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The Battlefords, Thursday, December 1, 2016 - Page 35
OBITUARIES HONCH: In Loving Memory of James Cecil Honch, born March 30, 1955 at Biggar, SK., passed away, November 5, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Ann; brothers: Rodney & Grace Honch of Battleford, SK., David & Diane Honch of St. Paul, AB.; nephews and nieces: Lee (Sally) Honch of Calgary, AB., Neil Honch of Biggar, SK., Carmen Sallstrom (Anthony Mailloux) of Edmonton, AB., Ashley Honch of Edmonton, AB.; seven great-nieces and great-nephews: Tyler Honch, Kylie Honch, Alayna, Devon & Aurora Sallstrom, Tristen Honch & Noah Honch & extended family. Predeceased by his father, Henry Honch (April 15, 2016); brother, Richard Honch and great-niece, Brandi Honch. Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving was held on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ - Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, Sk with Pastor Conrad Hunchak officiating. Family Shared Memories were given by Pastor Conrad Hunchak. Music Ministry: Glenn Goodman – Organist; Alma Frazen – Soloist - “Love Lifted Me”; Robert MacKay – Soloist - “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”; Hymn Selections: “Leaning On The Everlasting Arms” & “Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus.” Memorial Donations are requested to Canadian Mental Health Association, Battlefords Branch: 1011103rd Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 1K3. Interment will take place at Crane Creek Cemetery – CandoDistrict, SK (at a later date) Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Card of Thanks In loving memory to our son James Honch. He was always so faithful. Coming every Saturday we would go to Dairy Queen or McDonalds for soft ice cream. We would sit, talk and eat our ice cream and visit. He loved to talk about Jesus. He wanted to learn so much about him. Knowing about God changed his life. He was devoted to learn more about God. He became so gentle, kind and forgiving man. It was so good to see him so happy. It was a blessing to be with him. All he wanted was to be loved. We will miss him so terribly not seeing him. He was left avoid in our hearts for always forever. He is at peace and will be with God, forever taken cared of, loved and peaceful. We would like to thank the staff and Doctors from Mental Health, for the good care he received. We are forever grateful to Pastor Conrad Hunchak for the beautiful message he shared with all of us. Our hearts were greatly touched. Thank you our hearts are filled with prayers for him also with praise. He loves people and it shows in the message and compassion. We thank Glenn Goodman for the music and the people that sang. Alma Frazer, Bob McKay and Conrad helped also. Thank you, Bob McKay and staff for all the arrangements. They always do so well. Thank you Ladies for the lovely lunch they served. We are truly grateful. The beautiful people that never let us down even coming in bad weather. Thank you for the support. We will always remember. Thank you all kind people for cards and condolences. We are grateful. Love from The Honch Family ___________________________________________________
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MEENA: In Loving Memory of Treva Leona Meena, born November 15, 1940 at Saskatoon, SK, passed away November 5, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years, Harold; children and their families: Gwen (Darcy) Wood & family: Krista, Ashley (Wes) Dust-Grayson & Brielle and Kelsey; Carla (Darren) Wilkie & family: Kyla (Trevor), Alyssa and Jenica; Kurt (Tracey) Meena & family: Jared & Addison; sisters: Bernice Sharp & Inez Harris; in-laws: Laurienne Meena, Muriel Miller, Ken Meena, Eileen (Vernon) Curry, Barb (Don) Tatchell and their families; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Frank & Cora ‘Cosy’ Miller; sisters: Eileen (+Ewald) Draeger and one at birth; brother Lelend Miller; brothers-in-law, Doug Sharp & Melvin Harris; in-laws: Everett & Gladys Meena, Ron Meena, Glen Meena & Shirley Meena. Treva Leona Meena, born November 15th 1940, was the fourth daughter of Cora and Frank Miller. Growing up she was an active and busy girl who played on the Fielding girls softball team for several years and also participated in the church choir and the CGIT. She loved riding horses and playing pranks on people. After finishing her school years in Fielding, she worked at the telephone office in town, where she admitted just a few years ago, that she had snuck a few phone calls to Harold because of the high price for long distance calls at home. Then shortly after, she married him, the love of her life, on July 1, 1961. They welcome three children into the family, Gwen, Carla and Kurt. It was no easy job for her to keep up with them and their activities in addition to preparing meals for the field, milking cows, delivering calves and any other farm work Harold needed help with. However, she made it look easy, because her family was her entire focus in life, and she was there to support them in any way possible. Harold and Treva, along with their family, enjoyed many wonderful family vacations together over the years, as well as camping trips. Treva really enjoyed these trips as she finally did not have to do the cooking. We cannot even begin to guess the amount of roasts cooked and potatoes peeled to take to the field for meals over the year. There was never a dull moment for Treva. As soon as her children left home and were married grandchildren began to arrive, and she sure loved to spoil each and every one of them. As Treva’s grandchild you always knew that if you wanted something, you always go to grandma first because she would always give you whatever you wanted. It was also a tradition that she took each granddaughter to get her ears pierced as soon as they turned five, (even though her own daughters had to wait until they were twelve, which there were only a few bitter feelings about). It was easy to tell from the beginning that she was her family’s biggest fan no matter what they got into, whether it be figure skating, dance, volleyball, softball, hockey, you name it and she was ready to support, cheer, and question any ref with a “bad call”. After every single game it was expected that you would receive a call from her so she could learn all the details. Her grandkids were the best way to brighten her day, it is safe to say that the effect was reciprocated. She actively kept track of the family’s daily events through writings in her diary. It did solve a lot of arguments over the years, as when there was a disagreement on the date of anything, it could always be looked up. It did not matter what age you got to, Treva still worried about you. If you were headed out on a long drive you could always count on a phone call around the time she figured you would arrive to make sure you made it safely. It might only be two in the afternoon and she would start suggesting that you stay overnight as the roads might get bad or it might be too dark for you to leave. Her yard was her pride and joy. From her trees to her vegetable gardens to her flower beds, she was always eager to show off any new additions. When she moved to town she also became a lover of solar lights and she would be sure to shut the lights out so you could get a better view of them in the dark. She was very proud. Another important part of Treva’s life, since she was a girl, was the curling rink. She curled for more than 50 years and even at the age of 75 she was one of the most competitive woman out there. Her passion on the ice was equally matched by her passion for her favorite team, the Saskatchewan Roughriders. She always had the schedule printed out in the living room and never failed to catch the game. Her competitive edge always showed through when they played as she was often frustrated when Durant could not make a “simple” throw. She was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, aunt, neighbor and friend who never failed to show her kind and caring ways to all those around her. She was a hardworking and loving woman who could effortlessly put a smile on anyone’s face and her impact on each and every one of our lives is clear here today as we celebrate her life. She has changed us all for the better and she is someone who will always be loved and missed dearly. But it is easy to say she will never be forgotten. Service Of Thanksgiving For Treva’s Life was held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., from the Western Development Museum, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Rev. Fred J. Tinio officiating. Family shared memories and a video. Music: “Too Old To Die Young”, Grandma’s song - “The Love You Had.” Poem “So God Made a Farm Wife” read by Tracey Meena. Honourary Pallbearers were All who shared Mom’s life. Urn Bearers were Jared, Grayson, Addison & Brielle. Memorial Donations are requested to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Private Interment was at the Ruddell Cemetery, Ruddell, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________
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WOYTIUK: In Loving Memory of Nellie Anne Woytiuk , born February 2, 1935 at Redfield, SK, passed away November 16, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory: her loving children: Dale (Diane), Cochin, SK; Linda, North Battleford, SK; Brian (Randie), Unity, SK; Glen (Val), North Battleford, SK; 5 Grandchildren: Michael (Erinn) Woytiuk, Lloydminster, SK; Melanie (Michael) McKay, Calgary, AB; Tonielle (Jerrod) Madarash, Saskatoon, SK; Andrew (Erin) Woytiuk, North Battleford, SK; Bryce Woytiuk, Unity, SK; 5 GreatGrandchildren: Karsyn Woytiuk; Ellie McKay; Jaxon and Kohen Madarash; Quinn Woytiuk; Step-Grandchildren: Shayna and her family; Travis and his family; Emily; & Kay-Lynne; siblings: Wanda Bahrey, Stella Kostiuk, Shirley Hujdic, Walter (Ann) Kzyzyk, Sandy Jones; numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and their families. Nellie was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Alexandra Kzyzyk & by her husband, Morris Woytiuk (March 3, 2016). Celebration Of Life was held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., from Territorial Drive Alliance Church, North Battleford, SK., with Pastor Earl Millar officiating. Scripture Reading was by Linda Woytiuk & Sandra Usselman. Eulogy was given by Tonielle Madarash. Music Ministry: Karen Millar – Prelude; Diane Woytiuk – Soloist - “Hallelujah”& “The Rose”; Robert MacKay – Soloist - “Amazing Grace” - Glenn Goodman – Accompanist. Urn Bearers were Melanie McKay & Tonielle Madarash. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Private Family Interment was at the Cremation Section - City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________
IN MEMORIAM
Thank you for your donations in memory of Al Gotto....................................North Battleford Walter Nelson ..........................North Battleford Charlotte Lahti ...................................Battleford David W. Shury Dean Williams..........................North Battleford Gary Boskill .............................North Battleford Laura Prescesky .............................. Saskatoon W.E. Kotchorek ........................North Battleford Germaine (Geri) Nachtegaele .North Battleford Rebecca (Bep) Wyatt ..............North Battleford Peter Fylyma ...........................North Battleford Vernon Thompson ...................North Battleford Ronald C. Kelly ........................North Battleford Bernie Adams ..........................North Battleford Nellie Woytiuk ..........................North Battleford Jason T. Heidel ........................North Battleford
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Andrea Hutchison DECEMBER 1 Dec. 1, 1988 - June 15, 2005
We both have had major changes in our lives. Sam was supposed to join you but Papa Bear joined you instead. So I made the selfish decision to keep Sam here one more year. Hope that you enjoy your birthday with Dad and Tiggie and all of the other pets that have crossed over. Did manage to plant a garden but it didn’t do well because I planted too soon after roto-tilling. The yard is different; had some trees cut down so now have a space to honor Dad. Had a new roof put on so the house looks different. Sam is still a bed hog and he misses you and Dad. Happy Birthday, wish you the best, still love you, and miss you, until we meet again.
Love Mom, Sam & Tiggie 2
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