All Obituaries

Work Is Love Made Visible James Clifford Simpson September 21, 1920 – June 21, 2020 Founding Member of the Canadian Charolais Association Cliff was born the 7th child of pioneers William F. and Mary E. Simpson in the first wooden house on the Heritage Quarter north of Rosetown, SK. His mother died when he was 27 months old leaving him with siblings Eleanor, Margaret, George, Nellie, Annie (now 103 years of age), Stewart and Edith. He also bonded with Hanna and John, Tom, Herb, and...

Bruce MacDonald, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother passed away at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK after a brief hospitalization on June 17, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Bruce was born in Eston, SK on September 2, 1929 to Edith and John MacDonald. He was raised on the farm at Chipperfield attending school at Aird, then high school at Eston, graduating in 1948. As a young man, Bruce enjoyed playing baseball on several local teams; a winter activity...

It is with profound sadness the family of Della "Joan" Coakwell, beloved wife of Dale, announce her sudden passing on June 16, 2020 at the age of 72 years. A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Joan may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301 2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1.

It is with sadness the family of Norrie Arnold Simpson announce his sudden passing on June 1, 2020 at the age of 60 years. Norrie is survived by his son Jeremiah (Lesha) Simpson and grandchildren Brydan, Aston, Kinsley and Decker; daughter Jennifer Heimbecker and grandchildren Julian, Sawyer, Joshua and Lucy; sisters Lorna Davies and Brenda (Jack) Reid; brothers Bill (Kathy) and Murray (Sandra) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Helen...

Earl Harbicht - husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, farmer, hunter, fisherman and friend passed away on May 31, 2020 in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 103 years. Earl lived a vibrant life, he grew up in the farming community of Hughton, SK where he met his wife of 70 years, Vivian Hungerford.  There, they started their own farm and raised three children.  Earl was a farmer through and through, from sun up to sun down, he was either in the field,...

Darla Faye Bertolo passed away on May 24, 2020 at Rose Villa age of 68 years. Darla was born in Rosetown September 12, 1951 to Albert and Verla Bertolo. She attended school in Rosetown and spent most of her adult life in Rosetown. She was predeceased by her mother Verla in 2017, her father Albert in 1987 and her sister Lilla in 2007. She is survived by her brother Richard. Animals had a very special place in her heart and she was heart broken that she could not be near her cat Milo...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Schiltz on May 17, 2020. Born in Humboldt, SK on November 7, 1931, Howard was raised on the family farm near Annaheim, SK. He attended the one room Hat Creek rural school for the first 10 years of education and finished his final two years of high school at St. Peter’s College in Muenster, SK.  After graduation, Howard spent a few years in power line and building construction, followed by a year as Assistant...

We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear mother, Fay Waite, who passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the age of 90 in the Orange Memories Care Home in Rosetown, SK.   Mom was born in Elrose on August 22, 1929 and was the first child of Edward & Sadie McDonald’s to be born in the hospital - the oven door did not have to be used to keep her warm.  She attended Lions Head Country School then completed her high schooling in Wiseton. After graduating, Mom...

Marion Isabelle Kidd, a lifetime resident of the Rosetown community passed away on May 15, 2020, just six days after her 88th birthday.  Marion was born May 9, 1932 in Rosetown to Frank and Irene (née Brookbank) Kidd, the third of five children.  She grew up on the farm in the Fortune area, attending Hillside school. Highlights of her childhood included 24th of May celebrations, wiener roasts, track and field days, picnics, Christmas concerts and dances.  The dugout...

After a long battle facing the inevitable outcome of an aggressive brain cancer, Neil passed away peacefully at his home on the farm on Monday, May 4, 2020 with his family at his side. Neil was born to Jean and Howard Wagar in Rosetown, SK on July 16, 1956. He grew up on the farm near Hughton with his Mom, Dad, brother Darcy and sister Gwen. He attended school at Hughton and Elrose, graduating in 1974. With a farming career in mind, Neil then completed courses in Accounting at...