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The Canora Courier 28 September 2005
BYMAK DANYLUK ENRIGHT ESKOWICH KITAR MATSALLA NAKRIEKO PETERSON SEVERIGHT SNOWDEN STEVENS WOLOS WOLOS
Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page 7 Drugs, alcohol blamed for youth’s death On Sept. 20, which was to have been the 13th birthday of a Cote First Nation boy, who died two weeks ago following a gunshot wound, hundreds of persons participated in events held in the Kamsack district to focus on the danger of drug and alcohol abuse. Drugs and alcohol use are being blamed for contribution to the death of James Severight, who died Sept. 11, just nine days before his 13th birthday. Students and staff f Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex, where Severight had been a student, were joined by students of Kamsack Comprehensive Institute for a walk through Kamsack Tuesday morning of last week. Many of the students carried signs and placards denouncing drug and alcohol abuse. The students were joined by James’ parents, Reg and Sharon Severight, other members of the family, and by Chief Norman Whitehawk and members of the Cote bank council. Organizers of the march said that plans were for this to have been the first of an anticipated annual march against drugs and alcohol in memory of Severight. After the march through Kamsack, the Cote students were taken by bus back to their school and they were to walk along highway No. 8 from the school to the Cote Band Hall for a rally focusing on drugs and alcohol. Students of Keeseekoose Chiefs Education Centre were to walk from their school along the highway to the Cote hall to participate in the rally. Funeral service for James Paul Benjamen Severight, 12, was held Sept. 14 at Cote Band Hall with Elder Francis Bird officiating. Burial was on Cote First Nation with E. Andrychuk Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Kamsack RCMP were called to Cote First Nation Sunday shortly before 7 a.m. on Sept. 11 to investigate a disturbance involving a male with a gun, according to a release from Cpl. Brian Jones, RCMP media relations officer. While police were investigating the complaint, they were called by emergency medical services personnel, who were at a Cote residence attending to a victim of a gun shot. The initial investigation has determined that the deceased had been shot at the residence, and died a short time later at Kamsack Hospital, the release said. A 16-year-old male was taken into custody in connection with the investigation, and in Provincial Court in Kamsack Sept. 12, he was charged with manslaughter. The deceased and the accused are both residents of Cote First Nation, the release said. Kamsack RCMP were assisted in the investigation by Regina RCMP Major Crimes Unite and Yorkton RCMP forensic identification unit. Born Sept. 20, 1992 in Regina, James Severight had attended Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex. He was involved with minor hockey, and was a horse trainer, traditional singer and traditional hunter. Predeceased by his grandparents, Kenneth and Hazel Quewezance, and his grandfather, Albert Severight, he is survived by his parents; one daughter, Winter Georgia of Cote; seven brothers, Kenny, Arnold, Ernest, Tyler, Tyrone, Tyson and Douglas of Cote, and two sisters, Thomasine and Maureen, both of Cote. On Sept. 19, members of the Severight family participated in a trip by horseback to Duck Mountain Provincial park in an effort to raise funds for the family. Donations are being received on behalf of the family by Robert Flores (California Bob) and Elrose Severight. An account for the Severight family has been opened at the Toronto-Dominion bank in Kamsack where donations can be made. (To view the previous article, click here.) Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page 11 ENRIGHT: A graveside service for Narcissis Enright, 83, of Invermay, who died Aug. 24, was held Aug. 28 at the Invermay Cemetery with Terry Tompkins of Tompkins Funeral Home officiating. Born on Jan. 28, 1922, in Inverness Ayrshire, Scotland, to Richard and Isabella Gray, she was very young when her family immigrated to Canada and settled in the Invermay area. She attended Olivette School. She married Frank Rioch on Feb. 4, 1938, and they lived in the Kuroki district. Her husband died in 1952 and she married Lyle Enright in 1954. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Lodge auxiliary and a member of the Kuroki Community Club. She raised her family in Kuroki and Invermay. Predeceased by her parents, Richard and Isabella, her first husband, Frank Rioch, her second husband, Lyle Enright, two sons, Roger and Randall Rioch, a grandson, four great-grandchildren and two brothers, Jack and Richard Gray, she is survived by two sons, Jack (Eileen) and Frank (Laverne); three daughters, Noreen (John) Sowa, Lynette (Steven) Figeland and Lylea (ALLAN) Ottmann; two brothers, Fred (Una) Grand and Andy (Linda) Gray; two sisters, Margaret Dalshaug and Marlene Fiala, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page 11 KITAR: A memorial service for William Kitar, 82, of Kelvington, and formerly of Buchanan, who died Aug. 1 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, was held Aug. 5 at the Kelvington-Legion Community Centre with Rev. Pius Schroh and Terry Tompkins officiating. Burial was in the Kelvingrove Cemetery with Tompkins Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Born on Aug. 4, 1923, in Buchanan to Nick and Annie Kitar, his family moved to the Pipestone district in 1930, where he attended school. He joined the army in 1942 and returned home in 1945. he married Ollie Gorski in 1949. They farmed for 49 years and owned Kelvington Bakery for a few years. Shortly after his wife died in 1988, he sold the farm and retired to Kelvington. Predeceased by his parents, Nick and Annie, his wife, Ollie, three brothers, John, Metro and George, and three sisters, Doris, Mary and Katie, he is survived by a brother, Steve (Gwen) of Edmonton and a sister, Annie Irvine of Los Angeles. Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page 11 PETERSON: Funeral service for Elizabeth Peterson, 82, of Regina, and formerly of Invermay, who died Aug. 19 at the Elmview Extendicare Nursing Home in Regina, was held Aug. 23 at Christie-Hill Funeral Chapel with Karen Kuzek officiating. A cremation committal service will take place at a later date with Christie-Hill Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Yorkton in care of arrangements. Born on July 6, 1923, at Canora Hospital to Stanley and Marion (Millar) Edgar, she lived in Buchanan until she was 18 and then she moved to Invermay to work at the Royal Bank. In 1944, she transferred to Yorkton. She married Louis Peterson in 1945 in Yorkton. From 1954 to 1959, she worked for the unemployment office and then, while raising her family, she opened a yarn shop called Yarn ‘N’ Things. She retired in 2003 and moved to Regina in 2004. She is survived by a son, Craig (Karen); a daughter, Lois (Terry) Tzupa; a brother, Grant (Vona); two sisters, Phyllis (Pete) Sayes and Tannis (Dave) Walters; and six grandchildren. Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page 11 STEVENS: Funeral service for James Stevens, 88, of Kelvington, and formerly of Canora, who died July 24 in Kelvington, was held July 29 at Kelvington Legion Community Hall with Rev. Martyn Crabtree officiating. Burial was in Kelvingrove Cemetery with Tompkins Funeral Home of Wadena in care of arrangements. Born on Dec. 2, 1916, in Canora to Herb and Winnifred Stevens, he attended Omar School. He worked for area farmers before enlisting with the armed forces during the Second World War. Upon his return from overseas, he bought a farm south of Kelvington. While farming, he also worked for Co-op Implements and operated his own seed cleaning business in Kelvington. He was a registered seed grower and he was an active supported of 4-H. HE was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and served with various organizations in Kelvington. In 1991, he retired to Kelvington. Predeceased by his parents, Herb and Winnifred, five brothers, two sisters and a grandson, he is survived by his wife, Edna; a son, Brian (Joanne) of Saskatoon; four daughters, Darlene (Jerry) Buck, Connie (Wes) Sauer and Louise (Bob) Smith, all of Saskatoon, and Laurel (Garth) Weinhandl of Kindersley; four sisters, Joyce, Doris, Edna and Betty; 12 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page 11 MATSALLA: Funeral service for Jean Matsalla, 89, of Saskatoon, and formerly of the Buchanan area, who died Sept. 2 at Saskatoon City Hospital, was held Sept. 8 at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church in Saskatoon. Burial was in Saskatoon with Saskatoon Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Born on Oct. 16, 1915, in the Buchanan district, she worked for Saskatchewan Co-operative Creamery and SaskPower in various communities including Canora, Young, Yorkton, Humboldt, Melfort and Wynyard. She retired to Saskatoon. During her retirement, she traveled extensively across Canada and abroad. Predeceased by her parents, John and Pelegia, a brother, Louis, and two sisters, Sophie Garbus and Mary Vektoris, she is survived by a brother, Mike (Emily) Matsalla and two sisters, Annie Fullawka of Saskatoon and Genevieve Heath of Calgary. Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page 11 SNOWDEN: Funeral service for Norman Snowden, 91, of Invermay, who died Aug. 20 in Invermay, was held Aug. 22 at Narfason’s Funeral Chapel in Wadena with Rev. Mary Gavin officiating. Burial was in Invermay Cemetery with Narfason’s Funeral Chapel and Crematorium in care of arrangements. Born on June 9, 1914, in North Battleford to Percy and Nellie Snowden, his family moved to the Invermay district in 1918. He attended Mason and Invermay schools and farmed most of his life. Predeceased by his parents, Percy and Nellie, he is survived by his wife, Mildred; a son, Brian (Lynn) of Medicine Hat; a daughter, Donna of Montreal; five grandchildren and eight grandchildren. Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page 11 NAKRIEKO: Funeral service for Rose Nakreiko, 81, of Wadena, and formerly of the Margo district, who died Aug. 24 at Pleasant View Care Home in Wadena, was held Aug. 27 at Narfason’s Funeral Chapel in Wadena with Rev. Mel Slashinsky officiating. Burial was in Wadena Cemetery with Narfason’s Funeral Home and Crematorium in care of arrangements. Born on Nov. 26, 1923, to Peter and Dora Danyluk in the Margo district, her family moved to the Edfield district in 1931. She attended Hamstead and Edfield schools. She worked on the family farm and for several families in the Edfield district. On Apr. 29, 1944, she married William Nakrieko in Sheho and they farmed in the Kylemore district. They spent winters in Wadena. In March of 1999, she became a resident of Pleasant View Care Home. Predeceased by her parents, Peter and Dora Danyluk, her husband, William, a brother, George, and two sisters, Katherina and Marion Klewchuk, she is survived by two daughters, Carolyn and Sandra (Stephen) Kowolow. Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page 11 ESKOWICH: A memorial service for William Eskowich, 78, of Margo, who died Aug. 12 at his residence, was held Aug. 16 at Moe-Concordia Lutheran Church in Margo with Rev. Glenn Shore officiating. Burial was in the Margo Cemetery. Born on Aug. 2, 1927, in Ukraine to Klem and Eva Eskowich, his family immigrated to Canada and settled in the Margo district where he attended school. While farming, he drove a school bus for 14 years, was the caretaker for the Margo outdoor skating rink and operated the Margo Café. He also worked for B.A. Construction for many years. Predeceased by his parents, Klem and Eva, and a brother, Harry, he is survived by his wife, Gerda; a son, Brian (Leanne) of Regina; two daughters, Dianne (George) Hunchak of Regina and Lorraine Burns of Regina; a sister, Lean (Mack) Miller of Saskatoon; and 10 grandchildren. Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page B1 – In memory of: Gus (Gussie) WOLOS In memory of a beloved son, brother and uncle who was tragically taken from us October 2, 2004 One year ago, that night in Bulgaria you took your last breath. So far away from home, we weren’t there with you, there were no goodbyes; just the many endless days spent painfully waiting for you to come home to us. When we got that devastating call our hearts split in two. One side filled with treasured memories, the other died with you. Our hearts are filled with the sorrow we share, When the family meets and you’re not there. When we have joys we yearn to share; we try to laugh, smile and play our part. Behind it all lies our broken hearts. Remembering you is a constant fact, we do it every day, but missing you is a deep heartache that just never goes away. In our hearts you will always remain. Somehow life is going on without you. It just will never be the same. No amount of tears can bring us all together. But with the love that’s in our hearts. You will walk with us forever. Unseen, unheard, you’re always near; So loved, oh so sadly missed and so very dear. Gus, your spirit will live in our hearts and in the hearts of all whose lives you touched, forever. --Love mom Eleanor, brother Kevin (Lesley), sisters Irene (Lorne) Boychuk, Leona (James) Lofthang, Lori (Deryck) Shewchuk, nephews Jamie and Austin, nieces Lisa, Amber, Jayna and Mya. (Webmaster’s note: click here to view the original obituary.) Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page B1 – In memory of: WOLOS: In loving memory of our cousin Gus who passed away Oct. 2, 2004. Today is remembered, And quietly kept; No words are needed, We will never forgot. -Forever remembered and missed by Richard, Chris, Jacob, Debbie, Leonard, Nolan, Ryan and Brett. (Webmaster’s note: click here to view the original obituary.) Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page B1 – In memory of: DANYLUK: In loving memory of our mother and Baba, Emily, who passed away Sept. 28, 1996. If flowers grow in Heaven, Lord, Please pick a bunch for us; Place them in my mom’s arms, And tell her we love her and miss her, And as she turns to smile; Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for awhile. Because remembering is easy, We do it everyday; But there is an ache in our hearts, That will never go away. Mom, when you left us, You took a piece of us with you. -Sadly missed and always remembered by Debbie, Leonard, Nolan, Ryan, Brett, Richard, Chris and Jacob. Canora Courier, September 28, 2005 Page B6 BYMAK: Funeral service for Vera Bymak, 89, of Portage La Prairie, who died Sept. 15 at the Portage District General Hospital, was held Sept. 24 at Leson’s Funeral Home with Marion Naduriak officiating. Burial was in the Canora Cemetery with Leson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Born on Jan. 8, 1916, in the Veregin district to Hnat and Josephine Bobowski, she attended the Veregin District School. She helped on the family farm until she married Louis Bymak on May 19, 1939, in the Stenen district. They farmed until 1966 and then moved to Lakeland, Man., where they operated a general store and post office. In 1985, she moved to Portage La Prairie. Predeceased by parents, Hnat and Josephine, her husband Louis, four brothers, Andrew, Jim, Bill and Nick Bobowski and two sisters, Mary Wasylenchuk and Katie Rurak, she is survived by four daughters, Addie Hounsome of Petawawa, Ont., Jeanette (Larry) Buick of Edmonton, Annette (John) Dudley of Winnipeg and Valerie (Wally) Prokop of Regina; eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. |
