FOLK, Emma G. (nee Schafer) formerly of Mankota, SK passed away peacefully at home in Moose Jaw SK on Feb. 17, 2012 at the age of 79 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband Leo of 50 years, her parents Joseph and Theresa Schafer, brothers, Cosmos, Max, William and Adam Schafer. She leaves to mourn her passing, her children; Elfreda (Lowell) LaSalle of Claresholm, AB and two children Danita (Brad) Musfelt and son Evan of Redcliffe, AB and Lani LaSalle (Matt) and two children Neveah and Elizavida of Medicine Hat, AB; Lucille (Dennis) Schafer of Medicine Hat AB; Melvin (Joanne) Folk of Moose Jaw SK and their two sons Aaron and Joseph and son Chase; Daniel (Linda) Folk of Mankota SK and son Kevin (Nancy) of Moose Jaw SK; Lorette (Tim) of Regina SK; Leisha (Gord) Grant of Regina SK and three children Josh, Erika and Jared; Deloris Purtill of Moose Jaw SK; three sisters Teckla Birkedale of Lethbridge AB, Annamary Anwender of Regina SK and Theresa (Dan) Bouvier of Meyronne SK and numerous nieces and nephews. Emma was born Apr 02, 1932 to Joseph and Theresa Schafer at Billimun SK just west of Mankota, SK the second youngest child of eight. Emma grew up on a farm with her four brothers and three sisters where she learned to cook, bake, crochet, embroider and numerous other tasks. Emma married her best friend and loving husband Leo on Nov 17, 1952 and lived on the Folk homestead where they farmed and raised their family of seven children. She enjoyed music, dancing, singing, gardening, baking, embroidering, crocheting, playing cards, board games, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends which she treasured more than anything. Quiet by nature, Emma worked hard on the farm and was always willing to lend a helping hand to family, friends and neighbors. Emma was a member of the CWL for many years and had a very strong faith in God and the Catholic Church. Due to ill health, Leo and Emma retired from the farm and moved into Mankota SK in 1986 where she kept busy keeping up the house and planted a large garden in their backyard. Emma will always be remembered for her love of nature, music and the simple things in life, but most of all she will be remembered as a very kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. A prayer service was held Thursday evening, Feb 23, 2012 at W.J. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel in Moose Jaw, SK. Seminarian James Zick presided. Reader was Melvin Folk, Psalm reader Aaron Folk and Lorette Folk read the Intercessions. The Funeral Mass was held Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 at St. Albert’s Roman Catholic Church, Mankota SK. Father Juanito Vargas was the celebrant. Pallbearers were Aaron Folk, Joseph Folk, Kevin Folk, Joshua Grant, Jared Grant, Erika Grant, Dennis Schafer, Norman Bouvier and Paul Anwender. Lucille Schafer and Deloris Purtill were the Readers and Lorette Folk read the Intercessions. A Tribute was given by Leisha Grant and the pascal candle was lit by Erika Grant. Elfreda LaSalle and Danita Musfelt presented the offerings. The organist was Joan Stengler and a solo of “Amazing Grace” was sung by Danita Musfelt. Private family internment followed at Mankota Cemetery. We love you and will miss you mom. A very special thanks to the Palliative Care Nurses, the private care-givers, and staff and residents of the Crescent Park Retirement Villa in Moose Jaw SK that were so very kind and caring to Emma. Donations in memory of Emma can be made to the Mankota & District Health Care Auxiliary or Masses. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Services, Assiniboia SK. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.rossfuneralservice.com