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Section CLASSIFIED ED The Leader-Post Friday, July 18, 2003 Page El FUNERAL A RRA ARRANGEMENTS Prepaid Funeral Contracts Telling Cremation. PARAGON "The Funeral and Cremation Services Act and Regulations your What is involved? FUNERAL SERVICES of Saskatchewan allows the transfer of an existing Pre-paid Funeral Story in stone Today, desirable more and more people feel that about cremation is a 359-7776 alternative but are uncertain the costs 521 VICTORIA REGINA, SK. Services contract to a different Funeral Home. and procedures. Memorial Gardens' helpful booklet "Cremation: Questions Answers" will provide "Service with Dignity and Speers Funeral Chapel Inc.

will accept the transfer of any For more information: the answers to For your basic FREE questions call about cremation. Affordability Pre-paid Funeral Services Contract purchased in the City of Regina and your copy Saving Families Thousands" surrounding area and will honour its terms and conditions." REMCO 791-6789 Don't ask For further details please contact Speers Funeral Chapel. I ask those we've served! Regina Memorial Gardens our Planning today, for tomorrow, Telephone: 522-4433 email: 168 University Park Dr. 789-2199 Cemetery Crematorium Mausoleum Locally Owned Building Our Own Tradition Hwy East NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES 6 UPCOMING SERVICES 8 DEATH NOTICES 8 DEATH A FUNERAL REGINA HOME Highway East 789-8850 LUTZ, BARBARA Fri, July 18 2:00 p.m. Regina Funeral Home Beckett, Laura "Jean" Sat, July 19 11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Parish, Balgonie Gibson, Joyce Tues, July 22 1:00 p.m. Cupar United Church 7 FUNERAL HOMES Dealing With Anger This evening will include an open discussion with our Arborcare Coordinator, Mary Sutton. DATE: Tuesday, July 22 TIME: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. LOCATION: Regina Funeral Home Hwy.

East For those requiring further information or transportation, please call REGINA FUNERAL HOME 789-8850 8 DEATH NOTICES ANDERSON-Emeline Anderson, late of Midale, SK passed away 2003 at the age of 99 years. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Bethleham Lutheran Church, Midale, Sask. at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be held at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn, SK. Donations may made Midale Mainprize Manor.

Arrangements in care of Hastings- Funeral Home Inc. Weyburn, SK (842-6662) TRAQUAIR- Monday, July 14, 2003, James Ian Traquair, born November 30, 1920 on the family farm at Dafoe, Saskatchewan, passed away at the age of 82 years. Predeceased by his parents William and Agnes (Adams) Traquair and sister Elizabeth, he is survived by his wife Audrey (Dolan); sister Dorothy; children Keith (Tessa), Marion (Sid), Glen (Lillian) and Colin in (Joelle), and grandchildren Kia, Brooke, Lawren, Conor, Derek, Adrianna, Brianna, and Christopher. Born to Scottish homesteaders William and Agnes Traquair, on the family farm until joining the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941. He flew with the RCAF and the Royal Air Force overseas in the Middle East, North Africa, Italy, Burma and South East Asia.

He married Audrey Dolan in 1946, and together they operated the family farm until 1956 when Ian joined the field staff of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. He had great respect for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, where he worked for thirty years. Ian was involved with adult educational programs and community development, and travelled widely throughout North America and Europe focusing on consumer and marketing co-operatives. He had a great love for music and the creative spirit, great respect for all living creatures, and his life's example taught us all so much about the importance of personal values and respect for others. He will be dearly missed by us all.

A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenve. Interment in Copeland Cemetery, Dafoe, SK at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. Friends so wishing may make donations, in memoriam, to a charity of choice.

Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services. E-mail condolences to the family may be sent to MOHR- born April 16, 1918 at Woodrow, SK passed away on July 15, 2003 at the Shalom Nursing Home in Cupar, SK Cora was predeceased by her husband, George, her parents; five sisters and two brothers. She leaves to mourn, three sons; Gerald of Prince George, BC, Lloyd of Southey and Leslie (Jeanne) of Southey; two daughters; Kareen (Frank) Hompoth of Langley, BC and Linda (Fred) Obleman of Calgary, AB; six grandchildren; Shane and Melissa Mohr, Deborah (Reinhold) Brokop, Gwen Hompoth (Brian Kukulies), Che and Josh Obleman; two great-grandchildren; Kile and Kirsten Brokop; one brother, Jake (Cora) Hassel of Earl Grey, sister-in-law, Dorothy Hassel of Regina and I brother-inlaw, Bill Meyer of Kelowna, BC. Cora is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 21,2003 at 2:00 p.m from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Southey, SK with Pastor L.

Dressler officiating. Interment to follow at Earl Grey Cemetery, Earl Grey, SK. in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. 2360-2nd Regina, SK or to the Southey Emmanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements entrusted to VCTORIA AVENUE FUNERAL HOME 761-2727 GAMBLIN-Walter George passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2003.

Arrangements are pending. Full obituary notice to appear in Tuesday July 22, 2003 edition. Arrangements are in the care of PARAGON FUNERL SERVICES Stay Active lair incontinence products MEDichair 1-800-667-2273 3251 Saskatchewan Dr, Regina (306) 584-8456 8 DEATH NOTICES -Ralph Cecil Thompson of Avonlea and formerly of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, passed away after a brief illness at his home in the Avonlea Villa on Wednesday, July 16th, 2003 at the age of 82. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 21st, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in Avonlea United Church, Avonlea, Rev.

Neudorf will officiate with burial to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Avonlea, SK. Ralph was born on January 15th, 1921 in Thedford, Ontario. He is predeceased by his parents, Steve and Elma Thompson; three sisters: Rhea Thompson, June Wright and Rowena Silverthorn; and three brothers: Clarence, James and Roy Thompson. Ralph is survived by two special nephews: Lane (Valerie) Wright and Wayne (Barb) Wright; sisters-in-law: Flora Thompson of Calgary, AB; numerous nieces and Eastend, SK onda Barbara Thompson of nephews. Ralph used to say, 'Well I outlived them all'.

Now they're all together again. Ralph moved with his family to Avonlea in 1923 and resided there all his life with the exception of seven years spent living in Moose Jaw. He worked for many local Avonlea farmers and businesses, herded sheep, and delivered the Leader Post paper in Avonlea. When Ralph lived in Moose Jaw, he spent many hours at the Timothy Eaton Centre socializing and playing cards. Upon his return to Avonlea, he continued his socialization and card playing, happy to be among many old acquaintances.

He enioyed reading many library books and the newspapers he subscribed to. Ralph was a wealth of family history, easily recalling ready to tell you stories of his younger years. As part of the Living Legacy Planting Program, Parkview Funeral Chapel will have a tree planted in Wakamow Valley in Ralph's memory. Arrangements are entrusted to Parkview Funeral and Crematorium Services, Moose Jaw. Todd Sioberg, James Murdock, Funeral Directors (694-5500).

BECKETT- Laura 'Jean', late of Balgonie, SK. passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at the age of 80 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ken of 57 years; children: Donna (Dave) Hernon, Terry (Marina), Rod (June), Vesta (Gary) Shiplack; grandchildren: Stacy (John), Sean (Steph), Tara (Charlie), Mike (Shawna), Shane, Nick, Jackie, Kelly, MacKenzie and Madisson; great grandchildren: Jacob, Sara, Katelyn, Kaden, Coleman, Carissa, Chiara and Marc; sisters: Evelyn, Iva (Joe), Eunice (Wendel) and Shirley; brothers Norman (Jean) and Gerry (Olga); brother-in-law Ivan Calfas as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jean is predeceased by son Darrell (Oct. 6, 1973), her mother and father, brothers: Leslie, Herbert, Howard and Gordon; sisters: Leona, Irene, Ruth, Alma and Mereta.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Parish, Balgonie, Sk. on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.with on Clark officiating. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Unit of the Pasqua Hospital and the staff at William Booth Special Care Home with special thanks to Pam, Heather, and Shelley. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean's memory may be made to Palliative Care Inc, 4101 Dewdney Ave, Regina, S4T 1A5.

Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (789-8850). REGINA FUNERAL HOME WESTRUM- -Leonard Frederick Westrum died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 09, 2003 at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. He was born on August 12, 1913 on the NW Section 27, Township 13, Range 24 west of the second meridian near the villages of Briercrest and Hearne. He is predeceased by his brother Marvin, parents Selmer Mary, brother Helmer and granddaughter Kyla. Dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years Ila, son Michael (Maureen), daughter Heather (Peter) Player, grandchildren Mark (Karen) Westrum, Scott (Tracy) Westrum Lindsay Brianna Player, Sisters Cleo King Helen Tansley of White Rock.

Dad never lost his love for the Prairies and his association with farming and was extremely proud of his Norwegian Heritage. He and Mum established Westrum Lumber in 1953 a business now run in part by his son and grandson's. He enjoyed his retirement fishing, golfing, woodworking and talking with people. A celebration of life was held Saturday July 12 at the Central Senior Centre. In lieu of flowers donations, can be sent to The Saanich Hospital Extended Care Unit, 2166 Mount Newton K- -Road, Saanichton B.C.

V8M 2B2. DEATH NOTICES POITRAS- On Tuesday, July 15, 2003, Noel Henry (Junior) Poitras, Muscowpetung First Nation went to be with our Lord after a courageous battle with cancer, he was born on the Muscowpetung First Nation on October 30, 1936. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Lebret, on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Rev.

McCoy and Sr. Bernadette Feist O.S.U. officiating. Interment in the Muscowpetung Roman Catholic Cemetery. Prayers will be held in Sacred Heart R.C.

Church, Friday evening at 7:00. Predeceased by his parents Noel Sr. and Alice Poitras, and one sister Katherine Stevenson, cherish his memory are his daughter Pearleen (Erwin) Eashappie, his four sons: Glen (Deb) Poitras, Dale Poitras, Noel Poitras Ill, Brian (Tonya) Missens, seven grandchildren: Amanda, Gordon, Anthony, Brandon, Dakota, Celina and Matthew, three brothers: Clarence Poitras, (Yvonne) Poitras and Paul (Diane) three sisters: Donna Richards, (Bob) Blaser, Annette (Larry) Killeen Jean Ann Poitras also his nieces and nephews. Tubman Cremation Dignity Funeral Services 1-800-667-8962 WILD- FATHER of Silton, passed away on July 17, 2003 at the age of 45 years with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents Bruce and Phyllis Patterson and one sister Lynne.

leaves to mourn her loving husband Warren, her children Luke, Kayla, Misty (Brian) and Nathan, parents in law John and Lil Wild, brothers Ron (Shelly), Don, Toby (Sharon), Evan (Janey), sister Brenda (George), brothers in law Ray (Darby) and Murray (Cathy), numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on SUNDAY JULY 20, 2003. AT 7 P.M. from Silton United Church. Rev.

Majorie Kent officiating. Interment: Silton Cemetery. Hansen's Funeral Home, Strasbourg care of the arrangements. Flowers gratefully declined, friends so wishing may make donations in memory of Heather to the Pasqua Hospital Palliative Care Unit or the Silton Community Hall. GALE- (Amby) Marvin Gale, age 93 years, peacefully passed away at Regina Lutheran Home on July 13, 2003.

A complete obituary and details of the memorial service to be held in August, will appear at a later date in The Regina Leader Post. Funeral arrangements pending with Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services (306) 522-3232. E-mail condolences to the family may be sent to 11 MEMORIAMS BLANCHARD-In loving memory of Mary who passed away July 18, 2002. A good friend who is always in my thoughts. -Edith Pratt CASEMORE-In loving memory of our father, grandfather great-grandfather, Arnold who went to be with the Lord, July 18, 1986.

our Mother, grandmother greatgrandmother, Kathleen who passed away March 1, 1991. May the winds of heaven blow gently, on the quiet, peaceful spots where the ones we love are sleeping and will never be forgot. Though their smiles are gone forever, and their hands we cannot touch, still we have so many memories of the ones we love so much. Their memories are our keepsake from which we'll never part God has them in his keeping, and we will always have them in our hearts. Until we meet again.

Forever loved and missed by your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. COLE, BEA-Sept 3, 1909 July 18, 2002 In loving memory of our dear mom, grandma, and greatgrandma. To hear your voice and see your smile To sit with you and talk awhile, To be together in the same old way Would be our greatest wish today. So please God take a message To our precious Mom up above, Tell her we miss her terribly And give her all our love -Forever in our hearts, your family. DESJARLAIS, AUGUST--in loving memory of a very dear father, husband, grandfather and friend, who passed away July 18, 1995.

Eight years have passed Filled with memories we had together We still hear your voice We feel you near We love you We miss you And will never forget you. cherished wife Rose Marie and your family. 11 MEMORIAMS BLANCHARD, MARY-ETTA-In loving memory of my dear sister, who passed away July 18, 2002 Your presence I miss Your memory I treasure Loving you always, Forgetting you never -I miss you so much, your sister Florence Family DESJARLAIS--In loving memory of our dear Dad, Grandpa, and friend, August Desiarlais, who passed away July 18, 1995 Another year has passed Since God called you away But still we miss you Each and every day. What we wouldn't give to take one more walk Or just quietly sit and have one more talk. Miss you Dad and always will For though you're gone we love you still -Loved and missed by Donna, Wayne and granddaughter Madison EMRO, STEVE-December 17, 1928 July 16, 2002 Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break but all in vain To have, to love and then to part Is the greatest sorrow of one's heart.

Time may wipe out many things But this it wipes out never The memory of those happy days When we were together. -Loved always and remembered forever by your wife, Frances GIBSON- Alice 'Joyce' of Cupar, SK passed away suddenly on July 16, 2003 with her family at her side. Joyce was born on February 17, 1927 in Cupar was predeceased by her parents, William and Alice Hughes. Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Jim Gibson of Cupar; her children: Glenda (Dick) Huynink, Bill (Shelly) Gibson and Jamie Gibson; grandchildren: Tanner Huynink, Dustin Brody Gibson, and Danielle Gibson; her sisters, Eileen McLean and Modeland; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joyce attended the Cupar School and then worked for the Royal Bank in Cupar and Lumsden.

After her marriage to Jim, she worked side by side with Jim on the farm south of Cupar, as well as working with Don and Willa Modeland in the dry goods business for many years. Joyce enioyed hockey games, ball games, golfing, playing cards, and singing and dancing. She spent many hours knitting and crocheting special items for her family. She supported her children in all their activities and always made her grandchildren feel special. Joyce was famous for her 'green thumb' and her flower and vegetable gardens were second to none.

Nightly cribbage games with Jim were an ongoing competition. Joyce will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A celebration of Joyce's life will be held at the Cupar United Church on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing may make a donation in Joyce's memory to the Cupar United Church, Box 156, Cupar, SK, SOG 1YO, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Avenue, Regina, SK, S4R 1A6. Arrangements are entrusted to the Regina Funeral Home (789-8850).

REGINA FUNERAL HOME KIRSCH -Joseph passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at the age of 65. Predeceased by his father George in 1909; nephew Kim Komodowski; nephew and godchild Curtis Cooper; sisters-in-law Terry and Diane Kirsch. Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Doreen; sons Miles (Elizabeth), Ashley; daughter Holly (Alan) Crystal, Kaitlyn, Ryan; his mother Theresa; brothers Robert (Danush), Larry (Donna); sister Jeanette Teece (Richard); brothers and sister Diane Komodowski (Leonard) and Marilyn Cooper (George); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was a a a a a a a a a a truck driver for most of his life. He had a fantastic family life with whom he enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting.

He had a sense of humor about him that touched the hearts of many. He loved visiting with family and friends. He was very family oriented and no one meant more to him than his family. He thoroughly enioyed his two grandchildren Ashley and Crystal who were the "light of his He was an awesome husband, father, grandfather who will be deeply missed but never ever forgotten. Special thanks to all the doctors and staff who took exceptional care of Joe at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Friends so wishing may make donations, in memoriam, to the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, 2180-23rd Ave. Regina, SK, S4S 0A5. Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services. MACK-We sadly announce the passing of Ralph Albert Mack on July 12, 2003 at the age of 79 years parents Veronica and Joseph, and sister older He was predeceased by his Irene.

Left to mourn are his wife Katherine his children Michelle, Perry (Ronnie), Cheryl (Morley) and Clayton; grandchildren Tiffany, Natalie, Rachel, Cameron and Heather; great grandchildren Harley Cheyenne; brothers Ritchie, George Burt; and sisters Isabel, Lorraine and Doris. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 21, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. in Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 5020 Sherwood Regina, SK, with Rev. Ken Koep, celebrant.

Interment to follow at Riverside Memorial Park. A Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2003 from 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Lee Funeral Home, 3101 Dewdney Regina, SK. Arrangements are in the care of LEE FUNERAL HOME 757-8645 METZ-On Monday, July 14, 2003, Leland Peter Metz passed away at the age of 83 years. Funeral Mass will be held TODAY, Friday, July 18 at 1:00 p.m.

in St. Anne's R.C. Church, 1701 Cowan Crescent, Regina. Interment will be at 4:00 p.m. in Milestone Cemetery, Milestone, SK.

Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services. KLYNE-In loving memory of my mom, Stella, who passed away on July 18, 1997. And a while she lies in peaceful sleep, Her memory I shall always keep. -Always loved and sadly missed. Love your son Clarence.

MARTIN COHNSTAEDT Memorial meeting for Worship, in the manner of Friends (Quakers), for Martin Cohnstaedt, 1917. 2002, formerly of Lumsden Sunday, July 20, 3p.m., at New Roots Community Land Trust in Touchwood Hills (south of Kandahar; northeast of Raymore). Visiting and potluck to follow. Phone (306) 554-2985 for directions and details. Map available at http://www.usask.ca/medicine/ (choose: coordinator's home) MCGAW-In loving memory of my dear husband, father, and grandpa, Robert Bruce, who passed away July 18, 1998.

This month comes with deep regret, It brings back a day we can't forget, You passed away without good-bye, The memory of you will never die. We miss you more than anyone knows, As each day passes the emptiness grows, The tears we shed we can wipe away, But, the ache in our heart will always stay. -Sadly missed and remembered by your loving wife, Elsie, Doug Wendy, Ashley and Taylor. ZAHARYCHUK, MARY- loving memory of our Mother and Grandmother. We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us within our lives Until we meet again.

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