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Fotheringham Funeral Service staff are Saskatchewan Licensed Embalmers and / or Funeral Directors We understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one.

Our compassionate and caring team work hard each and every day to make sure that the members of our community and beyond are taken care of during such a difficult time. For advice on what to do when a loved one is dying, making funeral arrangements, pre-arranging your own funeral, or anything else, please feel free to contact us, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

04/15/2026

KOWALSKI: Joanne Cora
January 29, 1953 - April 13, 2026

Joanne Cora Kowalski (Beatty) passed away on April 13, 2026 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK. at the age of 73 years.
Joanne was born on January 29, 1953 in Saskatoon, SK and grew up on the family farm before moving to Watrous in 1968. She attended Watrous Elementary School and Winston High School in Watrous. Joanne obtrained a BSA and MSc in Ag Extension from the U of S.
Joanne married Ed Kowalski on August 27, 1977. They were married for 48 years until Ed's passing in 2025. She was predeceased by her brother Blaire in 1983, her father Guy in 1992, and mother Georgina in 2015. Joanne is survived by her brother Robert (Cindy), niece Meaghan, nephew Michael (Rosie) and their children Gracelyn, Bohen and Barrett.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place at Watrous United Church on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place in the Watrous Cemetery.
For online condolences or to make a donation to the Watrous Manitou Beach Heritage Centre in Joanne's memory, please visit:
https://fotheringham-mcdougall.com/book-of-memories/5704243/Kowalski-Joanne/index.php

04/07/2026

PATZER: Albert
January 27, 1941 - April 5, 2026

*** PLEASE NOTE SERVICE TIME CHANGE ***
Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in the Nokomis Baptist Church. (Previously announced as 2:30 p.m.)

Surrounded by love, Albert Patzer passed away peacefully into the arms of his Saviour at age 85 on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories cherished by all who knew him.

Albert was born in his family’s housebarn near Lockwood, Saskatchewan, on January 27, 1941. He was the youngest of three children born to Mary (Schmunk) and David Patzer. When he was six months old, the family moved to a new farm east of Lockwood, where he remained until his death.

As a child, Albert attended Howat School and later high school in Lockwood, leaving after ninth grade to help on the farm. Albert later purchased Howat School and used the exterior to build his workshop. Albert had many jobs over his lifetime. He helped build roads for the R.M., hauled livestock throughout the prairie provinces, and purchased cattle for Poundmaker--delivering the first load of cattle to the new facility. Throughout it all, farming remained his lifelong occupation and the foundation of his work. He was still feeding calves the day before he passed.

On June 27, 1964, he married Marianne Kehler. The two met a couple of years prior when Marianne was waiting for her sisters to finish work at an ice cream stand at Manitou Beach. They started a family and welcomed their daughter, Peggy, in December of 1965, followed by their son, Gerald, in August of 1968. The family of four lived together in a small home with no running water. In 1975, they built a new home a few meters away. In March of 1983, they welcomed a son, Randy, and in April of 1997, their granddaughter, Katarina.

Outside of work and raising a family, Albert pursued a variety of hobbies, including tractor pulling (farmstock, vintage, four-wheel-drive trucks), snowmobile racing, and hockey. He was particularly good at target shooting and in 1978 represented Saskatchewan at the national event in Kitchener, Ontario. As time went on, he enjoyed going to Nokomis every morning for coffee with his friends, attending auctions and flea markets, and, most importantly, collecting John Deere memorabilia. Albert participated in numerous clubs and organizations. He was on the Lockwood Wheat Pool Committee, a member of the Nokomis Gun Club, Scattered Spokes Antique Car Club, Touchwood Hills Wildlife Federation, and president of the Nokomis Agricultural Society. He was instrumental in implementing the tractor-pulling events at the Nokomis Fair. Albert loved music, particularly country and gospel, and was a big fan of Johnny Cash. Due to his failing eyesight, he was unable to continue many of his hobbies.

Church was a very important part of Albert’s life. He was initially a member of the Lockwood Baptist Church and later the Nokomis Baptist Church, where he held various positions. After church services, one of Albert’s favourite things to do was to take his family on a slow Sunday drive, often ending up at Manitou Beach.

Albert will be missed by his loving wife, Marianne; daughter Peggy Patzer; sons Gerald and Randy Patzer; granddaughter Katarina Ewert; and sister Ida Graves. Also mourning his loss are sisters-in-law Judy Wilkie, Sylvia Siemens, Carol (Steve) Quiring, and Gail Kehler; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was predeceased by his father, David, in 1986, his mother, Mary, in 1992, and his sister Lila Neufeld in 2021. As well as brothers-in-law Horst Ross, Darold Graves, Paul Kehler, Jakie Siemens, and Wilfred Wilkie.

The Funeral Service will be held at the Nokomis Baptist Church on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Private Family Interment will take place in Lockwood Cemetery prior to the service.

The family would like to thank everyone for their support, including the wonderful staff at RUH for the compassionate care Albert received.

For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation to Nokomis Baptist Church in Albert's memory please visit: fotheringham-mcdougall.com/book-of-memories/5702287/patzer-albert/index.php

04/06/2026

KUCHER: Alexander
March 11, 1933 - April 3, 2026

Alex was born on March 11, 1933, to Ukrainian immigrants Steve and Helen (Yaremchuk) Kucher.
The Kucher’s and Yaremchuk’s settled on ½ section of land that was Richland School property (Where the children went to school). When WWII ended, they were told the government would be renting to any returning soldiers, any land that was owned by the school. The Kucher purchased the farm three miles west of Watrous.
As a young man – one of his first jobs off the farm – was at the Watrous Bakery. He always said how on weekends other young people his age would be going home from a dance in the wee morning hours and he would be going to work! In recent years, stopping for a cream filled long john and a coffee at that same bakery was the ideal way to end an afternoon of country cruising.
There was a variation of jobs that he tried in his younger days – from seismic work, BC logging camps, mechanic work at Ronning’s garage to owning and operating the R-Y Garage with his brother Andrew. He ended with 25 years at the Colonsay Potash Mine in 1998.
Not all his time was spent working in his younger days. He enjoyed snow mobiling, boating, camping, fishing – when he discovered the lake country of Northern SK– especially the Lac LaRonge area – he was hooked and always looked forward to going back. In recent years when mobility was becoming more of an issue, he was content just going for a drive in the countryside.

Alex lived many years at Manitou Beach and in 2004, he and Doreen moved to Watrous – many hours were spent in their backyard just enjoying a cup of coffee and the flowers, the birds and the neighbourhood squirrel who would come to visit.
Coffee was important – whether it was a t the local café or at home with family. It always seemed to include though some teasing with his trusty cane – especially the younger generation - recent years Abi and Lily were at the end of that teasing, but Alex might have finally met his match!
I always said it’ll be a sad day when the teasing and joking stops – well, it has stopped and on April 3rd, it was a sad day. He is gone now from our lives, but never from our hearts.
Alex was predeceased by his parents, Steven and Helen; all his siblings: Andrew, Anne, Lillian, Jean, and Vera; nephew Dennis Woiden and niece Cynthia Fullerton.
Left to cherish his memories are his partner of 24 years, Doreen Keller; both his and Doreen’s nieces and nephews and their families as well as Doreen’s children and their families.
As per his request, there will be no service. A private family interment will follow in the Watrous Cemetery at a later date.
For online condolences or to make a donation to the Salvation Army or Watrous and District Health Complex, please visit:
https://fotheringham-mcdougallfuneralservice.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/5701782/Alexander-Kucher/index.php

03/19/2026

KIRSCHMAN: Shirley Ann
October 8, 1937 - March 17, 2026

Shirley Ann Kirschman. aged 88 years of Nokomis, SK passed away at Humboldt District Health Complex Humboldt SK on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 .
The Private Family Graveside Service and Interment will take place at Nokomis Cemetery Nokomis, SK on Friday, March 20th, 2026 .
Donations in Shirley Kirschman's Memory can be made to the Nokomis Legion Poppy Fund c/o Box 104 Nokkomis, SK S0G 3r0. For online condolences or tributes , please visit: https://fotheringham-mcdougall.com/book-of-memories/5696640/Kirschman-Shirley/index.php

03/13/2026

Sally Stenzel - Celebration of Life Service - HD Video

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03/09/2026

STENZEL: Sally Sue
April 13, 1941 - March 6, 2026

It is with sadness that the family of Sally Sue Stenzel announces her passing on Friday, March 6, 2026 in her home at Manitou Beach, SK at 84 years of age.
Sally's memory will be cherished by her loving husband of almost 60 years, Erwin; daughters Kris (Terry) McIlroy of Roblin, Manitoba and Karen Milbrandt (Rick Schneider) of Summerville, South Carolina; grandchildren Ben Toth, Felicity Toth (Nick Howard), Zack Toth and Eli Toth; as well as her sisters Jane Asmussen and Ruth (Craig) Jorgensen.
Sally was born on April 13, 1941 in Tacoma, Washington to Willard and Hazel Pfitzenmeyer. She attended Vancouver Bible Institute in Vancouver, BC. It was there she met the love of her life, Ewvin Stenzel and they were married on April 9, 1966 in Puyallup, prior to moving to Saskatchewan. She was an excellent homemaker, and enjoyed music, quilting and camping. Sally attended Lang Evangelical Church, Milestone Alliance, and later Watrous Baptist Church. She was kind, energetic and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
A Celebration of Sally's Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in the Fotheringham Chapel at Watrous Funeral Home. Those so wishing may make donations in Sally's memory to: Child Evangelism Fellowship of Saskatchewan, www.CEFSask.org

For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation to CEFSask.org, please visit: https://fotheringham-mcdougall.com/book-of-memories/5693432/Stenzel-Sally/index.php

03/04/2026

HURFORD: Kent David
September 12, 1956 - March 3, 2026

Kent Hurford aged 69 years, of Watrous passed away at Watrous District Health Complex Watrous SK on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 . A Celebration of Life will take place later on this summer.
Kent is survived by his partner Shelda Hood, his son Curtis (Leslie) and their daughter Aria, son Landon, step daughter Andrea (Steven) and their son Vito, and step son Dallas (Crystal) and their daughter
Nyomi, and brother Jack (Paula) and nieces and nephews.
For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation to the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital NICU in Kent Hurford's memory, please visit: https://fotheringham-mcdougall.com/book-of-memories/5692169/Hurford-Kent/index.php

02/24/2026

Smorodin: Lorraine (Martell)
Sept. 2, 1939 - Feb. 22, 2026

Lorraine was born on September 2, 1939, and passed peacefully and surrounded by family at Manitou Lodge in Watrous, Sk. at the age of 86, on February 22, 2026.

Lorraine was born on the family farm near Guernsey, Sk. to Barbara (Specht) and Sebastian Martell. Lorraine attended her elementary years at Loch Lomand School in the Drake School District. Due to unfortunate circumstances she had to help at home and could not go on to High School. On May 17, 1958 she married her love Lawrence Smorodin. The next year they built their family home together in Watrous, Sk. Lorraine worked as a nurses aid for almost 9 years until they had their girls. Once they were older, she went on to join Lawrence at the Watrous Liquor Store for almost 30 years. In that time she also helped with Public Works and tended to the Watrous Post Office and Police Barracks, and helped Lawrence on their small grain farm. Lorraine viewed all her co-workers as family and treated them as such. Interacting with the people of her community gave her great joy.

Lorraine was an exceptional gardener. The garden was her domain and her harvests were shared with many. Her garden was also her grandchildren's best place to play and spend their time helping.
Cooking and baking was also her specialty and she shared the secrets of her German dishes with any family member willing to learn them. Lorraine loved sewing, knitting and crocheting for others. She knit many a Siwash sweater for family. Her proudest items were the thousands of crocheted finger puppets that she sent overseas for children to have a toy, or to the local hospital lab for children that had to have tests. Also the hundreds of preemie toque and mitten sets that she made for Neonatal units. Her grandsons were a big help with the finger puppets and she loved that!

Left heartbroken to miss her, are her daughter Sheila (Darryl) Snell, grandsons Dylan (Emily) Snell and Drayson Snell, Daughter Natalie (Chris) Jackson, granddaughters Caitlin Rennie and Emily Rennie.

Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Lawrence (2009), her mother Barbara, her father Sebastian, sisters Anne, Millie, Helen, Peggy, Patty, Clara, Mary, Evelyn and Bertha, brothers Nick, Adam, John, George, Jake, half-brother Andrew and half-sisters Pauline and Mary.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date with a wiener roast for Lorraine's love of a fire roasted hotdog! Donations in memory of Lorraine may be made to: LUNG SASKATCHEWAN at donate.lungsask.ca Please visit: https://fotheringham-mcdougall.com/

02/11/2026

McBRIDE, Rita Mae
September 11, 1945 - February 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rita Mae McBride, on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 80 years of age.

She was predeceased by her daughter Melissa on December 16, 1982; parents Frances and Peter; brothers Ronald, James, John, Paul and Patrick; and sisters Marjorie and Marion. Rita’s memory will be cherished by her loving husband of nearly 50 years, Brian; children Jeff, Jack (Sheena), Sheryl (Kelly) and Wendy (Chris); sisters Paulette, Kathleen, Doreen and Maxine; grandchildren James, Krystal, Nicholas, Julee, Karee and Blake, ten great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Rita was born on September 11, 1945 in Kelvington, SK to Francis and Peter Enright. She was one of twelve children. Rita attended Lintlaw Rural School and later, Sacred Heart Academy in Yorkton. Life took her all over Western Canada, living in Lintlaw, Saskatoon, Regina, Vancouver, BC and Whitecourt, AB. Rita married Brian McBride on July 31, 1976 in St. Peter’s R.C. Parish in Regina, where they lived until retirement took them to Watrous, 18 years ago.
Rita was kind, compassionate and caring. She worked as an O.R. Cleaner, government receptionist, childcare provider and retired as a Home Care Aide from the Saskatchewan Health Region. Rita was athletic and enjoyed softball at a young age and bowling while the girls were young. More recently, she enjoyed the peace and serenity of birdwatching.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, Watrous, SK on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Peter Olisa presiding. Rita will be laid to rest with her daughter Melissa in Riverside Memorial Park, Regina, SK. Those so wishing to make donations in memory of Rita may do so to St. Ann’s R.C. Church, Box 757, Watrous, SK S0K 4T0.

To leave condolences or tributes for the family, please visit www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com

02/02/2026

SCHINDELKA: Jacqueline Doreen (Airey)
January 22, 1957 – January 19, 2026

With deep sadness, the family of Jackie Schindelka announces her passing after many years of health challenges. Born and raised in Watrous, Jackie cherished her roots, including fond memories of her time on the family farm, beginning her career in postal work there, and welcoming her son, Daren, in 1977.

She later moved to Quill Lake, where she married Dennis Schindelka in 1985 and welcomed their daughter, Angela, in 1986. Jackie served as the community’s postmaster for over 25 years before health challenges led to her early retirement. After Dennis’ sudden passing in 2014, Jackie moved to Saskatoon to be closer to family and especially treasured time with her grandchildren.

Jackie will be lovingly remembered for her generous spirit, sense of humor, love of cats, and talent in the kitchen. She leaves behind her children, Daren Isherwood and Angela Schindelka (Dylan Fafard), and her grandchildren, Connor Isherwood, Ariana MacLean-Isherwood, and Gabrielle MacLean-Isherwood. As the youngest of six children, she will also be missed by a large extended family, particularly her sisters, Peggy Wilson and Janine Mason.

She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis; her parents, Norman and Kay Airey (Rausch); and her brother, Tom Airey.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the many healthcare providers who supported her over the years.

A private family service may be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jackie's memory to S**T Street Cat Rescue.

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