Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Emma Christine Byrns

Emma Christine Byrns

Jul 9, 2019

Emma Christine Byrns (née Flodin) passed away on July 9, 2019 at the age of 96 after a brief illness.  Born in Snohomish, Washington, to parents Gunder and Christine and sister Anna, Emma could, until the end, recall fond memories of playing in the woods near her childhood home.  She married Fred Byrns in Washington on November 14, 1944...

Garry Drabble

Garry Drabble

Jul 8, 2019

Garry Drabble of Saskatoon died peacefully on July 8, 2019, at age 78. He is remembered by his wife Carolynn; son Rodney, daughter-in-law Julia, grandchildren Matthew and Meghan; son Rory; brother Rex (Florence); mother-in-law Aurelia Grimes; sisters-in-law Kathy (Terry) Baker, Joanne Nagel and Tamara (Bruce) Buckwold; brother-in-law Al Marchant; as well as many family and friends who were an...

Kevin Neil Friesen

Kevin Neil Friesen

Jul 8, 2019

The family of Kevin Friesen, age 53, are heartbroken to announce his sudden passing on July 8th, 2019. Kevin leaves behind his beloved mother, Jeanette Fedrau (Earl Hanson), sisters; Angellah Brayshaw (Jim), Darlene Schultz (John), and Treena Fedrau. Kevin will be deeply missed and remembered by his two sons; Tyler and Matthew Friesen, as well as his aunts, uncles,...

Linda Corinne Mctavish

Linda Corinne Mctavish

Jul 6, 2019

The family of Linda sadly announces her death on July 6, 2019 at City Hospital in Saskatoon, SK. Linda is survived by her mother, Dorothy; sisters, Janice (Al) and Laurie (Rich); brothers, Neil (Judy), Colin (Leeann) and Glen (Sherry); and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Angus. Linda was born and raised in Saskatoon, SK....

James Gordon Dunn

James Gordon Dunn

Jul 5, 2019

DUNN, James Gordon December 16, 1947 – July 5, 2019

James Dunn passed away suddenly with his family by his side at Royal University Hospital on Friday, July 5, 2019. James was born December 16, 1947 in Winnipeg Manitoba. He lived in Winnipeg and went to school there until age 26. He attended Red River College in...

Flora Jean Ballantyne

Flora Jean Ballantyne

Jul 5, 2019

Flora Jean BALLANTYNE (nee McLeay) January 29, 1924 - July 5, 2019

Flora (Flo) Jean Ballantyne, aged 95, died after a brief illness with family by her side. Flora was born January 29, 1924, on the family farm near Barvas, Saskatchewan. She attended Barvas School by sleigh in the winter and on horseback in the...

Meta Mildred Doherty

Meta Mildred Doherty

Jul 3, 2019

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It is with profound sadness the family of Meta Mildred Doherty announces her passing on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the age of 92. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Helen Riggs (John), Russ Doherty (Reta), Judy Dow (Cam), Debbie Pultz (Greg), and Rob Doherty (Pam). Meta...

William Thomas Molloy

William Thomas Molloy

Jul 2, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Thomas (Tom) Molloy on July 2, 2019 at age 78 after a short, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. As with all things in life, Tom faced his diagnosis with discipline and determination. He remained optimistic and encouraged by messages of support from across the country. Tom...

Marjorie Semenoff

Marjorie Semenoff

Jun 29, 2019

On June 29th, 2019 at 8:55pm Marge Semenoff, aged 96 years, bid this world goodbye. Marge was born Marjorie Maloff of Lanham District, SK. on August 13th, 1923. She is one of 5 children born to John J. and Polly Maloff. Her siblings include Bill, the oldest; then Johnny; Marge was the next; then Ann and Polly. Marge went...

Vimla Sisodia

Vimla Sisodia

Jun 29, 2019

SISODIA, Vimla January 6, 1939 Etah, Uttar Pradesh, India June 29, 2019 Saskatoon, Saskawatchewan, Canada

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Mrs. Vimla Sisodia (née Tomar) passed away peacefully on June 29, 2019 in her home in Saskatoon. Vimla was born to Thakur Hazari Singh and Sheelwati Devi Tomar in...

John "Jack" Harold Stephenson

John "Jack" Harold Stephenson

Jun 28, 2019

Jack passed away with congestive heart failure after 93 years of an active and eventful life. He was born in Hardy, SK to Julia and A.D. Stephenson and at the age of 21 left the farm to join the C.N.R. He spent his entire working career of 44 years with the railway as a brakeman, conductor and finally retiring...

Huu Lieu

Huu Lieu

Jun 27, 2019

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Huu passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 in Saskatoon. The Funeral Service for Huu will be at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Saskatoon Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Wilson Kaan. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Bryan William Wilson

Bryan William Wilson

Jun 22, 2019

Bryan William Wilson, 71, of Saskatoon, died June 22nd, at home, after a long illness. He was born on May 15 1948, to Joyce and Edna (Goff) Wilson in Saskatoon. Bryan attended Walter Murray Collegiate and the University of Saskatchewan. He married Terry (Teal) on July 17 1971 and they had two children, Jeffrey and Bradley. He farmed outside...

Leon Leonard Holoboff

Leon Leonard Holoboff

Jun 20, 2019

The Lord has taken Leon into his arms on June 20, 2019. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with his illness, Progressive Super Nuclear Palsy. Leon was born on November 2,1936, the youngest of four children, to Samuel J. and Helen Holoboff. He will be forever lovingly remembered by Deanna, his...

Eric Johannson

Eric Johannson

Jun 19, 2019

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Eric Johannson passed away on June 19, 2019 after a series of health issues over the past few years.  He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Eric was born on June 29, 1936 and grew up on the family farm near Margo...

Gene Walter Luciw

Gene Walter Luciw

Jun 15, 2019

Gene “Geno” Walter Luciw born on April 18th, 1953 passed away at the age of 66 on June 15, 2019.  Geno was born and raised in Winnipeg.  In his early 40’s he moved to Kelowna B.C. then later moved to Saskatoon where he worked as a night auditor preparing personal tax income returns for friends.  He was a talented...

Darryl Ross Derksen

Darryl Ross Derksen

Jun 15, 2019

It is with the greatest amount of sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle and friend, Darryl Ross Derksen. Darryl peacefully said goodbye, on June 15th at the Victoria Hospital, at the young age of 65 years. He was the loving husband to Glenda, and father to Jaclyn (Pat) of Saskatoon, Erin of...

Nita  Cameron

Nita Cameron

Jun 14, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Nita Cameron announces her sudden and unexpected passing on Friday, June 14, 2019 in the ICU at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 67. Left to cherish Nita’s memory is her sister Doreen (Bob) Gordon, her brother Roger (Diane) Cameron, nephews Kevin (Nancy) and Kelly Gordon,...

Joanne Marie Christie

Joanne Marie Christie

Jun 12, 2019

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the very sad news of Joanne Christie’s passing on June 12, 2019. Joanne was born on Father’s Day, June 16, 1968 in Saskatoon. While this beautiful daughter was the greatest gift her parents Bill and Anita could ever ask for, she didn’t stop...

Bradley Evan Christianson

Bradley Evan Christianson

Jun 12, 2019

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It is with great sadness that we share, Bradley Evan Christianson, 31 of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan & Vancouver, British Columbia died suddenly sometime on Wednesday June 12, 2019 while in Saskatoon. Bradley was born at Saskatoon City Hospital on February 16th, 1988. Bradley had a lot of happy days in...