Lifetime memberships awarded to seniors

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Spring gets closer and closer as most days bring on some melting of our huge snowbanks. The snow melt on the roof above me is noisy some days, as it slides and slips on the way down. Many are looking forward to the end of such goings on and the green grass that follows.

During coffee hour at the Do Drop In March 29, honorary life memberships into Saskatchewan Seniors Association were presented to Rose Delainey (above) and Svend Christiansen (below) by Linda Ard, regional director, Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. and Eric Callbeck, president of Meota Do Drop In. They were joined by 17 other coffee drinkers and well-wishers. | Photos submitted

Tuesday bridge at the Pioneer Hall saw top score go to Barbara Mitchell and Margaret Dyck. In second were Jeannine Beloin and Cletus Scherman. Thursday found two and a half tables in play with top score going to Mary Phelps and Eric Callbeck. In second place were Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. Soon the snowbirds will be back and maybe there’ll be a few more players show up.

At the Do Drop In on March 31 Norwegian whist saw Eric Callbeck with high score followed by a tie for Bev McCrimmon and Vivianne Lesko and fourth place went to Linda Ard. The next two sessions of whist will be played in Towers II on April 14 and 28. Canasta will be played in Meota April 7 and 14. These games are open to anybody who wants to join friends for a social time together.

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ACKER: Sharon Acker passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the age of 73 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. held at the Western Development Museum with Reverend Janice Trost officiating. Interment will follow at the Town of Battleford Cemetery.

Sharon grew up in the Glenbush area and spent most of her life in North Battleford. She had two amazing children, 7 beautiful grandchildren and two sweet great-grandchildren. She spent 38 wonderful years married to Dave Acker. Throughout her life, Sharon enjoyed music, singing, playing ball, golfing and spending her summers at Little Loon. She spent many hours doing executive and volunteer work for the Royal Canadian Legion, worked Kindersley Transport over 25 years and then part-time at Canadian Tire for about 10 years. She was a competitive dart player earning a spot on the Saskatchewan Provincial Team numerous times. She was an artist, taking after her dad painting beautiful pictures. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers the family gratefully requests memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Sharon Acker to go to the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 70 1352 100th St. North Battleford, SK S9A 0V8 or to the North Battleford Humane Society Po Box 645 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y7. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium - Elle Dell Funeral Director.

HAGEN: Lydia Hagen was born March 7, 1931, in the Medstead District, SK and passed away January 26, 2023, in North Battleford, SK at 91 years of age. Lydia is lovingly remembered by: her daughters: Donna Hagen (Geraldo Fernandes) of Saskatoon, SK and family: Kera (Dustin) Doherty –Adelyn, Lynea (Ben) McPhail - Leah and Lauren and Spencer Kennedy (David Tsukada), Step-children: Jordan (Candice) AmbroseMason, Ryker, and Hadlee, Lindsay Ambrose (Christian Hudon) - Cleo and June, Michael Moroz (Step-son-in-law), Henry (Marla) Fernandes - Sophie and Libby, Adam Slobodzian (Allison Sproat) - River and Lily, Neville (Madeline) - Cavan, Kieve, Ori, and Safa and Simon (Megan)Savio, Leo, and Hugo, Arlene (Gary) Drieschner of Spiritwood, SK and family: Erin (Andy) Mitchell - Max, Leo, and Ebby, Daniel (Taylor) Drieschner – Gibson and Beau Drieschner (fiancée Kelsey Grimes), Karen (Sylvan) Martens of Glenbush, SK and family: Aleta (Zac) Schellenberg - Eli and Sylvie and Tanner Martens, her siblings: Emma Marshall, Dorothea Dryer, and Katherina Klemp also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by: her husband: Dennis Hagen, her parents: Adolph and Elizabeth Lange (nee Nerstheimer), her siblings: Erna Voss, Herbert Lange, Robert Lange, George Lange, Andrew Lange, Martha Lange and Elizabeth Lange, her son-in-law: Douglas Ambrose and stepgranddaughter: Melissa Fernandes Moroz. The funeral service was held Sunday, February 19, 2023, at 11:00 am in the Medstead Community Hall, Medstead, SK with Delores Beaulac officiating. The eulogy was given by Donna Hagen and daughters reflections were shared by Arlene Drieschner and Karen Martens. Grandchildren’s reflections were shared by Spencer Kennedy. Music was provided by her grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers are considered “All those who shared in Lydia’s life.” The Urn bearers were Lydia’s grandchildren. Lydia’s final resting place will be in the Robinhood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation in memory of Lydia Hagen as tokens of remembrance. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, Delores Beaulac Funeral Director, Spiritwood, SK (306) 883-3500.

SACCUCCI: Melvin November 13, 1940 – April 2, 2023 It is with sadness the family of Melvin Saccucci announce his passing on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Mennonite Nursing Home in Rosthern, Saskatchewan. Melvin is lovingly remembered by his sister Vera, brother Albert (Vivian), brother-in-law Armand, numerous half brothers and sisters, special aunt Eva, special goddaughter Lisa, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and many, many friends. Melvin was predeceased by his wife Florence, parents Julius and Anna, stepmom Betty, stepdad Alex, grandparents Peter and Caroline, special uncle Dominic, sister Carol, brother-in-law Eddie, sisterin-law Helen, special friend Lorraine and numerous family members. We would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of the Mennonite Nursing Home for the care and affection they provided for Melvin for the last 3 years. A Viewing will take place at Park Funeral Home, 311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 504 Third Avenue East, Meadow Lake on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. There will be a viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Interment at Meadow Lake Woodlawn Cemetery and lunch will follow at the parish hall. Live stream of the service will be available to view through the church’s Facebook page. To share memories and condolences, visit www.parkfuneral.ca “Obituaries-Guestbook”. Arrangements entrusted to Derryl Hildebrandt, Park Funeral Home 306.244.2103.

DISHKO: It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Dishko on March 23, 2023, at the age of 57 years. Bill was born in Hafford, Saskatchewan on March 11, 1966. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Carla; son, Ty (Alyssa); granddaughter, Rayleigh; daughter: Tara (Steven); his mother, Halia Dishko; siblings: Patricia (Sylvester) Kohut; John (Holly) Dishko; Ron (Joanne) Dishko; numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws, friends, and colleagues. He is predeceased by his father, George Dishko. Bill spent many happy years growing up on the family farm near Hafford. After graduation, Bill went on to work numerous jobs and for the last 15 years co-owned and operated a trucking company. Bill’s passions included his love of sports, in particular the Edmonton Oilers, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Hafford Vikings and Hafford Hawks. Bill enjoyed golfing, fishing and Garth Brooks music. However, his greatest passion was his love for his family and becoming a Gido. Please join us for a Celebration of Life on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hafford Communiplex. Pay tribute to Bill by wearing your favorite sports jersey, preferably for one of his favorite teams, or anything from a Garth Brooks concert. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Mr. Bill Dishko can be made to the Ben Stelter Fund https://benstelterfund.com/ Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium - Trevor Watts Funeral Director.

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