Funeral Announcements

Raymond (Ray) Butz
October 1, 1930 – June 19, 2025

With busy hands, a quick wit, and a heart full of love, Ray Butz left this world the same way he lived in it—deeply loved, respected, a man of faith, and remembered with a smile.

Debbie Doreen Jestin (née Mamer)
February 28, 1958 - June 18, 2025

Funeral For:  Leona Nickel nee Hildebrand 
Funeral Date: Private 
Leona Nickel nee Hildebrand, 80, of Altona formerly of Rosenfeld, passed away Friday, June 20th at her residence. She is survived by 2 sons, 1 brother, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Grant. 
A private funeral service for Leona Nickel nee Hildebrand will be held with burial at Weidenfeld Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona.  

Funeral For:  George Schapansky 
Funeral Date: Private 
George Schapansky, age 89 years, of Altona formerly of Plum Coulee, MB passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.
He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Dueck), their children Theresa (Garry) Miller, Gerald Schapansky, and Debra (Brian) Hurd, as well as 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and 3 brothers. He was predeceased by his parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers.
A private funeral service will be held with ash interment at the Plum Coulee Cemetery.

September 23,1960- October 9, 2024

Please join her family for a Celebration of life June 28, 2025

Mom loved getting everyone together for a backyard BBQ and pool party so join us in one last gathering to celebrate her. Come in your favourite sun dresses and summer Attire! Bring swimsuits, towels and a blanket. 

We will share stories, hugs and I’m sure a few tears but like mom would say we will celebrate her together. 

1-4 pm swimming, gathering. 
Short readings at 1:30pm
BBQ 2pm
Fairview pool. 279 Gladstone St W 

The celebration of life for Mr. John Rittinger will be held on Monday August 11th, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., at the Innovation Plex Auditorium in Swift Current.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to the CNIB (2160 Broad St., Regina, SK, S4P 1Y5) or to a charity of your choice.

Elizabeth “Beth” Logan Petersen, nee Bertram, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones in Cabri, Saskatchewan on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Born in Milden, Saskatchewan on March 3, 1944, youngest of 5 girls to Beverly & Betty Bertram of Milden, Saskatchewan. Beth went on to Beauty School in Saskatoon and then moved to Cabri to work, it was in Cabri that she met Robert “Bob” Vernon Petersen (Buntrock) and they married October 24, 1964.

WRUBLESKI

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved and cherished son, Landin Michael Wrubleski on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, at the age of 15 years.

Landin had one of the kindest and gentlest souls.  Always caring and forever innocent, he made others better by his kindness to all.  He loved the outdoors and sports – fishing, camping, golfing, hockey, flag football, and lacrosse – but truly made him the happiest was being with his friends and family.

PIRIO

March 6, 1956 - June 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anne Louise Willman (Aldag) of Swift Current, on June 16, 2025, at home in Swift Current, SK, at the age of 69.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne, daughter Sabrina (Terry) Empey, her grandchildren, Cole and Denaya, her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, her many cousins, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.