All Obituaries

Peacefully on November 22, 2020 Donald passed away after a struggle with a variety of health challenges. Donald leaves behind his three sons Gerald (Doris), Terrance (Debbie), and Darrell (Lorrie), 8 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Donald’s wife Margaret passed away far too early in 1983. Later, his good friend and companion Jean Hyde passed away in 2001. Donald was the middle child of a large family of 12 children of Mike and Tekla (Krawchuk) Koroscil and grew up on their...

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of John "Jack" Benjamin Schoemperlen on November 10th, 2020 at the age of 95 years. Jack was born in Strathclair on April 15th, 1925 to Ben and Hannah Schoemperlen along with five siblings: Clifford, Clarence, Eugene, George and Mavis (all predeceased).  He spent his entire life there, marrying Eleanor McLeod December 23rd, 1949 and raising their 3 children: Alan, Gerry and Lisa.  Jack was very hard working as a...

It is with great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Gordon (Gord) Frank Ryz on Tuesday November 3, 2020. Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother Gordon was predeceased by his parents Frank and Dora Ryz. Gordon leaves to mourn his passing and fond memories, his wife Evelyn, his children and grandchildren: Christopher (Myrna), Serena, Reilly and Dylan; Lindsey (Rory), Emersyn and Braillie;  Brent (Carrie) and Brooklyn and his siblings: Edward (Diane), Ernie (Shirley),  Ruth...

Surrounded by her family, Nellie Gapka passed away at the Hamiota Health Centre on November 2, 2020. Nellie was born on July 15, 1928 to Mike and Mary (Bucklaschuk) Drozda.   She attended Bryd School for her primary years and completed High School in Rossburn. She then went on to teach at Bryd School as a Permit Teacher.  Nellie left her employment to tend to her mother’s failing health. She later was employed at the Rossburn Coop grocery store.  On November 13,...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Robert, peacefully at his home, in his 76th year. His gentle soul’s journey will continue in the gracious hands of God. The oldest son of Steve and Rose Lewandoski, Robert was born in the Minnedosa Hospital on September 30, 1944. For his primary education Robert attended Coldwell School. Studies from grade four onward were spent at Sandy Lake School. Robert was lucky, his mother drove the school bus so he never had to wait for a ride! In...

Ken was born August 29, 1930, to Joe and Rose (Vali) on their farm near Esterhazy, SK. His only brother, Lawrence, was born three years later. Very close as youngsters, Lawrence remembers eagerly awaiting his big brother's return from Wales Country School, which they attended until grade 10. Joe and Rose made considerable sacrifices for their boys to attend high school in Stockholm, SK. Unfortunately, Ken discovered the pool hall of the big city (population 202); his mother had to...