Some paintballers that left the world too soon.
It is with the utmost sadness that the family of Pat Boland announce his passing on September 20, 2023.
Pat was the second youngest of five boys born and raised in Fort Francis, ON. When he was a young man, he joined the Canadian Air Force during which service he survived a fatal plane crash. Later he was stationed in Duluth, MN where he met and married his love Nancy Noonan. They soon began a family, welcoming baby boy Bill and eleven short months later, baby girl Kelly. They were moved around a bit, being posted to North Bay, Moosonee, and Alsask. Wanting a bit more stability for his family, Pat received an offer from the PA Penitentiary for work as a guard after retiring from the Air Force. The final move to Prince Albert was made and they could all settle into a steady routine.
While guard duty kept him busy at work, Pat grew an avid appreciation for raising German Shepherds. After retiring from the Penn, he became interested and passionate about shooting. Be it paintball, cowboy shooting, IPSC… if it involved a target and you could shoot at it, it was fun.
Once his wife Nancy retired, Pat was told he was now interested in taking up golf, much to his surprise. But being so easy going, Pat just went with it. It was as if they were two sides of a coin… Pat was up for anything, and Nancy decided everything! Sadly, Nancy succumbed to cancer in 2008. Pat was diagnosed with Dementia at 83 years of age. In typical Pat style he took it with his usual humor and determined he would stay in the home he had shared with wife Nancy for so many years for as long as he could.
In August Pat came down with Covid, and while his infection did pass, the toll on his body was visible. He passed peacefully in his sleep, which daughter Kelly was thankful for. Kelly and Kevin would like to express their sincere gratitude to Eldon Laird and family for all their help during the most difficult of times.
Pat is survived by; his daughter Kelly (Kevin) Carlin; his grandson, Nathaniel; his younger brother, Larry Boland, and family; his sisters- in- law, Barbara Ostlund and Geraldine Kallio and families. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy, his son Bill and several other family members.
In keeping with Pat’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lorne Adams, Funeral Director, Prince Albert, SK 306-763-3322.
https://panow.com/listing/patrick-boland/
Pat last played paintball at 77 years old, and loved to play hardcore, maybe a name or two on the special paintballs for them. lol
The family of Joseph Robert Cachene are deeply saddened to announce his passing on August 3rd, 2022 at the age of 48 years. He was a loving father, papa, husband, brother, uncle, and friend. Joe is predeceased by both sets of grandparents. Survived by his wife Aaron (Don), children, whom he affectionately referred to as the Jerks, Kyrie (Nolan), Erik (McKenzie), Charean (Matt), two beautiful grandchildren Lucien and Nesrine, and his dog Roscoe. He is also survived by his mother Verna, father Joe, sister Jori (Peter), niece and nephew Annabelle and Elijah, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Everywhere Joe went he became friends with those around him and he loved to share his joy of laughter and joking around. It is in these moments that we got to share a piece of the lovely soul that is Joe. He will be greatly missed.
https://leaderpost.remembering.ca/obituary/joseph-cachene-1085949460
Wyett Wade Meyers was a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend. He left this world suddenly on August 19th, 2021 at age 63 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Born May 5th, 1958 to Jim and Ethel Meyers, Wyett was raised in Meath Park with his brother Dewell. As a young man Wyett worked cutting trees in the bush near Prince Albert and in his early adult life found himself working for Suncore in Fort MacMurray, Alberta. He was ultimately drawn back to Meath Park to join his father in the family business, Meyers Seeds. Wyett developed his company Inputs Management Agro, which at first included seed cleaning and fertilizer sales, later venturing into Forensic Agrology.
Wyett had many passions, including finances/economics and politics. He was an avid Sci-fi novel reader, loved movies, his Volkswagon cars and speed. He loved getting a rise out of people and watching their reactions to multitude of conversations. He enjoyed researching and spent many hours searching out answers to different problems or finding solutions for others. These past few years, Wyett’s passion was developing the algorithm he created to predict Market fluctuations. He was aspiring to find a way to share his algorithm with others and teach them how to use it.
Wyett was always a generous person, treating people to lunch or tipping well. He was a long-standing member of the Prince Albert Optimists. Wyett could often be found at the casino winning money on his “lucky days” or out at Paintball Paradise helping his best friend and business partner George Lewko as a ref or directing traffic for the Corn Maze.
Wyett met his wife Janelle (nee Gobeil) in 2004 and they were married in 2014 at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. He loved travelling to Las Vegas and made his way there numerous times. She is left to cherish Wyett’s memory along with his brother Dewell (Shannon), nieces Dee (John) Cameron and McKay, Shea (Kirk) Pilon, in-laws Guy and Irene Gobeil, Gaetan (Kim) Gobeil, Myley and Kohen, Ashley (Matthew) Beaulieu, Graydon and Saydee, Jesse Gobeil and Alana with his partner Nikki and family, and Grandma Prefontaine. Wyett had many special people in his life including George Lewko and Leona Paulhus, who will also miss him dearly. He is predeceased by his father Jim, mother Ethel, brother Tray and numerous aunts and uncles.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank Drs. Bensaleh, Moodliar and Grobler, the staff and social worker for the ICU and Palliative Care Units of the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital for their care in his final days.
“I exist in two places, here and where you are.” --Margaret Atwood
A Public Graveside Service for family and friends will be held at South Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Rick Martin officiating. A time of Fellowship to follow from 3:00—5:00 p.m. at Plaza88 on 888 Central Avenue in Prince Albert, in the Kings Court Hall for everyone to come and remember Wyett. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's Funeral Chapel, (306) 922-4729.
Brent Ewert 1971-2019 (48 yo)
We are so deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loving son, father, brother, and uncle who passed away on January 24, in Prince Albert, at the age of 48 years old.
Brent was born at Holy Family Hospital in Prince Albert and spent his first four years living in Waskesiu.
https://v2.panow.com/obituary/823629/brent-ewert
Trevor Mustard 1976-2018 (41 yo)
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Trevor Lorne Mustard on April 29, 2018 at the age of 41 years in Prince Albert. Trevor was born on May 2, 1976 in Shellbrook, SK to Lorne and Sally Mustard. He attended school from K-12 in Shellbrook. Trevor graduated from Grade 12 in 1994.
https://panow.com/obituary/758965/trevor-lorne-mustard
Jordan Darchuk 1994 - 2017 (23 yo)
With broken hearts, we are so sad to announce the tragic passing of Jordan Donald Darchuk. Jordan died suddenly at the young age of 23 on Saturday, September 16, 2017.
Jordan was born in Prince Albert on May 3, 1994, to Ben and Leanne Darchuk. He attended John Diefenbaker School and graduated from Carlton Comprehensive High School in June of 2012. After graduation, Jordan helped out his mother by working at the family business, Ben's Auto Glass. After obtaining his Occupational Health and Safety education, Jordan moved on to his current career as an OH&S Officer with Broda Group.
https://panow.com/obituary/706702/jordan-darchuk
Martin Nelson 1982 - 1999 (17 yo)
Very sad news. Martin Richard Nelson, younger brother of Matt, passed away on Dec. 20, 1999. He was born July 24, 1982. He had struggled with brian cancer for over a year. He was 17. If you ever met Martin, you wouldn't forget him. He was always very enthusiastic about paintball. He loved it. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family.