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BARTKEWICH: In Loving Memory of Irene Ruth Bartkewich, born March 22, 1944 27-52-19 W3rd, SK at Turtleford District, SK., passed away December 10, 2016 at Battlefords Union Hospital, North Battleford, SK. Survived by her loving family: Darryl & Lindsay, Calgary, AB - Bobby & Catherine: Brayden & Brooklyn, Rural North Battleford, SK; brothers and sisters: Allan Millard, Vern (Ella Mae) Millard, Leo (Penny) Millard, John (Bonnie) Millard, Eva (Garnet) Speer, Janet (Raymond) Scott and Clara Johnson; brother-in-law, George Gray; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents: Scott & Ann Millard; husband, Alphonse Bartkewich; daughter, Debbie Bartkewich; sister, Betty Gray; brother-in-law, Arvid Johnson. Celebration Of Irene’s Life was held on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Heritage Room - Western Development Museum, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Honourary Pallbearers were All who shared Irene’s life. Memorial Donations are requested to the Donors Choice. Private Interment was at Garden Of Devotion - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________
HUCULAK: Nestor Victor Huculak, March 25, 1926 – December 19, 2016. Nestor passed away with family by his side on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Service arrangements will be noted in this paper at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Centre, Saskatoon (306-955-1600). __________________________________________________________
ANGELL: Mrs. Evelyn Angell of North Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the River Heights lodge at the age of 94 years. Prayer Vigil was held on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. with Betty Stone presiding. Mass of Christian Burial took place on Monday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Father Anthony Afanagide officiating. Both Services were held at St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish in North Battleford. Interment followed at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Left to cherish Evelyn’s memory are her loving family; children Roger (Karen) Angell, Lindsey (Kyle), Naomi (Gino) - Cindy (Craig), Sharon (James); Barbara (John) Schmidt, Michelle (Brent), Greg (Sarah); Vickie Angell-Scheler, Darrick; Diane (Dale) Woytiuk, Mike (Erinn), Melanie (Michael); Harry (Salena) Angell, Jordan, Ryan (Shauna); Tony (Shannon) Angell and numerous great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her loving husband Norman; daughter Deborah.; and son-in-law Brent Scheler. Memorial donations in memory of Evelyn Angell may be directed to the River Heights Lodge, 2001-99th St, North Battleford, Sask, S9A-0S3. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.
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. ___________________________________________________
OBITUARIES ALLENBY: We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our mother Dorothy Maria Allenby on December 3, 2016. Dorothy leaves to mourn her children: Brenda (Don) Ganzert, Devan (Tasha); Carol Wesley, Vaughn (Jen), Jehnine, Kirsten (Missy), Gordon (Nadita); Deb Breiman, Erin (Mitch), Dayne; Gord (Ang) Allenby, Eric, Crystal, Dylan; Lyle (Lynda) Stockman, Stacy (Crystal), Darcy (Dee Anne); and two sisters Merna Keswick and Vera Bentz. She leaves numerous precious grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Arnold; her eldest daughter, Lynda; and her sons-in-law Riga Wesley and Dale Breiman. On Valentine’s Day in 1931, Frank and Margaret Bastian welcomed their first born daughter, Dorothy Maria. She was born in Shaunovan but moved to Paradise Hill where she spent her childhood years. She loved Paradise Hill and always had a story to tell about those happy years. She later moved to North Battleford and then to Redfield where she met the love of her life, Arnold Allenby. In June 1949, she became a farmer’s wife and devotedly worked alongside Arnold making a wonderful life for the five children that were to follow. They retired to their home in Battleford in the Spring of 1996 but “Home” was always the farm. Every fall when the combines were going, she never failed to mention how she’d love to be there hauling grain one more time. If you asked her what she liked to do best she would have said cooking, canning and gardening – her yard was always a show piece. And she was always finding new recipes to try, especially after she learned to navigate all the recipe sites on the computer. But her greatest love was her family and when she left us on Dec. 3rd, she was peacefully escorted into Dad’s and Lynda’s arms surrounded by all the love she had brought into this world. A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Dorothy Allenby of Battleford, Saskatchewan was held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church with Reverend Jan Trost officiating. Memorial Donations in memory of Dorothy may be directed to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1738 Quebec Ave Unit 26 Saskatoon SK S7K 1V9 or to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, 1231 8th Street East Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. Eulogy Dear family and friends, just a few words about my dearest friend and Neighbour, “I got to know Dorothy after I got married and moved to the Redfield district. As our friendship grew, our families really became one. Dorothy became Aunty Dode forever. Dorothy’s family was the greatest thing in her life. She grew huge gardens, was an excellent cook, seamstress and most of all a wonderful Mom. She was a hard worker in the Mayfair community. We worked together in a catering group to raise money for the new arena kitchen. We curled together, went to 540 hockey games and sewed many costumes for the figure skating club. There were many trips back and forth from our home to Dodies. There were many card games played, Crazy 8’s, Hearts, and Kaiser. It was a lot of fun even though I always lost! There were trips to Mayfair Café in the old station wagon with kids in tow for ice cream. Dodie taught me so much about gardening, especially petunias, and they have become my favourite as well. In the Spring I will think of you sweetheart when my flowers get planted and when they start to bloom. There are so many memories about this great lady I could write a book. I will love you always, laugh when I think of the funny things and shed a tear because you’re no longer with us. Love Nancy. Card of Thanks The family would like to thank Dr. Khurana and the nursing staff, especially those in ICU, for their excellent care. To the caring staff of Home Care and Medigas we send our gratitude – Mom thought of you all as friends. Thank you to Eternal Memories Funeral Home for assisting us in such a difficult time. Lastly thanks for all the cards, calls, food, flowers and words of condolence from family and friends, and to dear friend Nancy for doing Mom’s eulogy.
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PATTERSON: In Loving Memory Of Annie (Bahrey) Patterson, born April 18, 1927 at Whitkow, SK., passed away December 3, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory - her loving children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren: Gail’s family: Len Ribar & family: daughter Nadine, son Darren: Marcus, Landon, Benjamin; Joyce & Ron and family: sons: Todd (Cathy) & Mark (Cindy): Ayden, Kohen, Ethan; Mel and family: Tammy (Heinz), Kerry (Cory): Hailee, Logan; Jodie: Rudy, Hudson; Randy and family: Andrew (Dallas) & Cole (Shylynn); Dale & Fran and family: Chris (Randy): Ben, Tracy (Rob): Tyler (Megan), Brooklyn, Jessica; stepson: Donald (Carla) and family; sisters: Elsie (Steve) Chestolowski and Pauline (Ray) Bahrey; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Mike & Seraphina Kowalski; husbands, Andrew Bahrey and George Patterson; daughter Gail Ribar; siblings: Mary, Julia, Edward, Nellie, Morris, Paul, Olga, Rose, Stella and one in infancy; brother-in-law, Robert Patterson and sister-in-law, Liz Wood. Service Of Thanksgiving For Annie’s Life was held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK with Minister Rev. Nora Borgeson. Shared Memories were given by Jodie Bahrey & Cole Bahrey. Music Ministry: Glenn Goodman – Organist; Robert MacKay – Soloist “In The Garden” & “Amazing Grace.” Honourary Pallbearers were The Grandchildren. Urn Bearers were Andrew and Cole Bahrey. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Private Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________
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