Ralph Katzman

A Graveside Service will be held at the Agudas Israel Cemetery on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. followed by a meal of condolence at the Edwards Family Centre.

To watch the recording of the service click this link: https://video.ibm.com/embed/recorded/134402006

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ralph Katzman announces his passing on June 13, 2025. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Lucille (2002), his parents Labe and Ethel, and his 5 siblings. Ralph is survived by his daughters Sharon and Gwen, nephew (raised like brothers) Jay and countless other cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Ralph was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on May 13, 1940, and moved with his family to Saskatoon in 1946. He remained in Saskatoon until he and Lucille bought an acreage near Dalmeny where they built their home and raised their daughters.

In his early years, Ralph participated in team sports, hockey being his first love. He remained heavily involved with hockey his entire life. From coaching the Dalmeny Diggers, President of the Fort Carlton Hockey League, and later transitioning into a valued volunteer of the Saskatoon Blades Booster club.

Ralph was a service driven individual, which is evident in his varied successful careers. Some of the most notable were in the Parks and Recreation department with the City of Saskatoon, being elected as a provincial MLA representing the Rosthern Constituency for 11 years and then taking up the position of Caretaker of the Agudas Israel Cemetery after his retirement.

Ralph was never one to sit idly by and was always entrenched in some sort of volunteerism. He continuously strived to help better his community of Dalmeny. After moving back to Saskatoon in 1996, he got involved with the Saskatoon Optimist club whose initiative is to enhance the well-being of children. Due to him dedicating his free time to assisting others in need, he received multiple provincial and federal accolades. The most prestigious being in 2002 when The Governor General of Canada presented him with Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee Medal, which was awarded to Canadians who made outstanding and exemplary contributions to their communities.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made Agudus Israel Cemetery fund or to the charity of your choice in his honour.

Ralph's family would like to thank the dedicated staff in Neighborhood One at Sherbrooke Community Centre for their care in his final years.