Tony (Antoine Alphonse) Martyniuk
Born: December 25th, 1932
Passed on: April 22nd, 2008
Martyniuk Tony (Antoine Alphonse) Martyniuk passed away peacefully April 22 at the age of 87 with his devoted wife Olga by his side. Predeceased by his parents Roman and Mathilda Martyniuk, older brother Tom, and infant great-grandchild Anthony Stephen Jovenazzo. He is remembered by his loving wife of 59 years, sons Larry (Pat) of Cold Lake, AB, and their children, Trina (Greg Jovenazzo) of Calgary, AB, Corie Martyniuk of Cold Lake, AB; Terry (Bonnie) their children Matthew, Evan and Steven all of Moose Jaw; daughter Debbie Anderson of Moose Jaw; his sister Rose Walker of Calgary, AB, brother Alex (Ollye) Martyniuk of Prince Albert. Tony was never afraid of hard work, he was first employed as a field harvester at the age of 16. He then was employed by Western Dominion Coal in Hirsch until he was enlisted in the army in 1942. He returned to Hirsch in 1943 after being declared an essential service, where he continued to work at the mine until 1947. He met the love of his life at a dance in 1948 and enticed her with the fact that he had his own jewelry store. Shortly after they were married, Tony came to work in Moose Jaw, and that's where his construction career began. He worked for Froshel and Heisler, Bloomer and Mitchell, Inland, Nick Carter and Andy Sokol before retiring as a finish carpenter in 1985. His handiwork can still be found in kitchen cabinets around the city. Their retirement was spent mainly at their cabin at Lovern Lake where it became a home away from home. Tony enjoyed fishing almost as much as working with wood and there was often the smell of fish frying in the kitchen. But it was Tony's skills as a carpenter that kept him busy. Besides working on many homes in the city, he was kept busy doing projects for his children. He became very good at building everything from kitchen utensils and furniture, to a wide variety of wood toys for his grandchildren. He acquired a wood lathe and began creating an impressive assortment of bowls and vases. Soon he purchased a carving set from which more works of art were created. For the last 8 years his home has been at Providence Place after he suffered a stroke following surgery. He continued to do his carvings while a resident there and many of his tools became part of the present workshop. The family is very grateful to the staff of Providence Place for their kindness and care over the years and especially for the compassion shown to the family in his last weeks. The family invite you to remember him at his funeral service Friday, April 25, 2008 at 10:30 at St. Joseph's Church. Father Francis Folleh C.S.Sp. will officiate In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimers Society of Canada. In living memory of Tony, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register book at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries). Lew Young Funeral Director Rowan Garnet Bruce Rowan – On Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Bruce's spirit departed to take up residence in the arms of God. Bruce was predeceased by his parents, Ted "Edwin" and Ruth Rowan. He is survived and will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Jackie; his sons, Michael and Aaron; his sister, Irene (Dave) Swoboda and his many relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at New Beginnings Lutheran Church, 300 4400 4th Ave., Regina, SK with Pastor Bruce Corson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce's memory may be made to the Regina Palliative Home Care. Interment will be held at a later date in Rosedale Cemetery in Moose Jaw, SK. Paragon Funeral Services entrusted with arrangements. (306) 359-7776 Litwin William Henry Litwin, born December 25, 1932, passed away April 10, 2008 at Moose Jaw Hospital at the age of 75 years. He leaves to celebrate his life, his six children and five grandchildren; Lloyd (Kathleen) Litwin, Nancy & Geoffrey of Saskatoon, Joe (Gerry) Litwin, Kyle & Jeff of Kindersley, Louise (Jim) O'Brien of Morinville, Alberta, Jean Litwin of Saskatoon, Kathy (Rob) Bratlien of Saskatoon, Laura (Jon) Praslee, Daniel of North Carolina, USA. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held on June 6, 2008 at Chaplin Cemetery. A Luncheon & Tea will be held at Chaplin Hall at 2:00 p.m. on June 6, 2008 in memory of Bill and Martha.


