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Peter Kouri
Passed away: January 1, 2007
We are sad to announce the passing of our father, Peter Kouri, in Swift Current Saskatchewan at the age of 93. Peter will be missed by many family and friends. He was well known in Ponteix and Swift Current for his successful business accomplishments and his involvement in many activities from bridge to bartering, and from golf to storytelling. Peter is predeceased by his wife, Aimee, his parents, Norman and Rose, his brothers, Ernie and Ted, and his sister, Dorothy. He leaves behind his children, Paul, Helene (Mike), Denise (Don) and Annette, his grandchildren, Tanya (Tim), Najla, Lise (Ches) and Rosa, his great grandchildren, Courtney, Ariana, Jaden, Alix, and Loa, his sisters, Margie, Lillian and Patsy (Byron), his brothers, Charles and Norman (Marie), and his sister-in-law Maryvonne Kendergi. Peter was born in Ontario in 1913. In 1921 the Kouri's moved to Ponteix and set up a grocery store: Modern Meat Market. At the age of 17, Peter went to Ottawa for 3 years. One of his jobs was a professional baseball player. Back in Saskatchewan, he again played pro baseball, this time for the Young Liberals. In 1935 Peter returned to Ponteix and made a living for a few years as a "fur trader", a middleman buying hides from local people. In 1937, "Peter Rabbit" as he was called, bought and sold 15, 000 jackrabbit skins, enabling him to reopen the family store, which had folded during the depression. In 1944, Peter left Ponteix to train as a soldier in Britain. At the end of the war, he met Aimee Kendergi, a student at Sorbonne University in Paris. There they married in 1946. They settled in Ponteix where Peter worked hard, with other family members, to make Kouri's Market a thriving enterprise. Peter retired in 1982 and enjoyed his passions for golf, bridge and getting a good deal, into his nineties. A Life Master, he taught bridge to many in the southwest. Peter and Aimee raised four children, providing them with all the necessities to succeed in life. In 1965, they bought a home in Saskatoon to encourage their children's university education. Their four children, all graduates of the University of Saskatchewan, live in Montreal, Toronto, Saskatoon and Vancouver. When the snow melts and the storms subside, the family will organize a celebration of Peter's life, complete with golf, bridge and storytelling, just the way Peter would have wanted it. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at a later date. Swift Current Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Archie Gerbrandt
Passed away: December 17, 2006
Archie Harold Gerbrandt passed away peacefully at the Herbert & District Integrated Health Centre on Sunday, December 17, 2006 at the age of 78 years. Archie was born on June 22, 1928 at Rush Lake, SK to John J. & Helen Gerbrandt. He attended school at Rush Lake and completed his grade 8. In February of 1952, Archie went to Nova Scotia and took his basic training for the Royal Canadian Navy. After being honorably discharged, he returned home in June of that same year to help on the family farm. Later that same year, he also purchased his own farm. He married Ann Funk on December 20, 1958 at the Full Gospel Church in Swift Current. Archie was a lifelong farmer. He also worked as a bartender, at Dyck Bros., and at Union Sand & Gravel. In 1966, Archie & Ann bought the dairy farm which they owned and operated until 1994. In August of 1981, his life changed drastically due to a farm accident. Archie also had other interests and hobbies which he now pursued more. He loved auction sales and going to the stock yards and buying and selling cattle. He found not only the sales interesting but also thoroughly enjoyed the people he would meet and visit with. Archie leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 47 years, Ann; his children, Harold & Monica Gerbrandt, Waldeck, SK, Garry & Chris Gerbrandt, Swift Current, SK, Charles & Tracey Gerbrandt, Waldeck, SK, Verna & John Barabe, Emerald Park, SK, Sharon Forget & Gerry Forget, Swift Current, SK; his grandchildren, Danica, Juanita and Andrew Gerbrandt: Kimberly and Ryan Gerbrandt: Morgan and Jason Gerbrandt and Dustin Parker: Madison, Alexandra, Conner and Mitchell Barabe: Kalista and Keely Forget; his brother, Elmer J. & Elsie Gerbrandt; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John (1982) & Helen (1990) Gerbrandt; and by a brother and his wife, Peter & Hulda Gerbrandt. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. from the Church of the Open Bible, Swift Current, SK with Pastor Rob Cochrane officiating. The organist for the service was Shirley Deobald. Scripture was read from Psalm 103:8-18. Special music was provided by Servant of the Word singing, “I Can Only Imagine”, by Verlan & Shirley Deobald, Archie & the Boys singing, “My Jesus I Love Thee” and by Verlan Deobald, Ray Wittman, Archie & the Boys singing, “Tell Me Lord”. A tribute to Archie was shared by John Barabe. “Just As I Am”, “Amazing Grace” and “Sweet By and By” were sung by the congregation. Ushers in the church were Robert Klassen and Max Mirau. The Interment Service was held at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK with the following nephews serving as pallbearers, Dennis Gerbrandt, Willy Funk, Abe Funk, Patrick Elias, Rueben Funk and Russell Funk. In memory of Archie Gerbrandt, donations made to the Gideons International or to the Herbert & District Integrated Health Facility would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.
John Krahn
Passed away: May 16, 2007
It is with mixed feelings of joy and deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Krahn on Wednesday, May 16, 2007. John was born on March 18, 1913 to Johann and Susanna Krahn of the Wymark area. John is survived by his wife, Anna of 60 years; and his children, Dennis (Marilyn) Krahn, Eleanor (Neil) Peters, Doug (Kate) Krahn; his grandchildren, Lisa (Mike) Staley, Michael Krahn and mother, Linda Krahn, Jolene (Mike) Giesbrecht, Jocelyn (Jay) Lamotte and Alyssa Krahn; and his great-grandchildren, Jesse, Levi, Chance, Kole and Tai. He is also survived by 3 sisters and 1 brother, Susie Driedger, Bernard Krahn, Helen (Peter) Wieler and Gertrude Krahn. John was predeceased by his grandson, Jeffrey Peters; 6 brothers, Peter, Jake, George, Nick, Isaac and Cornie; and 3 sisters, Helen, Mary and Tena. John worked at farming most of his life and he enjoyed it. He practiced ‘any job worth doing was worth doing well’. John was an active member in the Blumenhof Gospel Church until he retired to Swift Current in 1996. John liked having friends over for coffee and playing games. He loved Mom and his family dearly and often told them "I love you" with a firm hug. He proved this by doing anything he could for them. Dad will be sadly missed by his family, relatives and friends. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 2:00 pm from the Community Baptist Church, Swift Current, SK with Pastor Joell Haugen and Pastor Martin Harder officiating. The pianist for the service was Loreen Wiebe with special music brought by Martin & Anne Harder. Scripture was read from 2 Cor. 1:1-10 and Rev. 22:1-6. “Under His Wings” and “Blessed Assurance” were sung by the congregation. The eulogy was brought by Doug Krahn with various family sharing tributes. The ushers in the church were Jake Gerlach and Cornie Martens. The Interment was held at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Gordon Martens, Dale Krahn, Les Driedger, Arnold Elias, Terry Froese and Cal Volk. In memory of John Krahn, donations made to Teen Challenge, PO Box 21111, Saskatoon, SK, S7H 5N9 would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.
Katharina Petkau
Passed away: January 22, 2007
Katharina (Katie) Petkau, aged 91 years of Herbert, Saskatchewan passed away on Monday, January 22, 2007. Katie was born in Plum Coulee, Manitoba on November 20, 1915 to Gerhard and Anna Petkau. She moved to McMahon with her parents in 1916. She was baptized in the Sommerfeld Church in 1941. She lived on the farm with her parents most of her life. Later she moved in with her sister and brother-in-law Maria and Cornie in Swift Current. In 1983, she moved to the Heritage Manor in Herbert. After she had settled in she would say this was her home and she wanted to stay there forever. In 1998, she moved to the Herbert Nursing Home. Katie had a handicap but took an interest in farm life and looked after some of the animals. She liked to keep busy and was always in a hurry whether it was going to feed the young chicks or ducklings on the farm or drying the dishes. She loved garden flowers and would always have several bouquets in different rooms in the house. She liked to embroider, sew patchwork and hook rugs. She spent hours on these projects which she was proud to show anyone who was interested. She loved to talk but because of a speech impediment she was hard to understand but she wouldn’t give up until she was acknowledged. While in the nursing home she enjoyed her stuffed animals and dolls and would always be holding one or two when we came to visit her. Katie was predeceased by her father, Gerhard in 1973; her mother, Anna in 1977; sister, Susan Fehr in 1973: sister, Ann Petkau in 1976: sister, Maria Elias in 1999: sister, Nettie Knelson in 2000; brother, Jacob in 2006; two sisters in infancy; and nephews, Jacob Knelson in 1958 and Harvey Knelson in 2006. She is survived by nephews and nieces: James (Frieda Marie) Elias, Anne (Doug) Hildebrand, Edna (Jim) Guenther, Arnold (Alice) Elias, Caroline (Herman) Wiebe: Gerhard (Diane) Fehr, Anna (Wayne) Penner: Agnes (Ben) Giesbrecht, John Knelson, Larry Knelson, Floyd Knelson, Anne (Jim) Colussi; and also by numerous grand nephews and nieces. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the Swift Current Funeral Chapel, Swift Current, SK with Pastor Donovan Epp officiating. Scripture was read by Alice Elias with Anna Penner sharing the eulogy and tribute. Recorded hymns were “Beyond the Sunset, “Near To the Heart of God”, “He Leadeth Me” and “What a Friend We Have In Jesus”. The Interment Service was held at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Loren Elias, James Elias, Jim Guenther, Herman Wiebe, Wayne Penner, and Arnold Elias. Memorial donations in honor of Katie, may be made to the donors choice. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.
Anna Klassen
Passed away: December 8, 2006
Anna (Annie) Klassen, born March 17, 1916 in Hague, SK passed away in the Gull Lake Special Care Centre on Friday, December 8, 2006 at the age of 90 years. Anna was predeceased by her first husband, Jacob Petkau (1935-1976), her second husband, Irwin Klassen (1985-2001); her parents, John & Susana Klassen; and by her eleven siblings. She is survived by her children, Mervin Petkau of Penticton, B.C., Pearl Munro of New Westminster, B.C., Cecil Petkau of Swift Current, SK, Jerry (Shirley) Petkau of Red Deer, AB, Wilfred (Elaine) Petkau of Kelowna, B.C., Robert (Mary) Petkau of Fernie, B.C.; her twelve Grandchildren; her twelve Great-grandchildren; a sister, Stella Thiessen of Surrey, B.C.; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Anna lived in Blumenhof, SK and in Rush Lake, SK before she and Jacob permanently settled in Swift Current. Anna will be remembered by many from the 12 year period that she worked at the Southside Co-op lunch counter in Swift Current. Anna’s main hobby was quilting. This was not done only for herself at home, but also with the Quilting Group at the Zion Mennonite Church in Swift Current. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from the Zion Mennonite Church, Swift Current, SK with Pastors Bill & Helen Kruger officiating. The organist for the service was Grace Funk with special music provided by the Quartet singing, “That Beautiful Land” and “In the Sweet By and By”. Scripture was read from Psalm 121, John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 42-44a, and from Revelations 7:13-17, 14:13. The eulogy was presented by Wilf Petkau. “In the Rifted Rock”, “Amazing Grace” and “In the Bulb There Is a Flower” were sung by the congregation. The ushers in the church were Peter H. Dyck, George Braun, Pete Dyck and Margaret Dyck. The Interment Service was held at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Swift Current, SK with the following serving as pallbearers, Howard Wiebe, Frank Ens, George Wiebe, Blaine Petkau, Jerry Petkau and Brian Collinson. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.
Abraham Heinrichs
Passed away: November 28, 2006
Heinrichs - Abraham (Abe) Heinrichs, formerly of Swift Current and Neville, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at the Shaunavon Care Centre at the age of 89 years. Abe is survived by his five children, John (Julie) Heinrichs of Saskatoon, Harvey (Lynn) Heinrichs of Swift Current, Jacob (Theresa) Heinrichs of Swift Current, Maryann (Richard) Neudorf of Swift Current, Pete (Lydia) Heinrichs of Swift Current; his Grandchildren, Carla (Todd) North, Devin Hoeft: Jackie (Steve) Neustaeter, David, Joshua, Samuel, Tanya: Jay (Kathy), Erin: Lynn (Brad) Smith, Ray (Tanya) Neudorf, Russ (Chantelle) Neudorf: Christopher, Jarrod: his nine Great-grandchildren; his two sisters, Dianne Stander and Coro Garner, both of Vancouver, BC; a brother-in-law, George Rempel of Swift Current; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Margaretha Heinrichs, in 1995; and by a Granddaughter, Judy Heinrichs, in 1996. Abe was born on his parents farm at Neville, SK on June 6, 1917. He farmed with his father and took over the family farm. Abe and Margaretha Banman were married in 1948. They lived on the farm until December 1967 and continued farming until 1989, when he sold the farm and moved to Swift Current. They attended the Emmaus Church in Wymark for a number of years and after the move to Swift Current, they attended the Zion Mennonite Church. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, December2, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Mennonite Church. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Society International, would be appreciated by the family. Swift Current Funeral Home were in care of the arrangements.
Charlie Duthie
Passed away: November 8, 2006
We are sad to announce the death of Charles Duthie of Waldeck, formerly of Cabri. Charlie was born December 30, 1918 on the family farm in the Riverdene district of Cabri to John and Bella Duthie. He attended Riverdene School with his two sisters, Margaret and Elsie. Charlie was proud to serve in Europe during WWII as a platoon sergeant in the Lake Superior Regiment. Upon returning from the war he met and married Muriel Peltier from the Roseray district and began farming. They had 2 children - Marnett and Jackie Lynne. Muriel passed away in 1958 of cancer. Charlie continued to farm until 1973 and was an active member of the community. He held numerous positions in the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch and the Boy Scouts of Canada. Upon his retirement from farming he worked briefly as a field executive for Scouts Canada and did some work for the Sask Wheat Pool and Department of Cooperation on the development of Machinery Co-ops throughout the province as well as numerous other jobs within the community. He began square and round dancing with Muriel in the 50’s and continued after her passing. Through his dancing he met, and in 1978, married Dorothy Wells and moved to the Waldeck area where he resided until his recent illness. He and Dot spent their retirement traveling with family and friends, square dancing and working together on their farm. Charlie was a wonderful dancer; his favorite was a good old-time waltz. A true cowboy, he loved horses and to ride the river hills. All who shared in Charlie’s life will remember his quick wit and love of a good joke. Even as his body began to fail him he maintained a positive attitude and he loved to banter with the nurses and all who came to visit. Charlie is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a son, Marnett (Jan) Duthie of Cabri; a daughter, Jackie Bradley of Saskatoon; step-son, Terry (Susan) Page of Regina; grandsons, Gordon and David Page; step-daughter, Denise (Bill) Palmer of Asquith; step-son, Maurice (Carol) Wells of Waldeck; granddaughters, Jennifer, Larissa and Kristen Wells; a sister, Elsie Starkey of Swift Current; brother in law, Maurice (Agnes) Peltier of Gull Lake; sisters-in law, Jan Bobyrk of Medicine Hat, Peg (Jerry) Hamilton of Medicine Hat, Mary (Ross) Wells of Swift Current; and by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of Autumn House in Gull Lake and the Cypress Regional Hospital nursing staff on 2nd West for the care and attention they provided. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from the St. Stephen Anglican Church, Swift Current, SK with Archdeacon Rob Hardwick officiating. The organist for the service was Janet Neubauer with a musical selection brought by the Hagel Family singing, “One Day at a Time”. The eulogy was read by Rob Hardwick. “Morning Has Broken”, “Lord of the Dance”, “I Come to the Garden Alone” and “O Canada” were sung by the congregation. The Last Post and Honor Guard was performed by the Royal Canadian Legion, Cabri Branch #347. The ushers in the church were G.C. Hadden and Jim Kazeil. Honorary pallbearers were “All those who shared in Charlie’s life”. For those wishing, donations made to the Cabri Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, Canadian Cancer Society, St. Stephen Anglican Church, or to the Charity of the Donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.
Helen Fehr
Passed away: November 8, 2006
Helen Fehr passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at the Swift Current Care Centre at the age of 94 years. Helen was born on August 13, 1912 in Rosenfeld, MB to John & Maria Zacharias. Mom was baptized in 1932. Helen and Peter L. Fehr were married on June 29, 1933 at Rosenfeld, MB. Pete and Helen moved to Blumenhof, SK to run the Federal Elevator in 1945. Mom moved to Swift Current after her husband, Peter, passed away in March of 1961. This loss left Mom to finish raising their family along with numerous other responsibilities. She went on to secure an occupation at the Swift Current Union Hospital which she had for many years. Upon retirement, she was one of the original residents of the Prairie View Lodge, where she enjoyed many years of entertaining family and friends as well as participating in the activities there. Helen moved to the Swift Current Care Centre in November of 2003, and she often commented that she was happy there and how much she and her family appreciated the loving care she received from the staff. Mom was a past member of the Blumenhof Gospel Church and a present member of the Zion Mennonite Church in Swift Current. Mom had many hobbies and interests. She loved to travel and traveled extensively while her health permitted her to. She always enjoyed her times spent with her brothers and sisters in Manitoba. She also enjoyed the family gatherings and reunions. Helen was also an accomplished seamstress and knitter. She loved singing, playing board and card games with her children and grandchildren, especially crokinole and Uno. Helen leaves to cherish her memory her children, Vic (Shirlee) Fehr of Red Deer, AB, Glenn (Audrey) Fehr of Red Dee, AB, Grace (Gilbert) Braun of Swift Current, SK, Cliff (Pauline) Fehr of Edmonton, AB and Wes (Cheryl) Fehr of Swift Current, SK; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Vicki Fehr, Calgary, Patsy Fehr, Jarrod, Red Deer, Marsha (Dave) Fehr, Emma, Isaac, Calgary, Trevor Fehr, Calgary: Clint Fehr, (Linda), Jami Lyn, Florida, USA, Shannon (Dale) Kaufman, Mitchell, Red Deer, James Fehr, Logan, Red Deer, Allan (Joanne) Fehr, Jonah, Jesse, Florida USA, Arlene (Kevin) Oczkowski, Marlee, Liam, Calgary, George (Tracy) Bourassa, Macy, Red Deer, Brad Bourassa, Red Deer, Clayton Fehr Jr. (Jade), Salt Springs, BC: Greg (Helene) Braun, William, Thomas of Montreal, PQ, Bryan (Michelle) Braun, Jordan, Katie, Swift Current, Melanie (Ken) Friesen, Keanna, Swift Current: Scott (Joanne) Fehr, Samantha, Ben, Seattle USA, Trent (Nicole) Fehr, Karter, Haley, Edmonton: Leigh (Chris) Fehr-Little, Gabrielle, Graceon, Medicine Hat, Krisite (Brent) Mackie, Jack, Winnipeg, Jennifer Fehr, Josh, Saskatoon, James (Megan) Fehr, Medicine Hat ; her brothers, Ed Zacharias, Winnipeg, MB and Dave (Frieda) Zacharias, Altona, MB; her sisters, Martha Klassen, Carmen, MB, Ann Mentke, Fargo, North Dakota, and Ruth Heinrichs, Winnipeg, MB; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter L. Fehr; a son, Dennis Fehr, in infancy; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Fehr; a grandson, Clayton Fehr; a brother, Bernhard Zacharias, in infancy; a sister, Marie (Art) Taylor; sisters-in-law, Martha Zacharias, Teenie Zacharias; and by brothers-in-law, Phil Mentke and John Heinrichs. The Funeral service was held on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from the Zion Mennonite Church, Swift Current, SK with Pastors Ray & Sylvia Friesen and Pastor Bill Kruger officiating. The pianist for the service was Hilda Schmidt with special music provided by the Quartet singing, “Wonderful Story of Love” and “What a Day That Will Be”. The eulogy was brought by Wes Fehr with tributes shared by the grandchildren. “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” and “When Peace Like a River” were sung by the congregation. The Interment Service was held at the Blumenhof Cemetery, Blumenhof, SK with the following grandsons serving as pallbearers, James Fehr, Trevor Fehr, Allan Fehr, Clint Fehr, Greg Braun, Bryan Braun, Trent Fehr and Scott Fehr. For those wishing, donations to the MCC or to the Swift Current Care Centre Auxiliary would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK.
