All Obituaries

Clara Francis Toth passed away peacefully at Centennial Special Care Home, Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, on November 27, 2021. Clara was the oldest daughter of George and Anna Knourek (Hudacek) born on September 26, 1926 in the Kolin District of Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. She attended Kolin School until grade 8 and then completed her grade eight, nine, ten, and eleven by correspondence as was common of that time.      Clara worked for a time at Bober’s Store in Esterhazy...

Yvonne Cecile Peel of Esterhazy passed away November 24, 2021, at Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 59 years. Yvonne attended East School and Esterhazy High School. During her school years she enjoyed track and field. Over the years, she worked at several places including Canadian Tire in Calgary and Regina. She spent some time as a waitress in Melfort, and she worked as a hotel cleaning supervisor. Yvonne had a great love for giraffes and cockatoos. She is predeceased by...

Monica passed away November 12, 2021 at Yorkton Regional Hospital Intensive Care Unit in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.  Monica was born December 3, 1950 the 3rd child of 5 to Valmore and Margaret Generuex in Souix Lookout, Ontario. Monica attended school in Ontario. She met and married the love of her life, Emile Roussin in 1966 and had their first child, a daughter, Kathleen in 1967. They lived in Saskatoon for the first two years and moved to Quebec for several months. Emile...

 If it were said of Beatrice Irene Twardzik that she was a kind and caring aunt, sister, teacher and friend, that would be enough. However, she also filled the roles of guardian, mother and grandmother. She passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family in Esterhazy on November 11th, 2021. Beatrice was born to Anthony and Frances Twardzik on February 16th, 1934, in the Gerald district. Better known as 'Aunt Bea' to many, she loved to learn. Her passion for learning was...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Les Spur on November 9, 2021, at the age of 55. Predeceased by his father Oldrich Spur. He is survived by his mother Anne Spur; wife Amanda Spur; children Nicholas Spur, Gabriel Spur, Tara Spur and Raymond Spur; his siblings Tony Schafer (Denise), Garry Spur, Francine Spur, Valerie Spates, Marion Davis (Brett); numerous nieces and nephews.

Sydney Keith Eckersley, age 83, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, Friday October 29, 2021. Keith was born on September 12, 1938 to Robert and Elsie (Cundy) Eckersley at their Carnoustie homestead west of Rocanville Saskatchewan. Keith grew up on the farm and attended the Carnoustie Country school. He helped on the farm and learned to respect nature and the fruits it provides. He learned to hunt and fish at a young age. Keith was a kind and hardworking man. When finished...

Harold Rowein of Stockholm,  Saskatchewan passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021 at Regina General Hospital surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Harold was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Bertha Rowein and aunts, uncles, in-laws, friends and other family. He is lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 56 years, Margaret Rowein, his son Vern (Charlene) Rowein and their sons, Alex and Carter, his son Curt (Lynn...

                Nancy Prazma of Yarbo passed away with her family by her side on October 3, 2021 at the St. Anthony’s hospital at the age of 60, ending years of fighting disease. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and loyal friend. She was born to Lillian and Ed Tribiger on December 12, 1960 in Gravelbourg. She attended school in Yarbo and Esterhazy. She met her husband Geordie in 1981 and they...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christina Suzie Skoloda. Christina was born on the family farm in Stockholm, Saskatchewan on May 22, 1938 to parents John and Julia Skoloda. She grew up in the Stockholm District, attending the Scandia School. At age 20, Christina went to work at the Esterhazy Saint Anthony’s Hospital as a nurse’s aide. She worked there for over 25 years, and beyond, receiving her 25th anniversary pin. She was a kind person, and friendly...