Elaine Unvoas
Posted Dec 15, 2017 | 3:19 PM by SaamisMFC
Mrs. Elaine Unvoas of Swift Current, beloved wife of the late Armand Unvoas, passed away at the Meadows on Friday, December 8th, 2017 at the age of 86 years. Elaine leaves to cherish her memory her children: Joanne (David) Warren, Dennis (Arlene Toews) Unvoas, and Dianne (Brian) Corey; her grandchildren: Rachel-Anne Warren, Jonathan (Tasha) Warren, Rebekah Warren, Desiree Unvoas (Nick Wiebe), Cody (Lorinda) Unvoas, Jesse (Tanya) Unvoas, Clay (Lindsay) Corey, Cole (Shelby) Corey, Samantha-Jo (Dylan) Herring, Breanne Corey (Brian Larson); great grandchildren: Reese, Harper, Adam, Avrielle, Evan, Dallas, Wade, Layton and Colter; sisters: Maxine Pendleton, Claire (Frank) Lane, Fern (Allan) Davies, Betty Lang; sister-in-law: Jeanine (Bill) Robertson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Elaine was born on November 18th, 1931 in Swift Current and was raised on the farm 1 mile west of Lac Pelletier (not far from Vesper, Saskatchewan). She was the oldest daughter of Clifford and Marion Paul and attended a one room school house at Bissel School not far from her home. Elaine worked for MacDonald Consolidated as an office clerk until 1955 when she married Armand Unvoas on June 11th. Armand and Elaine farmed 5 miles south of Swift Current on what was known as the MacIntosh Farm for all of their lives until they retired. Elaine developed her love for travelling when they visited France, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti and when wintering in Arizona and Hawaii. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League and while in Arizona was involved with the Red Hat Club. Elaine attempted to do some arts and crafts to fill spare time while in Arizona for the winters. She also enjoyed decorating cakes for family and friends. Elaine enjoyed music immensely and took lessons to play an electric piano, she also loved going to dances and parties with family and friends. Swimming, golfing, camping and fishing were all things that Elaine loved to do, and she became a member of the Good Sam Club. Elaine will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at CHRIST THE REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1850 Springs Gate, on Sunday, December 17th, 2017 from 1:00 to 1:55 p.m. Vigil Prayers will follow at 2:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at CHRIST THE REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH on Monday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Monsignor Reymundo Asis, celebrant. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial gifts in Elaine’s memory may be made to The Auxillary Ladies, c/o The Meadows, 2215 Woodrow Lloyd Place, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, S9H 5R2. Condolences may be sent to www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elaine Unvoas.
- Date : 2017-12-08
- Location : Swift Current, Saskatchewan