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Mr. Daniel "Danny" David Diekrager
November 15, 1937 - August 15, 2007
Daniel David Diekrager, late of Milestone, SK, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at home at the age of 69 years.
Danny is survived by his wife and best friend of 45 years, Gaylene; a wonderful dad to children Danita (Kurt Freitag) and Greg (Laurel) and a very special Papa to Lee, Mark, Dawson and Eric. He is also survived by brothers Bob and Henry; sister Ruth Ann (Lawrence) Harty, Kay Reich and Laura Schultz; brothers-in-law Bob Wilson and Jim Goin; sister-in-law Theresa Diekrager and numerous nieces, nephews and good friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Emil and Henrietta (Hengel) Diekrager; sister Doreen Wilson; brothers-in-law Walter Reich and Morley Schultz; sister-in-law Vivian Diekrager and in-laws Gaylord and Laura Goin.
Danny was born on November 15, 1937, on the family farm and grew up in the Riceton area. He married Gaylene Goin in 1961 and they made Milestone their home. Danny farmed his whole life, loving every minute of it. His last day was spent on the combine. Danny enjoyed baseball, curling and especially golf. He and Gaylene enjoyed their summers at B-Say-Tah and their winters in Hemet, California. He was a member of the Milestone Elks for 50 years, serving on the rink boards (old and new); a past member of the Weyburn Inland Terminal Board and participated in many other community events. He loved his family more than anything and enjoyed his short life to the fullest. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Words cannot express what a truly caring, kind and special person he was and what a void is left in our lives.
A CELEBRATION OF DAN’S LIFE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. A Reception will be held after the service in the Arbor Room.
Friends wishing to make a donation in memory of Danny may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2360 – 2nd Avenue, Regina, SK S4R 1A6.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.
Elsie Franson
July 5, 1920 - August 13, 2007
FRANSON – Elsie Isabel Franson, born Elsie Isabel Holland on July 5th, 1920 died peacefully Monday, August 13th, 2007. In death, she is reunited with her husband Frans George Franson, her daughter Selma Connett and brothers Bob, Jack and Wilfred Holland. Her life is cherished and celebrated by her children, son George (Judy), their children Cheryl (Rick), Brent (Joy), son Gerry (Cheryl), their children Chelsey (John), Heidi (Alec), Jaysea (Clint), Tyler, Regan (Michael); son-in-law Gene (Ruth) Connett, his children Terri (Blaine), Darren (Sheryl) and Curtis (Andrea). Elsie also leaves behind a legacy of 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild; sister Marje (Gordon) Larson, Gerald (Alice) Holland and sister-in-law Bertha Holland. A special thank you to the 2nd floor staff at Sherbrooke Community Centre for the excellent care they provided. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 18th, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home (east on 8th Street, turn right before railway tracks). A private family interment will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Donations in Elsie’s memory may be made to Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan (1405 Faulkner Crescent, Saskatoon, SK). Family and friends may send email condolences to hillcrestfh@arbormemorial.com. Arrangements are entrusted to HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME, Ken Scheirich 477-4400.
Mrs. Winnifred Maude Kaytor
January 15, 1922 - August 13, 2007
On August 13, 2007 Mrs. Winnifred Kaytor of Regina, SK passed away at the age of 85 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Louis; brother Leslie and sister Elsie.
Winnifred will be lovingly remembered by her five children: Mary (George) German, Bob (Sandra), Leonard (Gerry), Ken and Brenda (Glen) Geotz; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; as well as numerous relatives and friends.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK with interment to follow in Regina Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Regina Palliative Care Inc., 4F-4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 1A5.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.
Mr. Hector Breland
October 22, 1928 - August 15, 2007
Hector Breland of Candle Lake, SK passed away peacefully at Prince Albert Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, August 15, 2007.
He was born on October 22, 1928 at Section 20, Township 47, Range 7 W3rd, district of D’mour, Sk.
He was the youngest of fourteen children, born to Antoine and Adelaide Breland.
Hector attended school in Leoville, SK.
As a young boy, Hector loved the life of the prairies.
He left school at an early age to work on the farm with his Dad. Fire fighting was Dad’s special forte, he would often regale friends and family with tales of the fire line.
One of Dad’s most memorable moments was in 1970 when Dad found 8 year old Dino Kuenzig who had been missing for 3 days.
Since then, Dad and Dino have remained in contact.
Hector started with the Department of Natural Resources in 1949 in construction.
He was promoted to Road Construction Supervisor in 1957.
Hector was then transferred to Meadow Lake in 1973 to take on the position of Development Coordinator where he was in charge of capital projects, regional road construction and maintenance of Heavy Equipment for construction and fire-fighting.
Hector retired from the D.N.R. in 1984, however, Dad was far from being ready to slow down.
Many of Dad’s close friends benefited from his help, whether it was a calf waiting to be born, or having an extra hand to drive the grain truck.
Mom and Dad moved to Candle Lake, SK in 1997 to be closer to family.
It wasn’t long before he found himself a new job at the Candle Lake Landfill where many a treasure was hauled home.
In the 10 years Dad spent at Candle Lake, he gained a whole a new group of friends.
He filled his winter months ice fishing and visiting from one shack to the next to see if anybody was having any luck, since he wasn’t.
Come summer time, there was never a day when the grandchildren were out of school, that you wouldn’t find one of them spending time with Granddad at the lake.
He spent much of his time building or creating projects, sitting out by the fire visiting with family and friends and sharing his many stories and tales that are fondly remembered by all.
Left to cherish Hector’s memory are his loving wife Gwyn (nee Phillips) of Candle Lake; his four children Barry (Mary) of Prince Albert and their children Kelly, Paige, Colin, Joan of Melfort and her children Tyler, Jordan, Nathan, Clark (Yvonne) of Meadow Lake and their daughter Angelica, Leanne (Jimmy) of Prince Albert and their children Breanna, Bradley; his brother-in-law Clare (Pat) Phillips of Tisdale; numerous nieces and nephews; his very special four-legged friend Vickie.
He was predeceased by his parents Antoine and Adelaide Breland; his sisters Georgina Breland, Madonna Beauchamp, Hortense Lajeunesse, Victorina Gaumond, Marie Antoinette Leach; his brothers Stanilas Napolean Breland, Harvey Breland, Cecil Breland and five infant brothers and sisters. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 20 from River Park Memorial Chapel. The Reverend Rick Martin will officiate. Interment will take place in the Garden of the Last Supper, Prince Albert Memorial Gardens.
It is the family’s request that those wishing to place memorials may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society, the SPCA or Children’s Wish Foundation.
Family and friends may send email condolences to www.riverparkfuneral.ca.
RIVER PARK MEMORIAL CHAPEL is entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements. 764-2727
Don Moriarty – Funeral Director
Margaret Neudorf
August 17, 1931 - August 15, 2007
NEUDORF - With great sorrow we'd like to announce the passing of Margaret Neudorf nee Pankratz.
On August 15, 2007, Margaret Neudorf went to be with her loved ones in Heaven.
She was predeceased by her Mother and Father, Jake and Helen Pankratz, and Sister, Tina Menzel nee Pankratz, Nephew, Wesley Rothenburger.
She also followed the passing of her two husbands, Fred Sych and Russell Morrissey.
She leaves behind her two children, Brenda Hein nee Sych and Robert Sych.
Her Grandchildren, Michael Sych, Brendan Hein and Harry-Joe Brabant-Hein; her brothers, John Pankratz, Bill Pankratz; sister, Ann Rothenburger nee Pankratz.
As well as many dearly loved nieces and nephews.
Margaret was a lively, fun loving and hard working business owner who was born in Saskatchewan then lived in Manitoba, Ontario and then finally settled back in Saskatchewan.
A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Hillcrest Funeral Home (east on 8th Street, turn right before railway tracks) at 10:00 a.m.with Reverend Eldon Boldt officiating.
She will be laid to rest at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens following the service.
Family and friends may send email condolences to hillcrestfh@arbormemorial.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Ken Scheirich, HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 477-4400.
Mr. Earl (Kitch) Jones
January 16, 1915 - August 15, 2007
Earl (Kitch) Jones passed away on August 15, 2007 in the loving care of the staff at the Spruce Manor Special Care Home in Dalmeny, SK at the age of 92 years.
He was born in Talmage, SK on January 16, 1915 and attended Killean School. During the depression he rode the rails to BC and worked at odd jobs. Upon his arrival home he drove truck hauling cars to destinations across Canada. He also worked as a salesman for Regina Memorial Gardens and Star Weekly and worked as a welder for ABC Welding until his retirement.
He was predeceased by his parents Tom and Delvina; his ex-wife Dorothy; brothers Dale, Ernest and Louis; brother-in-law Dewey and nephew Jerry.
Left to cherish his memory are his sister Mary; niece Darlene and her husband Ted and their family; sisters-in-law Bunny and Mary and their families; three stepchildren Claudia, Danny and James and their families and great nephew Darren and his family.
We would like to thank the staff at the Spruce Manor Villa in Dalmeny for their care and are so thankful that he was able to spend his last days in their care.
A GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be held at Regina Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
(Please meet at Regina Funeral Home)
A Reception to follow in the Arbor Room at Regina Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Earl’s memory may be made Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.
Mrs. Ilse Dei Cont
February 19, 1932 - August 15, 2007
With her husband by her side, Ilse Dei Cont passed away on August 15, 2007 at the Grace Hospital. She was 75.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Umberto, sons Peter (Jane) Serr, Stefan (Krispin) Dei Cont and son-in-law Ken Bond.
Also by her grandchildren, Jay (Sandi) Serr, Donovan Bond (Melissa Chapman), Stefanie Bond, Alex & Mia Dei Cont.
Her great grandchildren Mason and Travis Serr.
And her brother Karl Heinz (Hannalore) & Jorg Nafe.
Ilse was pre-deceased by her parents Gertrud & Karl Nafe and recently by her daughter Irene Bond (nee Serr).
She will also be missed by her family and many, many friends she had touched throughout her years.
Ilse was born February 19, 1932 in Namslau Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1952.
‘Mom’ lived for her family and loved to be surrounded by them.
The clatter of activity created by her grandchildren brought joy to her heart.
Even through her illness, mom kept her head high and was always quick to laugh.
Her ‘unique’ laugh was a gift to all who experienced it.
Her laugh alone would be enough to get a whole room laughing! She will be missed.
The family would like to thank all their friends and family for their support, phone calls, and visits during her illness, they were cherished.
A special thank you to Jane Serr.
The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 at 10 A.M. at the Chapel Lawn Reception Centre; 4000 Portage Ave W. (by Assiniboia Downs), with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke foundation.
“ Good –Bye Mom”
