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Eileen SAWA Obituary

Published by Regina Leader-Post on Jun. 13, 2018.

SAWA, Eileen Eileen Sawa, (parents Louis and Emily) late of Regina, SK, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Born on the family farm near Fenwood, SK on January 10, 1937, Eileen attended Dawn School until Grade 8, and then took her High School in Melville, SK. She attended Business College at Central High School in Melville. In 1955 Eileen came to Regina to obtain employment, finding it at the Dept. of Health for 7 years. She then went to Winnipeg where she was employed at the Dept. of Health and Education for 33 years. Eileen loved to travel and visited many European countries, but loved Australia and New Zealand the best. She retired to Regina in 1995 because of health problems. In 2015 she moved into McMurchy Care home. Funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament, 2049 Scarth Street, Regina, SK on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Henry's Cemetery, Melville, SK. Flowers gratefully declined. Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Eileen, to the charity of one's choice. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com

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June 16, 2018

Yvonne Hill

I had the honor of being one of her caregivers at Mcmurchy. She was a beautiful and gentle soul. And oh so grateful. I will miss our nightly chats about wpg. May you R.I.P Miss Eileen

June 14, 2018

Helen MacFarlane

June 14, 2018

Angie Suwala

Sending my love and condolences to everyone!

June 13, 2018

Edward Jelinski

I also attended Queen of peace for many years all the while Eileen was a gentle friendly and faithul volunteer. sympathy to her family and friends and may she rest in peace

June 12, 2018

Vince & Hilde Beckie-1

Eileen was a faithful member of the Queen of Peace Centre . A gentle soul that was loved by all . The world was a better place because of Eileen . Sncere condolences to her family ! May you rest in peace Eileen !

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