ÌýÌý Al Blevins passed away June 1, 2015 surrounded by his fami-
ly. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Betty, sons; Scott
(Lynda), Trevor (Stacey), Grandchildren; Brennan, McKenna,
Jaxon, and Harper, sisters; Velma Durand from Estevan, Donna
Rode from Canwood,SK. Many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-
law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
ÌýÌý Al was born in Estevan on December 24, 1943. Al worked at
the OK Economy as a meat cutter. His career took him to Medi-
cine Hat, AB., where he met his wife Betty. Then to Rosetown
and finally settling in Melfort. He was best known for owning and
operating Smitty’s Family Restaurant until his retirement.
ÌýÌý Al’s love of sports came at a young age. He excelled at bas-
ketball and track and field in high school. Later in life he took up
hockey, fastball and golf. He had many fond memories of play-
ing with the Resource Cardinals. Al was always known as the
Melfort TM’s head coach. He was the head coach for many
years winning three provincial championships. He was also
proud of his son Trevor, he is the head coach for the Melfort
Mustangs. They won the Canalta Cup, in 2014-2015.
ÌýÌý His pride and joy were his four grandchildren. His eyes lighting
up everytime he would see them.Ìý Ìý
