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Most important in Judy's life were her husband and children. In her single years, Judy enjoyed traveling and skiing along with many other things, but when Dave entered the picture, family gatherings, camping and traveling took on an additional, new meaning. As wife and mother, Judy was a model of devotion in every way. Her husband and children were always the centre of her life - everything she did was done selflessly and without complaint. Cooking them special meals was a pleasure, playing and having fun was a priority, celebrating special occasions by clowning around was enjoyed by all. The reading time for the children was at 6:30 p.m. every day. Everything was put aside, children sat around her feet or on her lap to listen to stories and to read themselves! At other times, Judy and Dave's home was a playground for an abundance of friends. They were always having someone over for lunch or a celebration! Judy and Dave were actively involved in their children's activities. Because Brendon has been playing hockey since he was 6 years old, she was an active "hockey mom" - nobody will forget her sleigh bells that would ring to cheer her son's team on. Never a dull moment - her girls would also need to be taken to skating, music and Sparks, Brownies, or Girl Guide activities. During the summer, Judy was a fun loving traveler. She often took the four kids and holidayed to wherever Dave was working - from Dawson Creek, BC, to Oak Lake, MB, to various parts of Sask. These trips were always fun-filled and adventurous - from rock and berry picking to wildlife observations, or just playing on the beach. The children would come back with many memories and lots of video pictures; Judy would come back tanned and hopefully rested for the new school year that was beginning. Judy was committed to her profession of teaching - her compassion, generosity and sense of humor was always evident whether in school hallways, classrooms or on the street. Judy, for instance, loved school spirit days and she always took part 100% - dressing up in such costumes as a laundry or basket lady and having fun with the pupils. She convocated from Mount St. Vincent University, Nova Scotia, in 1978, and started out practice teaching in Halifax. Her sister Bernie came out west to teach for a couple of years and later convinced Judy to come to Saskatchewan. In 1979 she applied from Nova Scotia for a teacher job at Kyle Composite High and was hired over the phone. She taught for one year then applied at and received a job at Balcarres Composite for a year. In 1981, she was hired by the Weyburn Roman Catholic Separate School Board to teach at St. Michael's School. She taught until 1986, took a leave of absence for a year and came back in the fall of 1987 to teach at St. Dominic School. She taught French to all classes and was presently a grade 4 teacher. Judy also served one term as the president of the Weyburn Teachers' Association. Her cheery personality, strength of character, and a real love for being with people made her a very special lady for all the people she knew and met. Her chosen profession allowed her to touch the lives of hundreds of students, parents, and community members. Her community involvement, however, reached beyond the schools. In 1988 Judy joined the Weyburn Lioness Club. She was secretary for two terms and in 1988 she was awarded with the 'Lioness of the Year Award'. As an active member of St. Vincent de Paul, she joined the Catholic Women's League of Canada in 1995 to present. Heartfelt appreciation to the community of Weyburn and surrounding district for their concern, compassion, and support during this difficult time. No words can express our gratefulness for all the visits, food stuffs, phone calls, cards and gifts of monies to the Vertefeuille Children Trust Fund, also to the Stained Glass Window Fund of St. Vincent de Paul Church. The children enjoyed their friends' visits and going to the Family Place during the week. Out of respect for Brendon and his family, the Pee Wee Youngfellows hockey team canceled a game. On numerous occasions the teachers of St. Dominic and St. Michael visited David and the children. There were so many gestures of kindness it's impossible to specifically mention them all but as Judy would so often say, "God bless you darlins!" Funeral service was held Saturday, January 15 at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, with Father Francis Hengen as celebrant. Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery. The active pallbearers were her school colleagues: Darren Larson, Darly Fleck, and Gary Cooney; and special friends Dwayne Deck, Richard Moffat and Ray Erickson. Honorary pallbearers were: Audrey Rydzik, Nola Moffat, Bernadette Holland (Yorkton), Joyce Fitzgerald (Halifax), Beryl Evais, and Beth Kehoe (both from Louisbourg, N.S.) To all the people who attended the prayers and funeral - especially those who came from great distances - your support will always be remembered. David and the kids would like to especially acknowledge Judy's brothers, Maurice and Bruce who traveled from Oakville, ON, and Montreal, PQ, respectively. Mary Anne Seitz provided a moving, personable account of Judy at the prayers. She reminded us of Judy's two life mottos that so reflected her value of cherishing the present: "Have fun today - worry tomorrow" and "If you don't get it done today, do it tomorrow." These words echo St. Teresa of Avila, who reminded us to live fully was simple. Her advice was to "Do whatever makes you love more." She also helped us realize that when Judy planted tulips in the fall, it was actually a simple but a powerful sign of her belief in the Resurrection - a simple act of Hope. Father Francis Hengen further explained at the funeral mass how our spiritual journey in life is only complete with Resurrection. The teachers of St. Dominic contributed this reading for Judy and we would like to share it with you:
There are those whose lives death cannot diminish.
Their love radiates forever in the hearts of friends and loved ones, and their light shines on in the lives they've touched for so many years.
Those wishing to express their sympathy may donate to the trust fund for the Vertefeuille Children that has been set up at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Weyburn. Donations will be accepted at any CIBC Bank in Canada. Please state the account #73-16038 and Branch #010 Weyburn. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
Henry John Vargo, 79 years, passed away at Moosomin Union Hospital on January 2, 2000, with sons and daughters at his side. Henry was predeceased by his wife, Florine in 1973 and his parents, George (1977), and Mary (1975). He was also predeceased by brothers, Elmer, Edward and George; sisters, Helene Wick and Evie in infancy. Henry leaves to mourn his passing, children: Diana (Henry) Lazurca; Loren (Joan) Vargo; Maureen (Lloyd) Noble; Verlaine (Garry) Peterson; Sherry (Ken) Forsyth; Blaine (Anne) Vargo; Karen (Gary) Smith; Brian (June) Vargo; 17 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. To cherish his memory he leaves a brother, Laurence (Carole) Vargo of Ceylon; and his eldest sister, Anne Stopa of Regina. He also leaves sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Henry farmed for 48 years with a deep respect and commitment to the land. His retirement years in Moosomin were made richer by friends and neighbours who supported and assisted him when they could. Funeral service was conducted at Carscadden Funeral Chapel in Moosomin on Thursday, January 6, with Rev. Michael Williams officiating. An interment service was held on Friday, January 7 at Riverside Memorial Park in Regina. If friends so desire, contributions may be made to the Moosomin Union Hospital or the Saskatchewan Lung Association, Box 58000, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 7Y4.
Angeline Ericka Shaver, born November 8, 1929 at Ratcliffe, SK, passed away January 5, 2000 in Nanaimo, BC. Predeceased by a son, Lear Shaver, her parents, Eric and Louise Lindberg, and three sisters, Alvina, Bernice and Lorraine. Angeline will be remembered and sadly missed by her beloved husband of 52 years, Arnold, as well as their large family. They include: Mike and Violet Phillip, children Cary and Leah, Lee and Nicole, Kelly and Gayla, Chad and Robin, Pamela and Danielle; Milo and Donna Shaver, children Wanetta, Ethan and Natasha, Desmond and Carolina, and Jarvis; Mike and Wanda Dudek, children Jaimes and Tara, Amy, Katie and Misha; Dean and Donna Shaver, children Arlen, Tobias, Kevin and Tyler; Lorrie and Nancy Shaver, children Carmen and Lowell; Lear and Rheema's children Teila and Sasha; Richard and Leila Boyko, children Jadey, Chelsea and Alisha; Dale and Kayla Delawski, children Bonnie-Lou, Jessie, Travis and Britney; Darrin and Shelly Shaver, daughter Jasmine. As well as their 30 grandchildren, Angeline left behind four great grandchildren, two sisters Alice and Maimie, many nieces and nephews, more close family and many friends. The memorial service for Angeline was held on Monday, January 10 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Parksville, BC. The Shaver family would again like to express their gratitude and appreciation for the love and support shown during this unhappy time.
