All Obituaries

Ollie Ellingson was born May 6, 1936, to parents Rudolph and Caroline (Corrine) Ellingson on a farm near Bracken, Saskatchewan. He was raised on a farm near Consul, Saskatchewan, with his brothers; Alby, Ira, Ralph, Kermith, Guy, Barry, and Laurence, and sisters; Josephine, Laura, and Bernice. His family moved to Vidora in 1940, where Ollie attended school. He was active in 4H and sports such as hockey and baseball in his earlier years. Ollie was a hired hand for multiple families in the...

Billy was born on the Nekaneet First Nation July 18, 1951. Passed away early morning of January 23, 2023 at the age of 71 years old in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan.   Billy will be forever remembered by all those who knew him as a Dad, Brother, Uncle and special friend.   Billy is survived by those who he called his daughters; Yvonne and Phyllis Mosquito, Lynada Broncho. Sons; Jerry Broncho and Garrett BuffaloCalf. Adopted daughters; Elvie Stonechild, Arlene Ridgeway and Rhonda...

Ed was born in Maple Creek in October 1950 and got his lifelong nickname of Butch from the nurses in the hospital when he came out a whopping 10 pounds! He was the youngest in a family of 4 boys and lived his life on the family farm in Golden Prairie. Ed was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He especially enjoyed the 20 plus years of fishing trips with Corey, including excursions up north with his fishing buddies. His love of the outdoors often had him finding and bringing home many baby...

It is with great sadness and loving memories, Georgina Anhorn, age 54, the family announces her sudden passing on January 10, 2023, with her husband Dana at side when her heart stopped. Paramedics couldn't restart her heart in the ambulance near the house and her death was later confirmed at Leader Hospital. Georgina was born and raised by the late George Schmidt and Elizabeth Schmidt on April 23, 1968, at the Leader Hospital, making her the fourth and youngest girl of the Schmidt...

Gillian Oakes Red Rock Woman-Kâ-mihkosit Asiniy Iskwêw, Sweat Lodge Woman-Mahtotisân Iskwêw was born February 27, 1995, in Medicine Hat, AB. She passed on January 5, 2023 in Medicine Hat, AB at the age of 27, surrounded by family and friends. Left to cherish her memory are her father Gilbert (Sheri) Oakes, siblings; Brothers Ashley Mosquito, Trent Mosquito, Dean Rowan, Presley Potts, Kaylam Fourhorns, Keifer Fourhorn, Clint Fourhorn; Sisters, Kimberly (Adam)...

Bethel, Violet (nee Jensen) Violet Bethel passed away peacefully at the Maple Creek Hospital on December 25, 2022 at the age of 103. Violet was born in Tompkins, SK on June 13, 1919 to Ole & Thera (Lindquist) Jensen and was the eldest of three children. Violet completed her schooling in Tompkins and entered the work force at a local grocery store. She then worked for the Post Office for 10 years before moving to the Public Library. Violet married Harold Bethel in 1953 and they ranched...

With great love and respect, the family of Ella Baron announce her passing at the Leader Integrated Healthcare Facility in Leader, Saskatchewan on January 5th, 2023 at the age of 88 years. Ella’s life will be forever cherished by her son Michael (Shelley) – Scott, Luke and Hannah; Chad (Shana), Kemp and Kendrick; Andrew (Marilyn), Nash and Banks; daughter Melanie (Lennie) Sehn – Mandy (Marc) Lavallee, Laney and Nole, Jonathan...

Ruth Elma Watson was born on a farm NW of Consul, Saskatchewan, on October 21, 1925, to Tom and Vestel Watson. Ruth and her twin sister, Florence, were third in line of 12 children. When Ruth was 12 years old, she and her family were devastated by the loss of their dear mother, then a few years later, their father also passed away. All of Ruth’s siblings stuck together through the good and the bad times to keep their family together. Eventually, they all acquired jobs to help with...

Mark Richmond De Ford passed away at his home in Portreeve, SK on Christmas Day 2022. He was born on March 29, 1960 in Leader, SK. He is predeceased by his Father, Richmond Stanley De Ford (1917-1973) Mother, Madelyne (Pudge) De Ford (1928-2004) and his Son, Richmond Alexander De Ford (June - October 1993) Mark is survived by his son Marc Richmond De Ford Jr. of Edmonton, AB and his brother Rob De Ford of Lancer, SK He will be remembered for his sense of humor, love of the outdoors,...

Craig Buffalocalf was born October 22, 1974 in Brooks, AB He passed on December 14, 2022 in Edmonton, AB at the age of 48 years. Left to cherish his memory are his children Craig Jr (Tia), Jay Ray, Tyra (Brendan), Memphis, Emerson, Hunter, Arizona Jaggar and Raymond. Adopted children Brienne (Eko), Terrell (Anika). Grand children Courage, River, Attikus, Isabel and Isarel. Sisters Coreen, Ivy (Joey) and Renae (Alex). Brothers Ryan (Joyce), Thomas and Garrett. Aunties Elsie, Verna and Patsy....