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Descendants of Georg Himmelspach

55. LINDA DIANNE⁷ LISKA (JOSEPHINE⁶ OLHEISER, BARBARA⁵ HIMMELSPACH, ADAM⁴, JACOB³, JOSEPH², GEORG¹) was born July 29, 1949 in Estevan, Sask.. She married WAYNE JOHN GRESS September 1, 1979 in Estevan, Saskatchewan, son of SEBASTIAN GRESS and MONICA MATZ.

More About LINDA DIANNE LISKA:
Ethnicity/Relig.: Ukranian-German/Roman Catholic
Fact 8: 626 Third St., Estevan, Sask. S4A 0P6
Occupation: Secretary/Salesperson/Homemaker

Notes for WAYNE JOHN GRESS:
GRESS -- Wayne Gress passed awayin Regina on Monday, June 29, 1998 at the age of 52 years. Wayne is survived by his wife Linda and children: Travis, Jessica, Chantel, and Amber all of Estevan: sisters: Margaret panteluk, Estevan, Jean (Jim) Kryschuk, Calgary. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 1998 from St. John the Baptist R. C. Church, Estevan with Fr. Abello officiating. Prayers will be said at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, from the Chapel of the Orsted Funeral Home, Estevan.
----- From the Regina Leader Post -----
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Wayne's Funeral Card

TO THOSE I LOVE AND THOSE WHO LOVE ME

When I am gone, release me, let me go -
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the loveyou each have shown,
But now it's time I travelled on alone.

So grieve awhile for me if you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your hart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All of my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone
I'll greet you with a smile, and "Welcome Home".

PASSED AWAY
at Regina Saskatchewan
Monday, June 29, 1998
WAYNE JOHN GRESS
age 52 years

Survived by his wife Linda, Estevan. one son Travis, Estevan. Three daughters, Jessica, Chantel and Amber, Estevan. Two sisters, Margaret Panteluk, Estevan: Jean (Jim) Kryschuk, Calgary. Mother-in-law Josephine Liska, Estevan. Brothers-in-law Robert (Katherine) Liska, Regina: Michael Liska, Estevan. Nieces, nephews and their families. predeceased by his parents Sebastian and Monica: sister Donna: father-in-law Nick Liska; brother-in-law Peter Panteluk.

FUNERAL MASS
10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 1998
St. John the Baptist R. C. Church, Estevan

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Fr. Louis Abello

INTERMENT: Estevan City Cemetery

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

PRAYERS
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 1998
Chapel of Orsted Funeral Home, Estevan.

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                  Wayne John Gress
      Wayne John Gress, born on June 10, 1946, passed away June 29, 1998.
      Wayne leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Linda, Estevan; one son Travis, Estevan and three daughters, Jessica (friend Kelly Tsakas), Chantel and Amber, Estevan. He will be ovingly remembered by his two sisters, Margaret Panteluk, Estevan; Jean (Jim) Kryschuk, Calgary; mother-in-law Josephine Liska, Estevan; brothers-in-law Robert (Katherine) Liska, Regina; Michael Liska, Estevan; Mike Kovh, Estevan. Wayne will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Sebastian and Monica; sister Donna; father-in-law Nick Liska; brother-in-law Peter Panteluk and sister-in-law Judith (Judy) Kovh.
      Wayne will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives and co-workers at Prairie Mud, Prairie Petro-Chem and Prairie Rat Hole and numerous others he dealt with every day in the oil industry.
      Prayers were at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 1998 at the Chapel of the Orsted Funeral Home, Estevan.
      The funeral mass was at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan with Father Loius Abello officiating. The interment was at the Estevan City Cemetery.
            Memories are treasurers no one can steal
            Death leaves heartache no one can feel
            No longer with us our lives to share
            But in our hearts, Wayne, will always be there.
      Linda and family wish to thank all their relatives and friends for prayers, cards, calls, visits, flowers, food, masses and donations. Also special thanks to Ray and Doris Frehlick for all their help and encouragement. Thanks to the doctors and nurses at St. Joseph's Hospital (Estevan) and the Pasqua Hospital (Regina) for the excellent care given to Wayne. Deepest gratitude and thanks to Fr. L. Abello and Doug Third for prayers, the heartfelt service of comforting words and the choir for leading the congregation in song. Thanks to the CWL for the lovely lunch. Thanks to those who served as Pallbearers: Ken Harder, Gary Gress, Dwight Monteyne, Danny Panteluk, Pat Gress and Leonard Gress. Orsted's help and kindness was much appreciated. Wayne will be sadly missed by many, but forever remembered.

            ------ taken from the Estevan Murcury -----
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Prayer Service for
Wayne John Gress
July 1, 1998
Leader: Doug Third

      Tonight as we gather in the quiet of this Funeral Chapel we ponder over those words from the gospel when Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will not be walking in the dark -- he will have the light of life.”
      In the Psalm tonight we hear “The Lord is my light and my help whom shall I fear.” and in the prayer of intercession we will say, “Light of the world you have called Wayne from death to life -- surround him with the heavenly city.”
      My friends, Christ is our light. The light that will guide us the living and the light that will lead Wayne home to Paradise.
      And so to Wayne we say, “Go to the light, Wayne, where those who have gone before you wait, with anticipation of feeling your presence. They will welcome you with open arms and with love, laughter and feelings that are the happiest that could be felt by anyone. Wayne, there is no pain or suffering. Sadness is an absolute impossibility. When you enter the Light all will be well -- you will be safe and secure. The hearts you have touched will not forget you. We release you into the light -- the light that will never be extinguished.”
      Yet even though we believe that a new life for Wayne has just begun -- we are filled with fear, with doubt, maybe even anger. We are bewildered and confused and we are not sure that we can face the future. We’re searching for answers. There are so many whys that have surfaced in the past few days for you, Wayne’s family, and somehow even though you may have faith, you can not arrive at satisfactory answers of why Wayne was taken so quickly and way before his time.
      I don’t have any answers to the unanswered whys for I personally struggle when one is young. But let me share this with the family and with all of you who are here tonight.

Why did he die? Why did he live?
Why did he care? Why did he give?

Why do we cry if it’s all for the best?
Why wonder “why”? Why can’t we rest?

They say there’s a plan
Though we can’t see it now

But till we can see it
We’ll remember just -- “how”.

How he did what he did
In his own special way

How we shared in the good
and the bad of each day.

How no matter whatever
may come now to pass

The memories we hold in our hearts
. . . will last.

For no matter the answers
to the question of “why”.

If he lives on in us
then he didn’t just die

He lived not in vain
but left his life’s mark.

He lighted a candle
when once there was dark.

And thus in the torch
rekindled through time.

His light has been added
to yours and to mine.

Then let us continue
to carry it high.

Trusting that someday
we’ll understand “why”.

      For those who gather at a prayer service such as tonight there is a special closeness, a releasing of built up pain and sorrow. We see people holding hands, hugging, sharing thoughts, words and yes tears because suddenly we are aware of how fragile we really are.
      Those of Wayne’s family are really saying, “I need you to be here tonight. I need you close to me, so that I can truly say I am not alone.” and for the rest of us we are really saying to each family member whether we express it aloud or not “We are here because we care. Know that you are not alone.”
      At times like this when we feel so alone, when we hurt inside, it is true we have family and friends but we also have another friend called Jesus who is saying to each one of us at this very moment. “Come unto me all you who are weary and overburdened and I will give you rest.”
      Now that God has called Wayne home we must let go. This letting go hurts and maybe the pain of losing him will partly go away if _______
      We remember him with a smile today,
      He was not one for tears,
      Reflect instead on memories
      Of all the happy years
      Recall to mind the way he spoke
      And all the things he said.
      His strength, his stance, the way he walked.
      Remember these instead.
      The good advice he’d give us,
      His eyes that shone with laughter,
      So much of him will never die
      But live on ever after.

      Finally we pray
      Ease the hurt in our hearts, Lord. Give us the strength we need to continue life’s journey. Do not allow us, Lord, to become bitter or filled with hate. We can get through this painful time, but we need your help. O, Jesus of Mercy, we entrust Wayne into your care. Take his hand and lead him to that place of eternal rest.
      To Wayne we say,
            May flights of angels lead you on your way
            To Paradise, and heaven’s eternal day,
            May the martyrs greet you after death’s dark night, and bid you enter into
            God’s own light,
            May choirs of angels sing you to your final rest
            To your eternal reward, forever blest.

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                  History of Wayne Gress
                  Read by Doug Third
                  on July 1, 1998 at 7:30 p.m.

      Wayne was one of four children born to Sebastian and Monica Gress. He was their only son born on June 10, 1946. His sisters were Margaret, Jean and Donna.
      Wayne’s Mom died when he was 5 years old and then he went to live with Grandpa and Grandma Gress on the farm near Outram. When Wayne was 9 years old, he went to boarding school at Forget. Wayne was a real outdoor type so in order to make a little money he helped the hired man do odd farm jobs and cutting grass. On Sundays he would alter serve at Mass. Wayne was at Forget until he was 12.
      He moved back to Estevan with his Dad and sister Margaret. Wayne did not like school all that well, so he went to work for Andy Martin at City Centre Esso as a mechanic. Wayne had a few other odd jobs before he started working for George Kreiger at Quality Trucking.
      In December 1978, Wayne’s first date with his future wife, Linda, was at the Elks to celebrate a Christmas party with George and Irene Kreiger. On April 14, 1979 Wayne proposed and Linda accepted and later married on Sept. 1, 1979. Wayne and Linda had four children: Jessica, Travis, Chantel and Amber.
      Wayne loved to drive trucks of any size and was proud to take his family on different trips out to drilling rigs all over southern Saskatchewan and along the border in Manitoba. He always had the kids with him when he went to check on things at the shop after work or on weekends. The family was a good support for him.
      Wayne didn’t care much for going on holidays but he did enjoy being at home and spending time with family. In winter, Wayne enjoyed taking the family to hockey games -- he was a real avid fan of the Estevan Bruins. Wayne always thought that the hockey season was too short.
      Wayne started on June 28, 1982 as a truck driver at Prairie Mud for Ray and Doris Frehlick and he worked his way up to Warehouse Manager. He enjoyed his work -- though many of the guys who worked with him may have had other thoughts at times -- but I guess we are all only human. Wayne had an excellent memory for details such as type of mud or chemical in different vans, what rig they went to and how to get to all these rigs. He dealt with many people in the oil field and made friends very easy.
      Wayne had a good group of people working under him and was not afraid to leave things in their capable hands.
      Wayne will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives, friends and co-workers at Prairie Mud, Prairie Petro-Chem and Prairie Rat Hole and numerous others he dealt with every day in the oil industry.

                        Poem
            Memories are treasures no one can steal
            Death leaves heartache no one can feel
            No longer with us our lives to share
            But in our hearts Wayne will always be there.

More About WAYNE JOHN GRESS:
Medical Information: High blood pressure, smoked heavily.
Occupation: Trucker

Children of LINDA LISKA and WAYNE GRESS are:

	i.		JESSICA LYNNE⁸ GRESS, b. September 1, 1974.
	ii.		TRAVIS WAYNE JOHN GRESS, b. June 22, 1981.
	iii.		CHANTEL MONICA RAE GRESS, b. December 11, 1982.
	iv.		AMBER MARIE DAWN GRESS, b. December 17, 1984.