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05/02/2026

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Juliann Parsons late of Estevan, SK, passed away on April 30, 2026 at the age of 81 years.

Juliann was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Ethel Pattison; sister, Rose Kraus; brother, Tim Pattison; partner, Roy Hillstead; and her cat, Phantom.

Juliann is survived by her children: daughter, Adrienne Parsons (Ryan) and her children: Johnathon Carlson (Rosalee) and their children, Maverick, Marek; Tobias Parsons, Megan Parsons; her son, Lee Parsons and his daughter Julianna; daughter, Dawn (Barry) England and their daughter Stephanie. Juliann is also survived by her sisters, Chloe Stephens, Alana (Rocky) Kaufman; brothers, Rick (Michelle) Pattison, Larry (Sylvia) Pattison; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK with Reverend Trust officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Alzheimer Society Saskatchewan, #301 ~ 2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 3X1 or the Humane Society, P.O. Box 1062, Weyburn, SK, S4H 2L3.

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05/02/2026

Donald Earl Hemphill, late of North Weyburn, SK passed away on April 29, 2026 at the age of 74 years.

Don was predeceased by his father, David Hemphill; brother, Allan Hemphill; and brother-in-law, Robert Sarada.

Don is survived by his wife Jean of 29 years; his children: Barry (Nicole) Hemphill [Alice, Meredith], Robert Hemphill, Murray (Karla) Hanson [Haylee, Brody], Gavin (Nicole) Hanson [Callie (Cooper)]; his mother, Isabella Hemphill; brothers, Harvey (Barbara) Hemphill, Ralph (Nadine) Hemphill; sisters: Connie Sarada, Hazel (Simon) Berthiaume, Sheila (Glenn) Palmer, Sharon (Randy) Szilagyi, Wanda (Kim) Bossenberry; sisters-in-law, Stacey Blaczczok, Pat (Boyd) Rodgers; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, close friends and neighbors.

A Gathering for Don will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from the Weyburn Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 47, 150 ~ 3rd Street, Weyburn, SK.

A Private Family Interment will be held at the Heward Cemetery, Heward, SK.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Donald may be made to the Canadian Blood Services, 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON K1G 4J5

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04/29/2026

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Nina Ione Kaufmann, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on April 28, 2026 at the age of 99 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; son, Brian; grandsons, Matthew and Tanner; parents, Theodore and Selma Fladeland; siblings and in-laws: Arthur (May), Cora (Art Matters), Wilhelm (Clara), Anna (Ole) Eikemo, Emily (Don McGugan), Floyd (aged 1 year), Teddy (Gertrude), Stanley (6 days old); her parents-in-law, Peter and Catherine Kaufmann; brothers and sisters-in-law: Peter (Ernie), Margaret (Alex) Corbin, Helen (Gerald) O’Hagan, Charlie (Elaine), Isabel (John) Eckert and Donald.

Nina is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Arnold) Leatherdale and their family: Brandon (Barb) Leatherdale [Austin (Taeler) Smith, Tanner (Erin) Smith, Chase Smith]; Kirsten (Colin) Warnecke [Jackson Warnecke, Camryn Warnecke]; son, Brian Kaufmann’s family: Joey (Elissa) Kaufmann and family; [Colby (Olivia) Kaufmann, Gabriel Kaufmann, Cain Kaufmann, Lucas Kaufmann], Elissa’s children: Kieran, Carson, Hunter, Hailee; her son Brent (Gwen) Kaufmann and their family: Amy Kaufmann, daughter-in-law, Alyscia Kaufmann [Parks Kaufmann, Kolt Kaufmann]. Joe’s sister-in-law, Florence Kaufmann; many Fladeland, Kaufmann, Rustebakke and Ehrhardt relatives and a legion of friends young and old.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from the Zion Lutheran Church, Weyburn, SK with Pastor Victoria Mwamasika officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK with luncheon to follow back at the Zion Lutheran Church, Weyburn, SK. Honorary Pallbearers are every last one of “Nina’s Darlings.” Pallbearers are: Brent Kaufmann, Brandon Leatherdale, Jackson Warnecke, Joey Kaufmann, Colby Kaufmann and Gabriel Kaufmann.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Nina may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1200 ~ 2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, ON, M4P 1E4.

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04/28/2026

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Jean Ann Lund, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on April 26, 2026 at the age of 77 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Peter; parents, Edward and Laverne Ebel; brother, Wilf Ebel; and her sister, Caroline Hornshaw.

Jean is survived by her son, Stacey (Kara Lee) Lund and children, Miles (Mackenzie) and their daughter, Clara Jean; Evan (Hayley); daughter, Starla Lund; son Travis (Roxanne) Lund and children, Austin, Axel, Alex (Alexi); her brother, Lorne (Janet) Ebel; sister, Viola Gallinger; as well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK with Judy Beck officiating. Pallbearers are: Austin Lund, Evan Lund, Miles Lund, Alex Lund, Axel Lund and Wyatt Ebel. Interment will follow the service at the Halbrite Cemetery, Halbrite, SK. Luncheon will be held at the Lower McKenna Hall back in Weyburn, SK.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Jean may be made to the Halbrite Cemetery, c/o Box 70, Halbrite, SK, S0C 1H0.

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04/28/2026

Prairie Pathway Counselling Services is once again offering Kitchen Table Conversations ~ Grief Support

When: Thursday April 30, 2026
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Weyburn Public Library

All are Welcome!

04/27/2026

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Elizabeth Rose Ann Kobialka, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on April 26, 2026 at the age of 82 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, John and Regina Kobialka; her niece, Jodi Kobialka; and her nephew, RJ Kobialka.

Elizabeth is survived by her brothers, Richard (Kim) Kobialka of Calgary, AB; John Kobialka of Weyburn, SK; nephew, Jason; her nieces, Janelle and Elizabeth; as well as great nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. A Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Elizabeth may be made to the Weyburn & District Hospital Foundation, Box 1416, Weyburn, SK S4H 2J9.

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04/27/2026

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Vernon “Vern” Carl Lindsay, 87 years, of Stoughton, SK, passed away on April 24, 2026, with his wife by his side.

Vern was predeceased by his parents, Carlous “Carl” Spurr and Isobel “Bella” (Worsley) Spurr; his adopted parents, George and Annie (nee: Spurr) Lindsay; and several brothers and sisters.

He will be loved always by his wife, Carol; his stepchildren: Cindy Houston, Lionel (Cheryl) Fraser, Teresa (Al) Covey, Tracey Fraser, Tanya (Chris) Foster. Vern will also be remembered by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many special friends including, Tyler and Christine and family. He is also survived by his sister, Verna.

Vern was born March 28, 1939, in Rocanville, Saskatchewan. He was a devoted husband to Carol; their 23 years of marriage were filled with love, joy, and adventure. They spent summers camping at Katepwa and enjoyed travelling to Toronto Blue Jays’ games and Caribbean destinations for winter getaways. They also treasured time spent with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Vern was an incredibly talented man and a gifted finishing carpenter. He crafted cabinets and furniture, decks, and planters. He also had a green thumb and loved his roses, gladioli, and peonies; his yard was filled with trees, bushes, and blooming flowers. Vern took great delight in decorating their house and yard for Christmas. He built wooden yard decorations and made sure their home was glowing with Christmas lights. For several years, Vern played electric guitar and bass in the band Tumbleweed. He loved music and dancing—especially dancing with his beautiful wife. Vern was a very good golfer “back in the day,” and he loved boating and fishing.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #133, 401 Main Street, Stoughton, SK. Interment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, for family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Vern may be made to the Stoughton Emergency Services, Box 300, Stoughton, SK, S0G 4T0.

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04/23/2026

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04/23/2026

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Richard “Rick” Davis, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on April 2, 2026 at the age of 76 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Ida Davis; mother and father-in-law, Harold and Jeannette McIntosh; sisters, Elizabeth (in infancy), Shirley (Orville) Pede, Jill Blazeiko; brother, Jack (Karen) Davis; sister-in-law, Dorthea Davis; brothers-in laws, Gracen Hoffman, Frank Bernier, Don McIntosh and his nephews, Jimmy Davis and Duril Mentanko.

Rick is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Myrna; their children; Cory (Bobbi-Jo) and their son, Greyson; Kevin (Virginia) and their daughters, Elowen and Genevieve: daughters, Rae-Anne and her daughter, Aslynn; Ashley (Peter) and their children, Ryker and Alexis; special companion Nova; brothers; Jim Davis, Gary (Esther) Davis, and Kim (Barb) Davis; sister, Darline Hoffman; brothers-in-law, Tony Blazeiko, John (Elaine) McIntosh and Larry (Luisa) McIntosh; sister-in-laws, Joan Bernier and Betty Lou McIntosh; as well as many extended family and special friends.

A Celebration of Rick’s life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from the Upper McKenna Hall, 317 ~ 3rd Street, Weyburn, SK with Pastor Jody Pfeifer officiating. Honorary Urn Bearers are Rick’s grandchildren: Greyson Davis, Elowen and Genevieve Beswick Davis, Aslynn Davis and Ryker and Alexis Wicklund. Luncheon will follow the celebration at the McKenna Hall.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Rick may be made to The Weyburn Humane Society, P.O. Box 1062, Weyburn, SK, S4H 2L3 or to The Canadian Cancer Society, #300 – 55 St. Claire Ave, Toronto, ON, M4V 2X7.

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04/22/2026

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Leona “Lea” Winnifred Bjerland, (nee: Poole), late of Fillmore, SK passed away on April 20, 2026 at the age of 82 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Sam and Reta Poole of Barrie, ON; husband, Larry Bjerland of 63 years; in-laws, Thorben and Helga Bjerland of Rose Valley, SK; her children: Kenneth Elwin, Donna Marie, Everett Dale and Brent Bjerland; brothers, Sam Poole, Bill Poole; sister, Evelyn Scott; brothers and sisters-in-law: Arlie and Carl Kolbenson, Bud Dahnke, Mike Yamniuk, Richard Irvine, Peggy Bjerland, George Grisdale; nieces and nephews: Susan Yamniuk, Trevor Durack, Leslie Bjerland, Tommy Poole. Sam Grisdale, Rob Minnings and Trudy Kolbenson.

Lea is survived by her daughter, Laurie of Fillmore, SK; sisters, Marion Grisdale of Bracebridge, ON, Carol Irvine of Angus, ON, Rae Poole of Barrie, ON; brother, Neil Poole of Newmarket, ON; sisters and brothers-in-law: Donna Yamniuk of Regina, SK, Lora Dahnke of Regina, SK, Mel Bjerland of Rose Valley, SK, Peter and Karen Bjerland of Ontario, Eleanor Poole of Barrie, ON, Waltra Poole, Pauline Raymond of Kitchener, ON; nieces and nephews too numerous to name and great nieces and nephews.

As per Lea’s request, no funeral service will be held at this time. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place.

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04/20/2026

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Marlene Marjorie Anne Karpa (Tillotson) of Regina, SK passed peacefully into Jesus’ arms on March 15, 2026 at the age of 89 years.

Born January 3, 1937 in Kennedy, SK, Marlene is survived by her husband, Richard Karpa, her older sister Audrey Taylor of Regina, SK, and her sister Janice Joynt of Langley, BC; her son David (and Janiese) Karpa of Ottawa, ON; her daughters Leanne Karpa of Regina, SK and Diane Karpa (and Brad) of Okotoks, AB; five grandchildren: Levi, Jared, Alanna, Haley and James, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Marlene’s childhood was rooted in Kipling, SK. After her father, Harry’s passing, when she was just 12, Marlene and her two sisters were lovingly raised, with strength and devotion by their single mother, Elsie Tillotson. The Tillotson sisters loved to sing, dance and make music together. Marlene and Richard enjoyed a faithful marriage and a full life together for 68 years. Starting in Regina in 1957, together they traversed Western Canada as their family grew and settled back in Regina in 1996.

Marlene added so much beauty to the world through her many artistic talents.

In the 1970s, her art passion turned profitable as her pottery was featured in Calgary artisan stores. In Regina, her watercolor painting flourished, and she became an active member of the Brushworks Art Guild. With her beautiful voice, Marlene blessed the Lord and so many others singing solo and in choral groups.

Marlene and Richards’s years in Regina were especially joyful as the rekindled childhood friendships and made new ones through church and the art community.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 4:00 p.m. at Regina Apostolic Church, 808 Assiniboine Avenue E, Regina, SK in the multipurpose room. A light lucheon to follow.

Donations are not expected but flowers (for the memorial) or donations to Canadian Magen David Adom cmai.org (1-800-731-2848) are joyfully appreciated. Flowers for Marlene’s family can be delivered to Regina Apostolic Church service desk in the foyer after 1:00 p.m. Saturday April 25.

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04/20/2026

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Michael Keith Balkenende, late of Oungre, SK passed away on April 10, 2026 at the age of 65 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Jannis and Orma Balkenende; and his sister, Susan Tanner.

Michael is survived by his daughter: Cynthia (Chris) Daurio; daughter, Christina Balkenende; son, Patrick Balkenende; grandfather to 7 grandchildren; his nephews, family and friends.

Cremation has taken place. No formal funeral service will be held at this time.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Michael may be made to the Weyburn 4-H Club, Box 699, Weyburn, SK, S4H 2K8.

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