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OBITUARIES ROUSSEAU: In Loving Memory Of Angeline Aurora (Lehoux) Rousseau. September 18, 1924 - December 9, 2016. Angeline was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Donat Rousseau who passed away April 23, 2010 after 62 years of marriage. Angeline leaves behind her 7 loving children: Rita Malzer (Harold), Surrey, BC, Paul Giasson (Christina), Armstrong, BC, Henri Rousseau (Alma), Newfoundland, Aime Rousseau (Brenda), North Battleford, SK, Emma Colbert (Steve), London, ON, Lena Fuerth (Dave), Milton, ON and Leo Rousseau (Susanne), North Battleford, SK; Angeline will also be missed by her 20 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Angeline has left loving footprints in all our hearts. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Greg Elder. Cross Bearer was Marc Rousseau. Altar Server was Bro. Kendrick Beler. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11: Harold Malzer; Responsorial Psalm: The Lords My Shepherd: Dave McQuaid; 2nd Reading: Philippians 3: 20-21: Emma Colbert. Prayers Of The Faithful: Christopher Giasson. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers - Ray & Pauline Poulin. Music Ministry - Dave McQuaid. Pallbearers were Richard Giasson, Christopher Giasson, Adrien Rousseau, Robert Rousseau, Adam Rousseau and Curtis Rousseau. Memorials are requested to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Interment was at St. Jean Baptiste De La Salle Parish Cemetery, Delmas Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ PAINCHAUD: Lois Jean Painchaud (nee Nordell), of Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan passed away in Regina on December 12, 2016. Lois was born in Turtleford, Sask. to John (Rufus) and Francis Nordell on September 19, 1941. She was the oldest of 3 children, big sister to her twin brothers – Doug and Del. She went to high school in Turtleford and graduated in 1959. Following high school, Lois attended Teachers College in Saskatoon. On Oct 15, 1960 Lois married Denis Painchaud and soon started their family. She worked as a bank teller, kindergarten teacher, office manager, book keeper and realtor as they moved throughout Saskatchewan with CIBC. Denis and Lois retired out to Turtle Lake. Lois loved the lake, hosting many family gatherings and the famous summer “theme” nights. Nothing brought her more joy than a house full of family. Lois was always greatly involved in her children and grandchildren’s lives following them to many hockey rinks, ball diamonds and dance recitals to cheer them on – there was no bigger fan!. She was so very proud of her family and all of her grandchildren. Lois is survived by her 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; five great grandchildren, Rorik, Kinsey, Ruby, Christian, Rylee; two brothers Delmar (Leslie) and Douglas (Lynn) Nordell; brother-in-law Lionel of Columbus Ohio; sister-in-law Claudette (Blanchette) of St. Adolphe, Manitoba; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Lois is predeceased by: her husband, Denis Painchaud; father and mother Rufus and Francis Nordell; father and mother-in-law Andre and Helen Painchaud; brother-in-law Bernard Blanchette; sister-in-law Christabel Painchaud and nephew Brian Painchaud. The Funeral Service is to be conducted from Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Edam on Dec. 22, 2016 at 11:00 am with Father Peter Paase officiating. Lunch will be served at the Edam Community Center at 12:30 pm. Burial to follow at the Turtleford Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Services of Lloydminster will administer the funeral arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society. We would like to thank Dr. Kiley, Dr. McLeod and their nursing staff at the Pasqua hospital in Regina for their outstanding care and comfort provided to our mother Lois. ___________________________________________________
GONDA: In Loving Memory Of Margita Gonda January 2, 1919 - November 30, 2016. Margita was born on January 2, 1919 in a beautiful mountain village of Zuberec in northern Slovakia. She lived through several war time skirmishes and survived a few harrowing events including being held at gunpoint. Her Slovak culture continued to be an important aspect all of her life. In 1948 after accepting a marriage proposal from her future husband, Alojz, Margita travelled to Canada and moved to the farm near Keatley. They had two sons, Tony and Melvin, whom she loved dearly. She cherished her six grandchildren, giving them many hugs and treats when they visited her. Margita was hard working all her life. She was involved in all aspects of the farming operation. She drove the Ford tractor, milked cows, picked rocks, pitched bales and raised pigs, chickens, geese, ducks and cattle. Her gardening, which she loved, provided vegetables to the family for the whole year, in particular the “kapusta” and “repka”. Margita was renowned for being extremely generous at serving food to whomever came into the house. Everyone had to leave the house fully fed, and with a chocolate treat in hand. Numerous cats and dogs were Margita’s pets. Emily, the dog was her constant companion in the last few years. Margita enjoyed singing immensely, from the mountains of Slovakia to the farm fields of Saskatchewan. She recorded over 50 Slovak folk songs. The Roman Catholic faith was a very important part of her life. She prayed before all meals and attended mass every Sunday, even when it meant travelling by horse team to midnight mass in winter. Margita died peacefully on November 30, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Home, Saskatoon, SK holding a rosary in her hand. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons: Anton (Nathalie) Gonda, Whitehorse, Yukon and Melvin (Christine) Gonda, Hafford, SK; her grandchildren: Mila (John) Baker, Danika (Blair) Kluane, David Gonda; Melanie (Kevin) Gonda, Christopher Gonda, Milan Gonda; her great-grandchildren: Ella Baker, Kameron Baker. Margita was predeceased by her husband, Alojz Gonda; by her parents: Jan Filek and Cecelia Kluchtak, both of Zuberec, Slovakia; by her sister Anna Filek and brother Janko Filek; by her step-brothers: Alojz Filek, Frantistek Filek and step-sister Ludovita Filek. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. from Ste. Solange Roman Catholic Church, Hafford, Saskatchewan. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. from Ste. Solange Roman Catholic Church, Hafford, Saskatchewan with Celebrants Rev. Fr. Tuyen Vu, Rev. Fr. Andrew Lukaszewicz and Rev. Fr. Ramal Macapala. Music was by Jordan & Jason Gall - Kacy Tkachuk - Michelle & Jenna Gall and Harlene Simmonds. Honor Guard was Ste. Solange Roman Catholic Women’s League. Honourary Pallbearers were Everyone who shared in Margita’s life. Pallbearers were Christopher Gonda, David Gonda, Melanie Gonda, Danika Kluane, John Baker and Richard Gall. Final Resting Place was at the Ste. Solange Cemetery, Hafford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________
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DEMYON: The family of Bertha Demyon sadly announces her passing on Saturday, November 26th at Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 94 years. Bertha was the daughter of Mike and Paraska Pidwerbeski.Mike was the son of Theodorus and Anna Pidwerbeski; Paraska daughter of John and Stephanie Katerynych. Mike and Paraska were married and lived in Hordenka, Ukraine. They immigrated to Canada in 1910 and settled on a homestead near Radisson. In 1920 they moved to a homestead in the Dominion area, located southeast of Whitkow, Saskatchewan. There they began their family, 3 boys and 4 girls who attended Dominion School. Bertha stayed home after she finished attending school for a few years and helped on the farm. Then she worked for a few years in the hospital at North Battleford and later in Regina. In 1946 she married Harry Demyon of Hatherleigh, and together they started their life on the farm. Bertha was a kind, loving, caring person, who always put others before herself; she was always there to lend a helping hand. She was well liked by everyone that knew her and who was a part of her life. As we get older there are things in life that we still want to fulfill, and there is a time in life where our lives are fulfilled and we must come to rest. Our mother Bertha’s life is now fulfilled and she was laid to rest beside the husband she cherished and loved, to whom she was married for 68 years. We love you mom and you will be greatly missed. Bertha is lovingly remembered by her sons Dennis Demyon and Richard (Nancy) Demyon; grandchildren Robin, Ashley, Brandi and Brittani; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bertha is predeceased by her husband Harry Demyon; parents Michael and Polly (Paraska) Pidwerbecki; brothers William, Jack and Allen; sisters Rose, Mary and Anne. A vigil of prayers was held on Friday, December 2nd, 2016 at 4:00 pm from the Ukrainian Catholic Church of All Saints, North Battleford. Divine Liturgy was held on Saturday, December 3rd 2016 at 11:00 am from the Ukrainian Catholic Church with Very Reverend Janko Kolosnjaji as celebrant. Interment took place at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford. Memorial donations in Bertha’s memory may be made to the BUH Foundation, PO Box 1358, North Battleford, SK, S9A 1Z1. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. Funeral arrangements for Bertha have been entrusted to Martine de Bussac of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home (306) 445-2418.
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