Theresa Valberg was born on April 18, 1918, the daughter of Michael and Rosela Schneider in Regina, SK. She was the fourth child in a family of eight. She grew up on the family farm in the Leslie Area. Like many young people back then, she left school at an early age to go out working. Theresa eventually came to Churchbridge to work for Ingi and Inga Laxdal and that is where she met her future husband, Ben. They were married on April 28, 1913, in a little church in Leslie. They made their home on the farm, north of Churchbridge. Anna was their first child, followed eight years later by twin boys, Ben and Mike. Being a farmer's wife, Theresa raised chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks which supplied a good portion of the family's meat supply. She always had a big garden and each summer many sealers of vegetables and also fruit were canned. She was always making home-made pies, bread, donuts, cookies and cake. This was all done with the old wood cook stove. When it was 90 above outside, it was twice as hot in the house! Her family often think back to those days and wonder how she did it! If someone would drop in at meal time, there was always an extra plate or two put out. Theresa always had a strong belief in her faith and loved gospel music. Even though she was nearly deaf, she could feel the beat of the music. Theresa was a very outgoing person with a compassionate side. After her husband Ben and his two brothers passed away, Theresa moved into Churchbridge and could take life easier. She became a member of the Evergreen Seniors Club and spent many hours there playing cards. She started bowling when the bowling alley opened in Langenburg, a game which was her passion, for many years. She also bowled in Esterhazy. A very independent person, Theresa didn't like asking for help. When circumstances made it so she couldn't live by herself any more, she moved into the Manor in Esterhazy and enjoyed her stay there. As health issues progressed, she was in the care home in Saltcoats and Esterhazy and then in Langenburg. She had a good sense of humour and would give anyone a hug. Theresa was very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their accomplishments. Theresa was predeceased by her husband, Ben; twin sons, Ben and Mike; parents, Michael and Rosela; sisters, Katie, Mary and Rosie; infant brother, Michael; brothers-in-law, John, Levi and Harold Valberg; sister-in-law, Rose Valberg and son-in-law, Ron Sahulka. She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory, her daughter, Ann Sahulka (Len Bagu); grandchildren, Randy and Heather Sahulka, Shauna and Brian Schultz, Danny and Robin Sahulka, Rhonda and Scott Odgers, Mike and Rebecca Webb, Lisa and Mark McPherson and Allan Valberg; great-grandchildren, Jenna Sahulka, Tyler Schultz, Cassidy and Garret Odgers, Conner Sahulka, Nadia and Noah McPherson and Decklin and Griffin Webb; daughter-in-law, Jan Soloway; sisters, Annie, Dorothy and Gertie as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service was held on Monday, March 21, 2016 from the Church of God in Churchbridge, SK with Pastor Aaron Talbot officiating. Special taped music selections included, "In My Father's House" as sung by Elvis Presley, "I'm Coming Home" written by Ann Sahulka and "Going Home" as sung by Daniel O'Donnell. The Cremation Committal followed in the Thingvalla Cemetery with daughter, Ann serving as the urn bearer. The honourary pall bearers were Joe Jurich, Allan Valberg, Larry Sullivan, Mike Webb, Garry Prier and Tyler Schultz. "An Eagle When She Flies" as sung by Dolly Parton was played at the grave side. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, SK.
