All Obituaries

Dennis John Garry Knezacek of Stockholm, Saskatchewan, passed away on June 5th, 2021, in Esterhazy, Sask., at the age of 64 years. Dennis was born to William and Caroline Knezacek on March 30th, 1957 in Esterhazy, Sask. He lived on the family farm until 1963 at which time they moved into Esterhazy, SK. On February 18th, 1978, he married Maureen Nagy. They went on to have 5 children and 8 grandchildren who Dennis loved more than life itself. Dennis had many different jobs throughout his life....

Patricia Jean (Jane) was born May 7, 1942 to Elizabeth (Lizzie) and Charles (Charlie) Stradecki, in Grayson, SK. The  elder of 11 children. She grew up on the family farm South of Grayson.  Throughout her childhood, Pat attended early and middle years school in Grayson. The Family was active in their support and presence at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grayson. Pat’s kitchen skills and homemaking skills were learned early on as she had a hand in helping to raise her...

Suddenly, as a result of a highway accident on May 6th, 2021, it is with broken hearts that we announce the death of Colleen McPhee age 17 of Wapella, Saskatchewan, and formerly of Penobsquis, New Brunswick.  The loving daughter of Colby and Roma (nee Andrews) McPhee, dear sister to Chelsea (Alex) and Coleman (Vanessa). Cherished granddaughter of Shirley “Grammie” Andrews (deceased), James Andrews, Ruby (nee Mclong, deceased), Randy & Madeline McPhee.  Special niece...

Charles Herbert Meyer of Esterhazy passed away on May 4, 2021 at the Esterhazy Centennial Special Care Home at the age of 84 years.  “Herb” as he was known to everyone, was born on July 6, 1936 in the family farmhouse in Zeneta district.  Growing up on the family farm, he became familiar with raising domestic livestock as well as grain farming.  As a child, he raised owls as a hobby. After leaving school and the family farm, Herb worked on the railway out of...

It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Brother at the Southeast Integrated Care Centre, Moosomin, Sk. on May 7, 2021 at the age of 86. He will be greatly missed by his wife Olive of 66 years, Daughter Patricia (Terry), Son Steve, Grandchildren Taylor, Cassie, Lauren (Justin), Shaylene and Corbin, Great Grandchildren Alexis, Mason, Miles, Kingsley, Kyland, and Kalea, as well as his Brothers Ivan and Tony. Doug...

Eric Hans Duchek of Esterhazy passed away peacefully in his home on February 19th, 2021, at the age of 41.    Eric was born February 26, 1979 in Yorkton, SK. He grew up in Atwater, SK with his parents, Ken and Jocelyn, his older sister, Roxanne, and younger sister, Renee.  Eric touched the lives of the people he met and was often described as a beautiful soul, friendly, kind, and easy going. He was passionate in his love of plants, fishing and hunting. He loved to paint art...

Neil Richard Atkinson was born on May 30th, 1959 in Kipling Saskatchewan, the youngest of 3 sons born to James and Dorothy Atkinson. Neil passed away at Saskatoon, Sk on April 23rd, 2021. Neil was predeceased by his parents James and Dorothy (Fieldsend), his in-laws Ross and Marjorie Carter. Neil leaves to mourn his wife Rosanne (Susie). He also leaves brother Denis (Ellen) and their children Eric (Grace) and family, Kyla, his brother Floyd (Cheryl) and their children Kristopher...

Elsie Marie Wahlstrom, daughter of the late David and Minnie Stromgren, was born in Stockholm Saskatchewan on February 4, 1933, and died peacefully on April 12, 2021, at the age of 88. Elsie was born in a one room home on the farm in the Kolin area with mid-wife Sarah Fredlund. They moved in 1935 to the Stromgren farm to look after David's parents, where her Dad had grown up. After studying in Prairie Bible College and working away from home, Elsie spent the next 34 years raising a...

Blanche Provick passed away Friday, 16 April 2021 at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Mac (2002) and son Ray (2016) as well as her parents Frank Lomenda and Bertha Raymond, plus siblings Cathleen, Delma, Marjorie, Clifford (in infancy), Irene, Frank, Bertha, David, Tom, Stanley, Donald and Arthur. Survived by son Wayne (Sharon Melhoff), grandsons Brad and Trevor, great grandchildren Jayden, Breckin, Danielle, Ahnia and Anders; and daughter Jan (Terri Hayes),...

Valories (Val/Biddy/Peanut) Pfliger, was born on the 15th of February 1947 and departed this earth on the 4th of April 2021 at the amazing, unimaginable age of 74 years, in her room, with family and friends by her side. Val was born in Spalding Saskatchewan, the oldest child of Frank and Ivy Pfliger.  Her earlier years were spent in Esterhazy, at home with her mom, dad and four siblings.  She had a brief stay in Yorkton in the Special Care Home, where she was treated with love and...