Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Dennis Robert Akins

Dennis Robert Akins

Jan 1, 2020

Dennis Robert Akins August 14, 1948 – January 1, 2020 Dennis Akins, 71, of Saskatoon passed away at RUH, Wednesday Jan 1, 2020. He is survived by wife Judy, children Ryan, Erin (Michael Osborne), Tara (Arnie Rotenburger); siblings Barry (Ethel), Keith (Eleanor), Donna (Jack Fines), Joyce (Dent Fines); Judy’s sisters Colleen (Garry Takacs), Wendy (Carol Klassen), and sister-in-law Norma Dean...

Ernest Joseph Babin

Ernest Joseph Babin

Dec 30, 2019

1930 – 2019 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ernest Joseph Babin on December 30, 2019 in Saskatoon. Born June 6, 1930 to Marc and May Babin in Eston, Saskatchewan, Ernie grew up on the family farm near Eston. He attended school at Red Rock School, St. Peter’s College in Muenster and Campion College in Regina....

Gordon John Klimek

Gordon John Klimek

Dec 29, 2019

June 16, 1947 - December 29, 2019 It is with sadness the family announces the death of Gordon Klimek occurred on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Gordon is lovingly remembered by Bonnie, his wife of 50 years and is also survived by brothers Merril, and Garry (Blanche), sister Sharon (Ron) Misseghers, brother-in-law Fred Wawro, sisters-in-law Camille Klimek, Larrissa (Arnold) Tusa and...

Wayne Sidney Deane

Wayne Sidney Deane

Dec 29, 2019

On Sunday, December 29, 2019, Wayne Deane, passed away peacefully in his sleep, following his loving wife Beverlee Deane, who had passed in the month prior. Wayne was born on September 11, 1944 in Biggar, SK to Moses and Caroline Deane. He spent all his working life at Akzo Nobel, a vocation he was very proud of. On December 31,...

Donald David West

Donald David West

Dec 27, 2019

With heavy hearts, we regret to announce the sudden passing of Donald David West on December 27, 2019. Don was born in Saskatoon SK, to Gordon and Florence West on March 5, 1951. At age 5, Don emigrated to New Zealand with his family. He spent the next four years barefoot and carefree in Palmerston North and the Kaingaroa Forest....

Graham Wade Frank

Graham Wade Frank

Dec 27, 2019

FRANK, Graham Wade 1980 – 2019 Graham Frank passed away on December 28, 2019. There will be a time of visitation for Graham on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Westwood Funeral Chapel, 1402 20th St. West.

Audrey May Agarand

Audrey May Agarand

Dec 25, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Audrey Agarand on December 25th, 2019. Audrey was born on January 31st, 1955 to Roy & May Bowey in Senlac, SK. She moved to Saskatoon and obtained her degree in cosmetology in 1974. Audrey started her career as a hair stylist in 1974, working at several salons in...

Malcolm Neil Victor Mcniven

Malcolm Neil Victor Mcniven

Dec 24, 2019

Malcolm McNiven May 30, 1932 - December 24, 2019 It is with heavy hearts, that the family of Malcolm (Scotty) McNiven announce his passing on Dec 24,2019 surrounded by his family at his home at Samaritan Place in Saskatoon. Malcolm is survived by his faithful puppy, Cali, his five daughters Cheryl (Larry) Zazula, Debbie (Luis) Milhomens, Sandy McNiven, Susan (Bill)...

Howard Arthur Fullford

Howard Arthur Fullford

Dec 20, 2019

FULLFORD, HOWARD ARTHUR

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Howard Fullford left a big hole in everyone’s heart when he passed away December 20, 2019. Howard was born in 1948 to Howard George Fullford...

Elsie Fennell

Elsie Fennell

Dec 20, 2019

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It is with great sadness that the family of Elsie Fennell (Picklyk) of Saskatoon announces her passing on December 20, 2019. She will be dearly missed by her sons Richard and Brian; brother Peter (Joyce); grandchildren Renee, Danielle (Ian), Joel (Crystal),...

Doreen Elizabeth Ashwin

Doreen Elizabeth Ashwin

Dec 20, 2019

Doreen Elizabeth Ashwin (McConnell) passed away December 20, 2019. Doreen is survived by her sons: Jeff, Jon (Adeline); daughters Beverly (Terry Beaulieu), Patricia (Todd Vogelgesang); grandchildren Jason (Anna) Ashwin, Kristin (Brad) Zurevinski, and Tanner Vogelgesang; brother-in-law Patrick Ashwin (Hamilton); and sister-in-law Myrtle Ashwin (Victoria); great granddaughters Gemma Grace and Ava Jade Ashwin (Calgary), Kendall Marie, Sloane Adeline and Nova Leigh...

Noreen Witzel

Noreen Witzel

Dec 18, 2019

WITZEL, M. Noreen 1934 - 2019 Noreen passed away on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019, at Samaritan Place surrounded by her family. She was born to Ina and Patrick McKenna on June 26th, 1934 in Regina, SK. Noreen married Bill Witzel on November 17th, 1962 and together they had eight children - Chris & Ron Makahonuk (Sean & Emma); Patricia (Christopher,...

Judith Anne Schmid

Judith Anne Schmid

Dec 15, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judith (Judy) Anne Schmid , our much loved daughter, sister, and aunt. Judy was born in Humboldt Sask. on September 11, 1951, to George and Marie Schmid. Judy leaves behind her dad, George, her six siblings: Jim (Alana) Schmid, Matthew (Joan) Schmid, Audrey (Arie) Den Boon, Clare (Brad)...

Grace Mary Boyle

Grace Mary Boyle

Dec 15, 2019

It is with sadness the family announces the death of Grace Mary Boyle at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon on Sunday, December 15, 2019. She is survived by her son, Peter Boyle his wife Esme and their children, Sandra (Trevor) and their 2 children all of Calgary and Alistair (Amy) and their 2 children of Ottawa; her son-in-law Murray Taylor...

Mary Banks

Mary Banks

Dec 10, 2019

BANKS, Mary Katherine

(nee McRae)

February 2, 1938 – December 10, 2019

It is with sadness that the family of Mary Banks announces her passing on December 10, 2019....

Clara Louise Mclellan

Clara Louise Mclellan

Dec 10, 2019

Clara passed away peacefully at the age of 100 years with family by her side at St. Paul’s Hospital, Palliative Care Unit on December 10, 2019.

Clara was born on August 26, 1919 on the family farm south of Forgan. Special memories of her youth include; horse-back riding, attending Alford School, a one-room school house and summer...

Delores Mae Schuler

Delores Mae Schuler

Dec 7, 2019

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Delores Mae Schuler passed away quickly and peacefully after a very short period of illness with heart failure.

Delores was born to (William) Bennie and Amanda Westgard on August 27th, 1935, on a...

Donald Wayne Currie

Donald Wayne Currie

Dec 7, 2019

CURRIE, Donald Wayne 1946 – 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather.  Don passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at the age of 72.  Don is  survived by Frieda, his high school sweetheart, who would become his wife of 51...

Leo Edward Dubé

Leo Edward Dubé

Dec 6, 2019

It is with profound sorrow that his family announce the passing of Leo Edward Dube at the St. Paul ’s Hospital on December 06, 2019.

Leo was predeceased by his parents Joseph (Joe) Dube in 1987, his mother Jennie (Popadynec) in 1991 and a...

Jack Mcdonald

Jack Mcdonald

Dec 6, 2019

McDONALD, Jack 1934 - 2019

Jack McDonald, born July 3, 1934, a lifelong Habs and Yankees fan, a dryland farmer in the Palliser Triangle, part of 7 sisters and 4 brothers of the family of Edward and Sadie McDonald of Wiseton, married to Carol Graber of Elrose for 58 years, passed away on December 6, 2019.  To...