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Mrs. Elizabeth Bertha Miller
June 29, 1926 - July 19, 2007
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Elizabeth Bertha Miller (nee Mang) on July 19, 2007 at the age of 81 years. Bertha was born on June 29, 1926, the eight child and third daughter of Katharina and Jacob Mang in the Gravelbourg district, SK. Tragically, at the age of three, Bertha lost her mother and moved with two young sisters to live with her paternal grandmother on the family farm near Edenwold. At age six she returned to her father’s farm and spent her young days assisting her father and stepmother with farm chores, from milking cows to building a road, and helping care for her young sisters and brother. As a teenager, Bertha returned to her Grandmother’s farm for a couple of years, helping her grandmother tend to the dairy herd, sheep, cattle and crops. She loved horses and regaled us with stories of the horses she worked with and rode -- Beauty, Nell, King, Fly and Nobel – to name a few. Bertha later moved to Regina where she found work as a waitress before she married her first husband George Janz in 1947. George died suddenly in 1961 leaving Bertha with a young family of five children to raise on her own. Like every challenge she encountered in her life, Bertha faced this loss with dignity and courage. She was single parenting long before society acknowledged this as work. Bertha taught her children many things, to care for others, to laugh, to ride a bike, to play baseball, to love music and to value friends. Throughout the years, she retained her love of the prairies, the crocuses, lilacs, meadowlarks, wheat fields and rolling hills. Despite the hardships, she always found a way to smile and delight in life. In 1963, Bertha married Myles Miller, originally from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; together they built a new life for themselves and their family. She began working at the University of Regina in 1969, until her retirement. She loved sports, especially baseball. She bowled for many years with the Bowlorama Belles.
She was predeceased by her mother Katharina; father Jacob; stepmother Bertha; brothers Arthur, Frederick, Erich, Moritz and Bill and sister Frieda.
Bertha is lovingly remembered by her husband Myles; her children Diana (Jim) Workman of Arcola, SK, Earl (Paulette) Janz of Regina, Sandra Janz (Christopher Reed) of Toronto, Karen (Orest) Schiller of Regina, Trish Janz of Calgary and Donovan Miller of Calgary; grandchildren Travis and Claire Schiller, Geordan and Nathan Workman and Alana Mitschke; great grandson Cameron Seghers; brother Rudolph Mang; sisters Carol (Walter) Dick, Adeline (Albert) Knoblauch, Doris (George) Hungle, Terry (Otto) Rotheisler, Martha Bernt, Evelyn (Brian) Rumple and Tema (Bud) Fenson; sisters-in-law Mary Butts and Willena (Lorne) Herndier of Neudorf, SK, Eva Janz and Beatrice Mang of Regina; and many more dear sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cherished friends and neighbours.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Interment and reception to follow.
Flowers most gratefully declined, friends so wishing may make donations in Bertha’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.
The family would like to thank all the nurses and home health aid workers of the Palliative Care Unit, Allan Blair Cancer Centre, Pasqua Hospital for their kindness and support.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home
Mrs. Leona Mary Demick
May 30, 1926 - July 22, 2007
Leona passed away peacefully in Regina on Sunday, July 22, 2007 at the age of 81 years.
Leona is survived by her loving family daughter Donna (Larry); son Darrell; sisters Viola, Marie, Milly and Agnes; brother Joe; grandson Gene and sister-in-law Mary.
She was predeceased by her husband John, parents Lena and Louis; sister Tina; brothers Tony and Louis; sisters-in-law Nellie and Anne.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Leona’s memory may be made to Camp Easter Seal, c/o Saskatchewan Abilities Council, Provincial Office, 2310 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7J 2C7.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home.
Patricia "Pat" (nee Powers) Hunter
July 14, 1940 - July 22, 2007
Patricia “Pat” Hunter (nee Powers) passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2007 at the Victoria Hospital after a lengthy battle with Crohn’s disease. Patricia was born on July 14, 1940 in Prince Albert where she was also raised, later living in Regina and Maple Ridge, BC. In 2002, she moved to Moose Jaw to be near her daughter. Patricia was an avid sportswoman and particularly excelled at curling where she was a qualified instructor. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends and her beloved dogs, Crickett and Emma. She was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Army, Navy Club in Moose Jaw and the Catholic Women’s League in Maple Ridge. Pat participated in raising awareness and funds for the Crohn’s and Ileitis Foundation. She fought her illness for 47 years with courage and determination. Pat is survived by her loving family: her daughter Stacy Deschambeault and son-in-law Greg; her three grandchildren Christopher, Mathew and Chelsea; her mother Margaret McGillis and step-father Bruce McGillis; her sister Linda Kawula and brother-in-law Walter Kawula as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Mark; her father Shirley Edward Powers and her brother Verne Powers. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 27 from Sacred Heart Cathedral, 1401 – 4 Avenue West by the Reverend Father Maurice Fiolleau Interment of cremated remains will take place in Garden of Devotion, Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. It is the family’s request that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Ileitis Foundation. RIVER PARK MEMORIAL CHAPEL is entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements.
Mrs Kathleen "Kathy" Holstien
April 10, 1934 - July 23, 2007
Kathy Holstien (nee Domshy) passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, July 23, 2007 at the age of 73 years.
She was predeceased by her parents William and Pearl Domshy; brothers Billy and Johnny and sisters Mary, Angie, Levina and Irene.
Kathy will be lovingly remembered by her children Gary Holstien (Anne Wilchynski) and his children Dustin and Bradley; Ted Holstien; Barton Holstien (special friend Jolene) and their daughter Destiny; Charlene (Glen) Ryan and their children Michelle, Curtis and Cassandra; Kelly Holstien; Claudette (Victor) Kol and their children Morgan and Jesse; brother Peter Domshy; long time friend Claudette Schnell; close friend Vera Eklund; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Kathy cherished her family and friends and enjoyed taking care of them. She loved cooking, sewing and playing bingo.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kathy may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2360 – 2nd Avenue, Regina, SK S4R 1A6.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ida Rose Renas
June 11, 1906 - July 25, 2007
Ida passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the age of 101 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Gustav “Gus” and sisters Violena, Elsie, Elfrieda, Evelyn and Alma.
Left to honor her memory are her daughter Myrna (George) Mitrov; brother Alvin (Mary) Teske; grandchildren Sharon (Scott) Renwick and Brenda (Jonathan) Werner; great grandchildren Ryan, Renee and Rhea Renwick and Anderson and Claire Werner; as well as many extended family members and friends.
A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1909 Ottawa Street, Regina, SK on Friday, July 27, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Henry Borgardt officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 2360 – 2nd Avenue, Regina, SK S4R 1A6.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home.
Mr. Jacob 'Jake' Albert Lebedoff
April 16, 1913 - July 20, 2007
LEBEDOFF, Jacob Albert was born April 16, 1913 at Lizard Lake near Perdue, SK. Jake passed away peacefully at Sunnyside Adventist Care Centre on Friday, July 20, 2007 at the age of 94.
Jake is survived by his son, Al and children Seven, Sevena (Al) and Stephanie; daughter, Patsy; daughter-in-law, Ruth and children Scott (Elysia), Steven (Candace), Sherisse and Shawna; six great-grandchildren, Lane, Jase, Brooke, Cole, Alyssa, Aden; and one brother, Victor; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Eli and Martha; his wife, Anne (1995); son, Glen (1998); daughter-in-law, Julie (July 2007); and brothers and sisters, Anna, Mary, Peter, and Paul.
Jake was a barber working in Delisle and played ball with the Bentley’s. He then decided to become a schoolteacher; teaching at country schools at Wilson Lake, Eagle Point, Swastika, Kinley, and the last school at which he taught for 25 years was the School for the Deaf in Saskatoon.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL, 311 - 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Saskatoon, SK.
Memorial donations can be made to the MS Society of Canada, 19 -1738 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9 or the Saskatchewan Down Syndrome Society, Box 33002, Cathedral PO, Regina, SK S4T 2X2.
Arrangements entrusted to Lynn Constantinoff.
