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The Battlefords, Thursday, April 2, 2015 - Page 28
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Deadline: Friday 1 p.m. OBITUARIES BODNARCHUK, Garry Steven: October 18, 1960 - March 14, 2015. It is with the sadness that the family of Garry, from Hafford, Sask. announces his passing on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon. Funeral Service for Garry were held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at 11 a.m., at St. Solange Roman Catholic Church, Hafford. Inurnment followed at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Cemetery, Albertown, Sask. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the Albertown Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Cemetery, Box 361, Borden, Sask., S0K 0N0. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium, North Battleford, SK.
RICE, Dawson: Formerly of Ormstown, QC. passed away peacefully on March 25, 2015 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 70 years in Speers, Sask. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Grace Rice, he leaves to mourn his devoted wife Susan (Olszewski), his children George (Nathalie Sagala), Richard (Tracy Horton), Jennifer (Jesse Primeau) and his six grandchildren Jonathan, Vanessa, Marina, Alicia, Jessica and Harley. He also leaves to mourn his brothers Terry (late Janet) and Robert (Brenda), many nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul’s Palliative Care (Saskatoon) or Hafford Home Care would be greatly appreciated. A memorial service will be held at the United Church in Speers on April 4, 2015 at 2 p.m. Those wishing to leave condolences can do so at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com The Family has entrusted Megan Donlevy of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home with arrangements 306-445-2418.
POWELL: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene May Powell on March 23rd, 2015 at the age of 87. Irene was born December 11th, 1927 in Dropmore, Manitoba to Robert and Jessie Hunt. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Kathe Leigh Driedger (Ron), Wendy Ann Powell and grandchildren: Cindy Lee Powell, Rachel Dawn Blais-Erker (Tyler), Stefanie Erin Driedger (Kris), and Marissa Nicole Driedger (Kyle), siblings: Alice Argdah (d. Bill), George Hunt (Elva), brother-inlaw: Denys (Betty) and sister-inlaw: Monica Powell. She was predeceased by her husband: Stewart Chambers Powell, siblings: Gwen Crawford (d. Bill), Ernie Hunt, brother-in-law Harry (Gladys). Irene was a bookkeeper and a hairdresser before becoming a homemaker. She was a loving and caring person who always had a smile on her face. Cremation has taken place and a Service of Remembrance will be held April 4th at 2:00 p.m. from Sallows & McDonald Funeral Home. Memorial donations can be made to the Battleford’s Humane Society. Those wishing to leave condolences can do so at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com The Family has entrusted Megan Donlevy of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home with arrangements (306) 445-2418.
ASMUSSEN: Kenneth Biernes Asmussen passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask. Ken is survived by his wife Ione and their son Pat (Susan). Ken will be remembered as a loving husband and father – past chairman of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Board Of Trustees and a long-time businessman with Asmussens Jewellers. He was a long-serving member of the North Battleford Kinsmen Club. In his leisure he loved to golf and his love for gardening was evident throughout the immaculate grounds of their home. With respect to Ken’s request, there will not be a funeral or memorial service. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial donations are requested to The Humane Society, Box 645, North Battleford, Sask. S9A 2S7 (or to any animal shelter). Condolences to the family can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200). ____________________________________________________ PULSFORD: In Loving Memory Of George Frederick Pulsford, born February 16, 1922 in Prince Albert, Sask., passed away March 12, 2015 in North Battleford, Sask. Survived by his loving wife Olive: her son, Gordon Carbert (Cheryl) – grandchildren: Jenisa, Nicole and Taighen; her daughter, Valerie Etcheverry (Gil) – grandchildren: Tristan (Andrea) and Jodi (fiance Scott Perras); his sister, Elinor Marklund: nephews: Doug (Charlene) – great-niece Sarah; Ron (Sandra) – great-nephew Andrew; brothers-in-law: Ronald Macpherson (Theresa), Art Miller and Archie Macpherson (Simone); sisters-inlaw: Yvonne Macpherson and Georgina Humphreys (Bill); numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents: Lewis and Lucy Pulsford; mother-in-law, Gretta Macpherson; infant grandson, Zachary Carbert; brothers-in-law: Vern Marklund, Gilbert and (Ruby) Macpherson, Gary Macpherson and Morris Macpherson; sisters-in-law: Lavella and (Bill) Murphy and Eunice Miller; nephews: Dale Macpherson, Raymond Macpherson and Brian Macpherson. Service Of Thanksgiving And Celebration was held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 – 2:00 p.m. at Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, Sask. with Reverend Frances Patterson officiating. Shared Family Memories were given by Valorie FitzGerald (Friend of the Family). Music Ministry was: Glenn Goodman – Organist/Pianist, Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir, Ilene Wettergreen – Director, Anthem: “The Lord’s My Shepherd”, Robert MacKay – Soloist: “Ave Maria”, Hymn Selections: “How Great Thou Art” – “In The Garden” Honour Guard and Veteran Honours, Branch 70 – Royal Canadian Legion North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Chaplain –Rev. Bill Hall. Honourary Pallbearers were “All who shared George’s life”. Urn Bearer – grandson Tristan Etcheverry, accompanied by granddaughters: Jodi Etcheverry, Jenisa Carbert, Nicole Carbert and Taighen Carbert. Memorial Donations are requested to Third Avenue United Church Memorial Fund, 1301 - 102nd St., North Battleford, Sask., S9A 1G4; Branch 70, Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund Box 777, North Battleford, Sask. S9A 2Y9, or to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc. Box 1358, North Battleford, Sask. S9A 3L8. Interment took place at the Cremation Section – City Cemetery North Battleford, Sask. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. CARD OF THANKS The family of George Pulsford would like to thank Ward 4 at Battlefords District Care Centre and staff at the BUH that cared for George, Dr. Holtzhausen, Dr. Bushidi and Dr. Engelbrecht, the numerous phone calls, flowers and the U.C.W. for the luncheon. A special thank you to Val Fitzgerald for presenting the Eulogy, Rev. Frances Patterson for a very meaningful service and Bob MacKay and staff at Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________
SKAFTE, Maria (nee Romancyia): was born on the farm at Blue Bird, Sask. on July 22, 1917. She passed away March 26, 2015. She would have been 98 years young in July. She leaves to remember her, children Thor (Ruth) of Fort St John, B.C.; Carl (Ione) of Lethbridge, Alta.; Sylvia Dixon of Grimshaw, Alta.; Elizabeth (Larry) Vassa of Gladstone, Man.; and Stephen of North Battleford, Sask. She leaves sisters Olga Fournier of Valleyview, Alta., and Minnie Romancyia of Vancouver, B.C.; brother Mike (Lorette) Kowalchuk of Lacombe, Alta.; and many nephews and nieces. She had nine grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She leaves special friend Jean Hays, and many friends in the Speers and North Battleford area. She was predeceased by her parents, Steve and Mary Romancyia, husband, Hjorwarld (Howard) Skafte; daughter, Marion; sons Harold, Ken and Amil; granddaughter, Julie Ann Dixon; brothers Alex, Dick, Pete, John, Paul and Bill; and sisters, Katie Dice and Rosie Bohun. Maria was known for her hard work, her ready smile, and her love of life. She loved gardening, playing Kaiser and was an excellent cook (she was the favourite among the threshing crews). She worked tirelessly on the farm raising a family, cooking for crews, looking after a huge garden and doing all of the chores that came with a farm. They moved to Speers to retire, but still kept chickens, and had a huge garden and orchard. Maria was a frequent hostess at the senior’s centre. When Howard passed away, she took it in stride and just picked up his share of the yard and garden work; she was a realist. As Maria’s health failed, she moved to Hafford, then to Rose Gill Lodge in Rabbit Lake, and finally to Wheatland Lodge in Leask. She met many new friends and maintained her sense of humor through each challenge that came her way. She was a remarkable lady with a good perspective on life. She will be missed by the many people who knew and loved her. The family extends special thanks to the staff at Wheatland Lodge who cared for mom, who loved her, who gave her the love of doing puzzles and who laughed and cried with her. They are a dedicated, loving group of care givers. In Maria’s memory, please donate to Wheatlodge Lodge, Leask, Sask. Maria would certainly ask that you reach out to a special senior, tell them how much you care and pay a special visit. A memorial and celebration of her life will be held at a later time for family and friends. The family has entrusted the staff of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home with arrangements 306-445-2418.
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