All Obituaries

Donald Gordon Okanee was born on June 13, 1951 on central Thunderchild to Donald Angus and Louisa Okanee.  He was a hardworking father and had a heart of gold.  He was known as 'Sakow' by his family and friends, and was the last remaining member of the Sakow family. Donald held his "Nootsim babies" ever so close to his heart.  He was a very funny man and loved to joke with and pull pranks on everyone.  He was loved by many.       He is...

Ernest Paddy was a loving father, grandpa, brother, son, and friend.  He was born on May 20, 1959 to Charlie and (late) Florence Paddy.  He loved his children, and grandchildren very much and enjoyed his visits with them in Saskatoon.  In his younger years, he played fastball with the TC Clippers, he played hockey and golf.  Ernest attended school at North Battleford Comprehensive and played Jr. Hockey and later pursued his education at Weyburn Christian College. ...

Laura Pahlke was born August 4, 1933 to Jake and Elsie Pauls in a mud house on the homestead near Demaine, SK. She was the middle child of 3 girls. Her family did not have a lot of worldly possessions but Laura had a happy childhood finding her own entertainment.  She loved the outdoors and doing chores on the farm. Laura received her Grade 1-8 education in Demaine. In 1947-48 she attended Herbert Bible School where she took her Grade 9.  In Fall of 1952 Laura attended Bethany...

   Melinda was born to Raymond and Verna and she grew into the woman she became in Onion Lake. Melinda's life roots were in Onion Lake as a wife, mother, and, for the first time, as a kokum.   Melinda contributed to the community through recreational activities as well as administrative skills.  Melinda and (late) Eddie had found each other and started a family until he passed in 2000.  Melinda then met Gildas Storm and relocated to Siksika, AB., where she...

There will be a private family service for Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to the recreation programs of either the Pine Island Suites or the Maidstone Health Complex Lodge.

Service Times are in MST To My Little One I never saw your twinkling eyes Or touched your precious feet. I never shared a tiny yawn Or rocked you fast asleep. I never kissed your tiny hands Or saw your little smile. I never held you in my arms, But I held you for a while. Although I never saw your face Or heard your precious laughter, You're still my child whom I love And will forever after.

David Daniel Ernest was a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, and son. He was born on January 25th, 1960, to Dora Cannepotatoe and (late) Ralph (Tony - Sputinow) Ernest. David loved Martha with his whole heart and always made sure that she knew it. He loved his grandkids very much and enjoyed their daily visits. David was a very family-oriented man, he was proud of all the accomplishments his children achieved and was extremely proud of his oldest granddaughter, Emma, when she achieved...

On a wintery day, Dec. 15, 1932, in a farm house on 14-47-19W3, just South of Vawn, SK., Elzear Fredrick Gelinas was born to Arthur & Antoinette Gelinas. He was the 4th child in a family of 5 boys and 10 girls. Unbeknown to anyone the priest added the prefix “Joseph” to his given name “Elzear” on the baptism certificate. Elzear started going by the name "Joseph" when he discovered this fact at the age of 60. Being an exceptionally agreeable person, he...

 Valerie was born to Matilda Mitsuing and Tony Littlespruce.  She was part of a big family, the 6th child of 8. Valerie, our baby sister, known as Dananee, was feisty and a go getter. She was a beautiful soul. She was very creative and loved to decorate her home, and really loved butterflies. Valerie was a fighter like our mom, and she got what she wanted. Our sister was planning on getting her granddaughter back. She really missed her daughter and she constantly talked about her....

Jeannie Mary Leer was born January 11, 1952 to George and Marian Brunet in Prince Albert, SK.  She was the oldest of 5 children.  Jeannie met Bill Leer in July of 1972 at a wedding dance in St. Walburg.  They were engaged that October and were married the following June, 1973.  After their wedding they moved to Kindersley, SK., where they welcomed their first son, Ryan, on September 6, 1974. That October they moved home to the family farm west of St. Walburg, where they...