OBITUARIES


Louis Adrian Bert

Louis was born to Regis and Marie on October 9, 1930 at Neptune, Sask. He attended school at Green Valley School in the Neptune area. He grew up on a farm at Neptune with four brothers, Leon, Joe, John and Paul, and three sisters, Margeurite, Mary and Alice. He married Jeannine Gilmore on October 28, 1952 at St. Collette Parish. He was involved in the 4-H Club (Leader - 15 years), president of the Seniors Club and Souris Valley Club. He was also involved with the Knights of Columbus, treasurer of Parish Council. He enjoyed bowling, curling, cards, hunting, visiting, travelling, attending sports and concerts that his children and grandchildren participated in and he also enjoyed Casino Bus Tours and farming and raising cattle. Louis and Jeanne were blessed with nine children. They lived in the Neptune area until 1981 then moved to Radville until his passing. Memorial mass for Louis Bert, late of Radville, age 69 years, was held Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. from the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Radville, with Father Brian Meredith presiding. Interment followed in Laurier Cemetery, Radville. Prayers were held Wednesday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Radville. He was predeceased by his mother and father: Marie and Regis; his brother, Joe; brother-in-law Henry Binetruy; two grandchildren: Braeden, Tyson; his mother- and father-in-law, Hector and Alphonsine Gilmore. Louis is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jeannine of Radville; his children: Denise (Dick) Bourassa of Radville and their children: Richie (Shannon), Lisa, Crystal, Raelyn; Evelyn (Ted) Puszkar of Regina, and their children: Andrea, Denny (Beth), Erin; Felix (Shelley) of Moose Jaw and their children: Dayna, Courtney, Brysen; Victor (Celine) of Radville and their children: Deanna (Jody), Garth, Lesley, Janelle; Eugene (Patti) of Radville and their children: Brandis, Meagan, Mitchell; Annette (David) Bourassa of Radville and their children: Cori, Lyndsey, Drew; Reynold (Shelley) of Estevan and their children: Terace, Reanne, Kennen, Trent; Denis (Danielle) of Radville and their children: Lauren, Christian; Jody (Patti) of Radville and their daughter Paige; one great granddaughter: Tianna; three brothers: Leon (Marie) of Penticton, BC; John (Paulette) of Radville, Paul (Monique) of Montreal, PQ; sisters: Margeurite Binetruy of Radville, Mary (Albert) Cherpin of Radville, Alice (Renhold) Marzinke of Port Alberni, BC; several brothers and sisters-in-law; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren. Donations may be made in his memory to the Radville Marian Health Centre/Palliative Care Unit or Radville Ambulance Service. Arrangements entrusted to Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.
In tears we saw you sinking, we watched you fade away.
You suffered much in silence, you fought so hard to stay.
You faced your task with courage, your spirit did not bend.
But still you kept on fighting, until the very end.
God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around you, and whispered "Come with Me."
So when we saw you sleeping, so peaceful, free from pain.
We could not wish you back, to suffer that again.


Ella Klatt

On Sunday, February 20, 2000 Ella Klatt, late of Yellow Grass, passed away at the age of 87 years. Predeceased by her parents; brothers Karl and Arnold; sisters Linda and Minnie; and husband, Carl; Ella is survived by her son Dale (Isabelle) of Lion's Bay, BC; grandsons, Garnet (Marilyn) of Calgary, AB, and Glenn of Vancouver, BC; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Thursday, February 24 at 1:00 p.m. in Peace Lutheran Church, Yellow Grass, with Pastor Ron Bestvater officiating. Interment followed in the Yellow Grass Cemetery. Flowers most gratefully declined, however, donations may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, Yellow Grass, Sask. S0G 5J0. Arrangements were entrusted to the Helmsing Funeral Chapel, Yellow Grass and Regina.


Alfred Portmann

On Wednesday, February 16, 2000 Alfred Portmann passed away at the Peter Lougheed hospital in Calgary, AB, at the age of 66. Predeceased by his father Frank Portmann, sister Eva Nimegeers. Alfred is survived by one son Ron (Arlene), one daughter Rae (Jason) his mother Mary Portmann, sister Mary (Eugene) McCurry, brother Ed (June) Portmann, one brother-in-law Melvin Nimegeers, one granddaughter Ashley, several nieces and nephews. Interment in the Ceylon cemetery at a later date.


Eva Regina Engebretsen

On Sunday, February 13, 2000, Eva Regina Engebretsen, late of Weyburn, passed away at the age of 84 years. Predeceased by her parents, Carl and Eva Borschowa; her husband, Leonard Engebretsen on January 13, 2000; numerous brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Eva will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her son Wayne (Mary) Engebretsen, grandson, Darren and granddaughter, Alexia all of Weyburn; one sister, Kay (Louie) Freistadt of Humboldt, SK as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Regina was born May 23, 1915 at Humboldt. She lived in Weyburn since she was a baby, where she received her elementary education. She worked at Charnell's Studio before her marriage to Leonard on September 2, 1939 in Weyburn. She belonged to the Royal Purple, Weyburn General Hospital Auxiliary, Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and the Roman Catholic Church. Regina enjoyed knitting, reading and crocheting. She liked meeting people in general and sharing a joke or a laugh. She enjoyed travelling and seeing different places in both Canada and the USA. The birth of her two grandchildren were very special events in her life, Darren on January 14, 1983 and Alexia on February 7, 1985. Regina and Leonard celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 2, 1999. A memorial service was held Thursday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with Father Francis Hengen officiating. Interment followed in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. 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.


Garfield Beare

On Tuesday, February 22, 2000, Garfield Beare, late of Weyburn, and formerly of Fillmore, passed away at the Weyburn General Hospital, at the age of 75 years. Predeceased by his father, Harvey Beare in 1961 and by his mother, Luella Beare in 1981. Garfield is survived by two brothers: Alvin (Evelyn) Beare and Ivan (Leona) Beare and one sister, Enid (Alex) Stewart, all of Fillmore; four nephews, four nieces; 13 great nieces and five great nephews; one aunt, Hazel Wallace of Port Perry, ON; as well as numerous cousins in Ontario. Garfield was born in the family farm home (NE 27-11-10-W2) on August 31, 1924. He attended Freewill Country School then took two years of correspondence and received his grade eleven. He started farming in 1940 at the age of 16 with his father and brothers, and continued farming with his brother Ivan Beare until 1990 when he retired. He continued to help on the farm until he took ill in October of 1999. Garfield lived on the family farm for 75 years until the last four months when he became ill and then lived at Hill Top Manor in Weyburn for two months. Garfield remained single all of his life. He was a loyal fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Maple Leafs. He liked to dance and enjoyed visiting with his family and many friends and neighbors. He served on the local Hall Board and on the local Sask. Wheat Pool Committee, both for a number of years. He was always willing to help out at any event when asked. Garfield joined the United Church in Huronville and attended there for a number of years, then transferred to the United Church in Fillmore, and supported it until his passing. Funeral service was held Monday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church, Fillmore, with Rev. Jann Sampson officiating. Rod Beare gave the eulogy. Interment followed in Fillmore Community Cemetery. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Brian Beare, Gerald Nixon, Orley Treble, Harvey Stewart, Don Grieg and Marcel Van Stavern. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Fillmore United Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.


Martha Kaen MacQuarrie

On Monday, February 21, 2000 Martha Kaen MacQuarrie, late of Weyburn, passed away at Parkway Lodge at the age of 98 years. Martha was born in Amble, England, on December 8, 1901. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Mary Ann Larsen; brother and sisters; her husband Lachlan in 1971 and a son James in 1992. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Elna and son-in-law, Jack Bergen of Fort Qu'Appelle; her son, William MacQuarrie of Omaha, Nebraska; special family member Herman Jacobs, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren, beloved friends and caregivers. A memorial service was held Friday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m. from Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home, Weyburn, with Bill Corkum officiating minister. Interment was held Friday, February 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. For friends so wishing, donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.


Mervin L. Claybo

Mervin (Bud) L. Claybo passed away February 16, 2000 at 71 years of age. He had been a patient in the Royal Alexander Hospital in Edmonton, AB since January 2, 2000. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce; children Ross (Jenny), Willowdale, ON; Barbara (Jim) Nicholson, Calgary, AB; Larry of Charlotte, North Carolina; ten grandchildren: Daniel and Dominique Claybo; Cherie, Christie, Katie, Nathan, Laura, Sarah, Daniel and David Nicholson; sisters: Alphild Molberg, Midale; Gladys Johnson, Outlook; his twin brother Marvin (Opal), Midale; brother and sister-in-law George and Aletha Hardy, Weyburn; and many nieces, nephews and friends as well as extended family members. Mervin was predeceased by his father John (July 30, 1969); his mother Mary (Nov. 5, 1982); sister Grace (Feb. 14, 1922); brother (1926); sister Pearl (Sept. 26, 1941); brothers-in-law Danton Johnson and George Molberg. Mervin was born January 3, 1929 to John and Mary Claybo at Oungre, SK. He was nicknamed "Bud" at his birth. He attended Lyndale School (grades 1-9) and Midale High School, graduating in 1947. After one year at Moose Jaw Normal School he taught at Wolseley and Indian Head. In 1952 he joined the air force and spent ten months in El Arish, Egypt, with the peacekeeping force (1958-59). On November 27, 1953 he married Joyce Doreen Magnuson at Midale. After a ten year career in the forces he moved his family to Midale while he attended the U. of S. at Regina. He taught at Kisbey (1963) and Estevan (1964). From 1965-72 he was an accountant at Canada Wire and Cable, Weyburn, and at Lebret Indian School from 1973-77. He moved his family to Edmonton in 1978 and was an accountant for health food services with the Dept. of Education until his retirement in January of 1994. Bud had many friends and had the great ability to always remember names and faces. He loved his family dearly and found his grandchildren a real joy. He acquired diabetes in mid 1980 and has suffered side effects of the disease. He has enjoyed fathering with his entire family at many special occasions and the family shares many precious memories. We all miss him very much. Interment - graveside service preceded the memorial service held February 21 at Midale.


Leonard Muxlow

On Thursday, February 10, 2000, Leonard Muxlow late of Gladmar, SK passed away at the age of 79 years. Leonard was born in Bengough on July 31, 1920. He was predeceased by his parents: Alick and Gertrude Muxlow; brothers: Gerald (Rhoda) Muxlow, and Robert Muxlow; brother-in-law, Milo Bringedahl; sisters-in-law: Bernice Bringedahl, Kay Muxlow, and Florine (Henry) Vargo; parents-in-law, Ben and Emma Bringedahl. Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Jamaine of Gladmar; children: Clayton (Janice) Muxlow of Gladmar; Lana (Brian) Blazeiko of Regina; Dale (Karen) Muxlow of Gladmar; Darcy (Wendy) Muxlow of Weyburn; grandchildren: Ashlee (Mark) Vermeulen; Alexis (Shane) Kaufmann; Lacey Muxlow; Chase Muxlow; Melanie Muxlow; Ryan Muxlow; Jonathan Blazeiko; Logan Muxlow; Colby Muxlow and Kirby Domes-Muxlow; brothers: Richard (Joyce) Muxlow of Chilliwack, BC; Alvin (Jean) Muxlow of Abbotsford, BC; brother-in-law, Donald Bringedahl of Gladmar; sisters-in-law: Doreen Muxlow of Sedley; May (Van) Rasmussen of Gladmar; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Leonard and Jamaine lived in the Gladmar area all their married life. Farming was Leonard's greatest achievement each year. For a number of years his combines worked in the United States with the harvest. Funeral service was held Monday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m. from the Gladmar Regional School with Pastor Martin Olson officiating with organist Mrs. Phyllis Massier. Lacey Muxlow read a memoriam on behalf of the grandchildren, Dennis and Ceta Rude sang a duet, and Ray Bailey wrote and read the eulogy. Interment followed in Gladmar cemetery. The active pallbearers were: Tory Bringedahl, Bryce Bringedahl, Alick Muxlow, Wayne Fladeland, Barry LaBatte and Duane Tessier. Honorary pallbearers were: Arthur Ehrhardt, Herb LaBatte, Ray Bailey, Adolph Hoffart, Bob Massier, Sam Bendickson, Teddy Fladeland and Clifford LaBatte. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in his memory to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.


Isabelle Riviere

On Thursday, February 17, 2000, Isabelle Riviere, late of Radville, passed away suddenly at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA at the age of 66 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Anita Gatin; one sister in childhood, Isabelle; a brother and sister-in-law, Armand and Flo Gatin; parents-in-law Angele and Henri Riviere; brothers-in-law, Paul Riviere and Martin Thurmeier; sister-in-law Marguerite Riviere; one niece Angeline; and one nephew, Roger. Isabelle is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Rene Riviere of Radville; three children: Sue (Larry) Verhelst of Radville, and their children: Tanya, Greg (Sherrill), Kyle (Shannon and Tessa) and Ross; Yvette Doud (Glen Van De Sype) of Radville, and children: Pamela (Brett), Deanna (Jayme), Mindy, Cara and Jill; Danny (Dorothy) Riviere of Regina, and their children: Christopher, Kelsey and Courtney; two sisters: her twin, Margaret McCormick of Regina; and Laura (Bernie) Davies of Regina; one brother, Lionel (Arlene) Gatin of Regina; two sisters-in-law: Genevieve Thurmeier (Wilfred Gilmore) of Radville, and Andrea Riviere of Saskatoon; two brothers-in-law: Guy (Rosanne) Riviere of Montreal, Que. and Dave McCormick of Regina, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers were said Sunday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Radville. The funeral mass was held Monday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church with Father Emile Toupin presiding. Interment followed in Laurier Cemetery, Radville. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Greg Verhelst, Brett Larocque, Kyle Verhelst, Jayme Schwindt, Ross Verhelst and Terry Davies. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to express their sympathy may donate to the Saskatchewan Lung Associa-tion, in her memory. Arrangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc., Weyburn.


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