DON CALFAS

Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Donald Calfas C.D. was born July 20, 1922 in Regina and died October 10, 2005 in Moose Jaw. Don married Betty Bennetton on September 27, 1952.  He was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Gladys, his wife Betty and brother-in-law Gordon Pritchard.  Don leaves to mourn his wife Darlene Dobson; sons Kim (Maggie) Calfas and Buck Calfas; his grandchildren Amber (Tim) Wilk, Serina Calfas (Chris), Stephanie and Christopher Calfas.  He will be missed by Darlene’s children Mark (Tracy) Dobson, Darrell (Rose) Dobson and Debbie (Greg) Thompson and the grandchildren Cody, Katherine and Andrew Thompson, Morgan, Brett and Jacob Dobson.  Don is survived by his sister June Pritchard and nieces Cory (Dave) Rodgers and Krystal (Dean) Wilberger and their families.  Don grew up in Moose Jaw, attended Alexander elementary school, Empire school and Tech High School. He enlisted in the Army in 1942.  Don was associated with the Saskatchewan Dragoons Regimental Association, Royal Canadian Legion, Army, Navy and Air force Veterans, Eagles Club, Knights of Pythias Lodge, was a board member of the Ina Grafton Gage Home. Don spent over 70 years in the Scouting movement.  He mentored many boys over the years. Don owned and ran Buffalo Shell Service for many years and made many friends while there. He was the Commanding Officer of the Saskatchewan Dragoons in 1970 when the Guidon was presented.  Don’s hobbies were fishing and silk screening.  He loved family vacations and movie nights with Darlene. Don held his family in highest regard. They were very dear to him. The Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 14, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, Moose Jaw. Reverend Frank Mitchell will officiate.  Interment will take place in the family plot, Rosedale Cemetery. Royal Canadian Legion Funeral Rites conducted at the chapel by Stan Skrill, Moose Jaw Branch #59.  Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday evening (7-9 p.m.) at the Funeral Home.  Memorials for the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund, 268 High Street West, Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 1S8 would be appreciated.  In living memory of Don, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Robert  and Corliss Okerstrom - Moose Jaw, SK: Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing - Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Francis, Rosemarie, Riley Stewart - Moose Jaw, SK: Dear Darlene and family, We are very saddened for your loss.  Time will diminish the pain; but never the wonderful memories.  Take good care.

Debbie Mutlow - Baildon, SK: Sincere Sympathy

Suzanne Huggins - Regina, SK: His humour and the ever-present twinkle in his eye will not be forgotten.

Helen Smith - Moose Jaw, SK: I was glad I went to see him about a week before his passing. We will all miss him and have many happy memories of him .Take care, all of you.

Francis Steele

Ona Alexandre and Jack Smith - Moose Jaw, SK: We are sorry to hear of your families loss. All our thoughts are with you at this time. Take Care.

Tom Abrook - Regina, SK: I am very sorry to read about the loss of your dad, Kim.  I know that the two of you were very close.  I remember the colonel very well and recall his sense of humour as being second to none.  Gone but not forgotten. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Bruce Goalen - Regina, SK: I am sorry to hear of Don's passing. Growing up on south hill I can remember the garage and the good times there with Don and his dad. I also remember his leadership during my time in the militia. Most of all I can remember his friendship with my late father (Lloyd). Now dad has a friend to kibitz with again. My condolences to the family.

Tim Spelliscy - Regina,SK: I was very sorry to learn of Don's passing, we all will miss him greatly. His contribution to Scouting in Saskatchewan was second to none. His keen knowledge and sly sense of humour will always be with me. My sincere sympathy to the entire family. Gone Home.

Gary and Judy Pare - Pilot Butte, SK: Our thoughts are with your family.

Larry and Jenny Baillie - Moose Jaw, SK: Darlene & family: We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Don's sense of humour!

Ken & Diana Richardson

Dale Gilbert - Kindersley, SK: Condolences from the Gilbert family. Past-on Sask. Dragoon members: Sgt. Bill Gilbert and Cpl. Les Gilbert members and present/past member Sgt. Dale Gilbert. Don's leadership and fellowship was greatly appreciated by our entire family!

George Fish - Westbank, BC: With sincere sympathy, I have many fond memories of Don and his Dad trying to get some of my old cars going. A great family.  Greetings to June. Geo.

David Dunstall - Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, United Kingdom: We are very sorry to hear of Don's passing. On behalf of all the staff of the Shoreham Airport Historical Association may we pass our most sincere condolences.

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