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Hazel Jane Straker
On Sunday, February 14, 1999 Hazel Jane Straker (Fee) late of Weyburn, went home to be with her Lord at the age of 87 years. She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Mary Fee, brother Art, half sister Mary and four half brothers Edward, Hubert, William and Robert. Hazel will be greatly missed by her loving children: Walter (Shirley), Bernard (Carole), Bernice Johnson (Al), Kathy Harvey (Bud) and Darlene McKeage (Wayne), her 20 grandchildren
and their spouses, 36 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law Ruth Fee and Elsie Paulsen, many nieces, nephews and friends. Hazel was born on the farm in the Touchwood District near Wishart, SK on April 19, 1911. She was raised by Jack and Maggie Spafford as her mother passed away when Hazel was eight days old. Hazel became a Christian at the age of 21, being baptized into her Lord. Hazel married Norman Straker January 25, 1933. They moved to the Straker homestead and lived there until the summer of 1954 when they moved to Punnichy, SK. In 1959 they moved to Weyburn where Hazel was employed at Western Christian College for 18 years. Hazel was very involved in community functions, community fairs, 4-H homecraft clubs and the Horticulture Society. Hazel had many hobbies. She quilted, grew gorgeous flower and vegetable gardens, bird watched, pressed flowers, collected poetry, taught Sunday School, corrected Bible correspondence and did volunteer work. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Weyburn Special Care Home and the doctors and staff at Weyburn General Hospital for all their compassionate and loving care of Hazel. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 18 at 10 a.m. at the Weyburn Church of Christ and at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, R.C. Church, Wishart. Interment followed at the Stone Church Cemetery, Wishart. Following both services a lunch was served in the churches. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Western Christian College, Box 5000, Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 2V5. Arrangements were entrusted to Paragon Funeral Services, Weyburn and Regina.
Judith Ruckaber
Judith Diane (Maxwell) Ruckaber, 50 years, passed away peacefully at the SVECC Palliative Care Room in Weyburn on February 21, 1999. She was born at Oxbow August 31, 1948. She attended school in Oxbow from Grade 1 to 12. After graduation she worked at the Estevan Medical Clinic as a receptionist. In 1968 she married William (Bill) Ruckaber in Oxbow. They lived in Moose Jaw, then Estevan and in 1972 moved to Weyburn. Judy started working at SVRCC in May of 1972 and later obtained her Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certificate through Wascana Institute and the training program at SVRCC. She worked in nursing from 1972 to 1989, and from 1989 to 1994 as switch board operator receptionist, when she became too ill to continue work. She enjoyed volunteering at SVRCC especially decorating for holidays and special occasions. She was a former member of the Y.F. Wives Club. She enjoyed travelling with her husband and enjoyed their cottage at Kenosee Lake. She was involved with the parish for many years with her family and later through Rite of Christian Invitation of Adults. Her devoted membership was and will remain an important part of her. Judy is survived by her devoted loving husband of 31 years, William of Weyburn; son Kirby Dean Ruckaber (Dallas) of Calgary; daughter Keely Rose Ruckaber of Calgary; two granddaughters: Maclynn Kay Ruckaber and Morgan Beata Ruckaber, both of Calgary; her father and mother, Thomas and Elda Maxwell of Oxbow; two sisters: Penny Armstrong (Bill) of Oxbow; and Kathy Avery (Calvin) of Midale; three brothers-in-law: John Ruckaber (Shirley) of Weyburn; Frank Ruckaber (Maureen) of Medicine Hat; and Bernie Renneberg (Dorothy) of Oxbow; two sisters-in-law: Betty Eagles (Willard) of Macoun; and Katie Sape (Larry) of Edson, AB; as well as many nieces and nephews. Prayers were said Tuesday, February 23 at 8:00 p.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn with Father John Mock presiding. The funeral mass was held Wednesday, February 24 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church with Father John Mock celebrant. Interment followed in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Brad Avery, Brad Loppe, Curt Avery, Berry Eagles, Don Ruckaber and Dale Ruckaber. For friends so wishing, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in her memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
Dr. Frank (Skippy) Curtis Ellmore
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dr. Frank (Skippy) Curtis Ellmore of Weyburn. Frank was born June 19, 1944 in Terra Haute, Indiana to Frank Ellmore and Helen Higbee. He graduated University of Michigan, School of Dentistry in 1969, after which he was the Director of Dentistry Kalamazoo County Health Department in Michigan. He later went on to be the Director of Dentistry for the Department of Northern Saskatchewan in La Ronge. He then went into private practice in Regina, and for the past 18 years in Weyburn. Frank's passions included reading, painting and having intellectual debates. He enjoyed travel, photography , fishing, golf and cooking. Those touched by Frank's life, will fondly remember his love for his animals: Papoose, Paco and Miss Kitty. He leaves to mourn his wife and long time love Mero (Baba), mother Helen Higbee, stepfather Bob Eslinger, daughter Lisa (Bob) McGregor, and grandchildren Tommy, Megan and Am; stepdaughter Donna (Jim) Myers, grandchildren Amanda and Joshua, stepson Donald (Rachel) Sayers. Sister and best friend Kay Nees, nieces D.D. (Marlin) Jorjensen and Kathy (John) Marchetto, grand-nephews Brian Curtis Jorgensen and Jimmy Hughes, nephews David, Randy and Jeff Nees, and Jim (Anna) Hughes, grand-nephews and grand-nieces Erick, Bob, Doug, Becky, Shane, Michelle, Brittany, Janica, Ashlyn Kae, Brittany, Ashley, Justin Jeffrey. Aunts Beatrice Ellmore and Katherine Higbee. Included are several great nieces and nephews, mother-in-law Grace Fraser, brother-in-law Billy Leoppky, nephews-in-law William and Michael Leoppky. Frank was predeceased by his father Frank Ellmore, sister Diane Eggers, and several aunts and uncles. Funeral service was held Tuesday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn with Rev. John Ferrier officiating. Cremation followed with interment at a later date. All in attendance were considered honorary pallbearers. Donations may be made to the Asthma Association in lieu of flowers. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
"To live in hearts you leave behind is not to die."
Leonard Lawrence Vanstone
Sunday, February 21, 1999, Leonard Lawrence Vanstone, age 50 years, dearly beloved husband of Peggy Vanstone, Lang, SK. Predeceased by his father Charles, Leonard will be dearly missed by his loving wife Peggy; three daughters, Vicki, Linda, and Pam (Kevin) Maas and their daughters, Paige and Keesha; mother Mary; three sisters, Charlotte Vanstone, Lois (Robert) Letkeman and Ruth (Lorne) Naherney; two brothers, David (Sharon) Vanstone and Tim (Jewel) Vanstone; many nieces and nephews. Leonard was married to Peggy for 25 years, and farmed in the Lang area for over 30 years. He was a salesman for Nelson Motors and Equipment of Avonlea for over nine years. Leonard was well known throughout Southern Saskatchewan. Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m. in Lang Community Hall, with Pastor Larry Rempel officiating. Interment in Lang cemetery. Flowers most gratefully declined. Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services.
Robert George Paynter
Robert George (Bob) Paynter of Comox, BC passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at age 71. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Margaret; daughter Sylvia (Reg) Williams of Courtenay, BC; grandchildren Noel and Scott Williams; brother Walter (Donna) Paynter of Calgary; sisters Thelma Pitchford of Melfort, SK, Muriel Paynter of Rosthern, SK and Loreen Hartcourt, Calgary; as well as his nieces and nephews. Bob was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors, being an active member of the Courtenay Fish and Game Club. He will be greatly missed by his family and many dear friends. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home and Crematory Services, Courtenay. For those desiring, donations in Bob's memory may be made to St. Joseph's Hospital, 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC V9M 1P2.
William "Bill" Fowler
On Sunday, February 21, 1999, William "Bill" Fowler, late of Yellow Grass, passed away at the age of 77 years. Predeceased by his parents: William and Margaret Fowler, his wife Mabel Fowler, two brothers: Alex Fowler, John Fowler; one sister Muriel Caldwell. William is survived by three daughters: Donna (Steve) Lamoureux of San Antonio, TX; Linda (Robert) Ror of Weyburn; and Terry (Don) Culbert of Regina; six grandchildren: Michael, Robyn (Robert) Byrns, Kirstin, Carla, Joel and Billie-Lee; two sisters: Isabel Erickson of Weyburn; and Flora La Salle of Moose Jaw; one sister-in-law: Lola Fowler of Weyburn; as well as several nieces and nephews. At Bill's request no service was held. For friends so wishing donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in his memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
Nicholaus Fuchs
On Friday, February 19, 1999 Nicholaus Fuchs passed away at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by his parents, Josip and Veronika Fuchs, and two brothers, Joe and John Fuchs. He leaves to mourn his wife of 56 years, Ruth of Weyburn; one sister, Ottillia Lemie of Germany; two nephews: Joe Fuchs of Wonder Lake, Illinois and Michael Fuchs of Germany; and two nieces, Christine Fuchs and Aplonea Fiederer, of Germany. Nick was born in Yugoslavia December 20, 1908. He came to Canada in 1927. In the fall of 1928, Nick went to the Torquay district as a farm hand and remained there for 29 years. In April 1942, he married Ruth Mallinger of Weyburn. Nick and Ruth moved to Weyburn in 1957. He worked at construction and plumbing until 1961, then at the Weyburn Union Hospital for five years and St. Dominic Savio school for nine years. Nick was an usher at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church for many years and a member of the Knights of Columbus for 30 years. After a stroke in May of 1997, he became a resident at Souris Valley Extended Care Centre where he resided until his death. Prayers were said Sunday, February 21 at 3:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn. The funeral mass was held Monday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, with Father Francis Hengen celebrant. Interment followed in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Jeff Stepp, Shawn Stepp, Curtis Stepp, Trevor Stepp, Leonard Thompson and Dwight Thompson. The Knights of Columbus served as an honor guard. For friends so wishing, donations may be made to Souris Valley Extended Care Centre or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in his memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
James A. Melton
James A. Melton, Weyburn, passed away February 25, 1999 at the age of 67 years. Predeceased by his parents, Lenard and Elizabeth. James is survived by his wife Barbara; two sons: Lonney (Corrine) of Calgary, and Terry (Lorna) of Redwater, AB; three grandchildren: Jessie, Dallas and Sable; daughter-in-law Lori of Bon Accord, AB; two brothers, three sisters, nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Monday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with Father John Mock officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
Peter Paul Zimmerman
On Thursday, February 18, 1999, Peter Paul Zimmerman, late of Weyburn, passed away at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by his parents, Anton and Rose Zimmerman; three sisters: Florence Styre, Isabelle Soroka and Pauline McGillicky; one brother, Frank Zimmerman; two sisters-in-law: Elma Zimmerman and Gertie Zimmerman; six brothers-in-law: John Soroka, Roy McGillicky, Roger Blain Sr.; Gordon McKnight, Gavin Mohns and Barney Styre Sr.; and two infant granddaughters. Peter is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sadie of Weyburn; one daughter, Carol Anne (Ernest) Kot of Weyburn; three grandsons: Laverne Kot of Weyburn; Mike (Rhonda) Kot of Weyburn; and Nick Kot of Regina; two brothers: Tony Zimmerman of Regina, and Ralph (Violet) Zimmerman of Stoughton; four sisters: Caroline McKnight of Weyburn; Gertrude Blain of Stoughton; Edith Mohns of Prince George, BC; and Eleanor (Gilbert) Vipond of Weyburn; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Peter was born November 23, 1913 in Torquay, SK. He married Sadie Schmidt on June 8, 1943. Peter worked for the CNR for 32 years, the last 25 as section foreman until retirement in 1979. Peter and Sadie have resided in Weyburn since 1970. As a young man he was an avid baseball player and curler, and in later years became a TV sports fan. He was a faithful member of the Roman Catholic Church all his life and was very proud of being a fourth degree Knights of Columbus. Sadie and Peter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1993. Prayers were said Sunday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn. The funeral mass was held Monday, February 22 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, with Father Francis Hengen celebrant. Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. All those in attendance were considered to be honorary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were his grandsons: Laverne Kot, Michael Kot, Nicholas Kot and Roger Blain along with Knights of Columbus, Tatt Benning and Peter Broccolo. The Knights of Columbus served as honor guard. For friends so wishing, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan or to the Saskatchewan Lung Association, in his memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
Rozina "Rose" Dorwart
On Monday, February 22, 1999, Rozina "Rose" Dorwart, late of Weyburn passed away at the age of 86 years. Rose was born on December 23, 1912 in a German speaking community in Romania. She was the second child of Cristof and Rebecca Scholp. Their community was shattered by W.W. I and in 1929 the family emigrated to a new life in the Bateman area of Sask. On October 18, 1934 Rose married August Dorwart and in 1942 they moved to the South Weyburn district to begin farming on their own. Rose did everything around the farm from taking care of livestock, working out in the field with August to finding time for her vegetable garden and flowers. But life was not all work, there were the summer holidays with her family or just dancing and listening to music with family and friends. In 1974 health considerations led to leaving the farm to move into Weyburn and final retirement in 1978. The whole family was involved in building their new house on 13th Street. Rose and August started going south for the winter, getting involved in bowling, cards and coffeeing with friends and neighbors. Life was filled with church, singing in the choir, baking, handicrafts and helping with the grandchildren. August passed away in 1989 and in 1990 Rose moved to Rhineland Towers. On January 19 she was hospitalized and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She will be remembered for her soft heart, and her special relationship with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She showed her love in many ways whether it was a hug, a pair of hand knit slippers, or some of her wonderful German food. Rose was predeceased by her parents, Christopher and Rebecca Scholp; her husband, August Dorwart; three sisters, one brother; and one great granddaughter, Krista Whiteside. Rose is survived by three daughters: Florence (Ron) Benning of Weyburn; Evelyn (Lawrence) Forand of Calgary; and Rosalie (Dorlyn) Killian of Weyburn; 15 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; one brother, Martin (Evelyn) Scholp of Weyburn; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers were said Tuesday, February 23 from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn. The funeral service was held Wednesday, February 24 at 2:30 p.m. from Zion Lutheran Church, Weyburn, with Pastor Ron Bestvater officiating. Interment followed at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn. Honorary pallbearers were all those people in attendance. The active pallbearers were her grandsons: Rod Benning, Lorne Forand, Kevin Benning, Glen Killian, Blaine Forand and Miles Killion. The eulogy was given by Pat Larsen and Kevin Benning, grandchildren of Rose. Those wishing to express their sympathy may donate to the Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund, or a charity of choice in her memory. Arrangements were entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
Dr. Frank (Skippy) Curtis Ellmore
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dr. Frank (Skippy) Curtis Ellmore of Weyburn on Thursday, February 25, 1999 at the age of 54 years. Frank was born June 19, 1944 in Terra Haute, Indiana to Frank Ellmore and Helen Higbee. He graduated University of Michigan, School of Dentistry in 1969, after which he was the Director of Dentistry Kalamazoo County Health Department in Michigan. He later went on to be the Director of Dentistry for the Department of Northern Saskatchewan in La Ronge. He then went into private practice in Regina, and for the past 18 years in Weyburn. Frank's passions included reading, painting and having intellectual debates. He enjoyed travel, photography , fishing, golf and cooking. Those touched by Frank's life, will fondly remember his love for his animals: Papoose, Paco and Miss Kitty. He leaves to mourn his wife and long time love Mero (Baba), mother Helen Eslinger, stepfather Bob Eslinger, daughter Lisa (Bob) McGregor, and grandchildren Tommy, Megan and Amy; stepdaughter Donna (Jim) Myers, grandchildren Amanda and Joshua, stepson Donald (Rachel) Sayers. Sister and best friend Kay Nees, nieces D.D. (Marlin) Jorjensen and Kathy (John) Marchetto, grand-nephews Brian Curtis Jorjensen and Jimmy Hughes, nephews David, Randy and Jeff Nees, and Jim (Anna) Hughes, grand-nephews and grand-nieces Erick, Bob, Doug, Becky, Shane, Michelle, Brittany, Janica, Ashlyn Kae, Brittany, Ashley, Justin Jeffrey. Aunts Beatrice Ellmore and Katherine Higbee. Included are several great nieces and nephews, mother-in-law Grace Fraser, brother-in-law Billy Leoppky, nephews-in-law William and Michael Leoppky. Frank was predeceased by his father Frank Ellmore, sister Diane Eggers, and several aunts and uncles. Funeral service was held Tuesday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn with Rev. John Ferrier officiating. Cremation followed with interment at a later date. All in attendance were considered honorary pallbearers. Donations may be made to the Asthma Association in lieu of flowers. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn.
"To live in hearts you leave behind is not to die."
