With love and gratitude, we remember Denis Maurice Bechard, who passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the Jubilee Lodge in Eston, Saskatchewan, at the age of 92. Denis was born June 23, 1933, in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, and attended St. Joseph’s Convent for his early schooling. Years later, with the kind of determination that defined him, he went back and proudly completed Grade 12 in 1967, joking that his children were not going to graduate before he did. He kept that promise, ...

With heavy hearts the family of Lannell Annette Kleinsasser announces her passing on March 26, 2026 at the Royal University Hospital at the age of 71. Lannell was born on January 28, 1955 in Kindersley, SK and was raised in Hoosier, SK. Known for her vibrant personality and artistic flair, Lannell was a woman who lived life out loud. You always knew where you stood with her, she was as honest and direct as she was generous and kind. Her passions were many, she loved music, dancing and the ...

Douglas George Taylor of Elrose, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at the age of 73. Doug was born in 1952 in Oxbow, Saskatchewan. Over the years he became known as a hardworking, skilled mechanic and someone who could fix just about anything. He dedicated 23 years working as a mechanic with Western Sales in Rosetown and Elrose. He later worked for Copeland Seeds for 10 years as a mechanic, continuing to do the work he loved. Doug also worked for the RM of Monet near ...

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Ronald (Ron) Gartner on March 6, 2026, at the age of 78. Dad was born to Adam and Emelia Gartner on May 6, 1947, in Macklin, Saskatchewan. He was the eighth of 17 children, which made for countless tales of their upbringing (many of which we learned to be true), supersized Christmases, milestone birthdays, and family reunions over the years. Dad finished high school (though we never did ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Niccolls on March 5, 2026 at Rose Villa at the age of 85 years. To attempt to list Bob’s contributions to the community would be to write a book; his life was defined not by a single title, but by the countless ways he showed up for the people. Whether through a quiet gesture of support for a neighbor, a collaborative project or his persistent willingness to lend a hand whenever and wherever it was ...

Evelyn O’Shaughnessy passed away peacefully at Rose Villa in Rosetown on March 4, 2026 at the age of 95. Ev was born in Morse, SK. in 1930 to Amelia and Gottfred Seibel.  She was the second oldest of six girls. Ev attended a one room country school, riding to school in a horse draw buggy with her sisters and later completed her education in Swift Current. Ev’s life long passion was to become a nurse. She attended Providence Nurses Training in Moose Jaw, SK. Upon graduating ...

In Loving Memory of Robert Francis Fischer January 12, 1953 – February 23, 2026 It is with immense sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Robert Francis Fischer — a devoted husband, proud father, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, and a man whose strength and steady presence shaped the lives of so many. Bob was, above all else, a hardworking man. For 40 years, Bob dedicated himself to his trade as a meat cutter, building his career from the ground ...

It is with sadness the family of Bill announce his passing on February 20, 2026, at home surrounded by family and friends.  To honour Bill's wishes there will be no funeral service, a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

After a long and full life, Margaret Mary Henderson (nee Oakes) passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2026 in Rosetown, SK at the age of 100. Margaret was born on April 12, 1925 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England to James and Hilda Oakes. Growing up, Margaret loved to sing and dance, two passions that would span the majority of her lifetime. In 1942, at the age of 17, she signed up to serve her country and the allied forces in World War II. Following training, Margaret would serve as a ...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Kenneth Wesley Johnson announces his passing on February 2, 2026, at the Royal University Hospital at the age of 75 years. Born on April 13, 1950, in Delisle, Ken spent his life deeply rooted in his community, starting his schooling in Tessier and graduating from high school in Harris. After a time working for the Pioneer Grain Company, Ken stepped into a long-standing role in the community when he took over the local garage with his father in ...