Ivan Denis Mailhiot
1966 - 2016

Ivan passed away at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, Estevan, SK on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the age of 49 years.

Ivan was born June 24, 1966 in Redvers, Saskatchewan and raised in Storthoaks. Ivan received his scholling in Glen Ewen and Oxbow.

He later moved to Estevan, Saskatchewan to live with his sister Denise and brother-in-law Mike and worked at the Estevan Diversified Services. Ivan loved working there. He also worked at Shand Power Greenhouse and was part of the maintenance crew for Sask Oil, maintaining leases. Ivan also worked for one season with the Estevan Bruins helping in the dressing room.

In 1992, Ivan moved to Bienfait and during the winter months attended the Bienfait Coaler games. He became part of the team as the water/stick boy. This was his greatest joy. Ivan loved sports - hockey and football. He attended all the Rider games with Mike and attended both Grey Cups in Regina, one in Winnipeg as well as one in Calgary. His greatest joy was going to Montreal, even though the NHL was on strike that year. He was able to tour the Bell Centre and the old Montreal Forum as he was an avid Habs fan. Ivan also attended the Estevan Bruins games as he was one of their biggest fans and was thrilled to receive a signed jersey as well as a visit from them.

Ivan leaves to mourn his mom Gilberte, sister Denise (Mike) and their daughter Ashley and sister Margarite (Rick) and their children Stephanie, Stacey and Samantha as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Ivan was predeceased by his grandparents and cousin Rose.

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Sandy Dalziel officiating. A luncheon followed at the Western Star All Suites Hotel, Estevan.

Those so wishing may make donations to the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, Smile Services or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.