Jackie Stephanson

Jacqueline (Jackie) Anne Stephanson (Speck) – July 1, 1948 – June 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Jackie Stephanson announce her passing on June 14, 2025, at the age of 76 years old.

Jackie was born July 1, 1948, in Vanguard, Saskatchewan, to Esther and Henry Speck joining the family, being the youngest to four siblings. Mom was predeceased by her mother and father, Henry & Esther Speck, her siblings, Faye, Eileen, Carol, and Henry (Spike), father in-law and mother in-law, Robert (Rusty) and Velma Stephanson.

Maxine Knudsen

Hilda Maxine Knudsen (née Mills), lovingly known as Maxine or Mack, passed away peacefully at Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on June 18, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born on April 27 1943, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, to Earl and Hilda Mills.

Bendickson, Aleta Emily

Aleta Emily Bendickson, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on June 20, 2025 at the age of 45 years.

She was predeceased by her mother, Karen Elaine Olson; grandparents, Shirley and Ralph Olson, Ivy and Henry Turner; grandparents, Sam and Lillian Bendickson, Henry and Annetta Locken.

James “Jim” Wallace Pehura

James “Jim” Wallace Pehura

With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of James “Jim” Pehura on June 22, 2025. He died peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. A father, grandfather, uncle, teacher and retired principal, he leaves behind an unmeasurable impact on the lives of his family, students, co-workers and friends in Portage la Prairie.

Larsen, Margaret Marie

Margaret Marie Larsen, formerly of Radville, SK passed away on June 22, 2025 at the age of 91 years.

She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Jay Larsen; her parents, Fred and Flora Bouchard; brothers: Gerard, Louie, Eugene, John, Ernest, William, Raymond and Rene; sisters, Theresa Fauth and Ann Mellon; in-laws, Alfred and Bertha Larsen; brothers-in-law, Harvey (Ida), Daniel (Rose); and sister-in-law, Adele (Don) Soli.

Ann Marie Bang

Ann Marie Bang was born on January 25, 1950 in Cabri, Saskatchewan. The 4th child to Vera Irene and Cecil Edward Cushing, was the youngest sister to late Verne Edward Cushing, late Joy Mae Bekker, and surviving Linda Joan Johnson.

Ann attended elementary and high school in Cabri. She started to work part-time at the hospital as a Nurses Aide, which she loved. In the fall, she got a full-time position which she was excited about in 1966. She married Mark Alden Bang on March 5, 1977.

Olson, Barry Ross

Barry Ross Olson
1941-2025


Barry Ross Olson was born in Estevan, SK, on August 27, 1941. He passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Regina General Hospital on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at the age of 83.


A Celebration of Barry’s Life will be held at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK on Monday, June 30th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with Richard Olson presiding. Following the memorial service a luncheon will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion – Estevan branch.

Kitching, Eric Harold

Eric Harold Kitching, late of Buena Vista, SK passed away on June 20, 2025 at the age of 62 years.

A devoted family man and passionate golfer, Eric’s loyalty to others was unmatched. His words of wisdom will be forever treasured, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Eric may be made to the Robertdale Golf & Country Club, P.O. Box 184, Radville, SK, S0C 2G0.

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