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Ada Lidgren
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Regina Funeral Home
LIDGREN, Ada Caroline (nee Grill) -- We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved step-mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt on Sunday April 4, 2004 at Elmview Extendicare, Regina at 86 years young. Predeceased by her husband, Gordon Burrows in 1959; husband, Hal Lidgren in 1990; sisters, Phyllis, Lola, Verla, Iris and Elva; and brothers, Hugh, George and Roy. She is survived by her step-son, Martin (Loretta) Lidgren, Semans, SK; granddaughter, Shelley (Brad) Turk; great-granddaughters, Dana & Marlo, Saskatoon, SK; granddaughter, Sheila (Darcy) McLean, Moose Jaw, SK; step-son Roy (Anna) Lidgren, Nassau, Bahamas; granddaughter, Brenda (Clarence) Linkiewich; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Cassie & Krista of Martensville, SK; granddaughter, Kelly (Kevin) Stoski, Sherwood Park, AB; and grandson, Barrett, Calgary, AB. She is also survived by sisters, Elsie Lobb, Fay (Lyle) Leader, Freida (Paul) O’Dell, Pat Hood, Shirley (Ben) LePage, Vera Callahan, and Geraldine Grill; brother, Neil; and brothers-in-law, Syd Whitesell and Ed Nelson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ada was born April 2, 1918 in Admiral, SK and grew up in Swift Current, SK before moving to Regina. She was employed at the Regina General Hospital from 1941 until her retirement in 1980 (39 years). Cremation has occurred and a MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 2004 with Reverend Alan Schooley officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Westminster United Church, 3205 –13th Ave., Regina, SK, S4T 1P1 or to Eureka Fellowship Society, 1812 Arthur St., Regina, SK S4T 4W7. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306-789-8850).
Judy Frankowski
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Regina Funeral Home
FRANKOWSKI, JUDY passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, March 29, 2004 at the age of 50 years. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Al; sons, Chris and Derek; parents, Merv and Mary May Buchanan; and mother-in-law, Imelda Frankowski and family. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 E on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at 10:00 am with interment to follow at the Regina Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pasqua Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 4101 Dewdney Ave., Regina, SK S4T 1A5. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306-789-8850).
Vernon Neisz
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NEISZ, Vernon-- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vernon Florian on March 27, 2004 at the age of 54, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his father Florian Michael in 1974. Vern is survived by his loving and devoted wife Diana of almost 30 years; daughter Leanne (his “Princess”); son Gordon (Danielle Baker) all of Regina. Vern is also survived by his mother Elsie, Regina; sisters Lorraine (Ken) Silzer, Regina; Brenda (Jim) Landry, Indian Head; mother-in-law Emily Popp, Regina; sister-in-law, Sharon Popp, Regina; as well as a very special cousin who he thought of as a brother Wayne (Diane) Ullrich, Regina. He also leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews and cousins. Vern was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 870 for almost 30 years and worked as a Tower Crane Operator on numerous buildings in Regina. He was also a member of the Construction and General Workers Union Local 180 for over 18 years. He enjoyed doing woodworking and giving the projects to family and friends. Vern also enjoyed the many flowers he planted each summer as well as his vegetable garden. He was always the first one to volunteer to help family with their home improvement projects such as building sheds and shingling roofs. Vern was also very proud of his children and their many accomplishments and he will be very deeply missed by all his family, especially his wife and children. He has left a huge void in our lives. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Apostolic Church, 808 Assiniboine Ave. E on Friday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Ernie Metz officiating with burial of cremated remains to follow at Regina Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, S4T 1A5. A very special thank-you to Drs. Yaqoob, Joanne McLeod, and Klein and all the nursing staff on the Palliative Care Unit for their care and compassion during Vern’s long stay, as well as a heartfelt thank-you to Connie with Palliative Home Care for all her loving care for him. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306-789-8850).
Fae (Francis) Hennig
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Regina Funeral Home
HENNIG, Fae (Francis) – late of Regina, passed away March 26, 2004, at the age of 94. Fae is survived by her husband Gus, daughter Joan (Emil), son Barry (Dianne); three grandchildren, Rhonda (Murray), Kent (Tammy), and Heather; seven great-grandchildren, Aron, Lance, Jennifer, Laura, Charlene, Evan, and Emily; one sister, Irene Hill; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 E on April 1, 2004 at 2 p.m. INTERMENT to follow at Regina Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.
Helen Emma Howie
May 12, 1927 - March 24, 2004
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HOWIE – on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 Mrs. Helen Emma Howie (nee Demyen), late of Regina, passed away with her family at her side, at the age of 76 years. Helen was born on May 12, 1927 in the Hazel Valley District of Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her father, Andrew Demyen; mother, Esther Demyen; son, Jim Howie; grandson, DJ Kotzer; husband, Ray Howie; brother, Lorence; sister-in-law, Thelma Demyen; and brothers-in-law, Max Laughington and Fred Hewalo. Helen is survived by her children, Bev (Jim) Birch, Harvey (Karen) Howie, Rhonda Howie all of Regina, SK, and Cindy (Howard) Carlston of Montmarte, SK. She is also survived by her sisters, Violet Laughington of Ingersol, ON, Lillian Hewalo of Regina, SK, and Betty (Allan) Bobie of Calgary, AB; and brothers, Andy Demyen of Arcola, SK, Elmer (Rynalda) Demyen of Regina, SK, Ernie (Marion) Demyen and Leslie Demyen of Edmonton, AB; as well as fourteen grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. VISITATIONS for family and friends will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Sunday, March 28, 2004 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Monday, March 29, 2004 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Henry Friesen officiating. Interment to follow at the Regina Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306-789-8850).
Norman James Bowering
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BOWERING – NORMAN JAMES, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at the age of 83 years. Left to celebrate Norman’s life is his wife of 62 years, Doreen; his son Larry (Doreen) and their children Travis (Karen) and Tamara; his daughter Sharon (Ralph) Martin and their children Toby (Sharri), Josh (Dana) and Chelsea; brothers Stanley, Les (Connie); sister Kate Edgar as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at the Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Joyce Hilton, officiating. Interment to follow at Regina Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Donations may be made in Norman’s memory to the Canadian Kidney Foundation, 1545 McAra St., Regina, SK, S4N 6H4. Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306-789-8850)
Fraser Gordon Hodgson
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HODGSON - FRASER, GORDON With sorrow our family announces the passing of Fraser Hodgson on March 22, 2004 in the Pasqua Palliative Care Unit surrounded by his family. Fraser was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Violet Hodgson, his first wife of 52 years, Nettie Hodgson (Halifax), and Ed, Bill, James and Rose( Halifax). Fraser leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his wife Darlene Hodgson (Weinbender), his children Ron (Shirley) Hodgson, Janet (Ken) Cooke, Susan (Steve Dickie) Girard; his grandchildren Terry (Heather) Hodgson, Derek (Anita) Hodgson, Scott (Andrea) Tresek, Susan Shaw, Michael Cooke, Jackie Cooke, Greg Girard, Jillian Girard and 8 great-grandchildren. Fraser is also survived by Darlene's family Jim (Daylene) Weinbender, Lynn (Les) Smith and their children. His brother Harold (Frances) Hodgson and sisters Hazel (George) Bourne, Lucille Knudsen, brother and sisters-in-law Jack, Nellie and Audrey Halifax and their families, will miss Fraser. Dad served in WW2 with the Regina Rifles and continued, until his passing, to be an active and proud member of the Regiment. Dad was a long time employee of Imperial Oil Ltd. where he made many life long friends. He was a dedicated volunteer for both Regina and Saskatoon Speed Skating Clubs where he worked tirelessly for many years. Dad also served on the steering committee and was a charter member of Sask Sport. As an avid Rider fan, golfer and bridge player he will be missed by many. Our Dad was a wonderful, caring, family man who loved life, worked hard and laughed often. We will cherish his memory forever. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will take place at the Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 E., on Friday, March 26, 2004 at 2:00 P.M.. In lieu of flowers friends may make donations to Regina Palliative Care Inc., 1400 - 14 Ave., Regina, SK S4P 0W5 or the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, 1910 McIntyre St., Regina, SK S4P 2R3. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home. (306) 789-8850.
Kevin Allan Howes
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HOWES, KEVIN ALLAN, born May 23, 1967 passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 20, 2004 in Regina. Left to cherish Kevin’s memory is his companion, Susan Irene Chabot; his mother, Lucy Howes of Battleford; his grandmother, Catherine Karpan of Battleford; and sisters, Brenda (Paul) Lemire and their children, Charles, Viviane, Catherine of Saskatoon and Patricia Howes of Calgary; as well as numerous members of his extended family, Bert Howes of North Battleford and Brittany Cherweniuk of Edmonton. Kevin was predeceased in 1999 by his beloved grandfather, Louis Karpan. The service for Kevin Allan Howes will take place on Saturday, March 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Wilson & Zehner Funeral Chapel in North Battleford with Rev. Joyce Sali officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306-789-8850).
Steve Peter Hanson
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Regina Funeral Home
HANSON, STEVE PETER born in Glen Allan, Ontario, formerly of Regina, SK, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at the age of 67 years. He was predeceased by his father, Bill Deckert; mother, Sara Galbraith; brothers, Bruce, Clare and Ken; and daughter, Lori-Lynn Hanson. Steve is survived by his loving partner, Patricia Schuster; his children: Kimberly (Dennis), Steve Hanson, Pam (Steve) Muloin, Judy (Michael) Burwell, Jackie (Michael) O’Brien, Steven (Tracy) Deckert and Linda Martin; his siblings: Grace (Jackie) Pustka, Larry (Sharon) Deckert, Shirley (Bruce) Hoiyt, Joan (Doug) McNichol, and Bill (Diane) Galbraith; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Special thoughts to Tracey-Lynne Hunter and Jarrett and Kyle Thompson. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 E on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 4420 Albert St., Regina, SK S4S 6B4. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306-789-8850).
