Hereford Farewells

Ross Christopher Madsen

With heavy hearts the family wishes to announce the passing of Ross Christopher Madsen, of Wauchope, SK. He went to sleep in heavenly peace on December 24, 2019 at the Regina General Hospital at the age of 87.

Ross will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years Lorraine; children: Gary (Jody) Madsen, Leanne Madsen and Deborah (Todd) Rose; grandchildren: Ashley (Trevor) Zell, Carter (Kristyn) Madsen, Logan Madsen, Carmen Madsen, Jorgen (Rachel) Rose, Brian Rose & Jenna Blunt, and Lane Rose; siblings: Elaine (Edward) Kennedy, Betty (Norm) Lee and Lynn (Yolande) Madsen; in-laws: Ferne (Wayne) Smith, Rosemarie Rudichuck and Brian Krienke; his many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours.

Ross was predeceased by his parents: Harold and Alida (Jacobi) Madsen; siblings: Avalene Purvis and Harold Junior Madsen; mother and father-in-law: Gladys and Norman Krienke; sister-in-law Carol Hertz; brother-in-law Howard Purvis, and great nephew Nico Hawryliw.

Thorstein (Steini) Palsson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steini Palsson in his 100th year, on January 6, 2020, at the Lundar Personal Care Home, with family at his side.

He was the beloved husband of the late Runa Palsson (nee Barnes, December 28, 2009). Loving father to his children, Joe (Peggy), Betty (Ken) and Patsy (Doug). Proud Afi to his grandchildren, Mike (Lynda), Coreena (Keith), Deb (Dan), Collin (Danielle), Rob (Laura), Brent (Jennifer), Chad (Jennifer) and 14 great-grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Steini was born August 20, 1920 at Stone Lake, Manitoba. He joined the army in 1942 where he served overseas in France with The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. He was wounded twice in action which finally sent him home in 1945. Although he received medals for his service, he suffered from the horrors of that war for most of his life.

Returning home in 1945 he married his sweetheart Runa and settled at farming his beloved Purebred Herefords and raising his family. He was a longtime member of the Lundar Bull Sale Committee and enjoyed this annual event right up until his final year.

He had a huge love for hockey. While in the army, Steini played with NHL legend Terry Reardon. He continued to play throughout his life and eventually moved on to coaching the Lundar Oldtimers.

Steini had a special love for country music and his home was always filled with it!