W.J. Jones & Son Ltd

It is with profound sadness, that we as a family, announce the passing of (Bill) William Paul Raymond Ambrose, age 92 years, on February 26th, 2024, at The Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, in Moose Jaw. Dad was born in Moose Jaw, December 14th, 1931, and now rests in the loving arms, of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

It is with great sadness that we share that our mother, Bernice Louise Gleim (nee Grant), died peacefully February 26, 2024, at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina.

Gordon Ralph Hobbs

Born November 12, 1940, in Carman MB. Passed away peacefully on February 27th in Moose Jaw at Pioneer Village after a long battle with Parkinsons and Dementia. He leaves behind his adoring and devoted wife of 52 years Vivian Hobbs. His two daughters Nicole Hobbs and Jacqueline (Devan) Hobbs; three grandchildren Bridgette, Bailey (Julie), and Rebecca; his sister Mildred (Marvin) Johnson; sister-in-law Wanda (Jim) Hobbs and their families. He was predeceased by his father and mother Harold and Jenny Hobbs and his brothers Jim and Bruce.

Marianna passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, in Moose Jaw on Saturday February 24, 2024.

She was predeceased by Mieczyslaw (Matt), her beloved husband of 39 years; her parents Czeslaw and Janina; uncle Wincenty; Aunt Jadwiga; brother Jurek; sister Elzbieta; brother in laws Zefir, and Witold, and nephew Pawel.

Helene Marie Jean Angus passed away on February 19, 2024, at the age of 99 on Family Day, of which family was extremely important to her. We had all so hoped that she would reach her 100th birthday. She was just over two months short of that extraordinary milestone.

Helene was born near Ponteix, SK, on May 5, 1924, and was raised on a farm among her five sisters and one brother, all predeceased. She experienced the hardships of the dirty 30’s as a child and developed the resilience to always strive to be active and accomplish things.

Helen Robinson was born on March 4, 1933, to her parents Elsie and Theodore Krauss, and passed away on February 21, 2024, peacefully with her granddaughter by her side.

In Helen’s own words “Don’t you dare cry for me, I have had a long and happy life, for 90 years. I had great children and grandchildren and have lived a fulfilling life.” 

Helen was predeceased by her husband Donald (Robby); daughter Margaret; son Don; grandson Nathan; as well as her parents and siblings. 

Maxwell Taylor of Moose Jaw passed away on February 12, 2024. At his request there will be no funeral service.

In living memory of Maxwell, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain - Funeral Director

Doreine Cecile Valastin (Mitchell) - nee Desautels.

Doreine passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw, SK.

Dorothy Veroba, of Moose Jaw, passed away on January 28, 2024, at the age of 68.

On January 29, 2024, Thomas Arthur Kell passed away peacefully with family by his side.

Arthur was born on November 21, 1940 to George and Jessie Kell and raised in Moose Jaw.

In 1962 he travelled to the US to attended auctioneering school in Mason City, IA. Four years later he began his own business, Art Kell Auction and soon moved to the Russell Block, a building on the corner of River Street and 1st Avenue.  Art Kell Auction would reside there for much of his career.  He was an active member of the Cosmopolitan and Kinsmen Clubs.