All Obituaries

 Vanessa Julie Albertine Desjarlais was born on June 7, 1978 to Kathy Desjarlais and Gerald Peter Horse in Cold Lake, Alberta. She lived most of her life in Saskatoon, where she made many friends. She attended a cooking program and had worked with the Maintenance Department in Thunderchild for awhile. She was kind hearted, helping people when she could, and loved to read. Vanessa had a great sense of humour, and when introducing herself she would say, “Niya oma Peter Horse...

     Carey Carson Lewis was born on September 27, 1983, to George Jr. Kanipitetew and Gloria Lewis.  He was raised in Onion Lake and met his life partner, Alison, in 1997.  Carey loved playing hockey, he was part of the Onion Lake Jr. B Winterhawks and Onion Lake Border Chiefs, playing ball, and playing pool ,he was a pool shark like his dad George. In 2001, his daughter, Jada, was born and in 2004 his son, Ethan was born.  In 2002, Carey, Alison, and Jada...

Travis was raised on the Thunderchild First Nation and spent many years with his grandparents, James and Bernice.  He called them “mom” and “dad” and was very fond of them.  He took every opportunity to visit with them and often called them just to stay connected.  Travis was a true outdoorsman and was a skilled hunter and fisherman.  He knew guns and spent many hours cleaning and working on his guns.  He could often be found hunting using a...

Curtis Gary Naistus was born in Lloydminster, SK on January 27, 1975 to Gary Dillon and Marlene Naistus. Curtis was the eldest of his Mom's children and the second oldest of his Dad's children. Curtis was a loving and caring Son, Father, Brother, Uncle and Mosom. Curtis enjoyed working and helping his uncles when asked, he loved spending time with his nieces, nephews and his grandbabies whenever he had a chance. Curtis always knew how to make people feel loved and if you needed to...

     Lydia Helen Chief was born in Onion Lake, SK.  on June 20, 1950 to Norman and Alvina (nee Naistus) Chief.  She was the 4th of 17 children.  Lydia was a loving and caring mother, sister, kokum and friend.  She was an avid beader and loved going to traditional ceremonies such as round dances and sundances.  She always welcomed everyone with a hug and a smile.  She made sure her visitors felt welcomed and she would serve to make them feel...

      Calvin Noon was a courageous and generous father to his family and a proud, hard working nehiyow napew. He and his loving wife, Corienne (Kookama) have been together for 40 years and married for 35 years. He was so energetically excited and proud to see his children (Heather, Shane, Joey) and  his grandchildren, his relatives, friends, and any visitor at family gathering he organized.      Calvin was an early riser, ready to accept and earn...

  Allen Fredrickson George was born on March 22nd, 1930, in Turtleford, Saskatchewan. On November 22nd, 1954 he married Myrna Olive Nelson in Battleford, Saskatchewan. Allen worked multiple jobs throughout his life, he farmed every avenue including cattle farming, grain farming, hog farming, and he also commercial fished. In the later years he moved on to providing septic service and water well/sandpoint service, which is what he loved the most because that’s where the people...

    Donald Peter Maurer passed away peacefully at the Maidstone Health Complex March 27, 2019 at the age of 80 years.     Donald leaves to mourn his passing: his wife of 54 years, Margaret; his daughters, Christina (Luke) Maurer, Loretta (tBruce) Pilgrim,  and Cathy (Rocky) Ruud; his grandchildren, Evan Priest, Sean (Ashley) Priest, Daniel Allchurch, Morgan Allchurch, Kimberley Walcer, and Rachel (Chris) Walcer; his great-granddaughters, Tiah...

      Cameron Dillon was born to Ernest and MaryAnn Dillon on February 16, 1957. He was the second youngest of 14 children.  He loved his children, grandchildren, chapans, brothers and sisters, and he held a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews. Cameron liked to cook and he worked in several places over the years. His passion for cooking led him to obtain a Chef's Certificate. Cameron married Mary Jane and together they raised 4 daughters....

     Kelvin Conrad was born in Thunderchild and was raised by his grandparents, Peter and Wilma Meetoos.  His love for music began when he was a teenager.  Later he moved to North Battleford when he joined the Blue Water Band.  Eventually Kelvin left the band to raise his family and in his later years he married Rachel, and he lived his remaining years with her in Saskatoon.      Kelvin's memory, wisdom and musical legacy will...