YATES: In Loving Memory of Donald Mathew Yates who was born August 10, 1961 at Gull Lake, SK and passed away August 21, 2013 at Regina, SK. Don is survived by his loving mother, Sharron Yates; brothers: Kevin (Sheila), Timothy (Daphne) and Darren (Janet); nieces, nephews and great-nephew. Predeceased by his father, Leo Donald Yates. Vigil of Prayer was held Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. and Mass Of Christian Burial, Friday, August 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.; both Services from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK with Celebrant - Fr. Greg Elder; Co-Celebrants -Fr. Anthony Afangide, MSP & Fr. D.J. Vu and Bishop's Representative, Fr. Maurice Fiolleau, Vicar General - Diocese Of Prince Albert. The Cross Bearer was Lloyd Beckman. Liturgy of the Word: 1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 ~ Wilbert Basler; Responsorial Psalm: The Choir ~ "The Lords My Shepherd"; 2nd Reading: Revelation 14: 13 ~ Timothy Yates; Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12a ~ Fr. Greg Elder and Prayer of the Faithful - Lionel Etcheverry. Liturgy of the Eucharist: Gift Bearers ~ Don's nieces and nephews. An Honour Guard was present with - Knights Of Columbus - 3rd Degree. Gifts of Music by Kathy Swerid: Director - Pianist; St. Vital Parish Choir and Dave McQuaid: Soloist. The Eulogy was given by Melvin & Jean Kozlowski. Memorials are requested to St. Vital Parish, Box 58, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. Interment at Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. 306-446-4200. ____________________________________________________
