Shanidar Funeral Services

06/19/2026

Bernard TANSEY Obituary

Bernard Lewis Tansey was born in Elrose, Saskatchewan on June 13, 1933, the only son of Bernard Edward and Lorena (Lewis) Tansey of Forgan, Saskatchewan. Bernard passed away June 16, 2026, three days after his 93rd birthday at the Elrose Health Care Centre, with his family by his side.

Bernard lived in the Forgan community his whole life, working as a farmer and at a variety of other jobs. In 1962, he married Roswitha Hennig from Barthlomä, Germany. He and Mom farmed south of Forgan, and lived on the homestead, raising 5 kids.

He spent over 35 years as a school bus driver; he dearly loved transporting the kids to school in Elrose every day and enjoying coffee row between trips, when he had time to take a break from farming. He also loved the challenge of moving buildings, including the train station in Forgan and countless grain bins and houses across the community.

Dad spent several years as an Elrose school board trustee, including Chairman of the board. Driving was clearly his passion — in addition to tractors, combines, trucks and the school bus, he spent endless hours on the road transporting the kids back and forth to ball games, volleyball, basketball, curling, hockey, band, drama, etc.

Dad himself was an avid curler. When the Forgan rink was destroyed by a tornado in 1983, he helped organize an outdoor curling bonspiel that winter, which was featured on CTV news! He was proud to be a Forganite, and dedicated his life to keeping the community alive, despite the changing times. He was instrumental in putting together the Forgan Celebrate Saskatchewan event in 1980, which brought so many current and former residents back to the small prairie town that it experienced its first ever traffic jam.

In 2012, Bernard and Rose moved from the farm to Elrose, and eventually into the Elrose long-term care home. We would like to express our deep gratitude to the medical, care and support staff and volunteers and community members for their dedication and compassion in caring for Dad and Mom for many years.

Bernard is survived by his children Leon (Lenora), Sheila (Dean), Edward (Martha), Arden (Lynn) and Darlene, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father Ben, mother Lorena, his grandson, Nick, his sister Jeanene, and his wife, Roswitha.

In Lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Elrose Health Care Auxiliary.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

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06/17/2026

Helen KUTZ Obituary

With family by her side, Helen Gertrude Kutz (Casey) passed peacefully to join her life partner Leonard on June 14, 2026 at the age of 96.

Born on November 2, 1929 in Elrose, Saskatchewan to Annie and Sylvester Casey the eldest of seven children. The family moved from Plato to Elrose in 1937 where Helen spent her formative years, graduating from Elrose High School in 1948. She attended St Paul’s School of Nursing earning her nursing diploma in1951. Helen was employed at hospitals in Westlock, Beechy and Kyle before marrying her high school sweetheart, Leonard in 1952. They settled on the family farm in Elrose and raised their seven children. They farmed for over 50 years alongside their son John and wife Sharon, moving from the farm to Elrose in 1992. In 2018, Helen and Leonard moved to Saskatoon to Trinity Manor. Helen enjoyed the community of the manor, attending daily mass, singsongs, always having time for a visit with other residents and never missing any musical entertainment.

Helen created a loving and faithful home for her family, extending that faith and warmth to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her smile always brightened when they entered the room and was delighted when she heard that she would soon be welcoming her 61st great grandchild. Helen and Leonard were present at all family gatherings and important milestones, never missing an opportunity to spend time with those they loved. Whether hosting their grandchildren for lunch or taking the entire family on memorable adventures, they created countless cherished memories, from trips to Kananaskis, West Edmonton Mall, and an epic bus journey to Disneyland bringing everyone together and creating treasured experiences.

A gracious lady who deeply cared for her community and her Church, Helen was a member of the Elrose Music Association, Elrose Lioness and Catholic Women’s League at the local and Diocesan level receiving acknowledgement for her contributions. She volunteered her time for the local museum and history book committees.

Over the years, Helen played ball, tennis, curled and when she was younger, never missed a dance at Clearwater Lake. She loved music, enjoyed sewing, needlework, was always up to date on current events and cherished her visits with family and friends. Her cookie jar was always full, and the kitchen table was the heart of her home—a place where people gathered to enjoy great food, share stories, make lasting memories, and laugh together.

Helen will be remembered for her unwavering faith, love and dedication to her family, donation of time and resources to many charities and community projects, elegant appearance, her caring nature and the warmth and kindness she shared with everyone she met.

Mom was the heart and soul of our family and we will feel her loss deeply but we know she is together again with Dad, praying the Rosary for those who are left behind and reunited with the loved ones who left us too soon.

Helen is lovingly remembered by her children Mary Ann (Ken) Hamilton, Jackie (Doug) Shaw, Audrey (Lorrie) Reed, Joan (Michael) McDonald, Louise (Duncan) Campbell, Marilyn (Dave) Martin, her daughter in law Sharon Kutz, sister Eva Ann Grace, brothers Mike (Brenda)Casey and Pat Casey. Her spirit will live on in her 25 surviving grand children (and spouses) and 60 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by husband Leonard, her parents Annie and Sylvester Casey, siblings Audrey Casey, John Casey, Gordon Casey, her son John Kutz, grandchildren Russell Hamilton, Diana Campbell and Abbie Speir.

The family would like to thank the staff at Trinity Manor for their support while Mom and Dad resided there, as well as the staff at RUH and Cozy Nest for their care and compassion during Mom's final days.

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06/15/2026

Some memories have a way of warming our hearts long after the moment has passed.

A familiar laugh, a favorite song, a summer evening spent together, or a story shared around the table. These memories become little rays of sunshine that stay with us through every season.

05/31/2026

We love what we do! Enjoyed our time at the Saskatchewan Funeral Service Association golf tourney! 🏌️‍♀️⛳️

Congratulations to Patrick Grondin and Patrick Grondin Jr. of Piche Hawkins Grondin Funeral Chapels on winning our hole five raffle at the Saskatchewan Funeral Service Association golf tournament! We swear this wasn’t rigged! 😆 Thanks to everyone who entered the draw!

05/30/2026

On Friday, we had the honour of hosting a private family service and luncheon at our Outlook location for a local family as they gathered to celebrate the life of their loved one.

A sincere thank you to Outlook AG FOODS for helping us with the food for the luncheon. We appreciate your help and support in serving local families during important moments like these.

Thank you to the family for allowing us to be a part of their day and for trusting us with their arrangements.

05/28/2026

Lois LINKLATER Obituary
It is with great sadness and love that the family of Lois Bethesda Linklater announces her passing, at the age of 89 years, on the morning of Monday, May 25, 2026 after a life of dedication to all around her. Lois was born in Rosetown Hospital to Tom and Beth McDonald. She grew up on the family farm in the Dollybrae community north of Zealandia and started school in Dollybrae attending until Grade 9 when she went to Sovereign to live with her sister Bea and then she finished her schooling in Rosetown.

Being the only daughter left at home she learned farming at an early age, helping her dad with the farm as her mom was often away nursing in the community.

Lois attended Teachers’ College in Saskatoon and in 1955 she started teaching in Cactus Lake. The next year she moved to Howard Powell to teach.

On July 24, 1957 she married her high school sweetheart, Ron Linklater. Together they raised a family as they farmed for over fifty-five years until Ron’s death in 2012. She continued to help her son, Larry, on the farm. They had three children: Linda (Doug) Varty, Larry Linklater, and Lorna (Grant) Dosch. Grandma Lois was cherished by her grandchildren: Arlene (AJ) Nichols, Raymond Varty; Max, Ted, Sydney (Tanner) and Zac Linklater; and Josie Dosch. Nana was loved by great-granddaughters Freya, Ingrid, Rowan and Isla.

Driven to support her community, she led Sunday School, CGIT and Sunbeams, and 4-H, and coordinated the kitchen in the Sovereign Rink, was an active member of the Sovereign and Rosetown United Churches, UCW, Rosetown Dance Club and the Friday afternoon Bowling League. Lois was always involved in community events both in Sovereign and later in Rosetown.

Lois always had a warm smile and welcomed many friends into her home and visits by Ron and Lois were always friendly and full of fun.

She was predeceased by her parents Tom and Beth McDonald; her sisters: Beatrice (Hugh Sinclair) (Don) Head, and Dorothy (Bill) Linklater: parents-in-law Jack and Edna Linklater; brother-in-law Allan (Agnes) Linklater; daughter-in-law Brenda Linklater; and nephew Charles Robin Linklater.

A celebration of Lois’s life will be on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 am in Rosetown United Church with Reverend Jan Coffey-Olson officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Saskatoon at 3:00.

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05/28/2026

Doris CLARK Obituary
Doris was born on May 4, 1928, in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, to Bella and Anson Horner. She was raised on the family farm in the Idaleen School District alongside her older sister, Aileen. Though the family had modest means, Doris often recalled a happy childhood filled with imagination and simple joys—cutting figures from the Eaton’s catalogue to play house and building playhouses in the blow dirt of the fields.

She attended Idaleen and Madoc schools, and many memories came from the daily travels. One winter day, while Aileen was driving the sleigh, the harness came loose and the horse bolted, pulling Aileen to the ground. Doris stayed on as long as she could so she wouldn’t have as far to walk to school. Later, she was grateful to the Wickett brothers, who drove her to school—riding in a box on their buckboard in summer and in a covered van in winter. She fondly remembered skiing behind the horses and once being caught in a blizzard, seeking shelter at a neighbour’s home.

Doris completed her high school education through correspondence and went on to attend Normal School. She began her teaching career in 1946 and taught for seven years in Madoc, Anglia, Macklin, Saskatoon, and Major.

In 1951, Doris married Ron Clark of Flaxcombe. Joining a family of ten was an adjustment, but one she embraced wholeheartedly. Their first home together was the United Church Manse in Major, where both taught school. They shared the home with a student minister who often surprised them with fresh fruits and vegetables he received while visiting church members. After their children arrived—Grant (1953), Rod (1955), and Brent (1957)—the family moved to Flaxcombe and later to Rosetown in 1958. In 1959, they built a new home on the farm, where they lived for 21 years before moving back into Rosetown in 1980. Doris remained there until 2013, when she moved to McNab Place. In 2024, she moved again into Orange Memories.

Her first airplane ride came in 1976 when she won a trip to Disneyland. She later travelled to Yuma, Phoenix, and Oregon, enjoying three memorable visits with family in Phoenix that helped shorten the winter months. Doris also took bus tours to Alaska, Victoria, and the Maritimes, and enjoyed shorter trips with friends to Edmonton and Moose Jaw. She fondly remembered her many visits to North Battleford and Swift Current, where she experienced both wins and losses.

Doris enjoyed curling, golfing, bowling, cards, bingo, and shuffleboard. She was an active member of the Health Care Auxiliary, United Church Women, and the Kinette Club.

Doris was predeceased by husband Ron, son Grant, sister Aileen (Sonmor), and infant brother Keith.

She is survived by sons Rod (Joy) and Brent (Rita), daughter‑in‑law Sherri, sister‑in‑law Joyce, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jennifer (Jeff) Lee, Michelle (Jon) Martodam, Kevin (Kaitlyn) Clark, Krista Clark, Kylie (Brennen) Cox, Trevor (Julie) Clark, and Tanner (Brooklyn) Clark; and by her great‑grandchildren Mikayla, Anson (Caitlynn), Tananya, Evan Fleming, Sam and Tristan Martodam, Sadie, Natalie, and Brock Clark, Jayden and Hailey Cox, Ronnie and Marley Clark, and Bowen and Caleb Clark.

A Celebration of Doris' Life will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rosetown United Church.

Donations in Doris’s memory may be made to the Orange Memories Memorial Fund, PO Box 1900, Rosetown, Saskatchewan, S0L 2V0.

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05/28/2026

Kay HEATHERINGTON Obituary
With sadness, the family of Kay Heatherington announces her passing on May 22, 2026 at the age of 98.

Kay was born at Lloydminster, Alberta on July 23, 1927. She spent her younger years in Lloydminster and Edmonton before the family moved to New Westminster, BC. Kay began her career as a bank teller, where she worked with her friend Nina Heatherington. Nina had a brother, Melvin, and the rest was history. They were married on February 25, 1952 in New Westminster and enjoyed a honeymoon in Florida. The following spring they moved to the Herschel area to begin their married life.

As a farm wife, Kay lived a life filled with hard work and love. She gardened, hauled grain, picked bales and raised her four children with care and dedication. She was active in many community groups, including UCW and the Herschel Quilting and Recycling group. Her passions included quilting, embroidery, crocheting, and flower gardening. Everyone agreed she made the best buns ever - so good that family members were known to hide extras away for later at family suppers.

After 55 years of marriage, Melvin passed away in 2007. Kay remained on the farm with Colin until 2019, when she moved to Saskatoon to live with Sandra for 2 years. In 2022, she entered assisted living.

Kay is survived by her four children Neil (Peggy), Sandra (Walter), Colin, Warren (Novalee) and by her brother, Roddy McLean. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren:

Stephanie (Neil) Forseille, Kevin (Rebecca), Aidan and Katelyn

Corrine (Travis) Wiens, Addison, Avery and Jillian

Crystal (Darrell) Rinas, Carson, Parker and Kenzie

Chantal (John) Kahovec, Mateah, Aubrey and Seyla

Justin (Sonja) Heatherington, Lennox and Weston

Brandon Heatherington

Kendall Heatherington.

She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin; her parents, Jim and Betty McLean; her uncle, Roddy; and her great-grandson, Preston.

The family misses her deeply and they cherish the life and love she shared with all of them.

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05/22/2026

🌿 Some days get easier, some do not. But over time, we learn how to carry the memories, the love and the loss in a different way. Not less love.. just a different kind of carrying.

05/22/2026

Violet HEROUT Obituary

With blessings, tears, and prayers, we say our goodbyes to Violet Clair Herout, who left this world on December 28 2025.

Violet Clair Duke, was born in Kingston Ontario, on Feb, 26, 1944. Her family moved several times before settling in Dunblane Saskatchewan.

At age 20, Violet started a new life, and family, when she married Frank Noah Herout, in 1964.

Together, Frank and Violet Herout, worked, and raised a family, in Rosetown Saskatchewan, with 2 daughters, Betty and Patricia.

Violet continued to reside in Rosetown after the passing of husband, Frank, in June of 2008.

Health issues began to plague Violet in 2014, and in 2021, she was admitted to the long term care facility, in Biggar Sask. Until her passing.

Violet will be cherished, and missed, by her surviving family, her friends, and the family of tremendous staff, at the longterm care, in Biggar.

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