All Obituaries

Laura Briggs (Blumhagen) passed away in Medicine Hat, AB on September 15, 2018 at the age of 90.  Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 67 years Colby Briggs, her children Harold (Sonia) Briggs, Dorothy (Terry) Schmidt, Clarence (Dale Ann) Briggs, Betty Ann (Rick) Nickel, Darlene (Calvin) Flaig,     Dale (Kathy) Briggs, Iona (Gerry) Zinn, Wallace (Nasrin) Briggs, Elaine Waters (Bruce Ekman), 25 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, brothers Ruben and Ken...

For family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Caroline may be made to the Canadian Arthritis Society (SK Division) 110-2550 12 Ave, Regina, SK S4P 3X1

George Shanley Galbraith It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of their dear Husband, Father, Grandfather, Father-in-law, Brother and Uncle. George passed peacefully after a very long but courageous battle with cancer. Left to rejoice his memory but mourn his loss is Elsie, wife of 63 years; sons: Wes (Carol) - their children Davin (Bobbi-Jo) and great grandchildren Tatum, Kaleb, and Hailey; Karla (Monte) and great grandchildren (Nash and Josey); Kelly - his...

  Christopher Lear Holmes June 12, 1989 - August 1, 2018   Chris was a passenger in a float plane accident on Tyaughton Lake, BC when he lost his life. He was born in Calgary, AB and grew up in Maple Creek, SK from age 2. Chris played many sports - hockey, baseball, track and distance running.  He loved the outdoors and had an adventurous spirit for biking, hiking, skiing, motor biking and hunting.  He always had his backpack with him and was prepared for any...

Maxine Pearl Fricke was born on March 8, 1923 to Ted and Ella Anderson. She passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Hospital on Aug. 5, 2018 at the age of 95.  Maxine leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters – Charolette Somers (Glenn) of Calgary , Myrna Widmer from Maple Creek and Shawna Phaff (Rod) of Dunmore.  Her grandchildren, Trevor Somers, Ryan Somers (Jacquie), Tricia Ressler, Kevin Koch, Quincy Phaff and Amelia Phaff.  Her great-grandchildren, Cypress...

Edwin Paul Perrin was born on June 20th, 1995. He was welcomed into the arms of his mother, father, older sister and loving family.  He was the 5th generation Perrin to carry the Edwin name. Paul came from is grandpa Sabin and his initials are the same as his great grandpa Perrin. EPP. He was a happy go lucky boy who grew up and developed into the fine young man that all of you know and remember.  He was always ready with a smile, and when teasing those around him you could watch...

Gertrude Nagel, daughter of Jacob Hoffman and Katie (Rosler) was born on July 21, 1928 in Eatonia, Saskatchewan.  Gertie grew up on the family farm, south of Eatonia, with her four brothers.  She attended the Cornfeld school until the age of 15 when she moved to Regina to finish her high school at Luther College.  She studied and gained her nursing diploma at the Grey Nun’s Hospital in Regina in 1951. Later that same year Gertie moved to Leader where she met Norman...

Lillian May Christiansen (Lil, Granny) passed away peacefully in the Maple Creek Long Term Care Home on July 22, 2018 at the age of 80.   Lil, as people knew her, was born in Maple Creek on April 9, 1938. Lil was the baby of the family. Her parents, Bill and Edith Braniff had seven children; Francis, Marion, Charlie, Harry, Ellen, Jack and Lillian. She was raised on the farm by Stillwater, south of Piapot. She attended school in Stillwater, then moved to Piapot, and finally to her...

Schafer, Jennifer Mary nee Knox, was born September 01, 1951 in Swift Current, SK. She passed away in Maple Creek, SK on June 26, 2018. Predeceased by her parents Dr. John Knox and Margaret Knox, affectionately known as "Maggie". Father-in-law Matt Schafer and mother-in-law Olga Schafer. Her nephew Michael Johnson. Special family friends Crickett & Marge Annett and Sheila Mulatz. Survived by her loving husband of 48 years Ron Schafer, son Mark (Kimberley) Schafer, grandsons...