Mr. Peter Ellert

Peter Jacob Alfred Ellert, age 98, passed away on November 1, 2018 in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan with family at his side. Survived by nine children: Murray (Suzanne), Doreen (Trevor), John (Mel), Ken (Cindy), Laura (Steve), Roy (Donna), Tony, Annette, and Helen (Brent), 20 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and his brother Henry, Peter is predeceased by his wife, Helen in 2012, son-in-law, Trevor Magee in 2011 and grandson Chris Ellert in 2014. He is also predeceased by his parents, his sister Hazel (Pete), brother Alex (Nellie), brother Ron (Shirley), sister-in-law Phyllis, brother-in-law Alex (Chris). Peter was born November 9, 1919 in Tompkins, SK. He married the love of his life, Helen Murray in Dundee, Scotland on April 13, 1944 while on tour as a Sergeant in the 110th Artillery Regiment during the Second World War. Following the war, they moved back to Canada where they farmed at Vantage, SK and raised their family: Murray, Doreen, John, Ken, Laura, Roy, Tony, Annette, and Helen. Our hearts are heavy you are no longer with us, but our hearts are full knowing you are back with your love. Visitation was held at Ross Funeral Chapel on Monday evening, November 5, 2018. Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. George's Roman Catholic Church, Assiniboia, SK. Father Dennis Remot celebrant. Honour Guard and Legion Rites: Royal Canadian Legion Assiniboia Branch #17 and Knights of Columbus; Music Ministry, Carol Marit and Denise Broda; Placing the Pall: daughters Doreen, Laura, Annette and Helen; Altar Servers and Readers: members of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women’s League; Lighting the Pascal candle, grandson David; Offertory Gifts, grandchildren Trudy and Philip; Tribute by grandchildren Megan and Jessica; Honourary Pallbearer, grandson Dorian; Pallbearers, grandsons: Andrew, Pete, Devin, Dylan, Parker and Travis. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Assiniboia, SK. Masses may be said or donations in Peter’s memory may be made to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, Saskatoon. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK.