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Frederick George Watts, of Lloydminster
WATTS: Frederick George Watts of Lloydminster passed away in the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre on Sunday, December 26, 2004 at the age of 96 years.
Fred is survived by his loving wife Edie; three children: Nola (Doug) Leighton, Shelly (Garry) Benoit and Trent (Cathy) Watts; eight grandchildren: Aaron Leighton, Dayna (Cam Lane) Leighton-Lane, Jorden Leighton, Scott (Heidi) Benoit, Kaeli Benoit, Bethany Benoit, Brad (Sarah Oosman) Watts, and Sarah Watts.
The funeral service was conducted from St. John’s Anglican Church, Lloydminster on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Terry Wiebe officiating.
Pat Skinner played the organ.
Pastor Elwood McLean said prayers and shared personal reflections.
The soloist was Laura Hastings, accompanied by Jeanine Hatchard.
Ken Hastings and Garry Benoit gave scripture readings.
Pallbearers were grandchildren: Aaron Leighton, Dayna Leighton-Lane, Jorden Leighton, Scott Benoit, Kaeli Benoit, Bethany Benoit, Brad Watts and Sarah Watts.
Interment followed in Golden Valley Cemetery.
McCaw Funeral Service Ltd. administered the funeral arrangements.
Herman John Rehman, of Lloydminster
REHMAN: Herman John Rehman passed away in the Lloydminster Hospital on Monday, December 27, 2004 at the age of 68 years.
Herman was born near Macklin, Sask-atchewan, on March 14, 1936. After high school, Herman entered St. Norbert’s Novitiate and was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest on December 21, 1961. After serving with the Oblates, his order of priests, and a period of discernment, Herman received his dispensation from the priesthood in 1972 and returned to secular life. After some time, he met and later married Ann Gail Ewan on July 24, 1976. They joyfully celebrated the birth of their son Christopher Shawn on December 18, 1983. Herman was an avid sports fan, especially of hockey, and enjoyed playing golf, bowling and curling. Herman also loved music, had a great sense of humour, and was active in the parish community of St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church.
Herman is survived by: his loving wife Ann; one son Christopher of Edmonton; one brother Carl Rehman and his wife Irma of Macklin; five sisters: Sister Anne Marie Rehman of Prelate, SK; Elsie and her husband Ernie Locher of Hayter, AB; Hilda and her husband Mike Sliva of Saskatoon; Hertha and her husband Frank Broschak of Lethbridge, AB; Margaret and her husband Murray McNarland of Garson, MB as well as numerous other relatives.
A prayer service for Herman was conducted from St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, on Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial for Herman was conducted from St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, on Friday, December 31, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Adam Lech officiating.
Victor Currie Kissick, of Maidstone
KISSICK: Victor Currie Kissick passed away in the Maidstone Hospital on Sunday, December 26, 2004 at the age of 79 years.
Victor is survived by: his loving wife Dorothy of Maidstone; four children: Vicky Hallett of Unity; Larry Kissick and his wife Joanne of Maidstone; Craig Kissick and his wife Theresa also of Maidstone; Cindy Blanchette of Cut Knife; eleven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister Lilly Cummins of Wainwright; two brothers: Lawrence Kissick and his wife Thelma of Three Hills, Dave Kissick and his wife Effie of Biggar; three sisters-in-law: Blanche King of Richlea; Nan Kissick of Kerrobert; Myrna Kissick of Caroline, AB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The memorial service for Victor was conducted from St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Maidstone on Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Terry Wiebe officiating.
Myrtle Edwina Baker, of Lloydminster
BAKER: Myrtle Edwina Baker passed away in the Lloydminster Hospital on Saturday, December 25, 2004 at the age of 82 years.
Myrtle is survived by: three children: Walter Baker and his wife Betty; Lyle Baker and his wife Sandra; Deanna and her husband Art Gainsforth; nine grandchildren: Kevin Baker, Twyla and Greg Purschke, Jason and Sarah Baker, Glenn and Joyce Baker, Marty and Kim Baker, Jacquie and Brad Pollard, Doug and Diane Gainsforth, Kirk and Michelle Gainsforth, Andy and Stacey Gainsforth; nine great grandchildren as well as numerous other relatives.
Myrtle was predeceased by her husband Allen on May 22, 2004.
The funeral service for Myrtle was conducted from the Grace United Church, Lloydminster on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Norm Laird officiating.
Herman Rynold Karst, of St. Walburg
KARST: Herman Rynold Karst of St. Walburg, Sask. passed away on December 24, 2004 at the age of 88.
He was born September 10, 1916 to Sigmund and Dorothy Karst.
Herman is survived by: his loving wife, Vera of 63 years; two sons, Ron (Joan) and Wayne (special friend, Ann); five grandchildren, Angela, Daniel, Rick, Justin, and Shane; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, George (Isobel) and Norman (Florence); two sisters, Helen Sweitzer and Dorothy Nelson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sigmund and Dorothy; five sisters, Anne, Lydia, Isobel, Lavina and Loraine.
A memorial service for the late Herman Karst was held on Thursday, December 30, 2004 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Walburg, Sask. with Pastor Ken Keller officiating.
Beverly James (Corky) Simmie, of Nipawin, SK
It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we say goodbye to Corky, dad, husband and father. Corky passed away peacefully at the Edmonton General Hospital in Alberta with his family at his side after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Corky was born in Eston, SK and later moved to Nipawin, SK where he met his wife Eleanor of 42 years. He attended the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Corky and his family moved to Prince George, B.C. in the early 1970’s where he bought his first drug store on the Hart Highway (Hart Drug Mart). He loved flying with his long-time friend Dr. John McKeller, fly fishing, skiing in Jasper and golfing. He loved the finer things in life. But his biggest love was his three girls the delights of his life.
He is survived by his wife Eleanor and his two daughters Ja-Neen and Jennifer.
He is predeceased by his mother Louisa Jacob Simmie (Jake), father Albert Matheson Simmie (Ab), brother Lyle Simmie, niece Leona Simmie and nephew Odell Simmie.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, family, friends, employees, customers and business associates.
Funeral Services will be held at the Nipawin United Church Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements for Beverly James Simmie (Corky) have been entrusted to Coventry Funeral Services of Nipawin, SK.
A Memorial Service will be held in Prince George in early January 2005 for all family, friends, business associates, employees and customers.
P.S. Dad we promise to keep learning our words.
Ronald Kykkanen, of Fort St. John, BC
KYKKANEN: Ronald Kykkanen of Fort St. John, BC passed away September 17, 2004 at Edam, Sask. at the age of 65. He was born to Thomas & Eileen Kykkanen on December 15, 1948. Ron was the 4th of 9 children. Ron attended his early school years at the Dexter Schoolhouse and then later in Livelong.
Ron’s first job was with Border Trucking as a swamper. From there he went to work for Sedco Drilling, Husky Oil and then Border Drilling, where he stayed until the late 1980’s. He started at Border Drilling as a driller and was promoted to tool push before he went to work with Jade Drilling. After he left Jade Drilling, Ron worked in Fort St. John at various jobs until his passing.
Ron loved spending time at Turtle Lake. He enjoyed berry picking, hunting, playing pool and shuffleboard. As a father, he loved taking his boys out fishing and making sure that they got the most out of the motorized toys he bought them.
You could always tell when Dad was home from working the rigs because the smell of fresh buns was in the air. He certainly knew his way around the kitchen whether it was cooking, canning or baking and he passed this enjoyment on to his sons.
Dad also like to run heavy machinery from cats to dozers to backhoes, but one truck called the honey wagon always seemed to give him indigestion.
Dad loved attending auctions. He was happiest when he was bidding on something. He usually came home with a trunk load full of goodies or treasures, like a six-wheeled argo or canvas covered canoe. This love for auctions was a huge part of his becoming a packrat and saving everything he came in contact with.
Ron is predeceased by: his brother, Bobby, in 1967; his father Tom, in 1971; and his stepfather, Paul, in 2000.
Ron is survived by: his sons, Keith (Laurie) of Lloydminster, AB, Kris (Joann) and their son Jari of Edmonton, AB, Kelly of Calgary, AB; his mother, Eileen of St. Walburg, SK; his brothers, Ted (Marilyn) of Fort St. John, BC, Wayne (Lisa) of Turtle Lake, SK, Barry (Terry) of Meadow Lake, SK, and Tom of Turtle Lake, SK; his sisters, Betty (Terry) Burton of Lloydminster, AB, Anne Kykkanen of Lloydminster, AB and Cindy (Steven) Nasby of Spruce Lake, SK; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services for the late Ronald Kykkanen were held on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. from the Catholic Church of the Assumption in St. Walburg, Sask. with Rev. Fr. Richard Doll officiating.
Honorary bearers were all of Ronald’s family and friends.
The eulogy was given by Terry Burton.
The interment followed in the Roman Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Marshall’s Funeral Home Ltd. of St. Walburg, Sask. was in care of the arrangements.
