W. J. Jones & Son Ltd

Mom, Sharon Anne Metz (Waletzky)

It is with a broken heart we announce the passing of Sharon Anne Metz (Waletzky) of Moose Jaw, SK on the 13th of March 2025. 

Sharon was born in Moose Jaw, the second child born to Lola and Jack Waletzky in 1949. She graduated high school in 1967 and shortly after began her 41-year career at the City of Moose Jaw. She married Daryl Metz in 1970 and gave birth to their only son Warren Metz in 1974. 

It is with unimaginable sorrow and unwavering love, I am here to announce the passing of my pride, my joy, my princess, my baby girl, Kyriesha on March 25, 2025 at the age of 15. Kyriesha battled long and hard without any complaints. She greeted every day and every person with love, laughter, and smiles to light up the world.

PHYLLIS RUTH SOMMERFELD 1939 – 2025

Phyllis Ruth Sommerfeld, late of Moose Jaw, SK passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.  She was predeceased by her parents Alex and Mary Fries, and her brothers Arnold and Lawrence Fries.  Phyllis is lovingly remembered by her husband Elmer, and daughters: Kathy (Frank) Ponto of Colinton, AB; Karla Sommerfeld (Rod Gilmour) of Moose Jaw, SK; and Sue (Russell) Turner of Edmonton, AB.  She was known to many relatives and long-time friends simply as Auntie Phyllis and she was much loved. 

Raymond Calvin Neff

February 14, 1937 – March 17, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cal on March 17, 2025.

Cal was predeceased by his beloved wife, Beth, parents, 3 brothers, sisters and daughter.

Cal was a hard worker, which began when he decided he no longer wanted to go to school and work on the family farm. Then he worked as a heavy equipment operator and later back as a farm laborer.

Joerg "Joe" Ernst Jonat

October 31, 1954- March 7, 2025

After a short, hard fought battle with cancer, Joerg "Joe " Ernst Jonat slipped away on March 7, 2025, surrounded by his dearest friends.

He was predeceased by his wife Dianne in 2024 and his parents. Joe is survived by his son Adam; his brother Harold (Dawn) and their family; lifelong friends Rick and Wendy and Dave and Trish and their families; dear friends John and Olive as well as many close neighborhood friends across this country and beyond.

It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Scott James Pryor on March 18, 2025 at the age of 42 with family by his side.

Predeceased by his grandparents Bill and Dorothy Pryor; grandma Norma Peakman; mother-in-law Lorelei Orr; aunt Joan (Rueben) Acorn, Aunt Jean Marvin; cousin Kevin Acorn and childhood best friend Jeremy Anthony.

Sonia McWilliams passed away peacefully at her home in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, on March 12, 2025, with her family by her side. She was 95 years old.

Sonia was born in Moose Jaw, the place she lovingly called home for her entire life. She attended Prince Arthur Elementary School and Central Collegiate Institute before taking a rapid commercial course at Moose Jaw Technical High School, which led to a job at SaskTel until her marriage. Sonia was of Ukrainian heritage. She taught dance and played piano with the local Ukrainian orchestra and dance troupe.

JOY LORRAINE HUTCHINSON

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mom, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma Joy Hutchinson on Friday March 14, 2025, at the age of 92 years.

Mom was born December 15, 1932, to Tom and Sulina. Mom grew up on the family farm with her three brothers. Following her marriage in 1949 she resided in the Crestwynd area during which time her five daughters were born. She eventually moved to Moose Jaw where she resided for the rest of her life. Mom always remained a farm girl at heart.

It is with heartbreaking sadness that we announce the passing of Roberta (Bobbi) Louise Abrey (née Wolff) on March 16, 2025, at the age of 80, following a short illness.

Roberta is cherished by her loving husband of 61 years, Carman; her two children, April (Ed Fournier) and Kelly.  She will be forever missed and remembered by extended members of the Abrey, Wolff and Stratton families as well as by the many friends she made during her 61 years living in the Moose Jaw area.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, Eleanor Margaret Anderson. Mom died peacefully and on her own terms on Mar 5, 2025, at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Hospital in Moose Jaw, surrounded by her family. She will be remembered by all those who knew her for her kindness, acceptance, inclination to help others, and for her ready smile.