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AGOPSOWICZ -- MRS. AMY AGOPSOWICZ of Moose Jaw, formerly of Glentworth, Saskatchewan, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2000 at the age of 81 years. Amy is survived by her husband, Adam of Moose Jaw, daughter Debbie (Guy) Lizee of Regina; three sons: Donald of Toronto, Walter of Glentworth and Darrell of Regina; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and her sister, Gladys Holmberg of Moose Jaw. A VISITATION FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2000 FROM 7-9 P.M. WITH A PRAYER SERVICE AT 8:15 P.M. IN THE W.J. JONES & SON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 106 ATHABASCA ST. E., MOOSE JAW. A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 10, 2000 AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE W.J. JONES & SON FUNERAL CHAPEL. Reverend Father Keith Goldrup will officiate. Memorialization will take place at the family plot, Glentworth Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials for the Saskatchewan Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 521, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, S6H 4P2 would be appreciated.
W.J. JONES & SON FUNERAL HOME IN CARE OF ARRANGEMENTS. LEW YOUNG FUNERAL DIRECTOR. (693-4644)
BERNT -- On Wednesday, July 5th, 2000, Emil Bernt formerly of Avonhurst and late of Qu'Appelle passed away peacefully in Regina at the age of 88 years. Emil was predeceased by his wife Marjorie; five brothers: Fred in infancy, Frank, Bill, Henry, Rudolph; sister Mary Galenzoski; brothers-in-law, Paul Galenzoski, Joe Lehman; sister-in-law, Olga Bernt. Emil is survived by sisters, Emma Lehman, Rose (Eric) Meier; sister-in-law, Eva Bernt; Marjorie's son Victor; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Emil will be missed by great niece, Melissa; and special friend, Ben (Evelyn) Reece. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Ave. with the Very Rev. James D. Merrett officiating. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park. Flowers most gratefully declined. Friends so wishing may make donations, in memoriam, to a charity of choice. Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services.
CLARKE -- JAMES HENRY (HARRY) of Assiniboia, Sask., passed away on June 28, 2000, at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by his parents, Jim and Florence, two brothers Tom and Dave, he is survived by four sons: Lawrence of Edmonton, Dennis (Shelda) of Assiniboia, Murray of Esterhazy and Kelvin of Regina; two brothers, Bill of Dysart and John of Saskatoon, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at the Govan Cemetery, Govan, Saskatchewan on Saturday, July 8, 2000, at 1:30 P.M. The Reverend Alex Taylor officiating. Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, Sask., 306-642-3373
FAYANT -- Joseph Alexander III passed away Monday, July 3, 2000 at the Lakeside Nursing Home, Wolseley, Sask. at the age of 74 years. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Anne's R.C. Church, Wolseley, on Friday, July 7, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. J.R. Prince. Interment will be in the Sintaluta Cemetery. Joseph was born at Katepwa, Saskatchewan on November 9, 1925. He was the eldest son of Joseph Alexander II and Marie Agnes (nee Amyotte). He was predeceased by his father on March 30, 1930, mother on June 23, 1982, brother Donald on April 9, 1970, brother Peter George on August 16, 1989, half brother David McLeod on October 16, 1998, half sister Wanda McLeod. Joseph is survived by his son Larry and three grandchildren of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, two sisters: Mrs. Harry (Florence) Ross of Regina, Mrs. Vincent (Margaret) McRae of Victoria, B.C., one half sister Mrs. Fred (Mary Anne) Mytopher of Rouleau, Saskatchewan. Two Brothers: William Joseph, of Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Harry (Gina) of Edmonton, Alberta, sisters-in-law Mrs. William (Fay) Fayant of Regina, Mrs. Peter Fayant of Chemanius, B.C., and Vera McLeod of Sintaluta. Mr. Fayant is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire contributions to the Sintaluta Legion, c/o Mr. Clifford Dundas, Sintaluta, Sask., SOG 4NO or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2360-2nd Avenue, Regina, Sask., S4R 1A6 may be tokens of remembrance. Arrangements in care of Tubman Cremation & Funeral Services, Wolseley. (1-800-667-8962).
HAGGERTY -- Margaret Reynolds Yvonne Haggerty (nee Small), passed away July 5, 2000. Marge was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, May 5, 1914 and grew up in Strasbourg, Sask. She was the eldest of four children of Lester Meredith Small and Eva May Mapes (born in Ontario). The Small family moved to Regina in 1930, where Marge attended Central Collegiate, Scott Collegiate, Regina College, earning an associate in Arts Diploma, and graduated from business college. Marge and Sam Haggerty were marriage July 8, 1939 in Regina. They lived the first fours years of their marriage life in Watrous, where Sam was employed by the CBC. They then returned to the Haggerty farm in Belle Plaine, remaining there until 1962 when they moved to Regina. Marge was active for many years in the Drinkwater Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Anqet Chapter of the Daughters of the Nile. She was a devoted mother who dedicated her life to caring for her family. Marge was predeceased by her youngest daughter Catherine Laurel Collier in 1997, father (1949), mother (1978) and brother John Small (1995 in Toronto). She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Sam; two daughters, Sharon May Haggerty of London, Ontario, Linda Rae Krahn (Jake) of Regina; six grandchildren, Braden (Brenda) and Megan Haggerty (Gregory Cargnelli) of Vancouver, Mona Krahn of Banff, Michael and Cynthia Krahn of Regina and John Haggerty of London; two great grandchildren, Samuel and Ivo Cargnelli of Vancouver; sister Lois Vivian Reid (Dr. R.N.) of Regina and brother Bruce Small of Burnaby, BC. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue with The Venerable Gary Paterson officiating. Interment at Stony Beach Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial donations in Marge's memory to Saskatchewan Head Injury Association, 2310 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon S7J 2C7 would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services.
HURLEY -- The death of John Hurley aged 72 years of Lockwood, SK., occurred at Royal University Hospital on Monday, July 3, 2000. A Memorial Service will be held in the Nokomis United Church, Nokomis, SK. on Friday, July 7th at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Sylvia Thompson. For those so wishing donations to R.U.H. Intensive Care Unit, Saskatoon Cancer Centre or Charity of Choice. FOTHERINGHAM - McDOUGALL FUNERAL SERVICE, Nokomis, in care of arrangements.
WALTON -- Memorial Service for the late Alan James Walton will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home, Melville. Alan was from St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville and formerly of Moose Jaw Valley View Centre, Stockholm Group Home and Grayson Hospice. Alan passed away on Monday, July 3, 2000 at St. Peter's Hospital in Melville at the age of 70 years. Predeceased by his father James and his mother Nellie; his brother Jack; sister-in-law Margaret and nephew Glenn. Alan leaves to cherish his memory his one nephew Ron (Pat) Walton of Melville and their children, Trina (Grant) Miller of Melville, Trent Walton of Davidson and Erin Walton of Regina. Memorial maybe made to the St. Paul Lutheran Home. Arrangements are by Bailey's Funeral Home, 1-888-783-7552.
AGER -- FRANK, of Coronach, Sask., age 77, passed away March 28, 2001. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce, son Farrell and wife Helen, one grandson Farron all of Coronach; his mother Evelyn of Rockglen, brothers and sisters: Irene (Delbert) Rasmussen of Duncan, B.C., Marion Bakken of Swift Current, Clair (Myrtle) of Assiniboia, Robert (Rose) of Assiniboia, Lois Lawrick of Rockglen and Devona Ager of Regina as well as numerous nieces and nephews. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at the Elks Hall, Coronach, Sask., on Saturday, March 31, 2001, at 2:00 P.M. The Reverend P. Marie Wedderburn officiating. Interment to follow in the Coronach Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Coronach United Church and/or Coronach and Area Health Care Foundation. Ross Funeral Service 642-3373.
BARBER -- LUCILE EVANGELINE of Pioneer Village, Regina and formerly of Strasbourg and Govan passed away March 28, 2001 at the age of 83 years. Predeceased by her parents John and Birdie Hancock, first husband Dan Latta, second husband Clarence Barber, two grandsons Donald and Scott Latta. She leaves to mourn three sons John (Judy) Latta, David (Violet) Latta and Ralph (Karess) Latta, three daughters Wendy (Don) Dixon, Glenna (Danny) Gravel and Donna (Blaine) Sorenson, grandchildren Michael (Cindy) Latta, Mark Latta, Elaine (Jeff) Ball, Debbie Brinley, Donna (Merle) Lawrence, Darrell Latta, Shannon (Evan) Morrisson, Darcy (Angela) Latta, Michael (Michelle) Gravel, Stuart Gravel, Terry (Michelle) Gravel, Stuart Gravel, Terry (Teresa) Dixon, thirteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday March 31, 2001 at 3 PM from Strasbourg Alliance Church. Rev. Glen Lonie officiating. Interment Crescent Road Cemetery. Hansen's Funeral Home, Strasbourg in care of arrangements. Flowers gratefully declined, friends so wishing may make donations to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan would be appreciated by the family.
BOX -- On Thursday, March 29, 2001, Arthur Edmund (Ted) Box, Grenfell, Sask. age 83 years. The funeral service will be held in the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Grenfell, Sask. on Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. Mr. Dennis R. Irving officiating. Cremation with Interment of cremated remains at a later date. Predeceased by his parents, Richard and Mary (Birtles) Box; four brothers, John in infancy, George, Earl and Milton; and three sisters, Mabel Gibson, Marion Fleming and Beulah Halladay. Mr. Box is survived by his loving wife, Gladys; their son, Richard Box, Moose Jaw and their daughter, Heather (Ken) Neuls, Grenfell; two grandchildren, Kimberley and Curtis Neuls; one brother, Keith Box, Grenfell; seven sisters, Edna Curtis, Rosetown, Sask, Muriel Gingell, Gravelbourg, Sask, Lucy Ritza, Thunder Bay, Ont., Isabel Fleming, Grenfell, Georgina Curtis, Brandon, Man., Freida Hawken, Glenavon, Sask., and Merle Laut, Crossfield, Alta.; as well as his numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. If friends so desire contributions to the Trinity Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Box 730, Grenfell, Sask., S0G 2B0 or to the the Royal Canadian Legion, Grenfell Branch #55, Box 895, Grenfell, Sask., S0G 2B0 may be tokens of remembrance. Arrangements in care of Tubman Cremation and Funeral Services, Wolsely (1-800-667-8962)
BROOKS -- Suzanne Marie Brooks, age 44 years, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 27, 2001. Predeceased by her mother and father, Simone and Joseph Bonneville and her sisters Paulette Clark and Lise Bonneville. Suzanne is survived by her loving husband, Bill; three daughters: Kerri (Nick), Sarah and Nicki (Calvin); four grandchildren: Paige, Shaelyn, Brody and Isiah; one sister, Rae (Wayne) Therens; brother-in-law Pat (Mary-Anne) Clark; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and treasured friends. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 2, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 5020 Sherwood Drive, with Rev. Peter Pham presiding. Flowers gratefully declined. Friends so wishing may make donations, in memoriam, to the Saskatchewan Lung Association, 1231 - 8th Street East, Saskatoon S7H 0S5. Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services. E-mail condolences to the family may be sent to reception@speersfuneralchapel.com
JESSUP -- Reginald Arthur Jessup passed away peacefully in the Pasqua Hospital on March 27, 2001. FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2001 AT 11:00 A.M. IN ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH, EMPRESS STREET AND N.W. BLVD., Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services.
CRUICKSHANK -- Hon. Richard A., Q.C. passed away on the 27th day of March, 2001, at Regina Saskatchewan. Predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Cruickshank, a sister Ruth Blackhall, his wife Helen in 1991 and his brother Doug; he is survived by a daughter Janice (Sonny) of Kamloops, B.C., sister-in-law Mary Cruickshank of Burnaby, B.C.; as well as several nieces and nephews. Richard was born at North Battleford, May 24, 1914 where he received his early education. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with his B.A. in 1935 and his LL.B. (with distinction) in 1938. He marriage Helen Thompson Tyerman, B. Sc., of Prince Albert on April 2, 1945. He was President of the Regina Bar Association in 1952, served on both the Regina Collegiate Institute Board and the Regina Public School Board and in 1959 was general campaign Vice-Chairman of the Regina United Appeal. He was a member of the Royal United Services Institute and President in 1969. He was elected an Honourary Life Member in 1993. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in October 1939. He was called up on active service at the beginning of 1940. His first ship was a mine sweeper H.M.C.S. Vegreville in which he served for a short time. His next ship was one of the famous Flower-class Corvettes, H.M.C.S. Kamloops, which was on convoy escort duty on the Atlantic. His last ship, H.M.C.S. Tillsonburg, was one of the original Castle-class ships. She had a compliment of one hundred and twelve men and eight officers. She also had a new weapon, a forward throwing mortar called Squid. He served in the Tillsonburg until the end of the war in 1945. After the war he served in the Naval Reserve and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He was active in the Canadian Corp of Commissionaires and was elected to the Board of Governors, South Saskatchewan Division in 1971 and Chairman of the Board in 1986. He was also a member of the Board of Governors of the National Corps and served on the Executive Council for several years. Dick was with the law firm Balfour, Davidson and Cruickshank from 1945-1952. In 1953 he entered the oil business with Canadian Devonian Petroleums Limited and was with the company as a Director and General Manager until 1961. He was elected a Director of the Canadian Petroleum Association, Saskatchewan Division in 1953 and Chairman of the Board in 1955. He was also a member of the Board of Governors of the National Association and Chairman in 1959. He was appointed a member of the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Conservation Board in 1961 and in 1963 was elected an Honourary Life Member of the Canadian Petroleum Association. He was practising law with Nicol, Cruickshank and Keith in 1966 when he was named a Queen's Counsel. He was appointed to the Bench in 1970, and served as a Judge of the District Court of Saskatchewan and a Judge of the Court of Queen's Bench of Saskatchewan from 1970 until late 1982. He was made an Honourary Member of the Regina Bar Association upon his retirement from the Bench in 1982. A Memorial Service, celebrating Dick's life, will be held on Friday, March 30, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in Lakeview United Church, 3200 McCallum Avenue, Regina with Rev. David Hoffman officiating. Flowers most gratefully declined. Friends so wishing may make donations, in memoriam, to the William Booth Special Care Home, 50 Angus Rd., Regina S4R 8P6. Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services. E-mail condolences to the family may be sent to reception@speersfuneralchapel.com
GOODIN -- Donald Bernard of Burnaby, BC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at the age of 65. Don was born and educated in Regina before moving to Burnaby in 1965. Predeceased by his parents, Norman and Caroline, three brothers, Walter, Maxwell and Jack. Don leaves his brother Edward, (Marguerite) and five sisters, Rita, Hilda, Bonnie (Walter), Mabel, Marlene (Roy), numerous nieces and nephews, and many good friends in Burnaby, with our special thanks to Don McNie. Cremation took place in Burnaby. His memory is our keepsake. Don will be sadly missed by all of us.
HERNDIER -- On Wednesday, March 28, 2001, Wilbert Fredrick Herndier, late of Regina, passed away at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by his parents Mary and Fred; and brother-in-law Albert Walter, Wilbert is survived by his daughter Debbie Colibaba (Russ Wilson) of Regina Beach; sisters Eleanor (Steve) Sterenka, Lorraine Walter; brother Raymond (Eileen), all of Regina. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Monday, April 2, 2001 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. A Graveside Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Riverside Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made, in memoriam, to the Kinsmen Foundation of Sask., 2217C Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, SK. S7L 6A8. Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services. E-mail condolences to the family may be sent to reception@speersfuneralchapel.com
JESSE -- Edwin William Jesse, late of Carlyle, and formally of Arcola, passed away onMonday, March 26, 2001 at the age of 85 years. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31 from the Wordsworth Trinity Luthern Church with the Pastor Greg Lutz officiating. Funeral arrangements in the care of the Orsted Funeral Home (Carlyle). Allan Strye Darren Grimes
OBER -- Nancy (nee Abdoulah) of Saskatchewan Beach, beloved wife of Robert Ober and loving mother, mother-in-law and grandmother of Brent, Sharon and Thomas passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, March 26, 2001 at the age of 67 years. Nancy cherished the support from her family and close friends. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Badriea Abdoulah, brother Albert, nephews Thomas and Timothy Abdoulah and brother-in-law George Razek. Nancy is survived by her four sisters, Helen (Floyd) Abraham, Mickie Razek, Mae Abdoulah and Jo Anne (James) Nikolou and two brothers Oscar (Georgie) Abdoulah and Phillip (Connie) Abdoulah, Sister-in-law Mayme Abdoulah as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was also survived by Robert's brother and sisters, Danny (Betty) Ober, Eleanor (Warren) Tannahill, Loretta Lobsinger as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Nancy was born the sixth of eight children at Rush Lake Sask. on September 17, 1933. In 1955 she marriage her high school sweetheart, Robert, and began her 35 year successful career working in her brother's business. Nancy had a talent for numbers, a passion for music, the occasional trip to Las Vegas and love for her family and friends. Even during her illness, Nancy continued to find the greatest pleasure in the time she spent with the people and things she loved. She was a member of Kinnettes and K-ettes for 30+ years and she impacted many lives. Nancy's passion for music was never more prevalent than when she played with the Lions Band, she was a charter member of the original band and made many life-long friends throughout that time. With a great sense of humour and appreciation for family, she was a dedicated loving wife, mother, Sittee, daughter, sister and aunt. Nancy will be remembered for her warmth, sincerity and support second to none, she will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at Holy Cross Church (315 Douglas Ave. E) on Monday April 2, 2001 at 10:30a.m. with Father Thomas Nguyen presiding. In lieu of flowers the family asks that those wishing to do so, make a contribution in her name to their favorite charity. A special thanks to her doctors: Dr. John Whittick, Dr. Marissa Tirona, Oncology Dept. - Pasqua Hospital and Dr. Christopher Turner, Naturopathic Physician (Winnipeg). The family would also like to thank her neighbors Darrel and Joyce Wilson and Mark and Donna Wilson for their strength and friendship.Arrangements in care of Paragon Funeral Services.
