Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

George Pralea

George Pralea

May 27, 2025

George (Gheorghe) Pralea (61) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 27th, 2025 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan after a year-long battle with lung cancer.

George was born on August 12, 1963 in Budești, Romania to parents, Maria and Gheorghe, and had 6 siblings. He was the eldest and took a large role in raising his brothers...

Alexander "Jim" Reid

Alexander "Jim" Reid

May 27, 2025

IBM Video Streaming is Experiencing a Global Outage of its Streaming Platform and the stream may not be available- We will be recording the service and posting to the site once the IBM streaming service is back up and running. We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience this has caused.

To Watch Live Stream of Service click this link https://video.ibm.com/embed/13448200

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Matthew Leson

Matthew Leson

May 26, 2025

With the heaviest of hearts, the family announces the untimely death of Matthew Leson of Saskatoon - a loving husband, devoted father, caring son, and dearest brother.

Matthew leaves his legacy of love to: his best friend and wife Jennifer (Lindberg); his treasured children Miranda and Henry; his devoted parents Ed and Patricia; older brother Andrew (Peter) and big sister Lisa,...

Oluwafifehanmi Peter Fashola

Oluwafifehanmi Peter Fashola

May 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the devastating news of the passing of our beloved Oluwafifehanmi "Fife" Peter Fashola, who left us far too soon at the age of 18.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday June 4, 2025 from the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Rd, Saskatoon SK. Interment will follow at...

Donald Goodman

Donald Goodman

May 21, 2025

To Watch the recording of the Service click this linkhttps://video.ibm.com/embed/recorded/134386544

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Goodman, who left us far too soon at the age of 29. Donald died by suicide after a courageous battle with mental illness-a struggle he faced with quiet strength and resilience.

Donald was born on March 15,...

Darrell Senkowski

Darrell Senkowski

May 21, 2025

It is with sadness, we share the passing of Darrell Senkowski on May 21, 2025.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Bill and Sophie Senkowski, his siblings, nieces and nephews and many other family and friends.

His kind spirit, love of music, movies and the memories of celebrating his birthday with Canada's, will live on in our hearts.

A Celebration of...

Conrad Joseph Chalifour

Conrad Joseph Chalifour

May 21, 2025

To view the recording of the Mass of Christian Burial for Conrad please click HERE.  

Conrad Joseph Chalifour passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025 at the age of 83.

Conrad was born in Prince Albert, SK on April 3, 1942, the sixth of seven children of Pierre and Marie Helene Chalifour. Growing up on a small farm in Leoville, he was...

John Skorski

John Skorski

May 21, 2025

The service will be live streamed athttps://stphilipneriparish.ca

For more than three decades, John W. Skorski shaped lives through teaching and coaching in Saskatoon's classrooms and football fields. His journey began at the Illinois State University. While completing his Master's of Science degree, his heart was captured by his loving wife Ellen. They met on a blind date that sparked a lifetime...

Judith Kennedy

Judith Kennedy

May 19, 2025

Judith "Judy" Kennedy, revered as a pillar of strength, bravery, and unyielding positivity, passed away on May 19, 2025. Born on June 20th, 1960 to Fred & Lucy Howarth, she was the second oldest of five children. Judy was known for her warmth, generosity, humor and the undeniably loving spirit she brought into the world. Her greatest joy was the...

Harvey Wack

Harvey Wack

2025

Harvey passed away peacefully in Royal University Hospital on May 17, 2025.

Beloved brother of Joanne (Brian Wainwright), Marnie, Laraine (Mal Farquhar), and Ron (Lynn) and his 6 nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Joe and Anne and brother-in-law Ed Nicholson.

The Vigil of Prayer for Harvey will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 22, 2025 and the Mass of...

Loretta Fenske

Loretta Fenske

May 17, 2025

Loretta Paulette Fenske (Lundgren) (Windsor)February 17, 1943 - May 17, 2025

Born in Russel Manitoba, Loretta was a lovely caring intelligent woman who had a very gentle easy going personality.

She grew up in the Langenburg area and is predeceased by her mother Gertrude Lundgren and her father Johann Robert Lundgren along with her brothers Gerry and Larry (Sylvie) Lundgren.

She is survived...

Berna Jones

Berna Jones

May 16, 2025

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A memorial service for Mary Berna (Luther) Jones will be held on September 13 at McClure United Church, Saskatoon. For more information, contact Saskatoon Funeral Home (mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com). Memorial donations may be made to two nonprofits in Saskatoon: The Mustard Seed and Saskatoon Children’s Choir....

Bonnie Bentham

Bonnie Bentham

2025

We are shocked and heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Bonnie just before dinner on Friday, May 16th at  Cozy Nest Care Home located a few minutes' drive from the rural property on which she thrived for fifty-four years. She spent her life in a landscape so familiar it was knowing by heart every bluff of trees and every...

Marie Martha Alvina (Schultz) Laberge

Marie Martha Alvina (Schultz) Laberge

May 15, 2025

Our mother and grandmother, Marie Laberge, passed away on May 15, 2025 surrounded by her family in Saskatoon, SK. 

Marie was born to Robert and Elizabeth (Reidt) Schultz on April 26, 1928 in Chellwood. Upon completing grade 8 Marie was ready to try something different. She was employed at a variety of jobs but enjoyed working as a nurse aide at...

Marian Schlosser

Marian Schlosser

May 15, 2025

Marian Schlosser, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital on May 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She lived a life rooted in her Catholic faith, which guided her through every joy and challenge.

Marian is survived by her children; Leann Lingel (Dave Scott), Wendy Thompson, Dean (Valerie) Schlosser, Lorne (Christina) Schlosser, Randy Schlosser...

Lisa Monique Marchildon

Lisa Monique Marchildon

May 15, 2025

Lisa Monique Denis/Marchildon, a loving friend, daughter, aunt, mother, and wife.

Lisa started dating her high school sweetheart Ray at 17, then were married in 1992, beginning a lifelong partnership filled with love and commitment, and have been inseparable since.

Lisa was a loving, caring, compassionate, intelligent woman, and always saw the light in all situations no matter how dark. Her faith...

Marie 'Edie' Edith Altman

Marie 'Edie' Edith Altman

May 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Edith (Edie) Altman on May 10, 2025. 

She was predeceased by her father Charles Hepburn, mother Lita (Muise) Hepburn, and her dear husband Bill Altman. 

Edie is survived by her loving children Lorne (Helen), Leta, Karen, and Mark (Tasha); her beloved grandchildren Katie (Fraser), Emily, Sophie and Charles; and her...

Adrienne Sawchuk

Adrienne Sawchuk

May 10, 2025

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In Loving Memory of Adrienne Sawchuk 

January 8, 1954 - May 10, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Adrienne Sawchuk passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on May 10, 2025, at Royal University Hospital [Saskatoon, SK] at the age of 71.

Adrienne was born in Saint Isidore-de-Bellevue, SK. on...

Shirley Yvonne Weberbauer

Shirley Yvonne Weberbauer

May 9, 2025

Shirley Yvonne Weberbauer passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at Royal University Hospital, surrounded by her three children. Born in Elbow, Saskatchewan, on June 23, 1936, to Olga and Carl Vallevand, she was the youngest of nine children and the longest-living member of her family.

Shirley had a special talent and deep love for playing the organ, which she joyfully...

Patrick Clements

Patrick Clements

May 8, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound love we say goodbye to Patrick Robert Clements who passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the age of 80 years in Saskatoon, SK.

Pat is survived and dearly missed by his wife, Barb; his children, daughter Tracey and son Doug (Cathy); his grandchildren, Dylan (Nakaylia), David and Bohdi; and great-grandchildren, Jackson and Nolan; as...