The family of William Whitehawk wishes to announce his passing on May 10, 2021, in Cote First Nation, Saskatchewan.        From the age of four to fifteen, Big Fella attended boarding school at St. Phillips Residential School.  At fifteen he left school and carried on to work at odd jobs as a labourer or farmhand to survive for the next ten years.  At age 25 he decided to turn his life around by reconnecting with his traditional roots. He put himself...

Brezinski, Edward Michael born April 24, 1932 – April 24, 2021, aged 89 years. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Edward.  Edward was born in the Invermay District to parents Stanley and Anna (Derkatch) Brezinski. After the death of his father, at the tender age of 17 years, Edward continued the farming operations and continued to care for his mother.  In 1965, while living on the farm, Edward was a member of Buchanan Board of Trade.  In...

Private family graveside service will be held on  Saturday April 10, 2021 at Riverview Cemetery with the Very. Rev. Father Joakim Rac officiating.  Those who wish to donate in memory of Stephaine may do so to the Kamsack Nursing Home Auxiliary as tokens of remembrance.   Complete Obituary will be posted when available.  

Matveyenko, Maria (Mary) (nee Padmoroff) born July 22, 1930 – March 20, 2021 aged 90 years.                 Maria was born on section 18 township 29 range, west of the 2nd meridian, south of Veregin, Sk.  She went to school in the Bear Stream district.  She married Alec Matveyenko on May 29, 1949.  She worked in Regina as a security guard at Sears warehouse.  When she moved back to Kamsack...

BABIUK, Stanley (Stan) October 11, 1946 – February 20, 2021 aged 74 years. Stan was born October 11, 1946 on a farm in the Rhein district to Nick and Doris Babiuk. In 1953, the family moved to Kamsack where he attended school. In 1967, he married Beverly Martynuik and within a short period of time they moved to Canora and then Lynn Lake. From there they returned to Kamsack where Stan continued his plumbing career. They were blessed with 3 daughters, Rhonda, Colleen and Tracy. In...

Emily was born on February 3, 1939 in Kamsack District to parents Louis and Anne Bielecki (nee Lazor). She grew up in Kamsack area where she attended school in the Prairie Queen School, Saskatchewan. In March of 1963, Emily married Arnold Lesser and together they raised their son, Darrell. Emily enjoyed spending time at the farm. She found joy working in her vegetable and flower gardens, both in town and on the farm. She was known for her homemade perogies and her clients came from all...

Ripa, Frances Betty Ann of Canora passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11th at the Canora Hospital at the age of 75 years.  God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, and although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the...

Harris, James (Jim) Thomas, April 19, 1936 – January 22, 2021, entered into rest, peacefully at the Norquay Health Center on January 22, 2021 at the age of 84 years.     Jim was born on the farm at Allanville, Saskatchewan, to Thomas and Margaret (Laycock) Harris. Jim met and married the love of his life, Emily Meszaros, on June 6, 1960.  Jim, Emily and the Harris Family, moved to Kamsack in 1974, where Jim began work for Broda Construction. A position he held for...

MATTHEW – William (Bill) Robert John Born July 18, 1929 – January 21, 2021 aged 91 years. Dad was a young boy when he immigrated to Canada with his parents Donald and Winnifred Matthew and his oldest sister, Dora.  They settled in Newdale area of Manitoba before moving to the Kamsack area.                 Dad as a young man worked at various jobs in the bush and on farms for different people. ...