All Obituaries

Edna Elfina Kangas was the youngest of 4 - two brothers and one sister born to Frank and Mary Kivela. Edna was born and raised on a farm in the New Finland district (close to Whitewood) and went to DeerWood school just a quarter mile away. The close proximity to the school made it possible for the teacher to stay with her family from time to time.  Edna attended business college in Brandon MB, and over the years enjoyed working in different office settings in Ontario and Saskatchewan -...

      Robert Paul Dancsok passed away at the Centennial Special Care Home, Esterhazy, SK at the age of 97 years.       Robert was born in the Qu’Appelle Valley on April 30, 1921 to Frank and Pricilla Dancsok.  Bob attended Decorby School, also in the Qu’Appelle Valley.       Bob joined the Armed Forces in 1938.  He did his basic   training on Vancouver Island and joined the Royal...

           Herbert Egon Reetz was born June 16, 1927 in Goldenau, West Prussia, Germany, the first son of Paul and Hertha Reetz, and the third child of seven  children.  His father Paul immigrated to Canada in August 1927.  Herbert followed with his mother Hertha and sisters Troudie and Clara in April 1928.  Four other siblings were born in Canada, the youngest and only surviving sibling is his brother...

Raymond Neumeier passed away peacefully on February 7, 2019 at the age of 73 years.  Born to Lawrence and Bernice, Ray was raised on the family farm in Langenburg, SK, the oldest of seven children.  In 1968, he married Barbara Fieseler, also of Langenburg, and they moved to Esterhazy to build a life and start a family. That same year, he started a 35 year working career at the IMC potash mine.  In the coming years, they were blessed with five children. The...

It is with sadness but a great sense of peace and celebration of a life well-lived that we remember Allen. Allen was born in Yorkton, Sask. He married Mary Sobchishin in 1961 and they had 4 children. They lived in Yorkton for a short time before moving to Esterhazy. Allen worked for IMC as an electrician. He enjoyed being outdoors. Camping was a typical summer activity as well as trips to the mountains. After retirement, trips to other countries and scuba diving became a new interest. His...

Hazel Kovacs was born in the Dubuc district August 30, 1934 and passed away peacefully in Esterhazy on February 4, 2019. Hazel grew up on the family farm near Dubuc and then moved to Regina.  She spent the majority of her life in the Dubuc/Esterhazy area.  She fulfilled various roles in the working industry and raised a loving family of four; Daniel, Wayne, Dale and Shirley. Her many interests and activities included dancing, playing cards, gardening, baking and watching...

Sheila Anne Cleveland was born to Edward & Sophia Ledwos on December 15, 1959 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sheila passed away suddenly on January 18, 2019 shortly after returning to Churchbridge, Saskatchewan from vacation in the US & Mexico. Sheila is survived by her husband Raymond of forty years; children Jeremy and Stephanie and by her three grandchildren; Mila, Sebastian and Grayson. Sheila is also survived by her father Edward Ledwos.   Sheila had three real passions in...

Lucille Marie Born December 19, 1949 in Esterhazy, SK Mom passed away peacefully on January 19, 2019 after a valiant effort to overcome a rare cancer diagnosis. She was a fighter with a level of bravery and willpower that was something to behold. She is survived by her children and their families Darrell (Jared and Caleb), Raquel (Gary, Bethany, Grace) and LoraLee (Marshall, Reid), all her siblings Larry, Wayne (Adeline), Corrie (Edgar) and Frank, numerous nieces and nephews and her...

  Wahlstrom, Clifford Ejnar- son of the late Joseph and Augusta Wahlstrom, died peacefully on Jan. 12th, 2019, at the age of 96. Clifford was born on the family homestead in Stockholm, Saskatchewan on Jan. 26th, 1922, and lived most of his life on the family farm, retiring to Esterhazy in 1992. Clifford loved living on the family farm, working with horses, playing ball, being involved in community endeavours, and spending time with his family at church and community...