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Winston Harold Church

December 4, 2022

Winston Church

It is with deep sorrow we mourn the loss of Winston after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 80 years.

Winston was born in Radville, SK where he met his childhood sweetheart May.  As an extremely close couple, they created a beautiful life at their acreage near Balgonie, SK, raising their family and living there for 49 years before moving into town recently. Winston worked for Sakundiak Equipment (Meridian) for 44 years. He was a man of faith who loved his family, music, singing in the choir, and using his skills to fix, maintain and design whatever he desired. His arms were never lonely once he had his grandsons.

Winston was predeceased by his son Gary; parents Charles and Lillian; siblings Donald, Charlotte (Earl) Rasmussen, Ann (Clarence) Little, Shirley (Allen) Huckabay; in-laws Adolf and Astrid Appelquist; and brother-in-law Eric Appelquist.

Left to cherish Winston’s memory are his loving wife of 59 years May (Appelquist); daughter Sheryl (John) Price; grandchildren Thomas and Alex Price (fiancée Anna Barnard); daughter-in-law Vivienne Sich; his sisters Edna and Eunice (Joe) Daku; sisters-in-law Anna Appelquist, Marlene (Gerry) Van de Sype and Joyce Church; and all his special nephews, nieces and cousins.

The family wishes to thank the Regina Pasqua Hospital Palliative Care Unit 3A for their tender care; any donations in lieu of flowers may be made to this unit.

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

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We will miss our brother/ brother-in-law very much! Throughout the years our families spent so many happy times together, snowmobiling, riding horses & sharing in special events. Win was my special brother & from childhood one of my best friends! Rest In Peace, your work on earth is done! ~ Joe & Eunice Daku

So sorry for your loss May sending Our deepest condolences to You and your family from Gerry and Myself. ~ Carol Kezama

May,Eunice,Marlene and families, I am sorry for your loss, he will be missed by many. Please keep your many memories close during this difficult time. ~ Linda Schmidtheisler

My deepest sympathy to you and your family May. Thinking of you during this difficult time. ~ Tracy Driedger

Our sincere sympathy to May and family. A man with a big heart that matched his ever lasting smile. ~ Joanne and Ken Crosson

We are sending love to all of you during this sad time. Win will always be remembered as the man with the biggest smile and heart to match. So sorry for your loss. He will be so missed by all of you. ~ Kristin and Kevin Yakiwchuk

To May, Sheryl, Viv and Family – In the days and weeks that follow Perhaps you’ll often find That even long-lost memories Will slip into your mind, And suddenly your loved one Won’t seem so far from you… You’ll think of touching stories, The things you used to do, And favorite family moments In which you both took part – These souvenirs of happy times Will keep them close at heart. Deepest Sympathy. ~ Denis & Vonnie Brodner

Our deepest sympathy to you May and your family. We always enjoyed our visits with you and Winston. His hugs and smiling face were always so genuine ~ Judy and Dave VanDeSype

May, Sheryl and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you. Win was so much a part of our lives through Sakundiak Equipment, and his friendship, dedication and kindness is a big part of our memories. Carol, Kim and Wade. ~ Carol Sakundiak

There is another ANGEL in heaven, and that's WIN. The world would be so wonderful if everyone could live and be like him and May. Take comfort in the memories. ~ Cheryl & Joe Pady

May, Sheryl, Vivienne. We are very sorry for your loss. Knowing Win and May since I first met Gary in grade four they always made me welcome in their home. Win always had a big smile and I will miss him. Miles and Laural. ~ Miles Keck

We are so sorry to hear of your loss Win was a great man and a great friend We pass on our condolences to all your family Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Les & Bernie Caragata ~ Les Caragata

May, Sheryl and family our deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. Win was a great co worker and friend for many, many years. Will be dearly missed by so many. ~ Gerry and Fern Davis

Our sincere condolences to May and the family. Winston was such a kind person, always willing to help anyone that needed some of his knowledge and skills. We have such great memories of the two of you throughout the years that we have known you. ~ Donalie and Roger Weslowski

May, Sheryl and Viviane and family We are so very to hear of Wins passing. He was a very kind and wonderful man, he will be missed by many. Our deepest condolances to you all, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Jim and Darlene Evans

Remembering the great times growing up as neighbor's on the farm . It was sad to hear of Winston's passing. Sending our deepest Condolences to May and all the family. From the Pirio family. Radville , Sask. Canada ~ Yvette Taraviras

May, Sheryl and family. My sincere condolences go out to you and to your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Shelley (Kozun) and family ~ Shelley Crumley

We are so sorry for your loss. Our family circle has lost a very special member. Win be truly missed by everyone. Let treasured memories keep our your family close. ~ James and charlotte Price

Dear May, Sheryl and Viv, our sympathy and thoughts are with all of you. We loved to visit with Win. He had such a kind, caring personality that just warmed your heart and always had a beautiful hug to share. We know Gary and Win’s reunion will be a comfort to you. ~ Calvin and Paulette Sich

Sorry for your loss May and family. Those we love are never really lost to us for their special love lives on in our hearts. You and Win always held a special place in our hearts. ~ Alex & Pat Keen

Dear May and family, We just heard of Win's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Win in our earlier years at Sakundiak Farm Equipment. Always a smile and ready to lend a helping hand if needed. Win left us with many good memories and will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Norman, June, Denise and Collin O'Byrne ~ Norman and June O'Byrne

Dear May, Sheryl and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are here in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and in the days to come. Take good care of one another, God bless. ~ Carol Sauer

Dear May, your in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Big hugs. ~ Jolene Longul

Dear Mae, Sheryl and family, we're so very sorry to hear of Winston's passing. Mae - thank you for the generosity and hospitality that you and Win offered. You were such a joyful couple -- and being around the Churches was always a happy time! We're thinking of all of you -- take good care, Love Tammy, Steve and Sam ~ Tammy Sauer