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Ralph Steinke

With sadness for our loss and thanksgiving for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Ralph Steinke at Hillview Manor, Estevan, SK on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the age of 96 years. 

Ralph was predeceased by his wife Ruby; son Allen; parents Walter and Louisa; siblings, Leonard, Earl (Muriel), Harold (Elizabeth), Hazel (Arnold) Molstad, Wilfred (Maude), Alice (Ruby) Rinas, Walter (Norma) and Martha (Bill) Waddell (Hank Gwazdowski).

Ralph will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Karen (Robrt) Satre; grandchildren, Dustin (Sarah) Satre and Amy (Les) Collins; great grandsons, Nixon and Beckett Collins and Kitchener Satre; sister Violet (Henry) Ferchoff; sister in law Inez LeBlanc; four generations of nieces and nephews; Ruby’s extended family and the Satre family.

Loving the planting, the harvesting, the haying and the cattle, Ralph was a long time farmer in the Torquay-Outram area. Known for his quick wit and ever ready sense of humor, this gentle, good natured man endeared himself to young and old alike. He always believed that a sleep, a good laugh and a cup of coffee, especially shared with family or friends, could cure all ills! After a long and successful life Ralph now rests in peace. 

A Prayer service was held on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Mr. Doug Third officiating. The Celebration of Ralph’s life was held on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 1:30 p.m at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, SK with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating. The lunch reception followed the service in the church social hall. Interment took place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens.

Those wishing to make donations in Ralph’s memory may do so directly to Trinity Lutheran Church, 738 2nd Street Estevan, Estevan, SK, S4A 2B3 or to Hillview Manor, 1401 - 1st Street, Estevan, SK, S4A 2W7. 

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.

We treasure our memories and are so thankful to our family and friends for helping to celebrate Dad’s life.  Your words of remembrance and comfort, your gifts of flowers and food and your thoughtful gestures are appreciated.  We extend our special thanks to the staff and residents of Hillview Manor, the pallbearers, Pastor Stewart Miller, Mr. Doug Third, the musicians and choir and Trinity Lutheran Ladies.  We are grateful to Yvonne Clark and the staff at Hall Funeral Home who professionally and lovingly cared for all arrangements.

-Ralph Steinke’s family - Karen and Robert Satre and family