Arthur VANDENDRIESSCHE
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Arthur VANDENDRIESSCHE Obituary
Father Arthur Vandendriessche fulfilled his earthly life on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home. Father Van was born February 4, 1928 in Weyburn, SK, the seventh of nine children. He studied at the London seminary before being ordained a priest on May 30, 1953, and served in many parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Regina. Father Van leaves to mourn his sister Olive McAllister (Ottawa); brother Ron Vandendriessche (Ottawa); as well as many nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. He also leaves his brother priests and religious sisters, Archdiocesan staff, and lay people of the Archdiocese. Many thanks to the pastoral care, nursing and support staff at Santa Maria, who we know will also miss him. Prayers will be held at Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home Chapel, 4215 Regina Avenue, Regina, SK on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Holy Child Parish, 2636 7th Avenue East, Regina, SK on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with interment at Riverside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Father Van may be made to Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home, 4215 Regina Avenue, Regina, SK S4S 0J5. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit
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Monica Mazur-Kostura
June 28, 2017
In loving memory of Father Van, a priest with great love and integrity. He impacted me when I was a young girl growing up in a small town. He made the youth of the parish welcome, reminding us that we too had something to offer our parish and to serve with love. We continued to stay in touch over the many years, he encouraged me through my decision to attend Newman Theological College and kept me on track querying about my papers and assignments. He was always interested and had something to teach me. I will miss his annual phone call on my Saint's day in August... but it is without a doubt, I will be thinking of him and thanking God for blessing me with Father Van's influence and love. I sincerely express sympathy to Father Van's family -
Birthright Regina
June 19, 2017
On this solemn occasion, Birthright Regina offers our prayers in condolence to the family - in appreciation for the almost 20 years that Fr. Van had served as spiritual adviser and Board Member of Birthright. Through the mercy of God, may he rest in peace....
Diane (Miazga) Holleman
June 3, 2017
I was saddened to learn of Father Van's recent passing. He was an important figure in our lives for many years while serving as our parish priest in Regina and beyond, many years ago. My condolences to his family and friends.
Mike and Veronica Dickinson
May 29, 2017
We were saddened to hear of Father Van's passing. The Dickinson family spent many happy tims with Father Van. Our sympathies go out to his family.
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May 29, 2017
We were saddened to hear of Father Van's passing. The Dickinson family shared many happy times with Father Van. Our sympathies go out to his family.
Diocesan CWL Council Regina
May 29, 2017
On behalf of the Regina Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women's League please accept out heartfelt sympathy in this time of sorrow. May his soul rest in peace.
Tammy Cushman-Ste.Marie
May 28, 2017
Fr. Art ~ I will never forget all the times we spent together, when I was young. You baptized myself, my brother and sisters, taught me how to water ski (that was fun) plus much more. I know that I had not seen you in many years, but you were always in my thoughts. I will miss your smile, your jokes and laughter. Rest in peace. ❤
Josie Linnen
May 27, 2017
To Rev. Van's sister ,brother, many nieces & nephews , my sincere condolences to each & everyone. I will always remember Rev. Van's pleasant smile ,chats with him at all the parishes my late husband, Wayne have belonged,too. Rest in peace !
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