Funeral Announcements

Leo J. Olheiser
1940 -2025

Lyle William Ward, late of Weyburn, SK, passed away on June 9, 2025 at the age of 73 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, James and Laura Ward; his oldest sister, Helen (Joe) McLaughlin; and his brothers, Lorne, Erwin, Neil and Wayne.

Lyle is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Ward; children, Christopher (Jamie) Ward, Jason (Stacy) Ward, Angel (Chase) Ellens and Laura (Brian) Pugh; grandchildren, Catherin (Tanner) Morrow, Caroline, James, Natalie, Savannah, Kaitlyn and Janessa.

Stacy Kelly Severight Kakakaway
1985 - 2025

Stacy passed away in Regina, Sask. on May 30, 2025 at the age of 39.

The Wake will commence at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the White Bear Community Hall, White Bear First Nations, Sask. The Traditional Feast will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the same location, followed by the Funeral Service. Burial will take place at Kakakaway Cemetery.

Roy Leslie Rains, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on June 9, 2025 at 78 years of age.

He was predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Minerva Rains, his wife, Judith Rains; son, Donn Rains; brother, Ron Sinclair; sister-in-law, Ann Rains.

John Coleshaw Sr.

December 19, 1929 – June 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dad, John Coleshaw Sr., at the age of 95. He was born in North Battleford, SK and recently was a resident of West Park Crossing in Moose Jaw, SK. John lived, married and worked most of his life in Regina, SK.

John worked at Ipsco in Regina where he started as a welder and finished his 35-year career as an executive. He played a big part in the growth of the company, including Ipsco Park and the Turvey Centre.

Funeral For:  Mary Loeppky 
Funeral Date: June 14, 2025 
Mary Loeppky, 82, of Oliver, BC formerly of Rosenort, Carman and Calgary, passed away Friday, May 30th at McKinney Place, Oliver. She is survived by her husband Richard, 3 daughters, 1 son, 8 grandchildren, 7 sisters, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Cornelius and Margaret Kornelsen.  
The celebration of life for Mary Loeppky will be held Saturday, June 14th at 1pm at Oliver Alliance Church in Oliver, BC with burial at Oliver Cemetery. 

Funeral For:  Elma Thiessen nee Hiebert 
Funeral Date: June 14, 2025 
Elma Thiessen nee Hiebert, 83, of Steinbach formerly of Roseau River, passed away Sunday, June 8th at Ste. Anne Hospital. She is survived by 6 daughters, 4 sons, 3 brothers, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband William, 1 sister, and 3 brothers.  
The funeral service for Elma Thiessen nee Hiebert will be held Saturday, June 14th at 11am at Crossings Funeral Care, Steinbach with burial at Grunthal Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service. 

Elenora Joan DeRosier
1943 - 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elenora Joan DeRosier (née Mickel), who passed away peacefully with her children by her side, on June 8, 2025 at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home.

Katayek Victor Johnny White Bear
Nekaneet wahpi-makwa “Leading White Bear”
1952 - 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Victor Johnny White Bear who passed away on June 8, 2025.

The Wake will commence at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the White Bear Community Hall, White Bear First Nations, Sask. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the same location, followed by the Traditional Feast. Burial will take place at Dawson Cemetery.

The family of Colleen Spitzer are saddened to announce her sudden passing on June 8th, 2025, with family by her side at the Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current, SK.

Colleen's Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 14th 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Parkside Memorial Funeral Home with Chaplain Bob Cappelle officiating.

Memorial donations in memory of Colleen can be made to the Burnham 4H Club in lieu of flowers.