Florelle Agnes Stefan passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at the age of 76 years. She is predeceased by her parents, Sven and Isabelle Jorde; sister, Annie and in-laws, Nick and Margaret Stefan. Florelle was born on January 16, 1941, the sixth child of Sven and Isabelle Jorde and was raised on a farm in the Overland district and later in Estevan. Florelle was raised in a musical, hardworking Christian family. On October 11, 1958 at Minton, Saskatchewan she married the love of her life, Richard Stefan and together they raised four children. Florelle and Richard first lived in Estevan until 1960, Sybouts for another 14 years. They spent 16 years on the farm at Minton, 2 years in Saskatoon, 10 years in North Battleford and finally to Unity until the present day. Florelle enjoyed music, playing guitar, singing, reading, crossword puzzles, cooking, baking and making crafts. She especially enjoyed decorating at Christmas time. Florelle loved to attend the many activities of her children and their families. She enjoyed a good game of Trivial Pursuit and was a major fan of Elvis Presley. Florelle was involved in the Ladies Aid, as a courtesy car dispatcher and frequently delivered Meals on Wheels. She was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League and regularly sang in the church choir. Florelle taught catechism for many years, did pastoral care and was a lay service assistant. Special events in her life were the births of her children and their 50th wedding anniversary. Florelle enjoyed travelling and made frequent summer trips to Kenossee Lake and also other trips to the Black Hills, Banff, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Victoria, Tofino, B.C. to see the ocean and Drumheller to see the Passion Play. Florelle is survived by her husband, Richard Stefan; and their four children, Candace-Ann Kloster (Stephen) and their children Natalie and Amanda; Lorelyn Fradette (Yvon) and their children, Dallas (Rina) & their children Sophya and Breckin, Shawn (Lee-Ann), Christopher (Abbey); Laine Stefan (Brandy) and their children, Bailey and Cale; Tammy Warsylewicz (Rod) and their son Joshua; sisters, Irene Berg, Pearl Berger, Alverna Berger, Clara Ness; brother, Iven Jorde (Joanne); sisters-in-law, Beti Tremblay, Alice Henderson, Diane Davis (Roy) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Visitation was held on Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, Saskatchewan and the Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Eugene’s Roman Catholic Church, Minton, Saskatchewan with Father Tony Pangan celebrating. Interment took place at Chapel Grove Cemetery, Minton, Saskatchewan. Pallbearers were her grandchildren and sons-in-law. Donations in memory of Florelle may be made to Covenant House Vancouver (For at risk youth) at 575 Drake Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 4K8. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, Saskatchewan 306-842-5432.
