Funeral Announcements

JAMES “JIM” NORMAN BOYACHEK

November 13, 1954 to August 3, 2024

In the early morning hours of August 3, 2024, Jim Boyachek (aged 69) passed away at his home with family in attendance.

Jim is survived by his wife Sandra (Hogaboam) and their daughter Charlene, grandsons Hudson and Hanley Boak and their father Sean Boak.  Also, brother Owen, sister Ellie (Russ Adams and son Billy), and brother Alex (son Travis Lewadniuk).

Erin Wade Anderson, formerly of Rossendale, passed away in Portage la Prairie, on July 4, 2024 at the age of 60.  

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Stacey, daughter Keeley, and son Kieran. Mother: Katherine, Brothers: Kevin (Bonnie), Shawn (Trish) Nephews: Connor and Reese, and Neice: Ryleigh, Mother and Father-in-Law Warren and Heather Callaghan, Sister-in-Law Darcee (Mark) McJannet, Nephew: Michael, and Niece: Madison.

Gina Desjarlais Obituary

1978 ~ 2024 (age 46)

June 21, 1978 – Kindersley, Saskatchewan

July 30, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Gina Desjarlais of Calgary, AB, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the age of 46 years.

Gina was born in Kindersley, SK, on June 21, 1978. The Desjarlais' lived in the trailer court for a few years before settling into the family home on West Road. Gina lived in Kindersley, SK, Saskatoon, SK, Fort St. John, BC, and finally settled in Calgary, AB.

ST DENNIS

It is with great sadness the family of Dwayne Patrick St. Dennis announces his passing on Saturday, July 27th, 2024, at the age of 68 years.  He was predeceased by Deborah McGillis; his mother, Patricia Pierce (St. Dennis); grandfather, Patrice St. Denis; and grandmother, Josephte St. Denis.  Dwayne will be sadly missed by his siblings: Brian, Daryle, and Lori (Ken); son, Patrick (Heather); nephews, Luke and Evan; grandchildren: Tye, Emma, and Allison; and great friends, Sandy and Tom. 

Donna Lou O’Brien, late of Midale, SK passed away August 1, 2024 at the age of 92 years.

At Donna’s request, there will be no funeral service.  Interment will be held at Westphalia Cemetery, Midale, SK at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, for family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Donna may be made the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, #301—2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 3X1.

Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK

(848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333)

Marian A. Nickel of Herbert, Saskatchewan, passed away at Outlook Hospital on August 5, 2024. Marian was born on March 30, 1936 in Herbert, Saskatchewan. Left to cherish her memory are her sons: Don (Linda), Mel (Sharon), Lawrence; daughters: Elva (Blair), Shirley, Alice, Doreen (Steve), Patricia, and Sharon. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; sisters: Kathie, Bertha, Selma; brothers: Peter, Carl, Deitrick; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Wilfred D.

The Funeral Service for Jerome Dillman will take place on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 11:00 am from the Christ the Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Swift Current.

*The service is being livestreamed and the link will be made available on the funeral home website the day of the service.

**The service is being recorded and will be posted on the funeral home website as soon as possible.

In memory of Jerome Dillman, donations made to the Lancer Community Hall would be appreciated by the family.

KEELER

Carmen Wade Keeler aged 67 years of Keeler, SK, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 1st, 2024.  Wade was born October 22nd, 1956, in Moose Jaw, SK to Allister and Patricia Keeler.  He was the youngest of three children.  The first ten years of his life were spent on the Keeler farm.  He took the first 5 grades of his education in Keeler, belonged to the cub scouts, and played with the hockey team.  He liked to do all the things busy, curious, young boys do.

Shane Desmond Smith

Shane Smith, a loving husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024 in Portage la Prairie, with his family by his side.

It is with sadness and broken hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Kennedy Maxwell Elk July 28, 2024 resident of Dakota Tipi First Nation. Age 36.

Fond memories and thoughts of him will forever be with us, as he starts his journey to the Spirit World.