All Obituaries

Sperlie, Henry Joseph age 80 years, of Mankota, passed away on March 7, 2024 at the Gravelbourg Hospital. A graveside service and luncheon is being arranged and will be announced at a later date.     Henry is survived by his siblings: Gladys (Lawrence) Briere, Clarence (Donna) Sperlie, Ken (Gwen) Sperlie; nephews and nieces: Rhonda (Mike) Wasylenki (son Garret), Rodney Briere (daughter Taylor), Nicole (Tyler) Crozier (children Blake, Carter, Irelyn), Devan (Laura) Sperlie...

Mr. Balzer Stengler, age 94 years, passed away on February 11, 2024 at the Prairie Health Care Centre in Cabri, Saskatchewan.  Balzer was born on June 25, 1929 in Ponteix, Saskatchewan.  He later married Mildred Konanz.   Balzer is survived by a large family consisting of 5 children, their spouses along with many grandchildren and also some great grandchildren. He is predeceased by all his siblings, their spouses, all of Mildred’s siblings and their spouses, as...

Irene Sylvia Marie Lavallée (nee Bleau) age 62, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday January 15, 2024. Irene was born in Ponteix, Saskatchewan to parents Claude and Hélène Bleau and was kept in good company being the 5th of 6 children. It was during these early years that Irene developed her nurturing and patient nature. Growing up on the Blupont Standardbred Farm Irene was introduced to her first love early on, horses. Through her love of horses,...

October 17,1928 – May 13, 2023 Sister Fernande Larose was born on October 17, 1928 in Saint-Henri, Lévis, P.Q. The family had moved to McCord, Saskatchewan by 1940 where she received her Education. Sr. Fernande entered in the Community of “Les Soeurs de Notre Dame d’ Auvergne” in September 1944. On August 24, 1945 she took the Religious Habit and then received her religious name “Sr. Marie Joseph” - then in August 1967 she went back to her former...

Marj was born March 2, 1937 – the only child of John & Lizzie McBlain.  Her early years were spent in the Pinto River & Aneroid district. She met the love of her life Armand Thibault and they married Dec 1, 1956.  They moved to the farm in Aneroid in 1963.  They welcomed 4 children – Paul, Jeanne, John and Mary-Ann. These children supplied them with 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren! Through the years Marj worked at the Royal Bank, Douville...

Joyce Roberta Desharnais The family of Joyce Roberta Desharnais, age 85, of Ponteix, are saddened to announce her passing on January 5, 2023, at the Foyer St. Joseph Nursing Home in Ponteix, Saskatchewan.  As per her wishes, there will be no funeral.  The family will gather at a later date to lay her to her final rest.  Joyce was born on June 26, 1937 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan.  On April 19, 1958, she married Martial Desharnais.  She was so proud to share that they...

Angela Joan Chenard 27 December 1965 - 2 January 2023 On January 2, 2023 our beloved Angie was suddenly taken from us at the age of 57.  Angela Joan Chenard was born on December 27, 1965, in Rimbey, Alberta to parents Edward and Penelope Cumberland.  She was raised as a rural Albertan and loved all things country, ranchy, and western.  She was an avid animal lover with a passion for horses, dogs, and anything stray.  It was this very passion that led her heart to a...

HAPKE: Edward "Ed" age 92 of Ponteix, SK, and formerly of Vanguard, SK passed away on July 4, 2022 at the Foyer St. Joseph Nursing Home. The memorial service was held on Monday July 11, 2022 at 2:00 pm from St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Pastor Greg Kiel officiating.  The life story was given by Tye Hapke, readers were Janet Ray and Cathie Myers and the urn bearer was Evan Myers. Ed was born in Vanguard Saskatchewan to Henry and Jennie (nee Davie) Hapke, a younger brother...

Binette, Etiennette Rita age 92 of Ponteix, Saskatchewan, passed away on May 25, 2022.  The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on May 31, 2022, from Notre Dame D'Auvergne with Father Jules Adator officiating.  Etiennette is survived by her sons: Guy (Doris), Michel (Sylvie); grandchildren: Kristina, Michelle (Richard), Jay (Megan); great grandchildren: Luke, Jack, Alynne, Claire, Rebecca.  She was predeceased by her father and mother Edgar Bedard and AdelinaOuellette;...

CLOUTIER: Armand Guy age 80 years of Ponteix, SK passed away on May 20, 2022 at the Cypress Regional Hospital. The funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from Notre Dame d'Auvergne Roman Catholic Church with Father Jules Adator officiating. The organist was Danny Roberge, the soloists were Micheline Cloutier and Jason Cote, the eulogy was read by Brian Cote, and the readers were Diane Liboiron and Louise Cloutier. The cross bearer was Micaela Baxter, the urn...