Funeral Announcements

Funeral For:  Henry E. Klassen 
Funeral Date: August 25, 2024 
Henry E. Klassen, 80, of Steinbach passed away Monday, August 19th at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Nettie, 6 daughters, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Anna Klassen and several siblings. 
The funeral service for Henry E. Klassen will be held Sunday, August 25th at 3pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel with burial at Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach. 

Karen McNichol Obituary

1946 ~ 2024 (age 78)

It is with great sadness that the family of Karen McNichol announce her passing on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 at the age of 78.

Loving mother of Ryan McNichol, Shari (Al) Stecyk and the late Shawna Lee McNichol;

grandmother of Shawn McNichol, Dane McNichol, Teagan Stecyk and the late Cale Stecyk.

At Karen's request there will be no services held. 

Donations in Karen's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan with details on how to donate located below.

Don Kenneth was born December 19, 1969, to Ken and Doris Watt (Anderson) in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan and passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, from complications following surgery. He grew up on the family farm with his parents and sisters, Heather and Terry. As a young boy, agriculture was a very important aspect of his life!

Albert Ervin Hogemann
March 28, 1929 – August 20, 2024

SMITH

July 31, 1929 – August 15, 2024

Donald "Don" Gropp Obituary

1939 ~ 2024 (age 85)

The family of Don Gropp are saddened to announce his passing on Sunday, August 18th, 2024 at the age of 85 years.

Beloved husband of the late Betty Gropp.

Don will be lovingly remembered by his many friends and family.

There will be prayers held for Don Friday, August 23, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. and a funeral mass on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00 A.M;

Both services will be held at the Little Flower Catholic Church in Leader, SK.

Paul "Vicious" Houle Obituary

1956 ~ 2024 (age 68)

Paul Victor Houle, born to Wilfrid and Albee Houle on June 14, 1956, in Coronach, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  Known affectionately and jokingly by his friends and family as "Vicious”, Vic was a hard-working dairy farmer and power engineer whose jovial spirit and mischievous nature brought joy to everyone who knew him.

Sophia Sammy
1962 - 2024

Sophia passed away at the Arcola Health Centre, Arcola, Sask. on August 16, 2024 at the age of 62.

The Wake will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the White Bear First Nations Community Hall. The traditional feast will commence at 12:00 noon on Friday, August 23, 2024, followed by the Funeral Service and giveaway, at the same location. Elder Michael Lonechild will be the speaker. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, White Bear First Nations.

Jason Raymond Richard York

Jason was born in Vancouver, B. C. to Sheila and Dick Patton on Dec 5, 1976. He was the light of their lives, and they were so proud to be parents. Jason attended both Charles Dickens elementary School and then Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School in Vancouver. After graduating, he went on to take a machinist course at BCIT. He loved heavy metal rock bands, and he took great pride in his connections to those musical endeavors. He amassed a huge collection of diecast cars and loved showing them to anyone who visited.

Paul Pierre Joseph Gaudet
1931 – 2024

Paul’s family is saddened to announce his passing at the Redvers Health Centre Long Term Care Facility, Redvers, Sask. on August 18, 2024 at the age of 92.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Redvers, with Rev. Lourdhu Raju Bandhanadam the Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Regis Parish Cemetery, Wauchope, after which a luncheon will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church in the hall.