Loretta Franks

Loretta Violet Franks (nee Popescul) was born September 7, 1939 to Vasile and Verona Popescul at the Popescul Ranch in the Elm Springs District. Loretta grew up on the ranch and went to school at Parker Bluff, Timmins, ON and Assiniboia. She then went to teacher’s college and came back to teach elementary school at Scout Lake.

Loretta met Pat Franks in 1960. Loretta loved farming and ranching at Killdeer and Scout Lake. Pat and Loretta married in 1964, lived in Assiniboia, moved to the Killdeer ranch in 1968 then in 1972 moved to Scout Lake. They began building their forever home in 1974 on the home quarter by Scout Lake. They had two children, a daughter Patricia and son Shane. Pat and Loretta retired to Assiniboia in 2016. Loretta enjoyed her flowers, garden, baking and spending time with her family and friends.

Loretta passed away with her family at her side on July 30, 2024.

No funeral service was held as per Loretta’s wishes.

Our family appreciates everyone’s love and support during this time.

Thank you especially to the Assiniboia Union Hospital staff that took such special care of Loretta.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to express sympathy consider making a memorial donation to: South Country Health Foundation, Box 1750 Assiniboia, SK S0H 0B0 “Palliative Care Suite”.

Loretta is survived by; daughter Trish (Mark) Heagy; son Shane (Tammy); five grandchildren: Shyla (Craig), Kaci (Ryan), Christina (Tyvan), Tyler and Wade and great granddaughter Violet. Also survived by sisters-in-law Margaret Popescul, Emma Frank, numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her loving husband Pat and her parents, Vasile and Verona Popescul, brothers and sisters - Mary, Pete, Georgina, Margaret, Genevieve and George.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Franks family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK 306-642-3373