All Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts our family announce the sudden passing of Shirley Empey at her home on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the age of 62.  Shirley was born in Rosetown on October 23, 1957, the sixth of eight siblings.  Of course she received lots of extra attention because she had so many older brothers and sisters.  Shirley grew up in Rosetown, attended school in Rosetown then went on to work in Rosetown.  Not many people spend their whole life in the same...

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE   For those who are finding the Christmas Season difficult because of the loss of a loved one, or experiencing any kind of loss, we invite you to join us for a time of reflection and fellowship on Sunday, December 1, 2019 3:00 p.m. Shanidar Chapel 510 Young Street Rosetown, SK   Refreshments To Follow

It is with sadness the family of John “Jack” Abbott Wilson announce his passing at Rose Villa on November 23, 2019 at the age of 88 years.    Jack is survived by his wife Virginia of 62 years, daughter Sandra (Casey) Smith, son Graham (Karla) Wilson, grandchildren Wilson Smith, Travis Smith, Logan Smith, Drew Wilson and Brynn Wilson, brother Gordon (Margaret) Wilson, brother-in-law Wayne Jones as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter...

It is with great sadness that the family of Hazel Kidd announce her passing in the early morning of November 25, 2019 at 98 years of age.  Mom was born on the family farm near Ardath, SK on April 4, 1921.  Hazel is survived by Ross (Kathy), Lois (Mike), Barry (Judy), grandchildren Shane, Warren, Colleen (Shawn), Christopher, Suzanne (Shane), Angela (Tim), Curtis (Pam) and Micheal (Amanda), nine great-grandchildren, sisters Shirley and Myrna (Cliff) and many nieces and...

It is with sadness the family of Donald Ledson Lamarsh announce his passing on the morning of November 17, 2019 at Rose Villa at the age of 87 years. Donald was born on March 10, 1932 in Rosetown. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be deeply missed. Left to honor Don’s memory are his loving wife Carol, sons David and Leonard, daughter Nancy (Dan), three grandchildren Steven, Kevin (Marian) and Janelle (Colin), twin brothers Robert (Delores) and Roy...

Dorothy Coben passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning November 19, 2019 with her family at her side.  Dorothy was born in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia to Sarah and Albert “Bud” Wullum.  Dorothy and her family moved back to Rosetown area in 1939 where she spent her childhood and teen years.  They moved to Saskatoon were Dorothy went to the University of Saskatchewan where she majored in Home Economics.  While attending a dance she met Bruce Coben through mutual...

It is with profound sadness the family of John "Logan" McGillis announce his sudden passing on October 10, 2019 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 31 years. Logan is survived by his parents Cindy and Mauricio, his daughter and light of his life Valen McGillis, sister Amber (Chris) Sparks, brothers Josh (Daisy) McGillis and son Sky, Charlie Ureta and Dylan Ureta as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father Glen McGillis and his grandparents. A...

It is with deep sadness and also with joy that we celebrate a life well lived. Donna Mae Oliphant of Saskatoon, formerly of Eston, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2019 at Royal University Hospital at the age of 83 years. Donna was born November 14, 1935 at the Eston Union Hospital. She was the second daughter of Lionel and Pearl Graham and little sister to Frances (Lane). Donna grew up in the village of Madison. She attended school in Madison, Eston and Kindersley and then went on to...

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Larry John McIntosh, at the age of 77 years. Larry was born April 18, 1942, the second of three children to parents Garnet and Irene McIntosh. After a brief stint away, he returned to the Plenty, SK area. Together with his wife Mary, he continued the tradition of the family farm and raised their three children, Leanne, David and Scott. Larry loved his wife and children very much, and his grandchildren always delighted him....

The family of Stan Svoboda announce his passing on October 19, 2019 at the age of 82 years. Stanley James was born on January 7, 1937 at the home farm north of St. Walburg, SK. He attended Myrtle country school for grades one to eight. Stan left home and became a farm hand for Ken Lee, then worked at the dam and bought grain at the Kettlehut elevator. In August 1962, he came to Rosetown in search of work. George Loken hired him to start work the next day. He worked for Harry at Case George...