All Obituaries

IRVINE, Belinda Louise June 6, 1957 – January 20, 2020   Belinda passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 62 years. She is survived by her family, Matt Hitchcock, Shawn (Stefanie) Hitchcock, Steven Hitchcock; grandnieces and grandnephews; and special friend Debbie (Bruce) Davison. She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Elsie and by her husband Kenneth Irvine. The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 1:30PM at...

Waschuk, Eva (Biegal) Eva Waschuk passed away peacefully and stepped into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on February 17, 2020. She was born in Hoteshov, Volyn, Poland and was predeceased by her parents John and Polly Biegal, brothers Adam (infant) Bill, Peter and her beloved husband John. She is survived by her sister Jean (Adam), her children Sally (Ron), David, Jim (Diana), Bill (Janice), her grandchildren Joshua, Alexandra, Anna Lisa, her Nephews Ken (Judy), Bruce, Brian (Stacey)...

IRWIN, Sharon Gail Sharon, age 63, passed away peacefully at Elmwood Manor on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020. She is survived by numerous cousins, and many friends at Elmwood. She joins her parents, Roy and Winnie in heaven, who chose her as their own daughter in 1959. They loved and cared for many years with holidays and family visits. She has been a resident at Elmwood for the last 15 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Elmwood Residences would be appreciated. A Memorial Service will be...

OLVER, Douglas   It is with great sadness that the family of E. Douglas Olver announce his passing on February 19, 2020 at 88 years of age. He will be sadly missed by Eleanor, his wife and best friend of 68 years. Together they raised a large family of 6 kids, 28 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren. Dad grew up learning the value of hard work, and the importance of family. His formative years found him exploring the great outdoors and playing hockey and baseball. Dad taught...

SCHMIDT, Ernest Joseph July 1, 1936 - January 24, 2020   Ernie was born on July 1, 1936 in Allan SK to Joseph and Magdelina Schmidt (nee Fischer).  He received his Auto Body Mechanic Apprenticeship in 1957, working with his brothers George & John in Provost, Alberta at Provost Auto Body Shop. He later took over the family homestead. Ernie married Lillian Katherine Kary in 1960. They were together for 40 years before they went their separate ways. During their time together...

MOWAT, Shirley (nee Gaudry)                                                   It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Shirley passed away on February 8, 2020 at St. Ann’s...

PEREIRA, Efren Yuzon   Efren, age 78, passed peacefully at RUH ER surrounded by his loving family on January 27, 2020. The world lost an amazing person. He was predeceased by his parents Arsenia and Lorenzo Pereira. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (nee Alguzar), 5 children, Priscilla (Garcia Brightley) Anthony, Hadlen Hanson (Teri Hong); and Torrell, Immarria Brightley; Efren Jr. (Zhenja Mikhaylova); Edzel (Michelle Chapman) Milan, Alayzsa; Eruzen (Diana Hunt) Mia, Gabby, Lara;...

SCHAPANSKY, Mrs. Doris Eleanor 1932 - 2020   Mrs. Doris Eleanor Schapansky passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 5, 2020 at the Craik & District Health Centre in Craik, SK. She was born on November 2, 1932 in Parkside, SK to Peter and Selma Christianson. Doris and Henry were married on May 19, 1956 in Parkside, SK. Together they were blessed with two children. Doris is survived by her two children, Grant (Lynda) of St. Albert AB, Dwight (Dawn) of Moose Jaw...

LONEY, Hugh Ronald “Ron" 1932 - 2020   Ron passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Ron will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Claire; children Steve and Joanne; granddaughters Andrea (Steve) and Michelle (Toby); and great-granddaughter Sonia. He was predeceased by his parents Isobel and Hugh; sister Margaret; brother Ernest; and daughter Jennifer. Ron enjoyed spending time outside gardening, walking dogs, and appreciating nature....

THORSTEINSON, Keith Steinthor “Thor”   After a hard fought battle against an aggressive cancer, Keith Thorsteinson, a long time resident and teacher in Prince Albert, passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital in the early morning of February 7, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Borgthor & Ethel Thorsteinson (nee McLachlan) and his sister Betty Orosz (Lawrence). Keith is survived by his loving wife, Sharleen (nee Carlson/Hale), and his three children who...