KANTRUD: Martha Alvina age 89 of Swift Current, SK passed away on June 5, 2015 at home. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Olaf's Lutheran Church with Pastor Linda Hall officiating. The organist was Arlene Olson, the eulogists were Kris Kantrud and Shelley Harbor, and the ushers were Larry & Patsy Lockman. The interment service was held from Memory Gardens Cemetery, Swift Current. The honorary pallbearers were all her friends and family, and active pallbearers were John Saaler, Brian Olsen, Randy Huss, Doug Harbor, Curtis Harbor and Wendell Huss. Alvina is survived by her daughter Judy Kantud; son Melvin (Lynell) Kantrud; grandchildren Kelsie, Kris (Danielle), and Grayson; great-grandchildren Dylan and Zane; brother Orville (Myrtle); sisters Beulah, Dolores, Elaine(Gordon); extended family Shelley, Daryl, Ina, Monty, Jackie, Mervin, Aline, Ron, Donna, Tim, Orland, and Laura; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Alvina was predeceased by her parents Ole & Alice Olsen; husband Harry Kantrud; children Ronald Kantrud and Kenneth Kantrud; sister Lorraine Modien; and brothers-in-law Minard Modien and Ole Saaler. She attended school at Pelletier Hill, Swift Current Collegiate Institute and Normal School in Moose Jaw, SK. She married Harry Kantrud May 25, 1946. She was employed at Kilton Hill School, Ohioville in the Pennant School District, and a homemaker. She was a member of the North Star 4H Club, Bethel Prairie Ladies Aid, Stewart Valley Senior's Club, Scandanavian Club of Swift Current, Old Time Fiddlers as a secretary, Stewart Valley Horticultural Society and the Red Hatters. Alvina was interested in sewing, knitting, crocheting, painting, needle point, cake decorating, quilting, reading, puzzlebooks, wheat weaving, bowling, dancing, gardening, volunteering, camping, and taking in classes at the Community College. Alvina was a proud wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, as well as a dear and caring friend and neighbor who was always willing to lend a helping hand. She loved the farm and all that went with farm life, from driving a grain truck to taking meals to the field, and gardening - she was still involved in the farm operation until her passing. She loved playing cards and games and was a fierce competitor all her life. She had annual seasons tickets for Stars for Saskatchewan and always enjoyed the performances. She enjoyed life and made the most of every day. Do not stand At my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds That blow, I am the diamond glints on the snow. I am the sunlight On ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the Morning's hush I am the soft uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft star that Shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there I did not die. Warren's Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements. For further information call 1-306-773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members in our book of condolences.