Helen and Ed Elford

Helen and Ed Elford

Helen Elford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 31, 2006.
ELFORD-The family of Helen and Ed Elford are saddened by the deaths of their parents as the result of a traffic accident on Saturday January 28, 2006. They shared many wonderful times together and were inseparable during their 65 years together. They have lived in various communities including, Horse Creek, SK, Willen, MB, Moosomin, SK, and finally to Moose Jaw where they came to be closer to Helen's parents and their brothers and sisters. They are predeceased by their parents: Laura and Mervyn Goodwin, Russell and Annie Elford, and infant son Larry; Ed's brothers George and Cliff and his sisters Ruby and Pansy. Ed and Helen are survived by their loving children: Dale (Kathy) Carman, MB; Lloyd (Ruthanne) Manson, MB; Sharon (Mandry) Regina; Calvin (Mary) Estevan; Neita (Nestor) Regina; Cheryl (Ian) Balgonie; and Russell (Melissa) Edmonton; nineteen grandchildren, twentyeight great-grandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandchild. Helen's immediate family: Evelyn Aasen Coronach; Muriel Jacobs Vernon, BC; Gordon (Mildred) Goodwin Weyburn; and Irene (Cal) Young Moose Jaw. Ed's immediate family: Chet California; Edna (Arnold) Knutson Glentworth; Eva McCutchen Portage la Prairie; Ada McBride Moose Jaw and Melvin (Sandra) Jacobs Estevan; and many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at the Alliance Church, corner of 9th Ave. NW and Thatcher Drive, on Thursday February 2, 2006 at 1:30 pm. Ron Hegdahl will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. The family invite you to join them at W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday evening 7 9 pm for an opportunity to be together. Memorials to the Church of Christ, 901 James Street, Moose Jaw, S6H 3H5, or to a charity of choice, would be appreciated. In living memory of Ed and Helen, trees will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. For a further life history of Ed and Helen and to sign the memorial register book please go to website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries). W. J. Jones & Son Moose Jaw Lew Young Funeral Director

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February 6, 2006

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George Seitz

February 6, 2006

Our deepest condolences Neita, Nestor and family. Truly devastating to hear of your loss. God Bless you all, our prayers and thoughts are with you.



George, Jordan & Magda

Rod & June Beckett

February 2, 2006

Cheryl,Ian & Family;

Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terry & Joan Johnson

February 1, 2006

Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Erin and Lanette Brown

January 31, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you during this most difficult time, and the days that will follow. Know that you are in our heavy and saddened hearts.

Rick & Peggy Zorn

January 31, 2006

Ed & Helen were very generous and loving and will be missed by many people. They were great friends of my parents and I'm sure that they are all having a joyful time in paradise now. We pray that all of their family and friends who are grieving will find the peace that passes understanding through the love of God.



"May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." 2 Cor. 12:14

Dorothy & Don Melnyk

January 31, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to Calvin, Steven and famililies on the death of your parents and grandparents.

Richard & Diane Ward and Family

January 31, 2006

To all of you, our Deepest Sympathy is with you at this very difficult time. All the great memories we have of Eddie & Helen will never be forgotton, and will help us all for days to come. Thinking of you all.

Jane Numrich

January 31, 2006

Cheryl, Ian, Curtis, Jennifer and Tyler:

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your parents. God Bless.

Jane, Kelly and Chad Numrich

Francescut Family

January 31, 2006

Our depest condolences to you and your family Russ. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always.



"While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil."

~John Taylor

Terry & Muriel Harkness

January 31, 2006

So sorry to hear of your loss. Their sweet smiles will be missed by all who knew them. May God give you strength and comfort as you go through this difficult time.

Kathy (Zorn) & Rob Phipps

January 31, 2006

To the entire Elford family - our deepest sympathy is with you all. Even though I was only five years old when we left the farm, most of my favorite memories are entwined with the Elford Family. The gentleness of Helen, the ear-to-ear grin of Eddie are forever embedded in my heart.

Love and prayers to you all.

Dwain Hicks

January 31, 2006

To all of you my heart goes out to you. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. May God bless and comfort you. Dwain

Shaun McBain

January 31, 2006

Sorry to hear about your Mom and dad Cheryl. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love the McBain's

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