All Obituaries

Peacefully and surrounded by members of his family, William “James” Peterson passed away in Maple Creek on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the age of 94.   James was born and raised south of Piapot and worked on his parents ranch until his early 30’s. During this time, he met Jackie, one of the ranch employees, who became the love of his life. The two were wed in 1959.     Family and friends were very important for James.  He was known for...

Harry Kobitz of Maple Creek, SK passed away in long term care at Southwest Integrated Healthcare Facility on July 19, 2021 at the age of 91. Harry was born on April 7th, 1930 in Maple Creek to Michael and Anna Kobitz. Harry worked for CPR until his father’s death in 1958, he then took over running the family farm until he retired. Harry loved to go hunting and fishing, and always had great stories of his travels. He will be missed and remembered by his brothers and sister, and their...

BAUER- Henry Bauer was born May 26, 1932 at his family home near Surprise, SK. He passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021 in Maple Creek, SK.   Henry will be lovingly remembered by Emily, his loving wife of over 63 years; his daughters Brenda (Gary), and Bernice; his grandsons Paul (Cassandra), and Jamie, and his great-grandson Damien; his sisters Eileen, Evelyn, and Erna; his brother Melvin; as well as many friends, family, nieces and nephews.   Henry was predeceased by his...

Jean was born on April 10, 1933 in Wakefield, England to Mollie and Clifford Colledge.  She had two siblings; Michael and Elizabeth.   Jean passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan.   Jean went in to the nursing profession and graduated Nursing School in 1954. She came to Canada in 1958 aboard the "Empress of Britain" and found work as a Registered nurse in Hamilton, Saskatoon, Eastend and Swift Current.     She...

ROWE-  Dwayne was born in the Battle River Hospital in what is now the town of Manning, Alberta. As he described in the book he co-authored with Hal C. Sisson, Coots, Codgers and Curmudgeons, he grew up in northern Alberta during the 1940’s and 50’s believing Nabob was coffee and Velveeta was cheese. He graduated with a BA-LLB from the University of Alberta in 1963, articled with Hal Sisson and practiced law in Peace River until 1969, before moving to Edmonton. He was...

PARSONAGE- Graham Wilkes Parsonage was born on January 6, 1942, the second child of Graham and Laura Parsonage. Dad grew up on the family ranch along Battle Creek. He attended Merryflat School. His interests in hunting, trapping and fishing, ranching, and music were evident early on and he pursued these passionately throughout his life. In 1964, he married Joan Pickett, who had grown up on a mixed farm north of Maple Creek. Mom and Dad first lived across the creek from Graham and...

Dianne Margaret Martens (nee Sinclair) passed away at the age of 74 on May 19, 2021 at the Maple Creek Hospital after a long battle with COPD. Dianne was born November 25, 1946 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan to Finley and Mae Sinclair (Black). She grew up in Swift Current along with her brother, Donald.   Dianne is survived by her daughter Brenda Christian, son-in-law Gordon Christian and grandson Trajan Christian. Dianne was predeceased by her parents and her brother. Dianne...

NEWBY- Gertrude was born to Leo and Anna Von der Loh on Tuesday, September 4th, 1923.  She was the oldest of 5 children.  She was born at Lockwood, Saskatchewan, prematurely in a time when preemies didn’t survive. Gertrude spent the first 2 weeks of her life in a shoe box on the door of the wood stove oven. Her sister, Jeannette Joyce, was born next.  Victor Vernon was the middle child. Verginia Victoria next with Winfred Joseph John bringing up the...

GARDIPPIE- David Edward Gardippie was born on November 9, 1932 in Piapot, Sask. and passed away on May 4, 2021 at the age of 88. Dave was predeceased by his partner Laura McKenzie and eldest daughter Gorgena Goldie. Dave is survived by his children Loretta (George), Jerry (Michelle), and Debby (Aaron); as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dave was a good father and grandpa, great grandfather papa; too many children to name. Dave worked many jobs in his younger years....