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Earl MINCHIN Obituary
1937 - 2016
Earl Ernest Minchin passed away on January 21, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 78 years. Earl is remembered by his loving family: sons, Michael, Spencer and Stuart Minchin; daughters, Amanda Minchin, Barbara (Danny) Alexander, EldaMae (Ellie) (Lance) Dyck; grandchildren, Jason, Darren and Melissa; great- grandchildren, Kyley, Corbin, Connor and Gracelyn. Earl is also survived by his sister Shirley Hjalte; brother Bruce Minchin; sisters-in-law, Sheila, Rosina, Jean, Molly (Leo) Irving and brother-in-law Frank (Marie) Johner. Earl was predeceased by his wife Myrna; son Randy; parents, Alexander and Katherine; sisters, Pat, Ruth, Marian and Elva; brothers, Lorne, Eldon, Bill and Elmer; sisters-in-law, Agnes, Annie, Bertha, Anne and Rose; brother-in-law Nick; Myrna's parents, Martin and Mathilda Johner. Earl will also be remembered by his special four-legged friend Happy. The Memorial Service will take place on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK with Mr. Doug Third officiating. The lunch reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion. There will be a private family interment at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make donations in Earl's memory may do so directly to the Saskatchewan Games, Estevan Summer 2016 - Special Olympics, 1134 3rd Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 0R7.
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January 25, 2016
We regret that we won't be able to attend Uncle Earl's funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time. Don Minchin and Family
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Greg Taylor
January 25, 2016
Michael and family. So very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Take care.
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