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OBITUARIES IVERSON: It is with profound sadness the family of June Iverson (Godfrey) announce her passing on June 30th, 2016 surrounded by family at the Battleford’s Union Hospital at the age of 70 years. June “GG” will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 51 years, Omer; her children and their families: Randy (Shannon), Ryley (Jasmine), Alyssa (Tyler, Ava); Melanie; Russell (Donna), Sarah and Jaxon; Kylee (Travis Erker), Chelsey and Dyson; her brother Dan Godfrey (Carol), Dean and Joanne. June was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Hilda Godfrey, her infant brother Dennis, her in laws Rudy and Jessie Iverson and brother’s Pat Bulger and Pat Boulanger. A beautiful Mass of Christian Burial took place on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Greg Elder presiding. A huge thank you to the kind and compassionate nurses and physicians at Battleford’s Union Hospital. As well the family would like to thank all of the relatives, friends and neighbors for the kind words, flowers, food, gifts, support and encouragement during this incredibly difficult time. We would also like to thank June’s Honorary Pallbearers, Emily Jones †, Carol Godfrey, Elsie Gabruck, Millie Lavigne, Cathy Fitch, Marilyn Ross, Sandy Grant and Arlene Walker. Thank you to Deanna Iverson-Woodworth for participating in the mass. Father Greg for his guidance and a truly comforting memorial service, the St. Vital Choir and organist Joan Harrison, the St. Vital CWL, the staff at Eternal Memories for their kindness and professionalism and all those who took the time to attend June’s memorial service as it truly meant a great deal to her family. Memorial donations in memory of June may be directed to the Kinsmen Children’s Centre, 1319 Colony St, Saskatoon, SK, S7W-2Z1, the Battleford’s Union Hospital Foundation, 1092 107 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 1Z1 or to www.lymphomasurvival.com. For those wishing to leave a condolence, please do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca/ notices/June-Iverson ___________________________________________________ HRABIA: Margaret Ruby November 12, 1928 - August 18, 2016. Ruby passed away peacefully in her bed at Battleford District Care Centre and is now at home in Heaven with her loved ones who went on before her. She was predeceased by her parents: Thomas Earnest Hallam & Elsie Mae McCready; Husband Peter Hrabia, Infant son Thomas, Sisters: Joyce Hallam & Gladys Hallam; Brothers: Lloyd Hallam and Spencer ‘Bud’ Hallam. Survived by her son, Lorne (Wilma); Grandson, Bradley (Shandra) Hrabia; Great-Granddaughters: Bella & Zoey; Son, Tim (Grace) Hrabia; Sister, Geraldine (Jake) Gerlach; Brothers: Doug (Diane) Hallam, Frank (Karen) Hallam and numerous nieces and nephews. Service of celebration for the life of Ruby Hrabia was held on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 in “The Garden Chapel” Battlefords Funeral Service in North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Major Gary Reilly of the Saskatoon Salvation Army Corps Saskatoon officiating. Soloist Bob McKay sang ‘It is Well With My Soul’. The pianist was Joan Harrison. Active Pallbearers were: Lorne Hrabia; Bradley Hrabia; Garry Wappel; Joseph Wappel; Bruce McNabb & Jake Gerlach. Honorary Pallbearers were: Lou Janzen; Bev Brundige & Marion Cramatte. The eulogy was given by her son Lorne Hrabia: Ruby Hrabia was born and raised on the farm near Limerick, Saskatchewan, weighing only 4lbs at birth and was born with a ‘club foot’. Her mom and dad had to place her in a shoebox on the wood stove oven door and feared she would not make it, but after feeding her for a time with an eye dropper she finally began to strengthen and survived. In later years Ruby went on for training as a Nurses Aid in Saskatoon and ended up with a job at The Union Hospital in North Battleford where she eventually met Peter Hrabia and the two were married on February 16, 1950 in the North Battleford Salvation Army Corps. Ruby and her husband Peter, built and managed Sunnyside Food Center in North Battleford for a number of years. Many people commented on the store’s Dari-Bar where they had their first ice-cream cone or burger & fries. The store also had a staff of over 20 people and prided itself in free home delivery of bagged or boxed groceries. They also owned and operated a Laundromat next door to the store which was located at 991-109th street. Over and above all of this they also owned 4 duplex rental units; 3 quarters of farmland & 1 commercial building that used to house Ralph’s Red & White Grocery Store on the city’s west side. Ruby helped out with the Salvation Army Thrift Store at the back of the church building for a number of years, while both of them helped out with the Empty Stocking Fund at Christmas time and the Red Shield Appeal as well. Ruby liked to watch the Toronto Blue Jays play baseball while sitting at the kitchen table visiting or playing cards with family and friends. After the passing of her husband she lived in Tower Two of the Battleford’s Housing Authority until she was moved into the Battleford District Care Unit in March of this year, where she remained until her passing. Any donations to the memory of Ruby Hrabia may be made to the Battleford District Care Centre “Hands of Friendship Auxiliary.” Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Card of Thanks The family of Ruby Hrabia would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who spoke words of sympathy at the passing of our Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother. Also, to Mr. Bob MacKay and the staff at Battlefords Funeral Service for your loving care and service. Finally to the nurses, staff and doctors who treated and looked after mom on Ward 3 at the Battleford District Home Care Centre. Your friendliness and kindness will long be remembered by those of us who interacted with you. ___________________________________________________
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OBITUARIES NICHOL: Peacefully, on Monday, September 5, 2016, Heather Lynne Nichol (nee McLeod) passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon, Manitoba, at the age of 68. Left to mourn her passing are daughter Lisa, son-in-law Todd, grandsons Nathan and Matthew Fugleberg; sister Cheryl (Henley) Cunnington; aunts, uncles, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and in-laws. Heather was predeceased by her daughter Merrill, parents Bill and Duneda McLeod (nee Tyderkie) and husband Vernon. Heather was born August 13, 1948, in Winnipeg, MB (St. Boniface) and spent most of her childhood in Winnipeg. During her teen years she attended River East Collegiate, was part of the Luther League and worked at Rainbow stage in Winnipeg. Her dad’s work for CP rail took the family briefly to Moose Jaw, SK where she completed her Grade 12. When her family then moved to Thunder Bay, Heather stayed in Moose Jaw and completed a 2 year Secretarial Science Diploma at the Saskatchewan Technical Institute. It was during this time that she was introduced to Vernon. After a whirlwind romance, Vern and Heather married on May 31, 1969. Their early marriage was spent in Borden, SK where Vern dairy farmed with his family. Initially a true city girl, Heather soon learned the basics of farm and rural life and was a homemaker when her children were young. Once Vernon started working for Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation the family moved to Saskatoon, Blackstrap Regional Park (where they also farmed land near Hanley) and eventually North Battleford. Heather started working as a medical receptionist in 1986 and then as a Health Records Clerk at Battleford’s Health District in 2001. She retired from this position with Prairie North Health Region when her health was declining. In 2010, she moved to Brandon, MB to be closer to Lisa and her family. The tragic death of her 9-year old daughter irrevocably changed Heather’s life. She faced many other trials and tribulations after that time, including the early death of her husband Vern. She was able to get through these extremely difficult times and find a way to carry on. She joined Compassionate Friends, connected with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and was part of the North Battleford Safety Council for several years. Throughout Heather’s life, her love of books was evident and reading was her main hobby, joy and comfort. She was part of the North Battleford Public Library Board and Lakeland Regional Library Board for many years. Heather loved spending time at the cabin and with her various family pets. She enjoyed playing kaiser and scrabble with friends and family and playing lego and monopoly with her grandsons. She also enjoyed baking - Nathan and Matthew rarely experienced being without homemade cookies once Grandma moved to Brandon. Heather could start up a conversation with anyone and was known by all for her sense of humour and quick wit which she displayed right up to the last days of her recent lengthy illness. The Funeral Service took place at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Brandon, Manitoba on Friday, September 9, 2016 with Pastor Laurel Seyfert officiating. Interment will take place at the Hanley Cemetery, Hanley, Saskatchewan, at a later date. Donations in memory of Heather may be made to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel, Brandon, Manitoba 1-855-727-0330. __________________________________________________
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OBITUARIES STAINBROOK: Elwood Lyle Stainbrook, July 15, 1929 – September 9, 2016. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Elwood Lyle Stainbrook on September 9, 2016 at the North Battleford Union Hospital at the age of 87. Elwood was born and raised in Tribune, Saskatchewan with two sisters and four brothers. His father Joe was a drayman (a drayman was historically the driver of the dray, a low flat-bed wagon without sides, pulled generally by horses and mules that were used for transport of all kinds of goods), delivering goods around Tribune. Elwood attended school until Grade 10 when he went to work for his uncle in his general store. In 1953 Elwood joined the Air Force where he served for 26 years in the Logistics Department, ordering and maintaining supplies. During his service Elwood was stationed in Ottawa, Calgary, and Edmonton. Following his career in the Air Force, Elwood returned to the Department of National Defence doing contract work in Dundurn, SK. All told, Elwood served for 38 years and left service with the rank of Sergeant. In 1954 Elwood married Mavis Smith from his home town of Tribune. They raised three sons together – Kevin, Shayne, and Grant – and had six grandchildren. Mavis and Elwood spent many happy years together, a lot of those years square dancing as a member of the Battleford Grand Squares. Elwood also included fastball, curling, and bowling as his favorite sports. Elwood’s declining health after the passing of his wife in 2010 saw him residing at the River Heights Assisted Care Housing before moving to Caleb Village in October of 2013. He enjoyed the social community at Caleb and wished that the opportunity would have been present sooner. He thought highly of everyone there and spoke its praises to anyone that would listen. Elwood is survived by his son Kevin and Darlene (Hryn) of Saskatoon SK, daughter in law Divina (Aperocho) Stainbrook and grandchildren Nicholas, Alexander, and William of Edmonton, AB. Grandchildren Chloe, Griffyn, and Anna-ise Dutka Stainbrook of Martinsville, SK; Brother Marshall and Donna Stainbrook of Medicine Hat, AB; Sister in law Mae Stainbrook of Weyburn, SK; Sister Beryl and Ed Mazur of Weyburn, SK; Brother Garry and Anna Mae Stainbrook of Regina, SK; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, cousin in laws and wonderful friends. He is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Grace, his brother Roy Stainbrook, his sister Delilah Oxelgren, his brother Murray Stainbrook and his sons Shayne Stainbrook and Grant Stainbrook. His Family extends their appreciation to Dr. Hesselson and Dr. Engelbrecht, the staff of Battlefords District Home Care, Dr. Abbas and the staff of the Saskatoon Cancer Clinic who treated Elwood with compassion and respect. At Elwood’s request, there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place and interment will take place at a later date. For those wishing, donations can be made to The Saskatchewan ALS Society or the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.
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