Leson's Funeral Home and Monumental

03/31/2026

Please keep the Bobyk family in your thoughts and prayers.

With grieving hearts yet full of gratitude for a life well lived, the family of the late Stella Bobyk announce her peaceful passing at the Eaglestone Lodge, Kamsack, SK, on March 24, 2026, at the age of 95 years. Stella was born on May 7, 1930, in Stornoway, SK, to

03/28/2026

03/28/2026

Michele always gives the best advice. She’s an incredible human who shares so openly.

You don't have to. Do anything that doesn't feel right for you as you navigate the grief you now carry in your heart.

You don't have to get over it or move on. You don't have to justify your grief or apologize for it. You don't have to pretend you are okay when you are struggling. And you don't have to hide your grief. For anyone.

The grief that comes with a life changing loss is normal and it's part of what it means to be human. Yet society often fails to offer compassion and support to those who are grieving after their lives have been turned upside down.

The grieving often feel like they are doing something wrong and there is pressure to hurry up and get back to "normal" when normal no longer exists.

I know it can be challenging to grieve in the open and to be honest about all that you are feeling from one day to the next. But it's so important that you give yourself permission to grieve in whatever way feels right for you.

This is your personal journey and if the loss is big enough, grief may be a forever experience. That doesn't mean it will always be as intense and it doesn't mean life can't be good again, but your grief matters and it is a reflection of just how much someone or something mattered to you.

Honor your grief. Give yourself grace. Be true to your heart. Surround yourself with people who get it and will show up for you with compassion and love instead of judgement and unrealistic expectations. On the days you feel alone and like no one understands, lean on me and this page. I will listen and support you in any way I can.

You don't have to. Remember that. Sending you lots of love.

Michele

03/28/2026

A bit of advice for when a child has lost a pet

https://www.griefhealingblog.com/2026/03/holding-space-for-childs-grief-after.html?m=1

03/28/2026

There is so much more to grief than what people might see 💜

Grief can be like an iceberg- what we show to the world is just the tip but beneath the surface there can be so much happening which often goes unseen.

For more information and support, head to our website ⬇️
https://ow.ly/iROI50YyJPe

03/28/2026

Keep the Kozminski family in your thoughts

With great sadness, the family of the late Olga Kozminski announce her passing at St. Pauls Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, on March 24, 2026, at the age of 85 years. Olga Bernice was born on August 15, 1940, at the family homestead in the Rama District, SK, to Alec and Lena

03/27/2026

Hold this truth
close to your heart
on days when you feel
like you “should” be
farther along:

Grief has no timeline.

It’s not linear.
It’s not one-size-fits-all.
It’s not capable
of being compared
to someone else’s story
or situation.

Healing has no timeline.

It’s not linear.
It’s not one size-fits-all.
It’s not capable
of being compared
to someone else’s story
or situation.

This grief is unique to you.
And this healing will be unique to you.

Please be gentle with yourself
as you process and move forward.
Take as much time as you need to.

-Liz Newman

03/27/2026

Grief changes everything.

03/27/2026

Starts April 7

03/23/2026

Permission slip: you can be functional and falling apart.

Grief often moves back and forth. Some days you’re getting things done, showing up, taking care of what’s in front of you. Other days you’re deep in the missing. And sometimes it’s both in the same hour.

Also: laughing doesn’t mean you’re “over it.” It can be part of how we survive what hurts.

If you need a reminder today, let it be this: two things can be true. Share this with someone who needs permission to feel both.

03/23/2026

Grief does not just impact one person. It can change the rhythm of an entire household.

When you are grieving with the people you live with, things can feel complicated. One person may want to talk, another may shut down. One may need closeness, another may need space. Even when you are carrying the same loss, it can feel like you are living in completely different grief worlds.

That distance can be painful, especially when what you need most is understanding.

If you have ever felt out of sync with the people around you in grief, you are not alone.

Join us for our free webinar:
When Grief Moves In: Navigating Loss With the People You Live With
March 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM

We’ll talk about:
• different grief styles, same loss
• multiple roles and shifting dynamics
• finding common ground in grief

Join us here:
https://streamyard.com/watch/KRDv4bGxe5Ay

03/23/2026

Teachers are often thinking about how best to support their students. It’s important to remember that grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and for children who are grieving, each day at school can bring new challenges as they navigate life without their loved one. 💛

Here are some ways teachers and educators can support their students.