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| Gagnon, Florence (Flo) |
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It is with deepest sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Florence (Flo) Gagnon, our dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother on December 20, 2003. She was born February 17, 1926 in St. Colette to Sylva and Victoria Bourassa. She married her loving husband of 59 years, Francis, in 1944. They farmed for several years near Clearfield and then moved into Radville when Francis started with the CNR. They had four sons. Then in 1965, Flo endured the tragic loss of their 16 year old son, Maurice in a car accident. This was a hurt that she bore bravely for the rest of her days. Flo always had a love for life and greatly enjoyed the good times shared through socializing and playing cards with family and friends. Although ill health in the last few years greatly restricted her ability to get out, she appreciated every opportunity she got and each visit she received was very precious to her. She worked many years as a care-giver at the Radville Marian Health Centre and she appreciated the excellent care she received there in the past year as a resident.
Besides, Francis, Flo will be lovingly remembered by her sons and their wives: Albert and Gayle of Calgary, Norm and Cheryl of Regina and Ron and Kathy of Calgary along with her grandchildren: Tim (Tracey), Travis (Lisa), Corey (C.C.), Tracey, Jennifer (Trevor), Raelynne and Jason, and her eight great grandchildren; sisters: Yvonne Cyr and Aline Cote; brothers: Mike and Herve Bourassa; several brothers and sisters in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and son Maurice, Flo was predeceased by her sisters Maria, Rosina Cyr, Mary Deschambault and brothers Adrien (Red), Gus and Jerry.
Funeral Services in her honour were held Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at Holy Family Parish Catholic Church, Radville, Sask. with Father Prince as Celebrant. Prayers were said Monday, December 22, 2003 also at Holy Family Parish Catholic Church. Interment will be at a later date. All those in attendance were considered to be Honorary Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers the family gratefully requests that memorial tributes be made in Flo's name to the Canadian Lung Association or to the Radville Marian Health Centre. Arrangements were in care of Hastings-Dionne Funeral Home Inc. Weyburn and Radville, Sask.
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| Gariepy, Leo Noel |
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On Sunday, July 17, 2005, Leo Noel Gariepy, long time resident of Radville and presently residing in Estevan, passed away in Estevan at the age of 77 years.
Leo was born on March 8th, 1928 in St. Jean, MB. He was predeceased by his mother Marie (Quenette) Gariepy in 1930; father Albert and step-mother Yvonne (Lafond) Gariepy; two sisters, Theresa and Leola and brother-in-law David Marion.
Leo is survived by his loving family: wife of 48 years Irene (Fradette) Gariepy; one son Louis (Tammy) Gariepy; three daughters, Louise (Dan) Vandenhurk, Denise (Tony) Vandenhurk and Lorette (Brian) Zohner; 13 grandchildren; two sisters, Noela (Harry) Davie and Olive (Denis) Fortier; three brothers, Fern (Evelyn) Gariepy, Denis (Marlene) Gariepy and Rev. Gilbert Gariepy; cousin Eva (Gar-iepy) Turcotte and her husband John, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and best companion Smoky (his cat).
A Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 9:00 p.m. from the chapel of Boire Funeral Home, Estevan with Mr. Doug Third officiating.
The Funeral Mass was con-celebrated on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. from St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan by Rev. Fr. Peter Nijssen and Rev. Fr. Gilbert Gariepy.
Interment followed in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Boire Funeral Home, Estevan.
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| Gillies, Keith |
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The funeral service for Keith Gillies, who passed away on June 26, 2004 at the Bengough Health Center, was held on July 1, 2004 at the Bengough Community Center.
Reverend Robin Osborne, Father Don McNeil and Father Prince co-officiated. All his grandchildren were involved in the service. Jean Little accompanied Knox United Church Choir and soloist Ken Seitz sang “On Eagle’s Wings”. Honor Guard and Legion Rites were conducted by the Royal Canadian Legion Ogema Branch #67. Pallbearers were his grandsons: Brett Berkner, Trevor DeWildt, Brad Helgason and Patrick Helgason and his nephews Barry Gillies and Vern Wilkins. Interment followed at the Bengough Cemetery.
Keith Gillies was born on Valentines Day, 1923 in Arnprior, Ontario. When he was a baby, his family moved to the Mankota area where they homesteaded. Keith attended Southside School and then worked for various farmers around the area. When he was old enough he enlisted in WW II, was trained as a tank driver and became part of the B.C. Dragoons. He went overseas in 1943 and served in Italy, Holland, France, and Belgium until the war’s end in 1945. Keith’s courage, conviction, acts of bravery and compassion helped to preserve our freedom. He was proud to have served his country and was a committed Legion member.
After the war, Keith moved back to Mankota and met a young schoolteacher there named Edna Klein. They were married on October 28, 1947 and made their first home in Strathallen where they worked very hard running a store, the post office, and elevator and also had three daughters Marilyn, Donna and Linda.
In 1953, they moved near Horizon and began their new life as farmers. Soon another daughter, Betty joined the family. In 1961 the family moved into Horizon and later Roby completed the family. In 1967 they moved to a farm north of Bengough and continued to enjoy farming there for many years. Keith and Edna moved to Bengough in 1990, but definitely not to retire. Keith helped Roby on the farm until this last year. Keith’s passion for farming was so apparent; it was such a part of who he was. He was a true “steward of the land.”
Keith was a very positive person always seeing the good in people and situations. He enjoyed people and loved life, and was always grateful for his blessings. Even in the face of terminal illness he focused on the wonderful healthy years he had and took the difficulties into stride. He possessed so many great personality traits: he was a very generous, caring and sincere person. He was always honest, cheerful and had a great sense of humour. Keith was energetic and hard working, He had an amazing knowledge base was always willing to take on new challenges.
He enjoyed sports, curling, bowling, playing cards (especially a good game of bridge), reading, and visiting. But most of all he loved family visits and gatherings and always gave the best hugs. Keith was very community minded. He belonged to Sask. Wheat Pool committees, Horizon School Board, Community Pasture, 4-H, Bengough Community Center, the Drop in Center and delivered many Meals on Wheels.
Predeceased by his parents George and Minerva Gillies, brothers Bill, Hilliard and Wilfred, sister Hazel Wilkins, and nephews Gary, Dwayne, and Leslie Gillies and Rhett Benascak, brothers-in law Lloyd Klein, Ken Klein, Ed Tendler, Otto Zopf, and Ron Kolb and sisters-in-law Abbey Gillies, Joy Tendler and Marj Schmidt.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Edna of 56 years, his children: Marilyn (Wayne) Berkner and their family Kristy(Derek) & Brooke Schwartz and Brett Berk-ner; Donna (Dennis) Holt and their family Alana (Ken) Adia, & Fraya Sietz, Alisa (Steve), Sydney & Jack Klippenstein, and Tanya (Simon) Mellor; Linda (Bryan) Helgason and their family Renae (Brant) Mason, Ella, & Adin Bylsma, Wendy and Macenzie Helgason, Patrick (Jill) Helgason, Brad (Heather) & Mya Helgason; Betty (Willy) DeWildt and their family Allison, Trevor and Kelcie; Roby (Jana Lee) Gillies and their family Kirk, Brittany and Amy. Also brother Clarence (Margaret) Gillies and sister Dorothy Kolb, brothers-in-laws Rankin Wil-kins, Tony Schmidt and sisters-in-law Evelyn Gillies, Irene Klein, Anna Klein and Hazel Zopf and many nieces and nephews and friends.
Family was so important to Keith and he died peacefully encircled by their love and faith in our Lord. The family wishes to offer our sincere thanks to the community of Bengough for their kindness. A special thank you to Dr. Wong and all the excellent staff at the Bengough Health Center for the compassionate care that Keith received while there.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Keith may do so to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic, Bengough Health Center or Bengough Memorial Skating Rink. Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, Sask. was in care of arrangements.
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| Giraudier, Lawrence |
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Lawrence Ernest Vital Giraudier, a lifelong rancher of the Harptree, Sask. district passed away suddenly on Friday, October 8, 2004 at the age of 67 years. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Coronach Alliance Church, Coronach, Sask. with Pastor Kevin Roberts officiating. Organist was Dorothea Trithardt. A beautiful musical selection, "Go Rest High On That Mountain" was sung by Cameron Winter and Deanne Newkirk. Scripture readings were presented by Shelley Hoffart (Psalm 23) and Denise Burko (I Thess. 4:13-18). Treasured remembrances and tributes to Lawrence's life were given by his nephew, Grant Giraudier and a brother-in-law, Fred Weber. Memorials for the Ken Hagen Trust Fund were gratefully received. Ushers were Jay Shaver, Carmen Giblett, Genelle Hoag and Renee Newkirk.
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| Giraudier, Mark |
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Our family is deeply saddened to announce Mark's passing after battling cancer on Monday, July 12, 2004 at 12:30 a.m. in Assiniboia Union Hospital.
Mark was predeceased by his wife, Lily, in 2001. They are lovingly remembered by their four children Rose (Don) Philippon of Stony Plain, Alta., Colleen Popescue of Regina, Leesa (Don) Haslund of Regina and Hugo Giraudier of Willow Bunch; eleven grandchildren Trevor (Jill) Philippon and Curtis (Sarah) Philippon, Marcie, Tara and Kurt Popescue, Janelle, Krista and Courtney Haslund, Tess, Reese and Riley Giraudier and great-grandsons Anthony Popescue and Nolan Philippon. Mark was predeceased by his parents Benoit and Rose and his brother, Jean.
He is survived by his sister Marguerite (Emile) Campagne of Willow Bunch, brother Andy (Angela) Giraudier of Coronach, in-laws Hazel Berger and Cécile Giraudier of Assiniboia, Louise Turgeon of Saskatoon, Jean (Hugo) Christiansen of Billings, Montana, and Adele Thompson (Art McCann) of Saskatoon as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mark was born in St. Laurent, France on October 2, 1919 and came to Canada with his parents in the spring of 1927. He married Lily (Berger) in 1946 and lived on a farm near Fife Lake. Mark was very active in his community, serving as Reeve of Poplar Valley R.M.#12 and serving on the Rockin Beach Regional Park Board, Agricultural Board, Health Region Board and the Assiniboia Co-op Board.
After retiring to Willow Bunch in 1982, Mark became a great supporter of community through the Hills of Home Seniors Centre, the Stagecoach Restaurant and the Royal Canadian Legion.
Mark loved spending time with his family and friends and gardening. Prayer Service was held Tuesday, July 13th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Ignace Roman Catholic Church, Willow Bunch, Sask. Cecile Delorme and Marielle Dionne officiated. Music Ministry was led by Lois Marit and Aline Campagne who were accompanied by organist, Doraine Empson. The reader was Paulette Lapaire and the Intercessions were read by Doris Giraudier.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday, July 14th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ignace R.C. Church in Willow Bunch, Sask. Celebrant was Father John Mock. Pallbearers were Leonard Giraudier, Richard Giraudier, Glenn Giraudier, Stephen Berger, Mark Giraudier, and Wayne Giraudier. Readers were Leila Berger, and Lillian Borys and Intercessions were read by Lois Giraudier. Son-in-law Don Philippon gave the tribute. Music Ministry was led by Lois Marit and Aline Campagne who were accompanied by organist, Doris Y O'Reilly.
Donations in Memory of Mark can be made to the Willow Bunch Hills of Home Senior Centre or the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements were entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, Sask.
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| Gray, Emerentiana |
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Emerentiana Gray (Materi) (Forsythe) Em was born at St. Joseph's Colony, near Balgonie, SK on February 27, 1916 to Eugene and Margaret Materi. Her first nine years were spent in this vicinity with the family including brother Ed and three sisters, Barbara, Irene and Rose Marie.
In 1925, the family moved to homestead on the Oscar Stevenson farm near Wollard, south of Hazenmore and the southwest of Gravelbourg. About 1931-1932 at the age of 15 or 16, she moved to Swift Current to work as a maid with the Creightons and then with Dr. White. About this time the Materi family moved to homestead just north of Grayson.
At Swift Current she met W.H. (Harold) Forsythe, her first husband and about 1935 they moved to Regina (a room in the Clayton Hotel). They moved to Saskatoon in 1937 as Harold was working with the CPR where, on October 12, 1937 they were married; she at the age of 21 and Harold at age 22.
They moved to Regina in 1938 where Sylvianne was born at the Grey Nuns (now Pasqua) on March 15, 1938. In 1939 they moved to Prince Albert where Leander (Lee) was born on September 13, 1939. They again moved to Regina in 1940 and lived at 2172 Wallace Street until 1944 when they moved to 2222 Garnet Street, the home of Harold's parents, Art and Eve Forsythe.
They all moved to 2911 Victoria Avenue in 1945. The house was renovated into four suites with the Harold Forsythe's occupying the top floor. During the fall of 1947, Harold and Em separated with Em and Lee eventually going to Ceylon, SK on November 6, 1947 to live with Claude Gray. In July of 1950, Lee returned to Regina to live with his father and Em remained with Claude.
Em worked as a bookkeeper for Gray's garage until 1950, when she had her first of three strokes (also in 1962 and 1972). In the mid 1950's Claude took on well drilling-related work in northeast B.C. and northwest AB and Em was the cook for the well workers. In the early '60's they began farming in the Ceylon-Hardy district until 1969 when they sold to R. McCarty of Plentywood, Montana. Em obtained a divorce from Harold in 1962 and Claude from his American wife in 1970 and they were married in Seattle, WA on February 25, 1971. They remained on the farmstead until August 1972 where they moved into Ceylon to a permanent trailer home. They spent winters near Fall City, WA in the early 70's and later down near Mesa, and Apache Junction, AZ until 1987. Most of the summers from the mid-seventies to 1987 were spent at Grimeau's Trailer Court at Round Lake, in the Qu'Appelle Valley north of Whitewood, SK. For a short time in the spring of 1988, Em spent about three months in the St. Joseph's continuous care wing of the Radville Hospital. Claude had her out for a visit and she decided not to return.
On January 25, 1990, a smoky fire in their home sent both to Radville Hospital. After being notified on February 1st, Lee, on February 3rd, took her to Regina and on February 5th she became a resident in Dore's Senior Care Home at 3821 Regina Avenue. Claude ended up in the Weyburn Regional Care Centre where he passed away on May 29, 1992. He was buried at the Ceylon Cemetery on June 1, 1992. On January 21, 1993, Em became a resident at the Parkside Extendicare, in Regina. She passed away on June 12, 2004.
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| Grosenick, Myrtle Jeannette |
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On Tuesday, December 2, 2003 Myrtle Jeannette (Ror) passed away at Radville Marian Home at the age of 91. Myrtle was born on August 21, 1912 near Halbrite, SK. She is predeceased by her husband Laurence; parents Effie and John; her sisters Grace Grosenick and Irene Thachuk; her son in laws Elton Waldal and Dennis Thue and her grandson Tyler Thue.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Ione Waldal of Lanigan and Joan Thue of Radville; her sons Gordon of Beaubier and Eldon (Yvonne) of Regina. Her brother Roy (Jeannette) Ror of Weyburn, her sisters Doris (Dan) Koop of Kermos, B.C. Donna (Albert) Smiga-rowski of Hudson Bay and 16 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many friends and neighbours.
Myrtle grew up on various farms in the Halbrite and Neptune areas. She left home at 15 years of age and worked as a hired lady to earn money to send home to help buy groceries. Being away from her family during her first job, she was very homesick. She worked for different families, doing housework, babysitting and milking cows. In 1929, her Auntie Hilda asked Mrs. Theodore Grosenick if they needed help and she went there to work. During the winter they had card parties, played whist, had sing songs or went to dances in Lake Alma. She married Laurence Grosenick at Radville in 1932 and they lived with his parents on their farm. Myrtle had four children: Ione was born in 1932, Gordon was born in 1934, Eldon in 1935 and Joan in 1944.
Laurence took over the farm in 1939 when her father in law Theodore passed away. Her mother in law, Louisa lived with them until her passing in 1958. Myrtle raised chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. She milked cows, sold milk and shipped cream. She enjoyed her weekly ladies group where they played cards and did hand work. In the summers she enjoyed attending rodeos and dances at Goose Lake, Radville and Lake Alma sports days, parades and street dances. In the winter, Myrtle loved to curl.
Gordon took over the farm in 1964 when Laurence passed away. Myrtle stayed on the farm to cook and do housework. She continued milking cows and raising chickens and cared for sick or weak animals either in the milk house or in the house itself. She had a garden, flowers and loved the outdoor work the best.
Myrtle was a caring and compassionate person who extended herself to anyone that needed her. The farm was home to many over the years. Everyone that stopped was provided with coffee and treats, home cooked meals and a bed to sleep in. She travelled to her daughter's homes to babysit and visit and later visited her grandchildren's homes. Her quilts and tablecloths are displayed in her families' homes.
Myrtle moved off the farm in October 1998 and moved into the Radville Golden Heritage where she enjoyed bingo, card games, shuffleboard and the company of the other residents. Failing health required her to move into the Radville Marian Home in November, 2003 where she resided until her passing. Myrtle loved having company and enjoyed visiting. She touched many lives and left an impression with all who met and knew her. Myrtle will be missed and forever remembered.
A memorial service was held Saturday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m. at the Radville United Church with Rev. Shelby Kinrade officiating. Interment to follow at a later date.
For friends so wishing, donations in memory of Myrtle may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the Radville Marian Health Centre Auxiliary. Arrangements in care of Assurance Funeral Services, Weyburn SK.
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