All Obituaries

   Arthur Joseph Martell passed away peacefully on January 30, 2023 at the age of 80. Arthur was born April 16, 1942. He was the sixth child of Bruno and Judile Martell. Arthur was always a hard worker who pushed himself as hard as he pushed others. During his lifetime he worked as a successful trapper, fisherman, forester, heavy equipment operator, long time Band Councilor, business owner and bus driver. He was devoted to his community and worked hard to make things better for...

     Sean Ruda was born on August 6, 1981 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Eric Ruda and Jolenea Pederson.  He passed away at his home in Turtleford on January 25, 2023 at the age of 41 years.      Sean lived his life to the fullest.  He was a loving father, husband and son.  He loved his kids more than anything and was so proud of them.       Sean is survived by: his loving wife, April Ruda; his kids, Kassea Ruda, Mason Ruda and...

  Christopher is predeceased by:  his father, Dale Robertson (Nov 20, 2020); his maternal grandparents, Betty and Kenneth Baldwin; his paternal grandfather, Tom Robertson; his uncle, Marvin; and his favorite great uncle, Wilfred Aultman.      Chris leaves to mourn:  his mommy, Tammy Baldwin; his grandmother, Betty Robertson; his sisters, Jaime and Jeannine; his brothers, Kody and Jesse; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; So many others bro's...

Tillie was born on December 30, 1943 in Fairholme, SK to George and Honorine Ducharme.  She was the sixth born of eleven, a true middle child.  Growing up, Tillie and her siblings had so much fun together.  They enjoyed many activities over the years; the most memorable being fastball and singing at home and in the church choir.  These beautiful voices were reunited years later when the “Soggy Bottom Sisters” made their debut at the Ducharme family reunion;...

Kenneth James Thompson passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023 in Maple Creek .  Ken was born on March 5, 1944 in Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan to Nancy and Sydney Thompson. Ken attended the Meadow Dew District School where he completed his high school diploma a year early before attending a short stint at University in Guelph, Ontario. Ken went on to work in the oil patch before marrying Charlotte Thompson (nee Brassard) on August 5, 1967. They raised three loving...

    Anna Marie Piecharka (Zugelder) was born April 1, 1930 in Prelate, SK., to Helena and Josef Zugelder.  She was the third child of six, but the first to be born in Canada. Anna Marie moved with her family to Goodsoil, SK. where she would reside until her death on January 8, 2023.   On July 24, 1949, Anna Marie married Jacob Piecharka and together they would raise six children. Anna Marie loved to care for, and took great pride, in her house plants and her...

  Lena "Claudia" Awasis went by many names, ole witch, witchy, aunty witch, nana witch and Claude bad dame, Claudja, Claudeballs, Cluckers and Kinikinic. Claudia was an amazing big sister and was the favorite sister of all of the brothers and sisters.  She was kind and loving to her family and friends.  She loved being a daughter, big sister, mother, aunty and grandmother. Claudia was always making everyone laugh, she welcomed everyone into her life, she was so...

Barbara Jean Ritchie (Harse) Barb was born in Turtleford, Saskatchewan to Frank & Chris Harse on September 29, 1948. She passed away in the Turtleford Long Term Care Home on December 31, 2022. Barb grew up in Livelong, Saskatchewan surrounded family and many friends. When she graduated from high school she moved on to adventures that took her to live in many places in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. She loved returning to Turtle Lake… her happy place to visit. She loved PIZZA!!...

     Joseph Ernest Winkler was born on August 7, 1940, in the district of Brightsand, Saskatchewan.  Joe was the youngest of four children born to Franz and Wilhelmina Winkler.  The Winkler family immigrated to Canada from Czechoslovakia in 1939, they arrived in Halifax, then came to St. Walburg by train.  Franz and Wilhelmina then moved with a team and wagon to settle in the Brightsand area with their three daughters.  Later on the farm they welcomed their...

     Robin was a loving mother, daughter, sister, auntie and cousin.  Her laugh and smile always lit up the room. She enjoyed being with her son and her family, and was always joking around with friends and family.  She will be dearly missed by many.        Robin is predeceased by: her grandpa, Joe Laboucane; her kokum, Josephine Naistus; her uncle, Joe Naistus; her cousins, Curtis Naistus, and Ray McLeod.      Robin is...