Clara Irene Hodge, Reg. N. May 11, 1923 - December 31, 2011 It is with sadness that the family of Clara Irene Bishop Hodge announces her passing on Saturday, December 31, 2011. Clara was born on May 11, 1923 in Carievale, Sask., and attended school there. She graduated from the Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing in 1945 and married her childhood sweetheart Cecil, on December 22, 1945. She nursed in Bienfait and at the Regina General Hospital before retiring after 25 years with the Pasqua Hospital. She leaves to mourn her children; Bonnie (Tom), Murray (Pat) and Marsha (Barrie); grandchildren: Dean (Jacqui), Colin (Tammy), Kyle, Terri and Ryan (Emily), Steven and Dana (Ryan); great grandchildren Taylor, Dawson, Cailin, Jacey, Tyson and former daughter-in-law Rita (Brian), as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family. She was predeceased by her husband, Cecil; parents, George and Florence Bishop; five sisters and one brother. At her request, cremation will take place with interment occurring at the Carnduff Cemetery in the spring. Special thanks are extended to the staff of Estevan Regional Nursing Home, Estevan and Weyburn EMS, and the staff and doctors of 5F Regina General Hospital. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit
