All Obituaries

Riley Joseph Bearboy, also known by his traditional name, “the Finest Feather,” was born to John and Hazel Bearboy on September 17, 1973 in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan. He was a proud member of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation and was 46 years old. Riley was passionate about his Culture and his Traditional upbringing. He exercised and believed in his Native rights around tribal laws and sovereignty, even representing himself, and winning in court.  He was one of the greatest...

Wesley Gordon Trefiak was born on Juy 2, 1959.  His parents were Walter and Elvera, and his big sister was Judy.  He was a hard worker right from the minute he was born because he was born six weeks premature.  He spent his entire life in Paradise Hill.   He raised his family, ran the family farm after his father passed away in 2006, and also ran a successful business, the Meat House, for the past 40 years.  Wesley enjoyed farming, horses,  and riding...

Jim is survived by: his wife, Katherine; his children, Susan (Mark) and Scott(Sharon); his five grandchildren, Chrystian, Katrina, Brayden, Tyson and Jillian; his three step-grandchildren, Ashten, Samantha and Justin; his two great-grandchildren, Skyler and Reagan; his sister, Ethel Wilde; his sister-in-law, Elvera Moncrief; and his nieces and nephews.     Jim was predeceased by: his parents, Beatrice and Lloyd; his brother, Hugh; and his nephew, Lloyd.     Jim was a...

      Ata-Honorine Maryann Tootoosis-Mitsuing was raised by her grandparents, Betty (Mom) Mitsuing and moshom John Moocheweines since she was 7 months old. Ata-Honorine loved dancing powwow, round dancing, singing, sewing, beading, and baking.  Her favorite sports were soccer and volleyball. She had a generous sense of humour and she touched a lot of hearts and made everyone smile. Ata enjoyed taking part in many community events and also loved to give an extra hand to...

     Bella was born on October 10, 2019 and passed away on October 28, 2019.  Bella was a sweet angel and although her time with us was short we will miss her dearly.      She is predeceased by:  her great-grandma, Shirley Scott and Derliene Bohn; her great-grandfather, Allen Langdon; her great uncle, Brent Scott; her cousin, Kendall Goodheart; his great cousin, Dylan Scott; and numerous other realtives.     Bella is survived...

Joey Lee Charles Crookedneck was born in Lloydminster, SK, on August 25, 1988, to Ivan and Terri Crookedneck, and went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2019.He attended  Ministikwan school graduating in 2006, and then he attended the U of S and studied Arts & Science for one year. After that year, he decided to go into the trades and graduated from Heavy Equipment and Truck Driving and worked in many areas in Sask and Alberta. Joey loved sports, especially hockey and golf, and...

Conrad was born to Thomas and Jean Mooswa on Nov. 5/1986. He met his common law wife Brittney Stanley in the year 2008,he lived in Loon Lake and Onion Lake and where there was a golf course. During his younger years he succeed in Hockey then Golf became his passion.The love he had for golf, started at a young age, where he would hike,bum a ride which, in the end took him places, even got a call for Pro Amp Golf after attending NAIG golf. Conrad was very humorous, always made whoever by him...

   Leo Charles Hoffman was born on July 15, 1953 in Paradise Hill to Charles and Mary Hoffman. Leo is the youngest of 6 children. He was raised on the family farm south east of St. Walburg and attended St. Walburg School until grade 8. After leaving the farm he went to school at Lennox Service School to achieve his certificate for heating and air conditioning in 1976 and 1977. Leo married Blanche in 1976 and they had two sons, Tyson (1979) and Kelsey (1980). They lived in...

Peter Crookedneck (Pete) was born June 6, 1937 on the Ministikwan Lake Reserve; to Daniel and Florence Oseemeemow.  Peter was a very generous man who had a heart of gold, he was very humble and extremely generous to those who crossed his path.  He greeted everyone with his infectious smile and humour.  He was a traditional storyteller who held the historic knowledge of his homeland, Island Lake First Nation.  He was the Chief of his reserve from 1974 – 1989 and he...

    Dorothy passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the age of 80 years old.   Dorothy was a kind, caring and very loving lady with a big, beautiful heart.  She loved being in the comfort of all of her family and loved her time she spent with her chapans.  She enjoyed beading as a hobby, especially for her family, and she also loved traveling and attending powwows. Dorothy loved the game of hockey and thoroughly enjoyed watching her chapans play and she...