It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Cliff Johnson of Prince Albert, SK, beloved husband of Audrey, devoted father, grandfather, at RUH on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the age of 69.  Cliff was a kind, loving man, so generous and giving.  All that knew him were blessed and will miss him greatly.  Cliff was born on June 25, 1946 in Prince Albert, SK to Newell and Marguerite Johnson.  He grew up on the family farm, and completed high school in Domremy, SK and received his BA BEd from the U of S.  He taught in the Prince Albert Rural School Division for 25 years, after which he owned and operated a taxi.  He retired in 2009.  Cliff enjoyed sports, playing softball, curling and later golfing which became his passion.  He achieved a “Hole in One” – twice! (British Columbia and Kauai).  These were two of his proudest moments! Left to mourn Cliff’s passing is his loving family: his wife, Audrey (nee Bodnarchuk); his daughters Nicole (Jared) Rowe of Naperville, IL and Tara (Darren) Shymko of Martensville, SK; his son Tyrone (Lindsay) of Medicine Hat, AB; his nine grandchildren; his brother Gary (Hilda) of Saskatoon, SK; his sister Brenda Jobin of MacDowall, SK; his sister-in-law Nancy Maskewich of Regina, SK; his brothers-in-law John (Marj) Bodnarchuk of Prince Albert, SK; and Jerry (Carol) Hatala of Cranbrook, BC; sister-in-law Carol Streeton of Calgary, AB as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.  He was predeceased by his parents, Newell and Marguerite Johnson; his mother and father-in-law, Mary and Peter Bodnarchuk; his brothers-in-law Michael Bodnarchuk, Gene Bodnarchuk and Merv Maskewich and also nephew, Ward Maskewich; his sister-in–law Rose Hatala.  Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 1796 – 15th Avenue East, Prince Albert, SK with Pastor Iris Kristjansdottir.  A Private Family Interment will be held at Bethania Cemetery in the summer. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 54 – 11th Street East, Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Z9.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306-922-4729).

• Date : 2016-02-07