OBITUARIES
Rikki Murray
On February 2, 2000, after a long battle with cancer, Rikki Murray
gently passed into God's care to be with her grandfather Bill
Murray and uncle, Rick Murray. Rikki was born March 27, 1987,
with dark eyes and long eyelashes. She always had a lot of energy
and brought joy and completeness to the entire family. On August
14, 1998, she was diagnosed with Glioblas-toma Multiforme, a
type of cancer. Rikki had a lot of determination and strength
to fight the cancer but on December 17, 1999 they stopped her
treatments as nothing else could be done to save her. All of
the chemotherapy and radiation she had been through had failed.
Rikki then returned home to spend her last days on earth surrounded
by her family and friends. She died peacefully, ready to go with
the angels, with her mom, dad and sisters giving her love and
encouragement. Rikki was loved by a very supportive family. Her
mom and dad, Brad and Brenda Murray, two sisters Melissa of Saskatoon
and Jodie of Weyburn, grandmother Edie Murray and grandparents
Dorland and Dorothy Tindall. Rikki leaves many uncles and aunts
to mourn: Bruce (Debbie) Murray, Brent (Shonna) Murray, Brad
(Wendy) Tindall, Jill (Dave) Kirby, Jo-Anne (Terry) Hopkins,
Karen (Craig) Hall, Dawn Tindall and Henry Tindall. Her cousins,
who all loved her, will miss her witty sense of humour and charm.
She will also be missed by her best friend Cassia Johnston. The
entire community of Weyburn, who through their support, were
whole-heartedly behind her, as were her teachers and classmates
of Assiniboia Park School and Weyburn Junior High School. We
are forever grateful to physicians Dr. Boyd Stewart of Weyburn,
Dr. Goh of Regina and Dr. Wirrel of Saskatoon, who all were more
than doctors to her. A special thanks to Cheryl Mahoney for many,
many hours of physical therapy and strong friendship to Rikki,
Harriet Greenhow for all the moral support, Collen and Nancy,
the nurses from the cancer clinic for compassionate care and
friendship. Rikki's great attitude, self-esteem and great amount
of courage through this deadly disease inspired so many people.
She did what she could and what she wanted to, she was very brave
and throughout the past year and a half she taught us so much.
Rikki's love was hockey that she played for six years. She liked
the fact that her hockey team was named after her - "The
Rockets" was her nickname. This year she received a team
fleece. Rikki was an exceptional athlete in every sport she attempted.
Her favorite sports were: hockey, basketball, volleyball, golf,
soccer, baseball and fishing. She was a collector of many things
- her number one collection: her Beanie Babies, given to her
by family and many kind friends. Rikki got her first job when
she was eight years old - she delivered papers for the Leader-Post.
She enjoyed watching movies, listening to music, playing cards
and doing all types of crafts. Rikki definitely enjoyed life
to the fullest. Every day was an adventure to her whether it
was to see how much trouble she could get her sisters into, or
what new things she could learn or how many new people she could
meet. The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada continues to spread
Rikki's happiness to other children in need. Funeral service
was held Saturday, February 5 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Vincent de
Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, with Rev. John Ferrier officiating.
Interment at a later date. Honorary pallbearers were the Best
Value Rockets hockey team, teachers and fellow students. The
active pallbearers were Mark Roberts, Garth Downton, Tony Stobart,
Jim St. Onge, Larry Olfert and Lyman Sargent. For friends so
wishing, donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation
of Canada or to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic, Regina, SK in
her memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels
Ltd., Weyburn.
Ernest Guy Worrall
Ernest Guy Worrall passed away peacefully and was promoted to
glory after a battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 1, 2000.
Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Worrall; two
brothers: Wilfred (infant), and Norman Worrall; and his wife
Rose Worrall. Ernie is survived by his two daughters: June (Tony)
Feist of Whitecourt, AB, and Pat (Tom) Schutz of Weyburn; 11
grandchildren: Brenda Kallenbach of Whitecourt, AB; Louise (Art)
Larner of Edmonton, AB; Paula (Jim) Madsen of Venezuela; Terry
Feist of Whitecourt; Randy (Shelly) Feist of Whitecourt; Pam
(Rodger) Allain of Whitecourt; David Feist of Vermilion, AB;
Robyn Feist of Whitecourt; Meaghan Feist of Whitecourt; Shari
Schutz of Saskatoon; and Shawn Schutz of Regina; and 13 great
grandchildren, three sisters: Lititia Biggs of Weyburn; Ethel
(Reg) Hawthorne of Burnaby, BC; and Ivy (Jim) Hinks of Kelowna,
BC; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ernie was born in
Ogema, SK on June 20, 1915. He lived most of his life in Weyburn
working at the Co-op Creamery from age 16 to retirement. During
his time with the creamery he held many positions including cream
tester, butter maker, milk deliverer, boiler maker, refrigeration
technician and plant superintendent. He married Rose Townsend
in 1940. They were blessed with two daughters, June and Pat.
Ernie attended and has been a soldier of the Salvation Army all
of his life. There, he served the Lord as Bandsman, Bandmaster,
Corps. Sergeant-Major, worked in the League of the Mercy, and
Red Shield. Singing at the nursing homes was always a joy for
him as music was very much a part of his life. For a few years,
he sang in a Salvation Army group called 'The Kings Combo'. Ernie
loved the simple things in life: music, feeding the birds, traveling
to visit his family, and going for rides to take in God's beautiful
creation. He loved children and always had treats on hand for
these special visitors. His patience, kindness, love and sense
of humor made him into a man that won't soon be forgotten. Viewing
was held Friday, February 4 between 7 and 9 p.m. from the chapel
at Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home. A celebration of Ernie's life
was held Saturday, February 5 at 3:30 p.m. from the Salvation
Army Weyburn Corps with Majors Larry and Eileen Williams officiating.
Interment followed at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn.
The active pallbearers were: Robert Connelly, Kelly Connelly,
Gerry Miles, Abe Driedger, Barry Katschke and Jack O'Dell. The
honorary pallbearers were: Basil Holyer, Terrance Feist, A. Randall
Feist, Shawn Schutz, David Feist and Robyn Feist. Special thanks
to the nurses and staff on 1C North at the Souris Valley Regional
Care Center, for their exceptional tender care; and to all of
our friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness. Friends
so wishing may make donations to the Salvation Army Weyburn Corps
in his memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral
Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
- Jesse Jared McKenzie
- On January 28, 2000, Jesse Jared McKenzie passed away at
the Regina General Hospital Neo Natal Unit. Jesse was born January
17, 2000 to Graham and Christie McKenzie of Weyburn, his sister
Kaylee, and brother Shane. He is survived by his grandfather
Don McKenzie of Goodwater, and grandparents, Leigh and Loretha
Bowerin of Weyburn; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Jesse was predeceased by one grandmother, Agnes McKenzie, twin
cousins Brian and Brent McKenzie, and one uncle James Bowerin.
Funeral mass was held Monday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m. from St.
Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, with Father Francis
Hengen celebrant. Interment followed in Goodwater Cemetery, Goodwater.
All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers.
For friends so wishing, donations may be made in his memory to
the Regina General Hospital Neo Natal Unit, or to the Weyburn
General Hospital. Arrangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne
Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.
- Ethel Kuiper
- On Friday, January 28, 2000, Ethel Kuiper, late of Weyburn,
passed away at the age of 82 years. Ethel (Fell) was born November
10, 1917 at Dahinda, SK. She was the oldest of seven children.
She went to school up to grade 9 and then entered the work force
at the age of 14 years to help her parents out financially. She
worked various jobs until she married George Kuiper on May 30,
1942 in Weyburn. She then raised her family of two children,
Phyllis and Ron. She was involved with the Calvary Baptist Church,
singing in the choir, Sunday school teacher, ladies groups and
Bible study. She liked crocheting, playing crib, crossword puzzles,
game shows and dancing with family and friends. Ethel and George
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 30, 1992. They
lived in Regina for five years, and then moved to Weyburn where
they have resided for many years. Predeceased by her mother and
father, John and Lillian Fell. Ethel is survived by her husband,
George Kuiper of Weyburn; two children: Phyllis (Eldon) Hardy
of Granisle, BC, and their children: Deborah (Scott) Trim and
great grandchildren, Christa and Kara Trim; Jason Hardy and David
Hardy; Ron (Jeannette) Kuiper of Regina; and their children:
Erin and Danielle; her brothers and sisters: Dorothy (Russ) Lynch
of Surrey, BC; Gordon (Emy Lou) Fell of Langley, BC; Jim Fell
of Red Deer, AB; Grace Braaten of Weyburn; Gertrude (Walter)
Kronkvist of Penticton, BC; Bill (Donna) Fell of Regina; as well
as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held on Tuesday,
February 1 at 2:00 p.m. from Calvary Baptist Church, Weyburn,
with Pastor Rob Ogilvie officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest
Cemetery, Weyburn. All those in attendance were considered to
be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Bev Culbertson,
Gordon Richardson, Norman Eggum, Evan Goranson, Merv Leitz and
Norm Flaten. Those wishing to express their sympathy may donate
to the Calvary Baptist Church or the Canadian Cancer Society,
in her memory. Arrangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral
Home Inc., Weyburn.
- Doris Isabelle Elmy
- On Thursday, January 27, 2000, Doris Isabelle Elmy, late
of Weyburn, and formerly of Kisbey, SK. Predeceased by her father
and mother, George and Eva Prosser; one sister, Freda Edwards
and her husband, Lorne Elmy. Doris is survived by two daughters:
Beverley (Dennis) Love of Regina; and Glenda (Rod) Hamann of
St. Albert, AB; grandchildren: Elaine (Blaine) Cockwill, Rhonda
and Jennifer Love; Carly, Brittany and Jenna Hamann; two great
grandchildren: Brayden and Riley Cockwill; one sister, Olive
(Ralph) Wyand of Kisbey; one brother-in-law, Bob Edwards of Kisbey;
as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Doris was born February
8, 1922 at Kisbey. She grew up there and attended Kisbey school.
On December 20, 1943, Doris married Lorne Elmy at Arcola. They
resided in Kisbey all their lives and raised their two daughters
there. Doris enjoyed cooking and gardening. She liked crocheting,
curling and collecting rocks. She was involved in the Kisbey
rink, always helping others when in need. She was also a member
of the Anglican Church Guild. Funeral service was held Saturday,
January 29 at 2:30 p.m. from St. Michael's Anglican Church, Kisbey,
with Rev. Julie Collings officiating. Interment followed in Percy
cemetery, Kisbey. All those in attendance were considered to
be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Frank Brigden,
Jerry Wyatt, Lorne Fisher, Ken Singleton, Milton Elmy and Rene
Dubussehere. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in
her memory to the Alzheimer's Society of Saskatchewan, 301-2550-12th
Ave., Regina, Sask. S4P 3X1. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher
Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
- (Mary) Jean Huston
- On Monday, January 31, 2000, (Mary) Jean Huston, late of
Regina, and formerly of Weyburn, passed away at the age of 76
years. Predeceased by her mother and father, Frank and Mary Huston;
one sister, Lottie Pearson; and one niece, Audrey Downs. Jean
is survived by one brother, Thomas (Bertha) Huston of Weyburn;
nieces and nephews Robert Pearson of Raymore, SK; Loraine (Rene)
Beuechene of Gravelbourg; Roger (Norma) Huston of Saskatoon;
and Mary Ann (Dan) McDonald of White City; as well as many great
nieces and nephews. Jean was born November 4, 1923, the youngest
of three children born to Mary and Frank Huston, at Weyburn.
She received all her education at McTaggart and then took a one
year business course in Weyburn. After her mother passed away,
she remained at home with her father until he remarried in 1943,
taking over all the household chores. Then she went to work at
the Weyburn Airport Training Centre as a private secretary to
the chief engineer. When the training school moved to Moose Jaw,
Jean moved with it, remaining in her position. She spent one
year in Swift Current, then moved to Regina, taking on several
different secretarial positions in the government until 1980
when she underwent surgery for two aneurysms and was no longer
able to work. She was only about five years away from retirement
and she would have made great use of her retirement years, traveling
and pursuing other interests. She remained in the Extended Care
Parkside Nursing Home until December 1999, where she received
excellent care for the 17-18 years she was there, then she was
transferred to Pioneer Village Nursing Home, where she passed
away January 31, 2000. Jean joined Alexandria Rebekah Lodge while
she lived in Weyburn during the 1940s. During her years in Regina,
she was deeply involved with curling, acting as director of the
Tartan Club. She liked to travel, attending the Silver Broom
in Germany, and had plans for a trip to Hawaii at the time of
her illness. She also enjoyed golfing. Jean was a very dedicated
employee, always giving 100 percent, and was well thought of
by her co-workers. She will be remembered by all the people she
worked with. The thing she looked forward to most were her brother,
Tommy's faithful calls and visits. She loved their trips out
to the mall and the times they traveled to Weyburn, with stops
in McTaggart on the way. She will be fondly remembered and sadly
missed. A memorial service was held Thursday, February 3 at 3:00
p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with Pastor Ron Bestvater
officiating, organist Helen Flaaten, and soloist June Fletcher.
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 her memory to the Alexandria Rebekah
Lodge #14, Weyburn. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral
Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
- Joseph August DeRoose
- On February 15, 1922, the first bundle of joy arrived to
Rene and Helen DeRoose, at the family farm. After receiving his
elementary education at Lacadia School, Joseph August DeRoose
helped on the family farm. His greatest joy was looking after
animals and especially his dogs. He pampered them as you would
a child and in return they were always there to welcome him home.
Although Joe never married, he had a great fondness for children,
especially his nieces and nephews. They took great delight in
his sense of humor or when they threw their arms around him and
giggled when they could feel his 'love handles', seeing Joe was
of rotund build. Joe was the type of person who always showed
love and affection for his family, but at times he would like
to show off his authority which was understood in good faith.
Not only family members but also the young people of the community
will remember Joe for his teasing, but all knew it was meant
in jest. Joe was never known for extravagance, but always enjoyed
the simple things in life. The family will treasure the memories
of his hard work and efforts that he put in on the family farm,
which he took over in 1974 after the passing of his father. He
loved the soil, and always made due, repairing as needed. He
enjoyed raising cattle, almost spoiling them, and was good at
delivering calves. He drove a lot of horses during plowing, disking
and seeding in the early years. As he was the oldest, he helped
his other brothers and sisters get started in their lives, as
they left the farm. He was a good friend with his neighbors on
the farm, and did not want to leave the farm to live in town.
He rented the land because of ill health, but continued to help
if he could. Joe found everlasting peace on January 31, 2000
just 15 days short of his 78th birthday. He was predeceased by
his parents, Rene and Helen; a sister, Margaret, and brothers,
Adolph and Remie. To mourn his passing he leaves his brother,
Oscar DeRoose; sisters: Mary DeRoose, Alice (Roy) Picard, Louise
(Otto) Hersche, Camilla Dionne, Anne DeRoose, Martha (Lionel)
Rainville and Emma (Don) Gilles; two sisters-in-law, Valerie
DeRoose and Maria DeRoose; as well as numerous nieces and nephews
and grand nieces and nephews. Prayers were said Wednesday, February
2, at 7:30 p.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Radville.
The funeral mass was held Thursday, February 3 at 11:00 a.m.
from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Radville, with Father
Brian Meredith celebrant. A private family interment followed
in Ceylon Cemetery, Ceylon. The active pallbearers were: Rene
DeRoose, Sidney DeRoose, Andrew DeRoose, Louis DeRoose, Gerald
Rainville and Rodney Lazurko. All those in attendance were considered
to be honorary pallbearers. For friends so wishing, donations
may be made in his memory to the Radville Marian Health Centre,
Palliative Care, Radville. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher
Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
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