Funeral Announcements

FROESE

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Henry Froese, who passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, September 19th, 2024. Henry was born on May 4th, 1944, in Winkler, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Elizabeth Froese.

It is with much love that the family of Edna McNabb announces her peaceful passing on Monday, September 16th, 2024, in Regina at the age of 90 years.

Edna was predeceased by her parents Adeline and Peter Desjarlais; husband Raymond McNabb Sr; children Raymond McNabb and Brenda Medernach; grandson Eric Medernach; siblings Elmer Ross, Wilfred Desjarlais (Erica), Rita Desjarlais, Joe Desjarlais (Sharon) and Walter Desjarlais (Brenda); sister-in-law Eileen Desjarlais and brother-in-law Barry Glover.

Berniece Helen Tucken (nee: Thurston) age 97 of Swift Current, Saskatchewan passed away on September 18, 2024. She is survived by her 3 children: Patricia Dutton, Rhonda Opheim, and Brian Tucken. Berniece will be missed by a large extended family. As per her wishes no formal funeral services will be taking place.

The memorial service for Mr. Edward Talaga of Swift Current, Saskatchewan will be taking place on Saturday September 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm, from the First United Church, with Karen Messer officiating.

The private family interment service will take place at Mount Pleasant Burial Park in Swift Current.

Donations in memory of Edward can be made to:
Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation
2051 Saskatchewan Drive
Swift Current, SK
S9H 0X6

George Andrew Kovacs
Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa (Pa Pa) 
January 30, 1936 – September 17, 2024

Born on January 30, 1936 on a cold winter’s day to Mike and Mary Kovacs Sr. on July 12, 1962. George married Helen (Schneider) after a year of dancing and spending time fishing at the lake. They built their own home on a farm 12 miles west of St. Brieux, raising their family, Stanley, Gwendolen and Melanie. George and Helen resided there for almost 55 years.

Darren Robert Prokopetz           
1968-2024

The family is saddened to announce that Darren Prokopetz, late of Estevan, SK passed away at his home on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the age of 56 years.

A Celebration of Darren’s Life will be held at Hall Funeral Services on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Carmella Backlun officiating.  Please join the family for a time of lunch at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan branch immediately following the service.

DONALD MURRAY STORRY

July 2nd, 1941 - September 17th, 2024

Donald Murray Storry aged 83 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024.  Don was born at the Moose Jaw General Hospital on July 2nd, 1941, and was raised on the farm in the Sunset District Southwest of Findlater, Saskatchewan.  He attended Sunset School and achieved Grade 8 before venturing out to help his dad on the family farm.  Don took over the farming operation in the early 80’s when his dad Bruce decided to retire.

Alphonse Henry Buhs
November 13, 1933 – September 17, 2024

Sharon Heinz
1936 - 2024

Sharon Heinz, late of Estevan, Sask. passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, at the age of 88.

Mark Laverne McIntyre 

July 2, 1963 – September 7, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Mark Laverne McIntyre September 7, 2024, at the age of 61 years. Mark was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on July 2, 1963. His parents Cyril, Marie and big brother Dewayne welcomed the handful into their busy life.