- Canada, Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current -
- Shop now for incredible insights into your wellbeing -
BERYL BECKETT
After a short but valiant fight against cancer, BERYL COREEN BECKETT passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2006. Beryl will be remembered for her many talents and passions; wife, mother, grandmother, good friend, homemaker, a nurse and quilter, but most of all her love of gardening. Her passion for flowers and landscaping has rubbed off to her family and we thank her for her lifetime of knowledge, enthusiasm and encouragement. She will be truly missed by her sons: Clint (Gail) Schafer, Jeff (Paulette) Schafer and Cal Schafer. Her grandchildren: Jamie, Chase, Lacey, Jennifer and Kyla want to thank her for being a big part of their lives and always making time for them. In keeping with Beryl’s wish, cremation will take place with a private family service at a later date. For those who loved Beryl, take comfort in knowing she is now reunited with her husband, Ken. In living memory of Beryl, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ERNSTINA "TINA" CORRIN
ERNSTINA (TINA) CORRIN. On Friday, March 2, 2007 Tina Corrin a resident of Pioneer Village Nursing Home in Regina, formerly of Nipawin and Moose Jaw (2 years) passed away at the age of 87 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Walter (Marilyn); grandsons: David and Brian (Nancy); great-grandson, Benjamin – all of Vancouver; her son, Charles (Iris) of Moose Jaw, grandson, Rick (Jamie); great-grandchildren: Mathew and Madison of Lloydminster, grandson, Doug (Denise), great-grandson, Nathan and step great-grandsons: Brad and Cheyne of Moose Jaw; and her daughter, Mae McRorie of Regina, granddaughter, Jennifer Schell McRorie (Ward) of Regina Beach, granddaughter, Anne McRorie of Regina and grandson, Dean McRorie of Calgary. She is survived by a brother, Rudolph Fink of Lloydminster, sister, Elsie Hansen of Vernon, B.C., and sister-in-law, Viola Fink of Red Deer, Jean Johnston of PA, Nora Jopko of Calgary, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her parents, John and Elizabeth Fink, her husband, Harry of fifty years, brother, Arthur and sister, Frieda Lenz; sisters-in-law: Agnes Fink, Micky Corrin and Mae Jordan; and brothers-in-law: Albert Lenz, Fred Hansen, William Corrin, Norman Corrin, Elwin Jordan, Stanley Jopko and Everett Johnston. Tina sang in the Nipawin Lutheran choir for forty years, was an avid gardener and enjoyed baking. A Celebration of Tina’s life will be held at W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel on Saturday March 10, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. John Kreutzwieser will officiate. Memorialization and a Memorial Service will be held in Nipawin in August, 2007. Memorials to the Alzheimer Association, #301-2550 12th Ave., Regina, S4P 3X1, or to a charity of choice, would be appreciated. In living memory of Tina, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
HANK FRIESEN
HENRY “HANK” FRIESEN of Moose Jaw, passed away March 4, 2004, at the age of 69 years. Hank was born February 17, 1935 in McMahn, Saskatchewan. He was a saddle maker for forty years. Hank enjoyed fishing, camping and making leather stamping tools, and he especially loved his dog, Furbie. Hank also loved working on his son-in-law, Frank’s farm. Predeceased by his parents, Sarah and George Friesen and a brother-in-law, Doug English, Hank is survived by his loving wife, Nichole; two sons: Rob (Kelly) and Brad (Wendy), and daughter, Jodi Friesen; step-daughters: Jeanne (Frank) Schinold, Cindy (Mark) Campbell; Michelle (Curtis) Englesman and Dawn (Peter) Thrun; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers and sister: Cathy English, Edward (Lorna) Friesen, Jack (Dallas) Friesen and Dale Friesen, as well as several nieces, nephews and friends. Following cremation, a graveside service of remembrance will take place on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery. Della Ferguson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, S6H 2M2. In living memory of Hank, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
ELLA BENSON
July 8, 1938 – February 6, 2006
It is with deep sadness that the family of Ella D. Benson (Usher, Cronk) announces that on February 6, 2006, she lost her battle with cancer. The family takes comfort in the fact that she is now with her Lord and Savior and free from the pain. Ella was born in Central Butte on July 8, 1938. She moved to Moose Jaw as a child in 1948 and it was here she later met and married Thomas Usher. Together they had five children. Ella later married second husband James Benson. She enjoyed embroidering, cooking and bowling as well as spending time with her family. Predeceased by her parents, Leigh (1957) and Thelma (1985), second husband, James Benson (1987), her brother, Leonard Cronk (1985) and her sister, Ruby Bridges (2003), Ella is survived by her five children: Cliff Usher, Carol (Ian) Usher-Dunn, Dianna (Les) Usher-Henry, Bradley (Barb) – all of Moose Jaw and John (Vivian) of Saskatoon; two sisters: Maryenn Olson of Kamloops, B.C. and Vera Porter of Guelph, Ont., brother, David Cronk of Kamloops, B.C., as well as her former husband and friend, Thomas Usher. Ella has sixteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. In keeping with Ella’s request, there will be no funeral service. A private family graveside service will take place. In lieu of flowers, Ella requested that memorial donations be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, S6H 2M2. In living memory of Ella, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
EDWIN H. GRAY
Mr. Edwin Harold Gray of Caronport, Saskatchewan passed away on Monday March 21, 2005 at the age of 93 years. Born at Grayburn, Saskatchewan October 4, 1911. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday March 28, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Dr. John Barkman will officiate. Interment will take place at Sunset cemetery. Memorials may be made in memory of Edwin to the Briercrest Family of Schools, Caronport, Saskatchewan. In living memory of Edwin a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones and Son Funeral Home.
MARGOT EAMON
MRS. MARGOT EAMON, age 75, of Moose Jaw passed away on Friday, November 17, 2006. Born in Winnipeg, Margot spent many of her early years at Indian Head, Saskatchewan. After finishing school, she received her nurses training at St. Boniface, Manitoba and St. Rose du Lac. Margot then went on to a career in nursing that lasted many years in such places at Swift Current, Calgary, Camrose, Fort San and Moose Jaw. Margot was a devoted nurse, wife, mother and grandmother, sister and friend. Margot is predeceased by her parents and one sister, Wilma Myshak. She is survived by her husband of forty-nine years, Dave; her son, Keith, and daughter, Janet; grandchildren: Jesse, Darin, Bradley and Lori-Lee; sisters: Nola (Alan) Lueck, Averil Loucks, Nan (Dave) Rode; Terry (Harold) Beebe, and one brother, John (Sharon) Niven, as well as many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Margot’s Life will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. in the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel. Reverend Doug Shepherd will officiate. Memorialization will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Memorials to the Parkinson Disease Foundation would be appreciated. In living memory of Margot, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
LILLIAN HUNT
Lillian M. Hunt, passed away on January 24, 2007, following her battle with cancer. Lillian lived to love her family and to help anyone in need, anywhere. Predeceased by her parents and one son, Maurice (Jr.), she is survived by her husband, Maurice; three children: David (Angela) – Cape Breton; Anna (Scott) Nelson – Calgary; and Tony (Laurie) – Moose Jaw; nine grandchildren: Bobby, Ashley, Sherry, Curtis, David, Robyn, Danielle, Cameron, and Connor; three sisters: Marie (Mike) Quirke, Evelyn Hunt, and Bertha (Dave) Fitzpatrick; two brothers, Clarence (Christine) Lambert and George Lambert; and many nieces and nephews. In keeping with Lillian’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Following Cremation, memorialization will take place at Prairie Memorial Columbarium. 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 Lillian, a tree has been planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.
