Ronald George “Ron” O’Brien

Ronald George “Ron” O’Brien, aged 70 years of Central Butte, SK, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014.  He was predeceased by his parents, Howard and Ruby O’Brien and an infant brother.  Ron is survived by his wife of 48 ½ years, Merle O’Brien; daughters: Rhea O’Brien, Lianne (Kevin) Friesen, Tracey (Richard) Nurse and Carla (Robert) Crawford; grandchildren: Tyler (Laura) Friesen, Brendan (Jessica) Friesen, Corbin Nurse, Kylie Nurse, Issac Crawford and Owen Crawford; great-granddaughter, Aayla Friesen; brother, Leonard O’Brien; sister, Judy Cross; as well as numerous extended family.  The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 11th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Central Butte School Auditorium, Central Butte, SK.  Pastor Doug Lutz will officiate and interment will take place at Central Butte Cemetery.  Flowers are gratefully declined.  As an expression of sympathy, donations in Ron’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Sask., 279 3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8 or The Canadian Diabetes Assoc., 917A Albert St., Regina, SK S4R 2P6.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550.