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Laurie Allan Werner
October 19 , 1953 - July 1 , 2007
Birthpace: Yorkton, SK
Residence: Saskatoon, SK
Laurie Werner of Saskatoon, SK passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 1, 2007. Laurie was predeceased by his father Fred Werner. Laurie is survived by his daughter, Dawn Werner of Sangudo Alberta and son, Bryce Werner of Red Deer Alberta; his mother, Grandeline Werner of Springside Sk.; his oldest brother, Glen (Liz) Werner of Edmonton Alberta; youngest brother, Daryl (Denise) Werner of Regina Sk.; his dear friends Mary and Cindy Laduke of Saskatoon Sk.; also his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. Laurie was born in Yorkton, SK and was raised on the family dairy farm in Springside SK. Laurie completed his elementary years at the Crossroads School and graduated from the Yorkton Regional High School. After attending the Briercrest College and Seminary for one year. Laurie chose to take up a career in farming rather than pursuing a post secondary education. After the untimely death of his father, Laurie continued on managing the dairy farm until 1987. After the sale of the farm Laurie moved to Alberta to become a Heavy Equipment Operator until the early 1990’s when he returned to Saskatoon to pursue a Trucking Career. He continued with his chosen career with S & S Trucking up until his untimely passing on July 1,2007. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, July 7, 2007 from Springside Baptist Church with Dr. Cliff Bergman officiating. The ushers were Lotan Breitkreuz and Lonnie Gabert. The pianist, Marlene Pullman and congregational song leader, Marlon Milbrandt led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, “Love Lifted Me” and “Amazing Grace”. Special Musical selections were shared by the mixed quartet, Royal and Joyce Schmidt and Fred and Alice Kallweit as well as Marlon and Tammy Milbrandt. The Life History and Tribute was shared by Glen Werner. The interment
followed in the Springside Town Cemetery
with Gordon Weick, Dennis Masurat, Kalvin Werner, Jerry Pullman, Ellery Pullman and Aaron Pullman serving as casket bearers. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
Margaret Ann Somogyi
April 6 , 1934 - July 1 , 2007
Birthpace: Willowbrook, SK
Residence: Willowbrook, SK
Margaret Somogyi (Nee: Benedick) passed away July 1, 2007 at the Yorkotn Regional Health on July 1, 2007 following a short struggle with cancer and a lengthy battle with Diabetes.. She was 73 years of age. Margaret was born on April 6, 1934 the only daughter of John and Susie (nee:Toth) Benedick and was raised and lived her whole life in the Willowbrook district. As a young girl she attended Cherryfield School and as a young lady met and married Joseph Somogyi on June 23, 1955. The couple farmed only three miles down the road from her original home. It was on this farm that Margaret and Joe raised their five sons, enjoying farm life and hard work. Margaret enjoyed gardening, raising chickens and was a caring person, caring for her mother and helping out with her eleven grandchildren which she loved and cherished. She delivered many meals to the field and enjoyed babysitting many other children. Even after Joe’s passing in 1983 Margaret remained on the family farm right up until her passing. She will be known for her caring ways and was truly more concerned with others health before her own. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by those who were close to her. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, John and Susie Benedick, husband Joseph; one daughter, Betty Susan in infancy and brothers, Joe and John. She will be forever remembered by her five sons and their families, Ken and his wife Lorie and their children, Jason (Susan), Derek, Warren and Tyler; son, Ernie and his friend Pat; son, Vincent and his wife Sandy and their children, Jolean, Rae-Lynn, Robin and Kelly; son, Robert; son, Dennis and his wife Carrie-Lisa and their children, Abbey, Brooke-Lyn and Carter. She also leaves a brother, Andrew (Lorraine) Benedick of Oliver, B.C. and their children Cindy (Jeff), Julian Gibbons, Craig (Mary-Lyne) Benedick and Jackie Benedick (Nicholas and Halle) all of B.C.; other relatives, dear neighbors and longtime friends. Prayer Service were held on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 from St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church with Father Basil Chomos officiating. The pianist, Carol Nagy, led the congregation and members of the parish choir in the singing of the hymns, “Christ Be Out Light” and “Psalm 27". Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, July 5, 2007 from St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church with Father Basil Chomos officiating. The pianist, Rita Hilbig and Cantor, Angela Van Den Heuvel led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, “Here I Am Lord”, “Psalm 138", “Be Not Afraid”, “On Eagle’s Wings”, “Song of the Angels”, “Though the Mountains May Fall”. The Crossbearer was Tyler Somogyi and the Readings were given by Ken Somogyi. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery
with Ken Somogyi, Ernie Somogyi, Vincent Somogyi, Dennis Somogyi, Robert Somogyi and Andrew Benedick serving as casket bearers. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
Herbert Gunn Trowell
March 25, 1916 - September 17, 2009
Birthplace: Graham District of Saskatchewan
Residence: Saltcoats, Saskatchewan
Service: Funeral Services for the late Bert Trowell of Saltcoats, will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. from the Saltcoats Town Hall. Interment will follow at the Saltcoats Town Cemetery.
Mr. Herbert Trowell of the Saltcoats District passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the Lakeside Manor Care Home in Saltcoats, Saskatchewan. He was 93 years of age. The second of four children born to Martin and Sarah (nee Hewitt) Trowell, Herbert Gunn Trowell, was born on March 25, 1916 on the family farm in the Graham district. “Bert” to friends and family, married Violet May Dickson of the Boakeview district in November 1947. They were blessed with four children: Linda, Clifford, Kenneth and Larry. Bert farmed with his brother, Johnny until 1973 then farmed pedigreed seed with his sons, Ken and Larry. He took an active role in the farm until he retired in 2006. Bert was a lifetime member and served as president of the Saltcoats Agricultural Society. He also served as President of the Graham Chatsworth Telephone Company. Bert was predeceased by his wife, Violet in 1995, his sister, Elsie and brothers, Fred and Johnny. He leaves to mourn his daughter, Linda of Regina, SK; his son, Cliff and his wife, Perpetua of Ottawa, ON; his son, Ken and his wife, Mardell os Saltcoats, SK; his son, Larry and his wife, Lois of Saltcoats, SK. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A humble man, Bert led a simple life, devoted to the ones he loved. He will be greatly missed.
Stanley Charles Keene
August 30, 1917 - June 21, 2007
Birthpace: Churchbridge, SK
Residence: Yorkton, SK
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley Keene on Thursday, June 21, 2007, just a couple of months shy of his 90th birthday. Stanley was born at Churchbridge, Saskatchewan, on August 30, 1917, the eldest child of Leslie and Lillian (nee Vollan) Keene. Stan is predeceased by one sister, in infancy; his parents, Leslie and Lillian Keene; his brother, Richard “Dick”, his parents-in-law, Art and Mabel Leppington; and his brothers-in-law, Lorne Leppington and Milton Whitmarsh. Stanley will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Edith; his daughters, Lynne (Gordon) Weick of Churchbridge, Lois (Dave) Weick of Regina; his son, Gordon (Lorna) of Lake of the Prairies, MB; granddaughters, Carla (Brent) Boyle of Calgary, AB, Allanna (David) Horsman of Yorkton, Leanne (Dale) Fraser of Churchbridge, Lynette and Candice Keene of Lake of the Prairies, MB; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Brayden, Brendon, Jesse, Todd and Kylee; his sister, Emma Whitmarsh of Regina, SK; his brother, Howard (Dorothy) of Oliver, B.C.; his sisters-in-law, June Keene of Surrey, B.C. and Dorothy Leppington of Yorkton as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends. Stanley was a prairie boy through and through - loved farming the family farm in the Bredenbury/Churchbridge area. He was a skilled mechanic - said to be able to take a tractor apart and put it back together in top running order with parts left over! While carrying on the farming operations with the assistance of Edith and son, Gordon, he worked off farm first at the Heinrich John Deere Garage in Bredenbury and later at the IMC Potash Mine in Esterhazy. Following his retirement, he and Edith bought a motor home and escaped some prairie winters by heading south to Arizona to join his brothers, Howard and Dick. After the long trip south became too much, Stan and Edith enjoyed traveling around Saskatchewan - seeing all the beautiful places our own province has to offer. In 1988 Stan and Edith moved off the farm into Yorkton. Even though retired, Stan would still help with the farming which had been taken over by son, Gordon until the dust proved too hard on him. He and Edith then became the official “go fors” when emergency repairs were needed. During the latter years when his health began to fail, Stan enjoyed sitting in his lawn chair on the deck or driveway chatting with family and friends or just snoozing. He especially enjoyed his visits with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved to witness their newest accomplishments. He was an avid Blue Jays fan and each season was sure this would be the season the Jays would come out on top. Many thanks to Dr. I. Daunt and the staff of 1 West at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre for their care and compassion during Stan’s stay in the facility.
John Woloshyn
April 5, 1911 - June 19, 2007
Birthpace: Jedburgh, SK
Residence: Yorkton, SK
Woloshyn John was born on April 5, 1911 to Michael and Parashka (nee Sereda) Woloshyn on the family farm near Jedburgh, Saskatchewan. He began his education at Forest Nook School, but left after Grade 5 to help out on the family farm. John was united in marriage to Adella Maduck on November 19, 1944. They settled on a farm a quarter mile down the road from his parent’s homestead. They were blessed with two children, a daughter, Joyce and a son, Ron. John took pride in his children and grandchildren’s many accomplishments and was always there to offer them his wisdom. He loved spending time with all of his family helping them whenever needed. He especially loved when his grandchildren came to visit and he could tell them his many stories of farming in his early years. In 1974 they sold their farm and retired to Yorkton. In the years to follow John enjoyed his large garden and never missed coffee row in the morning or afternoon. In the spring of 1999 they left their house and moved to a seniors unit on Jubilee Crescent. John still continued being active and drove for coffee daily until February of 2004 when he suffered a stroke and was no longer able to live on his own. John entered the Yorkton & District Nursing Home where he spent his time teasing the nurses and aides and enjoyed visitors very much. He passed away peacefully on June 19, 2007 at the age of 96. John was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Parashka; his sisters, Annie, Katie, Eva and Effie; his brothers, Nick and Bill; and his son-in-law, Paul Martynuik. John leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 62 years, Adella; his son, Ron (Marie) of Yorkton; his daughter, Joyce of Yorkton; his grandchildren, Dwayne (Pam) Martynuik of Drumheller, AB, Randy (Carla) Martynuik of Regina, SK, Jarret (Tanya) Martynuik of Grande Prairie, AB and Lana (Lawrence) Klemetski of Yorkton, SK and his great-grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Kaitlyn, James and Bree. He also leaves to mourn, his brother, Steve Woloshyn of Victoria, B.C. and sister, Mary Dobko of Yorkton as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends and neighbors. John’s family will be forever grateful for the wonderful care he received during his three years as a resident at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. The Prayer Service was held on Sunday, June 24, 2007 and the Funeral Service was held on Monday, June 25, 2007 both from the Chapel of Christie’s Funeral Home with Father Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church officiating. The responses were led by Mr. Ed Pindus, Mrs. Colette Karapita and members of St. Mary’s Parish Choir. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery
with Dwayne Matrynuik, Randy Martynuik, Jarret Martynuik, Lawrence Klemetski, Clarence Woloshyn and Colin Lys serving as the casket bearers. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
Hector Daniel Badger
October 24, 1927 - June 17, 2007
Birthpace: Kamsack, Saskatchewan
Residence: Cote First Nation, SK
Senator Hector Daniel Badger was predeceased by his first wife Victoria and by his second wife Harriet; sons, Earl , Nelson, Hector Jr., Ronnie, and one son and daughter in infancy; grandson, Christopher Shingoose and great grandson, Jayden Badger. Hector leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate his memory a son, Steven Badger and adopted sons, Ross Kaye and Lindsay Kaye; daughters, Darlene Belal Naser, Delores (Stan) Badger, Debra Nabess, Margaret Norris, Francis Fiddler and adopted daughter, Miss Kitty; as well as 23 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, numerous beloved nieces and nephews, other relatives and many good friends.
Leonard David Armbruster
April 3, 1926 - June 10, 2007
Birthpace: Duff District of Saskatchewan
Residence: Saltcoats, Saskatchewan
Leonard was born on Section 21, Township 21 near Duff, Saskatchewan on April 3, 1926. He was the second son of Joseph and Anne (Trelenberg) and worked with them and his brothers and sisters on the family farm. He was baptized at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Duff and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Neudorf, Saskatchewan. He attended school at Pheasant Hills. Leonard’s bond with the land continued all of his life, as did his love of horses. He left the Neudorf area in 1949, driving a herd of horses across the prairie to begin farming with his family on Section 8 in the Perley District. In 1957, he married Carol Jones. Leonard and Carol raised four children on the farm, and as their children grew, so too did their farming business. Leonard entered farming retirement but still maintained his interest and a helping hand to his children. The night before he died, Leonard and Carol were out checking the spring crops and the root piles. He loved the land, he loved his farm and his roots ran deep. Leonard’s love of horses facilitated his work with youth; he was an assistant 4-H leader and a lifetime member of the Saltcoats Agriculture Society. With his children and through his business, he worked with horses - buying and selling, or breaking them to saddle or harness. Leonard played an active role in his church as a council secretary in the small St. Paul’s Church in Saltcoats and as a deacon in his current faith community. Leonard’s greatest pleasure was his family. Dad was there to help, to guide, and to applaud the achievements, big and small. When his children began families of their own, he accepted the title of Papa and relished in it - from hockey games to graduations to birthday parties, Papa was there. Leonard was predeceased by his son, Timothy David; his parents, Joseph and Annie, his granddaughter, Sophia Verkerk, his brothers Ernest and Samuel, a sister and brother in infancy, his mother-in-law and father-in-law Olive and Elmer Jones, his sister-in-law Darlene Jones, brothers-in-laws Peter Temple and Harold Poier and son-in-law John Farrar. He leaves to mourn his wife Carol, his daughter Debra Davie (Trent), his son Joe (Caroline), his daughter Deana Verkerk (David), his grandchildren Lindsay (Jason), Joel, Kelly, Courtney, Caitlin, Blaze, Katja, step-grandson Blade, great-grandchildren Landon and Spencer, his sisters Barbara Poier and Irene Koroll (Harry), his brother Fred (Sylvia), his brother-in-law Bill Jones and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, June 14, 2007 from St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Fred Schneider officiating. The organist, Mrs. Carla Laycock, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”, “When Peace Like A River” and “Here I Am, Lord”. The soloist, Ray Yost, sang “How Great Thou Art”. The interment service followed in the Saltcoats Town Cemetery
with Lindsay Malachowski, Joel Armbruster, Kelly Orr, Courtney Armbruster, Caitlin Armbruster, Blaze Davie, Katja Verkerk and Blade Davie serving as casket bearers. Leonard’s family extend heartfelt thanks to Joel Penner, Kim Cooper, the Saltcoats Fire Department, the nurses at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre and Dr. Koudsi for their care and compassion during Leonard’s life and passing. Thank you to Pastor Fred Schneider, organist Carla Laycock, soloist Raymond Yost, Vern Novak and the staff of Christie’s Funeral Chapel for their work and creativity during the funeral and to the pallbearers - Lindsay, Joel, Kelly, Courtney, Caitlin, Blaze, Blade and Katja. Blessings and thanks to all of the friends and neighbors who offered support in our time of sadness and joined us in celebrating Leonard’s life. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
