Obituaries

Born In: Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, Canada
Born: July 11th, 1924

Passed in: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Passed on: May 11th, 2013

Elmer Joseph Opseth
July 11, 1924 – May 11, 2013

William Chaykowski passed away in Prince Albert, SK on May 11, 2013 at the age of 91 years. William was born on August 11, 1921 in Mildred, SK. William will be lovingly remembered by: Cecilia Olson; his brother: Mike; his sisters: Pauline, Mary, Joyce and Helen; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. William was predeceased by: his siblings: Vicky, Kay, Jack and Henry. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 – 1:00 pm at MacKenzie Chapel, Prince Albert, SK. Arrangements in care of Northern Funeral Service, MacKenzie Chapel.

ST. ARNAUD – Ferd, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2013. Ferd was born on the family farm near Hoey in 1925. He received his education in a one-room school. As he got older there was farm work to be done – he worked 12 hour days driving tractor for a dollar a day. After several months he was able to purchase a good suit. Alberta beckoned Ferd where he did welding for a time then went on to do payroll for a company building bridges near Blue Ridge and Calgary. You could see stars through the roof cracks of his sleeping accommodations and he slept fully clothed.

Dewhurst – Kathleen June passed away Thursday, May 9th, 2013 at the age of 83. She was born on April 1st, 1930 in Prince Albert. She was predeceased by her husband Bob; her parents Violet and Tom Frost and her sister Lil Mills. June is survived by her son William R. (Marilyn) Dewhurst of Prince Albert, grandson Rob (Vicki) Dewhurst, great granddaughters Tianna and Kaitlyn Dewhurst; grandson Douglas W.