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HILDA HUFFMAN
MRS. HILDA MAYALL HUFFMAN, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 22, 2003 at the age of 85 years. Hilda is survived by her two sons: Gary (Helen) of Calgary and their children: Rhonda Huffman and Greg (Kris) of Calgary, Terry (Jeanne Stewart) of Kelowna and Terry’s first wife, Carol of Marquis and their children: Dawn (Calvin) Selensky of Beaumont, AB., Dean (Michelle) of Courtenay, B.C., Ryan of Moose Jaw, Debbie (Martin) Carnegie of Edmonton, Scott of Moose Jaw and four great-grandchildren: Jennifer, Kyle, Jessie and Ashley. Following cremation, a private family graveside service will be held at the family plot, Rosedale Cemetery. Memorials for the Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658, Moose Jaw, SK., S6H 7K7 would be appreciated. In living memory of Hilda, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
MERVIN LYNDS
Mervin G. Lynds of Moose Jaw, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2004 at the age of 74 years. Mervin was born June 13, 1930 at the family farm in the Briercrest District. For many years he worked for Co-op Petroleum delivering gas to many farms in the area. Mervin enjoyed puttering in his shed and going out to the farm at Briercrest. He is predeceased by his mother, Nettie Anderson. He is survived by his children: Lee – Moose Jaw and his children Graham (Ivy) and Amy; Audie (Lois) – Edmonton and their children Chelsea and Ashley; Sherry (Herb) and her children Jessey and Krysten. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Friday August 27, 2004 at 1:30 pm. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, S6H 2M2, would be appreciated. In living memory of Mervin, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
MEI TUNG (JOAN) QUAN
Mei Tung (Joan) Quan of Moose Jaw, Sask. died suddenly Wednesday December 30, 2009 in her home at the Bentley Retirement Community in Moose Jaw. Born in Guandong Province, China, April 9, 1933 to Rose and Jew Fung Lee, Joan grew up loving life in rural China. She spent much of her time in the big city, living with her mother's brother while she went to elementary school. Being not much of a bookworm, she often forgot to take her books to school and her aunt had a servant run the textbooks to Joan at the school. After school, she spent many hours having fun with friends. Joan lived through the Japanese occupation of China and saw the rise of communism. She eventually moved to Hong Kong. Through an interesting twist of fate, she married Tap Quan in 1957. They settled in Moose Jaw and raised a family. Throughout her days as a dutiful wife and mother, Joan enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting and crocheting. She kept a neat and tidy home and often made matching fancy dresses for her daughters. Making healthy, natural Chinese meals for the family was always important to Joan. She didn't like processed or canned foods and always encouraged us to eat fresh fruit and vegetables. She made many dishes with traditional Chinese herbs and medicine, believing such ingredients would improve her family's health. She would have appreciated the current organic trend in eating and cooking. She always encouraged her daughters to be independent women. Even though she herself didn't enjoy school, she knew the value of a good education and supported her daughters in the pursuit of a college degree. She was most happy when she saw all her daughters receive a university degree, pursue fruitful careers and find suitable and supportive partners in life. Because her husband, Tap, loved to travel, Joan learned early in the marriage to skillfully organize these excursions so that all the details were taken care of. With her usual determination and efficiency, no matter where or how the family travelled, whether it was by car, train or plane, Joan was able to keep her four daughters safe, happy, well-fed and properly clothed. Besides travelling to all sorts of interesting places in North America, Joan and Tap went back to China twice, to visit their childhood homes. She was very involved in the Chinese Community. Joan often volunteered at community gatherings, including church picnics, Christmas celebrations at the Chinese Club, and Mosaic Festivals, cooking, packing, and serving goodies to others. She had an active social life. She enjoyed playing mah jong with her friends, shopping at local stores, and for a while, exercising with friends at the local Tai Chi organization. The Chinese community was a close-knit group of people and Joan found many good friends within that community. When her parents retired, Joan took over their corner grocery store on South Hill. Even though she had limited English, she courageously and determinedly ran the store herself, dealing with customers and delivery people with humility and tolerance. Despite personal struggles, Joan never gave up taking care of her husband and family. She had a deep philosophical approach to life and depended on God's grace to carry her through tough times. Joan is survived by her four daughters, Nancy (Tim) Yee - Saskatoon, Joyce (Kevin) Cunningham - Denver, Colorado, Lana (James) O'Hara- Toronto, and Kim (Stephen) McCready - New York City; grandchildren Sagan, Taylor-Anne, Michael, Nicholas, Seneca, Jarlath, Graeme, and Tori. Joan is predeceased by her husband, Tap, and her parents, Jew Fung Lee and Rose Chow. The Funeral Service will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Gale Chow will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Memorials to the Alzheimer Association, #301 – 2550 12th Ave. Regina, S4P 3X1, would be appreciated. In living memory of Joan, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ALBIN SCUKA
Albin Scuka passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday February 14, 2009, 8 days short of his 80th birthday. Albin was born to Bogomil and Stefanija on February 22, 1929 in Kopriva Slovenia, the eldest of six children. He came to Canada in 1956 and joined his brother Mario in Regina. There he married Pauline Rojc and they were blessed with three children, David, Rosemary and Miriam. The family eventually settled in Chaplin where he purchased the “Chaplin Locker Plant” and went on to make it famous for his sausage and bacon. After 21 years they retired from the business due to Pauline’s health. She passed away in 1995 and 2002 he moved to Saskatoon. During his retirement years he enjoyed spending time with family and friends and traveling. He was predeceased by his brother Ivan, his parents, and wife Pauline. “Nono” will be deeply missed by son David, his wife Jody and their children Amy and Adam; daughter Rosemary, her husband Everyl and their children Nathanael and Adriana; daughter Miriam, fiancé Greg Todd and her children Stephanie and Matthew. He will also be remembered by his siblings Mario (Dora), Martha, Josko (Zalka), Irene (Ludvic) and nieces and nephews, Adriana, Danny (Halina) and their children Rachael, Kaylin and Hannah; Marjan (Darija); Peter (Irene). He also leaves to treasure his memory his special companion Maria Grmek. To the staff of the Five Hills Health Region Home Care Services and Pioneer Lodge – Memory Lane, the family wishes to extend their utmost appreciation and thanks for their compassionate care and comfort they so unselfishly provided to our Nono. A Prayer Service will be held at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Thursday February 19, 2009 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the Church on Friday February 20, 2009 at 1:30 pm. Father Francis Folleh officiating. Interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery. For those so wishing memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2M2. In living memory of Albin, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
BRENDA KARNER
Mrs. Brenda Doris Karner of Moose Jaw passed away on September 17, 2003 at the age of 60 years. Brenda leaves to mourn her husband, Josef; children: Marie (Joseph), Joseph (Joan), and Susan; grandchildren: Alexandra, Simone, and Brittany; brother, Bernie (Odette) Kopas; sister, Charmaine Hazelwood; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Brenda loved music and had many talents which included playing the piano and guitar. Funeral Services will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Chapel on Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 10:00 am. Reverend Doug Shepherd will officiate. Interment will follow. Visitation Friday evening 8 – 9 pm at the Funeral Home. Memorials to the Sask. Heart & Stroke Foundation, or the Sask. Lung Association would be appreciated. In living memory of Brenda, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
DORIS A. KILKENNY
DORIS ANGELINE KILKENNY resident of Providence Place. Passed away on November 6, 2003 at the age of 76. Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Catherine Kilkenny, one sister Marion Clement and two brothers Jim Kilkenny and Gerald (Pat) Kilkenny and one brother in law, Wilfred Walkeden. She is survived by one brother, Leonard (Phyllis) Kilkenny, one sister Eileen Walkeden and families, two sister in laws, Marge Kilkenny and Dorothy Kilkenny and families, many cousins in Ireland as well as several nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews and three great great nieces and nephews. Doris was born August 3, 1927. She loved everything and everybody. She was always well known for her friendly face that always wore a smile. She will be sadly missed by her family, her friends, and everyone at Providence Place. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 10, 2003 at 10:30 a.m in the Rose Room at Providence Place 100 2nd Ave N.E. Moose Jaw. Fr. Gerry Bauche will officiate. A Prayer Service will be held Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel. Friends so wishing may make memorials to Providence Place. In living memory of Doris, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
LOIS AGAR
Lois Jean Agar, (nee Lawson), of Moose Jaw passed away at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital on June 23, 2007, at the age of 74 years. Beloved wife and mother, Lois was born February 7, 1933 in Shipman, SK. She came to Moose Jaw with her family as a small child. She attended Westmount Public School and Central Collegiate High School. Lois met Leland and they were married in Moose Jaw on January 17, 1953. She worked at numerous jobs including the Civic Centre, Capitol Theatre, and also the Golden West Drive-in concessions for 24 years. She and Leland owned LeRoy’s Hairstyling for many years, as well Evergreens Care Home for 17 years. Lois was an extremely hardworking and organized woman and mother. Predeceased by her father Jack Lawson in 1984, her mother Jessie Lawson in 2006, as well as two nephews, she is survived by Leland, her loving husband of 54 years; six children: Debbie (Dennis) Scott – Moose Jaw; Brent – Fort McMurray, AB; Terry (Ken) Stein – Grand Forks, BC; Melanie (Dave) Freeman - Moose Jaw; Stephanie (Jeff) Crichton – Moose Jaw; and Deidre (Graham) Wilson – Moose Jaw; grandchildren, Trevor, Chad, Jaimy Scott; Sean Freeman and Megan Agar; Kevin and Jacy Stein; Travis and Kyle Freeman; Blake and Jorden Tremblay and Brodie Crichton; Brodie and Keenan Wilson; as well as six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley (Lloyd) Ducher, and Florence (Don) Finkbeiner – all of Nanaimo, BC; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws. “You were the glue that kept our family together.” In keeping with Lois’ wishes, a private family service will be held. Memorialization will take place at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Sask. Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave., Regina, S4R 1A6, would be appreciated. In living memory of Lois, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
