All Obituaries

Wilbert Rae (Rae) Bradley passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Just days after celebrating Easter with family, Rae fell at home and broke his hip. He was transported to Moosomin hospital and then to Regina where he passed away the following day. Rae was born on June 9, 1929 in the Hazel Cliffe area. Rae lived most of his life on the Bradley homestead which was established in 1889. Rae was a proud farmer who derived much happiness from growing crops and raising cattle. He farmed with his...

Gordon Arthur Curtis was born in Neepawa, Manitoba on Sunday, January 12, 1947 to Jim and Eileen (Buchanan) Curtis. He was their second son.  Jim and Eileen made their home on a farm near Makaroff, Manitoba.    Gordon was raised like every other young lad, to be kind and respectful, polite and eat every last pea on his plate and the list goes on.  As he grew, he became a very curious, adventurous, mischievous youngster.   Gord attended Makaroff Public School...

Betty, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 28 at the age of 94 in the Esterhazy Centennial Special Care home. She will be remembered fondly for her humble nature, kindness and the love she shared with those fortunate enough to know her. Betty was born to John and Gladys Illingworth on September 25, 1929. She was raised on the family farm in Atwater. On September 30, 1948 she married Charles Zimmer. In 1952 they were blessed with their first...

Helen Mary Shivak (Reit) Born March 4 1924 in Dumas Sk  Daughter of the late Anton and Anna Reit and wife of the late Albert Shivak. Helen entered her eternal rest on March 24 2024  Helen was a loving Mother and Grandmother and GG  Her love for Gardening and Flowers and her Faith was legendary.  Left to honour her memory are her children Kathryn ( Jonathan ) Shivak Laura ( Norman ) Paisley  Carman ( Dieter ) Hercher Lawerance ( Robin )...

Rosalie (Rose) Marie Degenhardt (nee Righetti) born June 12, 1950 to Joe and Jean Righetti of Odessa, Saskatchewan. Mom passed away peacefully Easter Sunday March 31 2024 at the Esterhazy Centennial Care Home.  Left to cherish her life are many friends, nieces/nephews, four sisters, a brother, grandchildren Matthew, Mackenzie, Joshua, Janessa, Aaron, and sons Joe(Cindy) Rob(Kristi).  Immediate family will lay her ashes to rest at a later date.  We wish to thank the...

Mike Ferguson was born December 9, 1962 and passed away on March 27, 2024 at the age of 61. He was born in Regina to parents Thomas and Lorraine Ferguson. His mom passed away when he was a young teenager and he was raised by his step-mother Arlene Ferguson. He had two siblings, Robert (Bob) and Heather, and step-siblings Brenda and Guy. In his early adulthood, Mike worked as a bartender at the Hotel Saskatchewan. He met the love of his life, Lorraine Van Camp, in 1995 and they remained...

Donna’s life story is one of family, love, and perseverance. Born to Alfred and Doreen Herperger, she spent her childhood in Stockholm alongside her younger brother Loren. In 1972, she took a fancy to Lawrence, or least that is what he tells us. They were married on April 27, 1974. They welcomed their first child, Shawna in the Fall of that year. Their first and only son, Scot was born 2 years later. Lawrence thought two kids were enough but Donna convinced him otherwise. In 1981,...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Myrtle Mary Kingdon (née Miles), formerly of Tantallon, Saskatchewan, who passed away peacefully at Esterhazy Saskatchewan on 7 March 2024. Myrtle was born in Hartlip in the County of Kent, England on the 7 April 1918 and came to Canada as a War Bride in 1946. Myrtle is predeceased by her beloved husband Bernard Ray Kingdon, and young son Geoffrey Miles Kingdon. Myrtle is survived by her half sister Anthea Kitchingham of England...

Scott (Robert S.) Dimen passed away on the morning of Sunday, January 14th, 2024, at the Yorkton Hospital following complications from a series of infections.  He was 59. Scott spent his formative years in the Stockholm and Esterhazy areas in southeast Saskatchewan.  He had an endless enthusiasm for cars (especially his 1967 white Comet), motorbiking, playing hockey (especially as goalie, when he was known as “Skeeto”) and following Stampede Wrestling (on Tuesday...

In Loving Memory of Joan Aline Johanson Joan was one of nine children born to Leslie and Bernice Phillips of Alysham, Saskatchewan. Joan met the love of her life, Julius Jonas Johanson on one of his trips to Nipawin, Saskatchewan. They were married on June 29, 1951. Together, they had five children, Carey Blaine, Bonnie Faye, Lionel Dean, Mark Anthony, and Fern Adele. They lived their whole married life in the Stockholm area. Joan and Julius farmed for many years south of Stockholm. Later...