Moose Jaw Funeral Home

SHOPA

Thomas Frank Shopa aged 78 years of Chaplin, SK, passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2023.  A graveside service for Tom will be held on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery with a time of fellowship to follow at the Central Butte Senior Center. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com 

ANDERSON

With deep sadness, but grateful for all the time we had with her, the family of Loraine Anderson announces her passing on Friday, April 5th, 2024, in Moose Jaw, SK at the age of 97 years.

She was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Elmer; parents, Oscar and Ruby Haraldson; and brothers, Norman and Raymond.  Loraine is survived by her children: Barry (Sandra), Brent (Shelly), and Sharrie (Jerry); grandchildren, Lisa and Erin (JD); great-grandchildren: Makayla, Kallum, Alexis and Owen; several nieces and nephew; and her dear cat, Blacky.

SHERRI GAIL HOFFOS

REED

Lyman Earl Reed Jr. “Lefty,” aged 92 years of Caronport, SK, passed peacefully into the presence of his Saviour at his home on Sunday, April 7th, 2024.    

He was predeceased by his first wife, Jean; parents, Lyman Sr. and Ethel; brother, William; infant son, Kenneth; and son, Donald.  Lefty is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, Leonard (Mary), Ronald (Elizabeth), and Benjamin (Marlene); 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

GRACE CAROLINE WATSON (née: Cremer)

June 13th, 1934 - April 15th, 2024

GIOFU

Shirley Ann Giofu aged 82 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Friday, April 12th, 2024.  Shirley was born on her parent’s farm in Aneroid, SK on March 21st, 1942.

BOYKO

SOLONENKA

Gertrude Solonenka, born on January 19th, 1931, at Kerrobert, SK, passed away on Thursday, April 11th, 2024, at Chateau St Michaels in Moose Jaw, SK.  She was predeceased by her husband, John and son, Robert.  Gertrude is survived by her sons: Terry, Mike, Kelly, and Kevin; several grandchildren; and sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Dennis Robinson.

A Private Family Service to honour Gertrude will be held at a later date. 

LARRY GEORGE DASH

(1941-2024)

Larry Dash passed away on April 6, 2024 at Gull Lake, Saskatchewan after fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Vanguard, educated in Glen Bain and Gravelbourg, he ventured out to Alberta where he drove truck for Davies Trucking, drove water truck in the oil fields of Northern Alberta, and worked for AGT.  Eventually he moved back to Gravelbourg to work in agriculture before retiring to Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

BLAIR

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, sister, mother-in-law, and grandma, Alma Elizabeth Blair on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, at the age of 84 years. 

Alma was born in Moose Jaw, SK on June 30th, 1939.  She grew up on the Peel family farm with her parents and two sisters, Margaret and Anne.  She graduated from Sion (Vanier Collegiate) in 1957 and then set her eyes for Teachers College.