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OBITUARIES TRACH: Mr. John Trach of Denholm, Saskatchewan passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the age of 83 years. John was born July 7, 1932 on a farm near Ranger, Saskatchewan. He came home in a hay rack covered in some hay and bundled in his mother’s apron. He received his education in a public school by the name of Edward Lake. John attended Leoville High School but then went in search of a better life. He obtained a job with CP Telecommunications, running a line all the way up to Regina. While being here he attended the Ukrainian All Saints Church where he met his future wife Sophia Kostewich also known as Zoishka. On October 30th 1956 Sophia played a Halloween trick and she put a ring on his finger and they were married at the same church they met. He loved working the land and became a farmer. The farm consisted of grain and cattle. He worked alongside his sons until tragedy hit the family. He suffered heart problems and with determination he was able to overcome this up until June 18th 2012 when he suffered a stroke. Prior to his stroke John could be found picking berries at the river, shooting gophers,working at the farmers market and putting endless miles on his quads. He enjoyed life to its fullest. He was an avid hunter and great marksman, but he did his best work with his trusty green frog. John was a family man; he loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was always there to support the family. In 1976 he was introduced to Lifetime International Products and formed a company with his wife Sophia. Their efforts paid off handsomely as they were rewarded with several trips within the country and abroad. John enjoyed travelling – he liked to visit his family no matter where they were, but he always loved coming back to the Chitek Lake area where he loved fishing. One thing he said about fishing was to never throw away your first catch and he lived with that belief – that belief wasn’t just about fishing. He held strong to that belief up until he took his very last breath. Many hours were spent on Chitek Lake from dawn to dusk with his trusty Len Thompson green frog. He had many fishing stories from past to present. John enjoyed many fish fries and sitting around the camp fire telling stories. John enjoyed many things in life, from gardening to watching wrestling. John was a very caring, kind, and generous man to not only just family but to all the people he ever met. He was a man that would literally give you his last dollar, his last sip of juice, and take the shirt off his back if you needed one. When John was told about his cancer he just shrugged his shoulders. Throughout the treatments, visits, poking and prodding he was still able to carry on with his witty humor. In December he had a fall which required hip replacement. The odds were not in his favor, but he pulled through and persevered. Several days before discharge from the hospital he fell breaking the opposite hip. This time surgery and recovery was an uphill climb which was one step forward and three steps back. He was a man that if you asked him about his pain on a scale of 1 to 10 he would say a 2, but for anyone else it was at least an 8, that shows you how strong a man he really was. Throughout the hospital appointments and visits Johnny was constantly by his side. As we are still reeling from the tragic death of John we are shocked and angered with the unfairness and senselessness that took him from us. Dad was a wonderful man, easy going, and easy to love. Dad will forever be remembered by his beautiful blue eyes and quick wit. He was a wise and wonderful man who knew the value of cherished friends, his family, and his home. It is true that there is much sadness, but all of these journeys that took Dad away from here will live on in all of us, enriching, guiding, and blessing our lives. That is what we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Dad would jokingly say one day he will move to Brada, Dad rests in peace in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens at Brada. John is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sophia (nee Kostewich); children, Frank, Robert, Anna (Delroy) and Johnny (Melanie); grandchildren, Christy (Dave), Taylor (Jessica), Tyrell, Shalin and Tatiana; great grandchildren, Kylee, Tessa, Hannah, Kailee and Grayson; brothers and sisters, Elsie (John), Walter (Pat), Olga, Harry (Sharon), Helen (Maurice), Vera (Les), and Jim (Marleen); sistersin-law, Alexandra and Linda; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Annie and Harry; baby sister (passed away in the old country); brothers, Mike, Steve and William “Bill”; father and mother-in-law, Dmytro and Anna; and brother-in-law, Don. A Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of All Saints, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. The Divine Liturgy for Mr. John Trach was held on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. also at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of All Saints with Reverend Father Ivan Nahachewsky as celebrant. Interment followed in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium. A special thank you to Father Ivan Nahachewsky of the Ukrainian Catholic Church of All Saints, the Gold Eagle Casino, Domino’s Pizza, Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium and all who shared in Dad’s life.
FUNERAL SERVICES MCMILLAN: Funeral Service for Jacklyn Jean McMillan, resident of Biggar, SK and formerly of North Battleford, SK, was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service with Fr. Anthony Afangide MSP presiding. Jackie is survived by her partner, Guy Roy; her children: Craig (Sheila), Luke, Aaron, Anna and by their father, Daniel McMillan; her mother, Pearl Zimmel; sisters: Jo Ann, Paula, Colleen, Karen, Victoria; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Harry Zimmel; sister, Gayle and by her in-laws, Roy & Mabel McMillan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Lung Association. Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (1332-100th. St., North Battleford, SK 306-446-4200). ____________________________________________________
SUMMERS - Lillian Ethel (nee Mattila) Summers, age 95 years, of Saskatoon SK, passed away at St Paul’s Hospital on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. A Funeral Service will be held from Livelong Community Hall, Livelong SK, on Monday April 25, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Canon J. Skinner. Interment will take place in Livelong Cemetery. Surviving are her daughter Sharen L. (Lawrence) Herasymuik; grandchildren: Shelley (James) Stefaniuk, Jordan, Jonathan, Rachel, and Amy; Brent (Cindy) Herasymuik, Brenden; Corrie Herasymuik, Jennifer and Cassidy; Son Richard J. (Linda) Summers; grandchildren: Monica (John) Vettergreen; Laura (Kevin) Taylor, Haley, Quinn, Stefan and Alyssa; Ryan (Gay) Summers. Lillian was predeceased by her husband Ernie, whom she missed very much; they enjoyed 54 years of marriage. Lillian was also predeceased by her parents William and Rose Emilia Mattila; Sisters Edith, Lydia and Lil May; Brothers Walfred, Waiko, Wayne, Oliver, Allan, Bill, Wilfred, Wilbur, Ole and Oswald. Lillian was one of the last to be born at Horseshoe Bay, SK. She grew up at the lake she loved, until she married Ernie at the age of 22. Lillian and Ernie enjoyed their life in the store for 35 years, meeting new customers and friends. Mom was a great cook, she was known for her generous donations of delicious cream pies for many events. Mom loved to quilt; she made many quilts, one for each member of her family! She loved to play cards especially with the greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Palliative Care Unit, St. Paul’s Hospital (1702-20th St. W. Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9). Arrangements entrusted to AcadiaMcKague’s Funeral Centre (306.955.1600). _____________________________________________________ Denis Lloyd Joseph Painchaud August 25, 1938 ~ April 10, 2016 Denis leaves to mourn his passing: his loving wife, Lois Painchaud; four children, Denny (Nadine) Painchaud Calgary, Danny (Chelsey) Painchaud Kelowna, Marc (Sherry) Painchaud Meadow Lake, Marcia (Darcy) Cherney Regina; nine grandchildren, Sarah, Lauren, Michael, Morgan, Randon (Danya), Jahnaya (Brady), Melinda, Jordan (Gina), Janelle; four great grandchildren, Rylee, Kinsey, Christian, Rorik; brother, Lenny of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Claudette (Blanchette) of St. Adolfe, Manitoba; two brothers-in-law, Delmar (Leslie) and Douglas (Lynn) Nordell; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Denis was predeceased by: his father and mother, Andre and Helen Painchaud; father and mother-in-law, Rufus and Francis Nordell; brother-in-law, Bernard Blanchette; sister-in-law Christabel Painchaud; and nephew Brian Painchaud. A Memorial Service for Denis was conducted from the Christ The King Roman Catholic Church, Edam, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM with Father Peter Paase officiating. Donations in memory of Denis may be made to Wounded Warriors Canada. www.woundedwarriors.ca or mail your donation to; Wounded Warriors 310 Byron Street South, Suite 4 Whitby, Ontario L1N 4P8 McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. Denis was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to Helen Hoscheit and Andre Painchaud. At a few months old, the family moved to Edam, Saskatchewan where his parents ran a locker plant and grocery store. Denis graduated from Edam high school and always said Edam was the best place for a kid to grow up. He was passionate about the Edam 3 Stars as both a player and a fan. Denis joined the Bank of Commerce in 1957 and for the next 39 Ω years, lived in many communities throughout the province. His last 10 years with CIBC, was spent as manager of the Prince Albert branch and surrounding district. No matter where Denis lived it was imperative to him that he and his family became a part of the community, not just another family passing through. Denis was an accomplished athlete and outdoors man. He participated in track and field, baseball and hockey. Bird hunting and fishing were two great passions. The many camping and fishing trips will forever be cherished as wonderful memories for his family and friends. Above all, love of family dominated his life. Denis was proud of his French Canadian heritage but mostly, he loved us. Son, daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew or cousin, it did not matter. He was proud of all of our accomplishments and always keen to share our stories with others whether they were interested or not. We love and miss you. Fisherman’s Prayer God grant that I may live to fish until my dying day, And when my final cast is made, I most humbly pray that When in God’s landing net, I’m peacefully asleep, That in his mercy I may be judged good enough to keep. Amen ____________________________________________________
FUNERAL SERVICES BAYNE: Service Of Celebration And thanksgiving for the life of Walter “Wally” Bayne, beloved husband of Violet “Vi” Bayne, resident of Battleford, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2016 from Battleford United Church with Rev. Gordon Yarde officiating. Donations in Wally’s memory are requested to the Wa Wa Shrine Patient Transportation Fund, c/o Wa Wa Shrine Centre, 2065 Hamilton St., Regina, SK S4P 2E1 Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200)
JANSSEN: Maria (Netty) Janssen passed away peacefully on April 8, 2016 at the age of 93 at Harwood Manor in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Maria (Netty) was born in Stevensweert, Holland and is survived by her children Ennie (Norman) Linkert of St. Walburg, SK and their children and grandchildren, Kristi (Ken) Wourms and Zachary, Nicholas and Julien, Kim Linkert, and Dennie Linkert (Jari Vahkasaari); Jack (Wendy) Janssen of Chipman, AB and their children and grandchildren, Shannon, Bryan (Sarah) and Mathew and Alexandra; Wilma (Doug) Cunningham of Nanaimo, BC with their children and grandchildren, Carey (Ken) Fleming and Kiana, Liam and Emma, Cathrine (Peter) Hackett, and Jennifer (Brendan) Goss; Julie Barnett (Denis Giasson) of St. Walburg, SK and her children and grandchildren, Raegan (Gant) McGraw and Lyndsey, Alex, Eli and Ben and Jan (Kerwin) Laumbach and Jordan and Nikki; Anita Garelle (Frank Keller) of Battleford, SK and Suzanne (Adrien) Rousseau and Atley and Caleb; Renee Belyk (Kyle Hamaguchi), Steven (Kim) Garelle and Tyler, Brooklyn and Olivia; and Maryanne Janssen (Doug Taylor) of St. Walburg, SK; and one brother, Wiel Cuypers, of Maasbracht, Limburg, Netherlands. Maria (Netty) was predeceased by her husband, Jack on May 3, 1995, 6 sisters and 3 brothers. Jack and Maria (Netty) were married on August 24, 1946. Ennie was born one year later, followed by Jack and Wilma. According to Mom; one day Dad announced that they were going to immigrate to Canada. Mom’s response was, “where is Canada?” Just after Wilma’s first birthday the family docked in Quebec City, then boarded a train to North Battleford, Saskatchewan where they arrived on May 29, 1951. There they were met by the Howard Baxter family; their sponsors. The Baxter family made it possible for our family to make Canada our new home. Leaving her country behind was very difficult for Mom; she had to wait 23 years before she was able to return to her home for a visit. One year after arriving in their new country Mom and Dad welcomed Julie home. Anita was born two years later and last but not least Maryanne completed the family! Mom loved her family. She worked very hard to raise her children with a sense that anything could be accomplished with very little and there were no goals that couldn’t be reached. She loved her grandchildren. She taught them to sing dutch children’s songs and kept our culture alive for them including how to bake her famous rye bread. Mom had an amazing voice; she often sang for the staff and residents at Harwood Manor. She loved music, dancing, flowers (especially African violets) and feeding the birds. We love you and miss you Mom. The Janssen Family. CARD OF THANKS The family of Maria (Netty) Janssen would like to thank all of our family, friends and neighbors for their support and caring during this difficult time. Thank you to the staff at Harwood Manor for the care they provided. Thank you to Father Greg for the beautiful service, Raegan and Jan for doing the readings, Steven and Kristi for reading the eulogy, and to Dave for providing the music. Thank you to the St. Vital CWL for the lovely luncheon, and especially to Marshall’s Funeral Home Ltd. To everyone who sent food, card, flowers and made phone calls to each of our homes, thank you. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. _____________________________________________________
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