Anton (Tony) Deren June 7, 1925 - July 24, 2011 Tony Deren, formerly of Lampman, Sask., passed away in Estevan, Sask. on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at the age of 86 years. Tony was predeceased by his son, Donald; his parents, Andrew and Emelia Deren; and in-laws, Emmanuel and Marion Resler. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rosemary; his daughters, Carolyn (Ramiro) Tercero, Susan (Ron) Fichter and his daughter-in-law Karen Deren. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jason (Jen), Kevin (Tracy), Lisa (Wade), Ryan (Karrie), Tanya, Dana (Scott), Trevor (Christina); great-grandchildren Keisha, Brady, Kylan, Tierra, Chase, Kadence, Ryder, Anna, Ethan, Braden and Karissa; his brother, Michael (Georgina) Deren and special nephew, Greg (Evelyn) Resler; one brother-in-law, four sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Tony was born in Lampman on June 7, 1925. He started working on the farm when he was 16 years old and farmed until 2010. Tony was very active in the Lampman community, was a Justice of the Peace from 1948 to 1976, then became a Notary Public. He served on the boards of the Lampman Co-op, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, Lampman Curling Rink, the Lampman Union Hospital, was a councillor for the R.M. without missing one meeting and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. His greatest achievement was his family, of whom he was very proud and loved to have them all together for any occasion. We will always remember him as being a kind, honest man who would help anyone, no questions asked nor reward needed. He leaves a great void in our lives but we are so thankful for having such a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed but we will cherish all the wonderful memories! "We love you." Prayers were held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. and Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. Thomas Mutavanathu. Both services were held in Our Lady of Seven Sorrows R.C. Church, Lampman. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Those so wishing may make donations to Estevan Palliative Care, Box 5000-200, 1174 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4A 2V6, Regina Palliative Care Inc., 4F - 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 1A5 or a charity of choice in Tony's memory. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You We wish to thank all the family and friends who visited (with special thanks to Lisa and Tanya), sent cards, flowers and food, especially Kevin and Tracy and Trevor and Christina for the meals, Ryan and Karrie for the special DVD of Tony's life (a wonderful keepsake for our family); the nurses at the Regina General on Unit 6 and the Cardiac Care Unit, Drs. McArville, Garbe and Omesgho. A very special thanks to Dustin Hall and staff of Hall Funeral Services, you made a difficult time a little easier; the pallbearers, ushers, Tanya and Lisa for the readings, Dana for reading the eulogy and Keisha for lighting the candle, Laurie, Shelley and Dustin for the music and for doing an amazing job of our tribute songs, Fr. Thomas Mutavanattu and Sr. Jacqueline Lussier for the service.
