All Obituaries

Joan Deering went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 3, 2018 with her family by her side. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Harlan Deering, As well as their daughters Miranda (Travis) Hanna and their children Julia and Jolan. Chandra (Dustin) Eresman and their children Ivan and Cyler. She also leaves her siblings Marie Drescher, Agnes Petelski, Margaret Deschamps, Basil (Donalda) Dietrich, Paul Dietrich, Florance (Gary) Meier, Irene (Brian) Bergen, and Jerry...

Hilda Esther Richardson (nee Migowsky)  January 19th, 1928 to December 25th, 2018 Hilda was born in Herbert, Saskatchewan, but she grew up in Leader and lived all of her life in this little town on the prairie that she knew and loved so much. She grew old in Leader. She became feeble and slowly left us, but she never left Leader. And now her circle of life is complete. She went to school in Leader through the war years and completed Grade 10 in 1944. She continued her education at...

Laureen’s journey on this earth ended December 7, 2018 after a lengthy illness at the age of 87 years.  She was born, eldest of five girls, to Henry and Emilia Kary in Hanna, Alberta on Feburary 20, 1931.  Left to cherish her memory are daughters Cherryl (Daryl) Walter,children Sara (Jerad) Davis and Kristen (Curtis) Haigh and Kathryn (Earl) Western, children Rachael (Caleb) Robinson and Lauryn; son, Doug (Bonnie) Meier; great granddaughter Isabelle Haigh who she met for the...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juanita Patricia Porter, beloved wife of John Robert “Bob” Porter of 62 years. Nita passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 at the age of 91.  Her memory will be cherished by her daughters Susan (Jim) Roads, Kelly (Brian) Schorr, Andrea (Dwayne) Neitz, Tracy (Don) Keays, Rebecca (Garth) Porter, her daughter-in-law Stacia Thomson and her son-in-law Dick Sloan, her brother Rod...

Gramma Mary was born and raised in the Cardell district she went to the country school and later went to high school in Maple Creek. She worked part time at the hospital while she was going to school.  She trained on the job as a nurse’s aide under Miss Gillowd, her matron.  After she worked at the hospital full time for a few years. She married Bob Elliott in 1950 and moved out to the ranch where she enjoyed open spaces and a love of nature, looking after baby calves,...

ARTHUR HENRY FREY (JOE)  was born January 24, 1927 at the farm home of his parents, Fred & Helena Frey.  He was the 5th child in a family of 6.  He passed away November 24, 2018 at the Maple Creek Hospital (SIHF).  He was 91 years and 10 months old.   He is survived by one sister in law, Bella Frey; nine nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents, Frederich & Helena Frey; brothers Edward, Alfred &...

Alfred Paul “Eddie” Elsasser It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Elsasser, November 23,  2018 at the Leader & District Integrated Health Facility with his family at his side. He was Born Dec. 7, 1941 (notably the day Pearl Harbour was bombed)at the family homestead near Estuary (where Daryl and Raylene reside today). He was educated at Estuary school. He met Sandra in 1962, and married the love of his life Feb. 22. 1964. The births of...

Our beloved Dar passed away on November 27th, 2018.  The family would like to thank the numerous family and friends who visited her, as well as the staff at Oasis House and Maple Creek Hospital.  At Dar's request, there will be a gathering in Puerto Vallarta at her "office", before the New Year.  In lieu of flowers or cards, donations can be made, in Dar's memory, to "NOBARS Animal Rescue Society", where Andy and Dar's wonderful little dog,...