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     He was born on 19 March 1864, St. Mary's, Perth County, Canada West (modern Ontario), United Province of Canada.^2,6 John married Lavina Irwin on 20 September 1893, Keewatin, Ontario, Canada.^7,2,4,6
     John Samuel Riddell died on 5 December 1937 at Estevan Hospital, Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada at age 73.^2,4
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of John Samuel Riddell. John Samuel Riddell was buried on 7 December 1937 at Frobisher Resthaven Cemetery, Frobisher, RM of Coalfields No. 4, Saskatchewan Canada.^2,4
     J. S. Riddell was listed as next-of-kin/contact on William's attestation (enlistment) papers.⁸
     John S. and Levina Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Alameda, Saskatchewan, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as an R.R. agent. Their children: Isabella E., Muriel A. and Willam J. (sic), were listed as living with them. His sister-in-law, Charlott Irwin was also included in the household.⁶
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Leader-Post published in Regina, Saskatchewan 6 December 1937:

     In the obituary of Lavina Riddell, who died 25 July 1944, her husband, John Samuel Riddell, was listed as predeceased.⁹
     Note regarding John Samuel Riddell and Walter R. Riddell by Rick Moffat, October 2025: I have added the family of John Samuel Riddell in the event that future research may establish a link between the Riddell family of Frosbisher and dad's Uncle Walter R. Riddell and his wife, Janet Moffat. Interest evolved from a portrait of John's daughter "Alma" Riddell being among grandma Moffat's photgraps and portraits.¹⁰

     She was born on 2 May 1871, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.^2,3 Alternatively, she may have been born on 2 May 1872 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.⁴ Lavina married John Samuel Riddell on 20 September 1893, Keewatin, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,5,4
     Lavina Irwin died on 25 July 1944, at her home, Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Lavina Riddell.
     John S. and Levina Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Alameda, Saskatchewan, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as an R.R. agent. Their children: Isabella E., Muriel A. and Willam J. (sic), were listed as living with them. His sister-in-law, Charlott Irwin was also included in the household.⁴
     In the obituary of John Samuel Riddell who died 5 December 1937, hiswife, the former Lavina Irwin, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Leader-Post published in Regina, Saskatchewan 31 July 1944:

     She was born on 24 July 1932.^3,4
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Donelda married Leonard Herbert Rutledge circa November 1952 at Knox Chapel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.^2,5,1,6
     Donelda Jean Miller died on 29 September 2022 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁴
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Donelda Jean Rutledge. Donelda Jean Miller was buried on 9 November 2022 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada.⁴
     She was commonly known as Jean.⁷
     In the obituary of Cecil Alexander Miller who died 4 January 1969, his daughter, Jean Rutledge, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.⁸
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Rutledge who died 31 May 1982, her daughter-in-law, Jean Rutledge, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of Grace Miller who died 11 February 1985, his daughter, Jean Rutledge, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.¹⁰ She and Leonard Herbert Rutledge were selling all of their farm equipment, etc. at a farm auction according to a Neil Kramer Auction Sales Ltd. advertisement in the Star-Phoenix to be held on 23 April 1993.¹¹
     In the obituary of James Muir Rutledge who died 12 October 1996, his sister-in-law, Jean Rutledge, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     In the obituary of Manley Gordon Summach who died 31 January 2006, her sister-in-law, Jean Rutledge, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Joyce Summach who died 5 January 2007, her sister-in-law, Jean Rutledge, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of Anne Ruth Rutledge who died 19 November 2016, her sister-in-law, Jean Rutledge, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Leonard Herbert Rutledge who died circa 30 August 2019, his wife, Jean Rutledge, his wife of 67 years, was listed as a survivor.⁶

     He was born on 28 June 1927, Delisle, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.^3,4,1
     Beverley Mitchell Bentley died on 6 October 2023 at City Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada at age 96.¹
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Beverley Mitchell Bentley. Beverley Mitchell Bentley was buried on 11 October 2023 at Delisle Cemetery, Delisle, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan Canada.¹
     He was commonly known as Bev.⁵
     Beverley Bentley was referenced in a newspaper article about the Delisle track meet, where he came in second in the following boys 9 and 10 events: 75 yard dash, and running broad jump, published on 7 October 1937 in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix
(an unknown value.)⁴
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Rutledge who died 31 May 1982, her son-in-law, Bev Bentley, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of James Muir Rutledge who died 12 October 1996, his brother-in-law, Bev Bentley, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of Manley Gordon Summach who died 31 January 2006, his brother-in-law, Bev Bentley, was listed as a survivor.⁸
     In the obituary of Joyce Summach who died 5 January 2007, her brother-in-law, Bev Bentley, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of Anne Ruth Rutledge who died 19 November 2016, her brother-in-law, Bev Bentley, was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Leonard Herbert Rutledge who died circa 30 August 2019, his brother-in-law, Bev, was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     In the obituary of Donelda Jean Rutledge who died 29 September 2022, her brother-in-law, Bev Bentley, was listed as a survivor.¹²

     He was born on 24 April 1921, Saskatchewan, Canada family farm near Laura.¹ Harold married Lorena Phyllis Junop circa 1950.^1,4,3
     Harold John Douglas died on 16 August 2000 at St. Paul's Hospital - Palliative Care, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada at age 79.^1,5,6
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Harold John Douglas.
     In the obituary of James Muir Rutledge who died 12 October 1996, his brother-in-law, Harold Douglas, of Delisle, was listed as a survivor.²
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 18 August 2000.¹
     In the obituary of William Junop who died 25 January 2007, his brother-in-law, Harold Douglas, was listed as predeceased.⁷
     In the obituary of Jack Junop who died 18 November 2007, his brother-in-law, Harold Douglas, was listed as predeceased.⁸
     In the obituary of Lorena Phyllis Douglas who died 20 January 2009, Husband, Harold John Douglas, was listed as predeceased.⁶
     In the obituary of Peggy Junop who died 31 July 2010, her brother-in-law, Harold Douglas, was listed as predeceased.⁹
     Research notes (August 2017):

     He was born in 1944, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁶
     James William Rutledge died between March 2005 and November 2007.^2,7
     He was commonly known as Bill.³
     In the obituary of James Muir Rutledge who died 12 October 1996, his son, Bill Rutledge, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of Mildred Adeline Rutledge who died 6 March 2005, his son, Bill Rutledge, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     Bill Rutledge was an honorary pallbearer at the burial of William Herman Junop on 31 January 2007 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada; Active Pallbearers: David Rutledge, Merlin Covlin, Cleon Graham, Charles Chovin, Bob Kielo, Leonard Kasahoff.

Honourary Pallbearers: Bill Rutledge, Roy Novak, Svein Eyolofson, Glenn Junop, Jimmy Chovin, Ronny Kielo.⁸ Bill Rutledge witnessed the burial of John Melvin Junop on 24 November 2007 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Active Pallbearers: Garnet Hogg, Clifford Petersen, Bernie Junop, Dale Kielo, Nelson Chovin, Bill Rutledge

Honourary Pallbearers: Bob Pearman, Vern Henderson, Billie Lockhart, Stu Foreman, Ken Gregory, Glen Junop, Jimmy Chovin.^2,9