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The Leader-Post I Friday, January 2, 2004 Page E1 CLASSIFIED ED BY PHONE 522-SELL (7355) or toll free 1-800-667-9999 BY FAX 781-5393 Don't forget to Include your name, address and phone number. ONLINE www.leaderpost.com IN PERSON At our counter, Monday Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 1964 Park Street BY MAIL Leader-Post Classifieds Box 2020 Regina, Sask. S4P 3G4 PAYMENT A C3 DIRECT PHONE NUMBERS Paper Delivery: 781-5212 1-800-667-8751 Main Switchboard: 781-5211 Account Inquiries: 781-5271 Cremation.

What is involved? Today, more and more people feel that cremation is a desirable alternative but are uncertain about the costs and procedures. Memorial Gardens' helpful booklet "Cremation: Questions Answers" will provide the answers to your basic questions about cremation. For your FREE copy call 791-6789 Regina Memorial Gardens Planning today, for tomorrow. Cemetery Crematorium Mausoleum Hwy East NOTICES 8 DEATH NOTICES NOTICES PERSONALS ANNOUNCEMENTS HOME IMPROVEMENT Class 5 to 29 Class 35 to 137 Class 155 to 210 Class 305 to 550 SERVICE DIRECTORY EMPLOYMENT LEGAL NOTICES COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES Class 575 to 632 Class 635 to 750 Class 755 to 765 Class 767 to 873 REAL ESTATE GARAGE SALES ARTICLES FOR SALE RECREATIONALVEHICLES garage sale BALES -PorT CLASSIFIED 522-SELL (7355) Class 875 to 2040 Class 2045 to 2073 Class 2075 to 4064 Class 4066 to 4073 VEHICLES FARMING ADULT SERVICES Class 4075 to 6080 Class 7045 to 8035 Class 8036 to 8039 FUNERAL A Prepaid Funeral Contracts "The Funeral and Cremation Services Act and Regulations of Saskatchewan allows the transfer of an existing Pre-paid Funeral Services contract to a different Funeral Home. Speers Funeral Chapel Inc.

will accept the transfer of any Pre-paid Funeral Services Contract purchased in the City of Regina and surrounding area and will honour its terms and conditions." For further details please contact Speers Funeral Chapel. Telephone: 522-4433 email: NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES 8 DEATH NOTICES 8 DEATH NOTICES 8 BOND-ELIZABETH (BETTY) BOND (nee Nistor). Betty passed away on Monday, December 29, 2003 at the age of 86 at Regina Pioneer Village. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Cyril in 1993; her parents, John and Stana Nistor; sisters: Anna, Lina, Annie, Eva and Lena; brothers: John, Niculaie, Constantin, Vasil, law, Alex, Nick Walter and and Tom; Arthur and two brothers is survived by her son, Glenn (Barb) and her grandson, Jason; and her daughter, Geraldine Bond; four sisters-in-law: Anne Karpa, Mary Nistor, Dorothy Bond and Blanche (Jonathon) MacNeil and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty and Cyril farmed in the Cupar area for many years, where Betty spent many hours tending her garden and participating in community activities.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Regina Pioneer Village for their compassionate care and kindness to Betty over the past two years. Funeral Service will be held at Rosemont United Church, Macintosh and 8th Avenue, Regina, Sask. on Friday, January 2, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Howard Hanson, officiating.

Interment to follow at Regina Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Rosemont United Church, 5000 8th Avenue, Regina, Sask. S4T 0W3. Arrangements entrusted to VICTORIA AVENUE FUNERAL HOME 761-2727 BROWN- Helen Theresa Brown passed away at Estevan, SK, Friday, December 26, 2003 at the age of 81 years. She is survived by her husband, Ivor, Estevan; son, Ken (Mari), Burlington, ON; daughters, Connie (Ken) Head, Saskatoon; Karen (Floyd) Sellsted, Regina; Cheryl (Bob) Kvamme, Estevan; brothers, Andrew (Kay) Friess, Edmonton; Joe Friess, Regina; Jerome (Annamary) Friess; Danny (BonnieJo) Friess; George (Cecile) Friess, all of Estevan; sisters, Madeline (Ernie) Knakoske, Swift Current; Pauline Hernon, Burnaby, B.C.; Eleanor Tessier, Barstow, CA; Florence (Harvey) Hodge, Estevan; 9 grandchildren, Randy, Hugh, Leanne, Danny, Bradley, Bob, David, Melissa, Floyd; great-grandchildren; special friends, Darcy Sellsted, Joyce Burns, Clara Craigen and Elma Becker.

Predeceased by her parents, John and Frances Friess; one brother, Roy Friess; three sisters, Margaret Ryan, Gertrude MacDonald and Betty Loustel. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2004 from St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan with Father Lorne D.

Crozon officiating. Interment to follow at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Hospital, Estevan. Prayers will be said 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 1, 2004 from the Chapel of the Orsted Funeral Home, Estevan. Darlene Price Bob Moyse -On Thursday, December 31, 2003, Anna Psiurski, widow of John Psiurski, Peebles, and late of Lakeside Home, Wolseley, Sask. passed away at the age of 91 years. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary R.C. Church, Glenavon, Sask.

on Monday, January 5, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. Ed Hengen. Interment in the Parish Cemetery. Prayers will be held in the church on Sunday evening at 7:00.

Predeceased by her husband, John in 1994, her parents, Francis and Maria Kostka, Mrs. Psiurski is survived by her sister, Angela Chuboda, Toronto, Ont. and numerous nieces and nephews. If friends so desire contributions of remembrance may be made to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary R.C. Church Memorial Fund, Box 51, Glenavon, Sask.

S0G 1Y0. May be tokens of remembrance. Tubman Cremation Dignity Funeral Services 1-800-667-8962 -It is with heartfelt sadness and regret that our family announces the passing of Albert Allan Smigarowski of Hudson Bay, SK at the age of 76. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 2:00 PM, in the Brooks Hall, Hudson Bay, with The Rev. Nancy Steinbachs officiating.

Albert is survived by his loving wife, Donna; his daughters Penny Hue, Bonnie (Gerald) Wasyliw, and Sheila; grandchildren Allan (Angie) Hue; Lisa Hue; and Geoffery (Cherie) Wasyliw; sister Mary, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Blair's Funeral Home Ltd. (306) 865-3330. E-mail condolences may be sent to New Same great service and same great deals CLASSIFIED Sell it fast 522-SELL (7355) Fax: 781-5393 Email: ARRANGEMENTS NOTICES 8 DEATH NOTICES GEBER- Joseph Wilfred 'Wilf' late gl of earthly Regina, life on Monday, departed from December this 29, 2003 at the age of 85 years, with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mary (nee Kayter) Geber and brothers-in-law Jim Kovatch and Matt Wancha.

Wilf is survived by his loving wife Eva (nee Silzer) of 62 years; son Colins (Elaine) Geber and his children Angelique, Ryan (Nicole) and their children Genevieve and Arrianne; Elaine's children Kimberly (Don) and their child Erika, Clint (Rhonda); daughter Shirley (Wayne) Nielsen and their children Barb (Mike) and their children Chandra, Michaela and Alexis, sons Scott (Jody) and their child Dawson, Shayne (Gina). He is also survived by brothers George (Rose) of Niagara Falls, Lawrence (Mary) and John (Francis) all of Cupar; sisters Kathleen Kovatch of Tisdale and Irma Wancha of Niagara Falls and numerous neices and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Lee Funeral Home, 3101 Dewdney Regina, SK with Pastor Bob Leeson, officiating with interment to follow in Regina Memorial Gardens. A special thank you to the wonderful nurses of 3B Pasqua Hospital for their loving care. In lieu of flowers donations in Wilf's memory can be made to the Friends of Ward 3B Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Regina, SK, or the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2R3, or to a charity of choice.

Arrangements are in the care of LEE FUNERAL HOME 757-8645 GIENOW- -Dorothy of Lumsden and District Heritage Home passed away December 30, 2003 at the age of 89 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Ralph, her daughter Jeanie and her parents. She leaves to mourn her sons Ralph (Annette) and Doug (Dianne), daughter Nancy, sister Kathleen, 13 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 2:00 pm at the Lumsden United Church, Rev Jamie Bushell officiating. Private family internment at Craven Cemetery.

Hansen's FUneral Home, Strasbourg in care of arrangements. Flowers gratefully declined. Friends so wishing may make donations to the Lumsden and District Heritage Home in memory of Dorothy. The family wishes to thank Dr. Russell Knaus and the management and staff of the Heritage Home for the wonderful care extended to Dorothy during her 14 years at the Home, and to her husband Ralph during his short 2 year stay.

NIGHTINGALE -Lillian May ET Tuesday, Nightingale December passed 30, 2003 away at the on age of 81 years. Predeceased by her husband Wallace, sister Isabelle Keller; brothers Irvin, Clarence, Edwin and Leslie Olson and one grandson Rodney Thomas Lillian is survived by children Andrew, Leslie (Paulette) Nightingale, Elsie (Rod) Thomas, Donna (Jeff) Ring, Pearl (Alan) Barker, RoseAnne (Les) Spur; sisters Lucille Cameron, Eileen Arnold; brothers David (Clara), Vince (Rose), Roy (Beryl) Olson; twelve grandchildren and one greatgrandson. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Lee Funeral Home, 3101 Dewdney Regina, SK with Rev. David Hoffman, officiating. Interment to follow in Regina Memorial Gardens.

Prayers will be held TONIGHT Friday, January 2, 2004 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Lee Funeral Home. Arrangements are in the care of LEE FUNERAL HOME 757-8645 PARAGON FUNERAL SERVICES 359-7776 521 VICTORIA REGINA, SK. "Service with Dignity and Affordability Saving Families Thousands" Don't ask our ask those we've served! Locally Owned Building Our Own Tradition NOTICES 8 DEATH NOTICES BECKIE- Nicholas James Beckie passed away peacefully in Saskatoon on 31st December 2003 at the age of 101. Nick was born in Vranik, Croatia on 14th November 1902, the first child of Samuel and Ika (nee Prpic) In 1906, he and his mother immigrated to Canada, joining his father on the family homestead near Bladworth, Saskatchewan. Nick attended school for only 4 years; his mother died when 14, and being the eldest child, he stayed home to tend to domestic well as farm chores.

In 1927 he married Cecilia Zdunich. Nick and Cecilia worked hard to establish their own farm (close to the Beckie homestead), where they raised seven children and were active members of their community. Their children are, from oldest to youngest: Ken (Helen nee Meyer), Lawrence (Margaret Ann nee Kergen), Dorothy (Dan Braidek), Vincent (Hilde Yungmann), Dr. Gerald (Robin nee Diemert), Sam (Rosemary nee Heibert), and Dr. Mary (Alan Weninger).

Nick was a very resourceful man, could fix just about anything, and was an avid reader. He was also for his athletic nature, extraordinary vigour and youthful appearance. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years. In 1983, Cecilia passed away and in 1985. Nick married Helen Buerkle.

Helen and Nick enjoyed each other's company and lived independently in their own home, until just recently. Nick will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Helen, his brother (Pat), his sister Mary Blaney, his brotherin-law Victor Zdunich (Marg) his children, his 28 grandchildren, his 46 great grandchildren, and his nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his mother (1917), his sister Millie Herman (1937), his stepmother Palona (1941), his father (1951), his grandson Frederick (1974), his wife Cecilia (1983), his granddaughter Sara (1985), his brothers George (1996) and Martin (2000), and his great-grandson Jared Cooper (1997) and grandson Gary (2001). The family wishes to thank the staff of Prairie Spring Care Home for helping Nick during his last months. Prayers will be held for Nick at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, January 2, 2004 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 1902 Munroe Saskatoon. The Funeral 1 Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2004 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Kenaston, Saskatchewan.

In memory of Nick and other pioneers who contributed so much during their lifetimes, we as you to honor them be sending a donation to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home, 244-5577 Email condolences to ralhome.com -Margaret Eileen Grant passed away suddenly on December 30, 2003. Margaret leaves behind her husband Ralph; daughters Donah Littlemore and her husband Stanley, Maureen (Renie) Franks and her husband Johnny; stepson Tom and his wife Judie; many grandchildren and great grandchildren, to celebrate her life. Margaret requested cremation with no service and her wish will be carried out. In remembrance of Margaret's life and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Stroke Foundation of 2360 2nd Ave, Regina, SK, S4R 1A6 or to Alzheimer Assoc.

of 301-2550 12th Regina, SK S4P 3X1. Arrangements are in the care of LEE FUNERAL HOME 757-8645 WERNER-Loretta Elizabeth. Passed away peacefully at Parkside Extendicare on Tuesday December 30th. Funeral arrangements are pending with Speers Funeral Chapel. FOSTER, ROBERT (BOB)- Robert passed away in Surrey B.C.

on December 19, 2003 at the age of 88. His five beloved a children Robert (Toronto), Roy (Surrey), Ken (Edmonton), Elaine (Qualicum Beach), and Richard (Surrey) were at his side. Besides Robert's natural family, his Saskatchewan step-family mourn his death and will miss greatly. They are daughter Lynn (Bud) Kirk of Regina with children Rob (Paula) and Scott (Brenda), and son AI (Sandy) McAllan of Saskatoon with children Nicole (Don) Kenney, Laura (Alun) Ash, Kim (Morgan) Reid. "Great-Grandpa Bob" will live forever in family lore for Robert's great-grandchildren Ryan, Alyssa, Ella, Eddye, Michael, Kelly, Jaeme and Nicholas.

Robert Regina from his native B.C. to establish Signal Industries in 1971. ins Signal is still the primary supplier of Saskatchewan highway signs, licence plates and licence validation stickers. He was a machinist, and and entrepreneur engineer by by trade, nature. and While an a young man in British Columbia, he developed the No-Sag spring used widely in mattress and furniture construction.

Soon after his arrival in Regina, Robert met Livella McAllan. They were kindred spirits. Together they forged 30 years of enterprise, adventure, and inter-family rapport. Their circle of friends widened through involvement in Rotary, Junior Achievement, Canadian Club, I.0.D.E. Together they built a beautiful home and garden, often hosting cocktail or garden parties to support their colleagues in the Gladiola Society, I.O.D.E., and other mutual endeavors.

Robert was an engineer with the Merchant Marine during World War 11, sailing on the converted Empress of Japan and visiting ports around the world. He and Lu also travelled extensively, and a flight over the tip of Antarctica allowed Robert the distinction of having seen every continent on earth. Their lovely apartment in Puerto Vallarta provided a winter escape for several years for them and other family members. Robert was predeceased by his wife Luella, first wife Jocelyn, and sister Muriel. A memorial service was held on December 21 in Surrey, B.C.' GILCHRIST -George William.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of George Gilchrist, on December 24, at the age of 68. George was a loving soul mate to Sunni Glaze, father to Tina Visnevsky (Joey), Colin Gilchrist (Susan), and Cindy Overman (Andrew), and Papa to Devon, Dana, Kayla, Dakota, Myah, Lynlee, Johnathan, Jennifer, Andrew, Shelby, Connor, Ryan, Jerri Dillon. George will be fondly remembered by many good friends and all who knew him. A special thank you to dear friends Paul, Sasha, Don and Isabel for all their love, help, and support. In lieu of flowers, George's family would appreciate donations to the Nanaimo Art Gallery downtown, 150 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6 GIRARD- -On Friday, December 26th, 2003, Joseph Girard late of Alida, passed away at Redvers, Saskatchewan at the age of 85 years.

Funeral Mass was held, on Monday, December 29th, 2003, 2:30 p.m. from St. Rapheal's Roman Catholic Church, Cantal, Saskatchewan with Rev. Fr. J.

Vargas the celebrant. Interment followed at St. Rapheal's Parish Cemetery. If friends so desire donations may be made to the Redvers District Health Foundation in of Aime Joseph Girard. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Boire Funeral Home, Redvers, Saskatchewan.

GERWAUTZ- On Monday, December 29, 2003, Doug Gerwautz, beloved husband of Marilyn Gerwautz, Sintaluta, Sask. passed away at the age of 52 years. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the Tubman Funeral Home, Wolseley, Sask. on Saturday, January 3, 2004 p.m. with Connie Sykes officiating.

Interment in the Sintaluta Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held in the Tubman Funeral Home, Wolseley on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Louise Gerwautz and one brother-in-law, Helmut Wulff. Doug is survived by his wife, Marilyn; their two children: Brett (Laurie) Gerwautz, McLean, Sask. and their family, Kiana, Kirsten and Madison; and Kim (Trevor) Baran, Wolseley, Sask.

and their family, Carter, Tanner, Nicholas and Sydney; two brothers, Arthur (Bernice) Gerwautz, Regina, Sask. and Harold "Pete" Gerwautz, Eyebrow, three sisters, Matilda McDonald, Regina, Helen Wulff, Raymore, Sask. and Marge (Leonard) Schultz, McTaggart, father and mother Lyle (Evelyn) Willoughby; brothers in law, Glen (Dianne) Willoughby and Terry (Wendy) Willoughby, all of Sintaluta, and his numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions of remembrance may be made to the Friends of 3B Cancer Ward, Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Regina, S4T 7T1. Tubman Cremation Funeral Services 1-800-667-8962 MCKAEFF-GEORGE F.

late of Regina passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 30, 2003 at the age of 64 years. Predeceased by his parents Fred, Tina, and brother-in-law Joe. Georges memory will be cherished by his loving family, wife Kay of 39 years; children Shelley (Steve) Wilde, Wesley (Cynthia), Karen (Mark Porter); special grandchildren Melany, Amber, Connor, Cheyenne, Carter; brothers, sister and many family and friends. George was a longtime employee of Inland Aggregates (BA Construction). He will always be remembered for his love of family, music and unique and large rock collection.

A VISITATION for family and friends will be held at the Regina Funeral Home, Hwy East on Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in to be followed by a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. at Regina Memorial Gardens Cemetery and a reception to follow. Flowers are gratefully declined however those wishing may make donations in George's memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 4420 Albert St. Regina SK, S4S 6B4.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Regina Funeral Home (Phone 789-8850). REGINA FUNERAL HOME. VAN DE KAMP-BERNARD 'Ben' passed away with his family at his side on Tuesday, December 30, 2003. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full length obituary will appear in Saturday's edition of the Leader Post.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Regina Funeral Home (Phone 789-8850). REGINA FUNERAL HOME OBITUARIES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.