Our hearts are full of sadness announcing the passing of Joseph Robert Pryor, “Joe”, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. No service will be held at this time. Memorial donations in memory of Joe may be made to Kidney Foundation of Canada, Saskatchewan Branch as gifts of remembrance. Joe was born in Coronach, SK.  on May 28, 1955 to James “Jim” and Doreen (Genswien) Pryor.  Joe attended school and grew up in Oxbow, SK. He loved the outdoors and spent most ...

Marjorie Margaret (Cook) Reynolds was born on November 24, 1929, on the Hazel Dell farm.  She was the eldest of 10 children born to Ken and Margaret Cook—six boys and four girls.  Marge was premature so her mom and dad used the old wood stove to keep her warm.  All types of farming were part of Marge’s life.  As a child her family raised rabbits, then changed over to mink and a small herd of cattle . . . and always horses.  In 1939, the family moved to ...

Tom was born on July 29, 1952 at Preeceville, to his parents Leo & Sadie Prekaski.  He grew up in the town of Sturgis.  Many hours were spent at the Pool Hall and at the Northern Café as well as at the Sturgis Stock Yards and local Auction Marts with his dad, who was a Cattle Buyer. It was often said Leo could look at an animal and tell you how much it was worth.  Probably that is where Tom’s love of animals came from.  His childhood best friend was his ...

It is with sadness that the family of Marie Boen, beloved wife of the late Eugene Boen, of Sturgis, announce her passing on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. She was 87 years of age. Marie was born January 19th, 1939, on the farm, in Weekes, Saskatchewan. She had seven siblings and attended school at Neelly Lake, Saskatchewan. Marie met the love of her life at a dance in Weekes, Saskatchewan and romance was inevitable! She married Eugene Boen on October 16, 1957.  Their first son, Allan was ...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Raymond Pottle, cherished husband of the late Katherine Pottle, of Sturgis, announce his passing on Thursday, March 19th. He was 89 years of age. Raymond Bernard Pottle was born November 7, 1936 in Endeavour, SK and died March 19, 2026 in the Preeceville & District Long Term Care Home. Ray had 4 older siblings born to Stephen and Agnes (Roemer) Pottle and he was the 6th child born to Stephen and Victoria (Halchuk) Pottle.  He was big ...

Mary Gulka, daughter of Edith Gulka and the late Harry Gulka, of Preeceville, passed away on Thursday, March 19th. She was 59 years of age. Mary Anne Gulka was the second child born to Harry A. Gulka and Adeline/Edith (nee Pacholko). Mary was born in Preeceville, SK on June 23, 1966. She attended school there until her graduation in 1984. She took work as teachers’ aide in Endeavor, SK and helped on the family farm. In 1987 Mary moved to Edmonton, AB whereby for 3 years she worked for ...

It is with great sadness that the family of Carol Buchan, of Sturgis, announce her passing on Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was 81 years of age.  A gathering in celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of Carol may be made to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan (https://www.cancerfoundationsask.ca/) as gifts of remembrance. Carol Elaine Buchan (nee Johnson) was born in Preeceville, SK on December 22, 1944, to Henry and Florence (Lindstrom) ...

The family of Frank Jack Rupchan, of Saskatoon, and formerly of Usherville, are saddened to announce his passing on March 13, 2026, as a result of COPD. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Frank was a strong and resilient man who loved the outdoors, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial donations may be made to Lung Saskatchewan (https://donate.lungsask.ca/) as gifts of remembrance. Arrangements for Mr. Frank Rupchan have been entrusted ...

The family of Louise Stroeder, loving wife of the late Alfred Stroeder, of Lintlaw, sadly announce her passing on March 7, 2026. She was 95 years of age. Louise (Housden) Stroeder was born on August 20, 1930, to Fredrick and Katherine (Kraus) Housden in the Daylesford area. She was the 2nd of five children. Louise met Alfred and they were married on November 24, 1953. They had three children, Barbara, Ronald and Holly. Barb married Darrell Biccum. They have one daughter, Cindy (Jason) ...

Jason Chernyk, beloved husband of Marla Chernyk, passed away on March1, 2026, in Swan River, MB. He was 51 years of age. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (Manitoba time) from Veterans Community Hall, 119 6th Ave N, Swan River, MB. Memorial donations in memory of Jason may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #39 (Box 786, Swan River, MB, R0L 1Z0) or to the Swan Valley Animal Protection League (Box 2735, Swan River, MB, R0L 1Z0) as gifts of ...