Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Ruby "Marie" Kononoff

Ruby "Marie" Kononoff

Sep 27, 2019

KONONOFF, (Ruby) Marie 1935 – 2019

Absent from the body, present with the Lord.

Marie, in her 83rd year, completed her race on September 27, 2019. Marie was born on October 30, 1935 to Victor and Kate (Heichman) Kononoff.  She grew up on a farm near Arelee, Saskatchewan with her parents and four...

Ellen Morrissey

Ellen Morrissey

Sep 25, 2019

Ellen Morrissey passed away at home on September 25th, 2019, after a long illness. She is predeceased by her parents Audrey and Joseph Morrissey. Ellen leaves behind many family members, friends and loved ones. Ellen was born on December 29th, 1954, in Saskatoon SK. She attended school in Pike Lake and Delisle. Her love of books, especially the classics,...

Jack Macdonald

Jack Macdonald

Sep 24, 2019

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Jack MacDonald passed away peacefully at the age of 97, with his daughters by his side.

Jack was born in Grayson, SK.  After graduating from the College of Commerce in 1943 Jack joined the RCAF serving as a Pilot Officer.  He was discharged in 1945.

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Helen Gertrude Schriek

Helen Gertrude Schriek

Sep 23, 2019

Helen was born October 5, 1938 at Govan, Saskatchewan and passed away September 23, 2019 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon.

Helen is survived by her sister Thelma Fisher of Sherwood Park, AB and her family, brother John (Marlene) Law of Melville, SK and their family; sister Dorothy (Peter) Livingstone of Craik, SK and their family; sister-in-law ...

Lorne J Glover

Lorne J Glover

Sep 23, 2019

LORNE GLOVER

1952  -  2019

It is with great  sadness the family announces that following a lengthy illness Lorne passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2019 with family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Judy of 44 years,son Ryan (Sara) and grandchildren James, Aiden...

Brenda Lee Wallace

Brenda Lee Wallace

Sep 22, 2019

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Lee Wallace at the age of 61 years. Brenda spent her life in Saskatoon with great fondness for her city and the beautiful prairie surrounding it. A sentimental soul, she loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed dearly by them all. Brenda...

Marlene Harksen

Marlene Harksen

Sep 22, 2019

Marlene Harksen  (Wagner) August 29, 1939 - September 22, 2019

Marlene Harksen - proud sister, wife, mother, aunt, Godmother, grandmother, farm girl, collector of angels, administrator, world traveler, Honoured Royal Lady of the Order of the Royal Purple, cat lover,...

Alice Ferne Walton

Alice Ferne Walton

Sep 19, 2019

We lost our beautiful Mom on September 19. It is comforting to know that she is now reunited with our dad, James (Scotty) Walton, whom she has dearly missed since his passing in 2006.

Mom leaves behind a legacy spanning 95 years.  She is survived and loved by daughter Mallory (Warren) Hamre of Saskatoon, daughter Sheila (Wayne)...

John William Storey

John William Storey

Sep 12, 2019

It is with great sadness and fond memories, that we announce the passing of John Storey at the age of 85, on Sept 12, 2019. At a young age John was sent to Saskatoon to attend the school for the deaf, where he met the love of his life Lydia Belisle. They got married and raised three children, celebrating...

Harold Nickolas Oleksyn

Harold Nickolas Oleksyn

Sep 9, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Harold Nickolas Oleksyn announce his passing on Monday, Sept 9, 2019 in Saskatoon, SK at St. Paul’s Hospital. Harold will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife Debbie, son Shawn, mother –in-law Francis Baron, sister-in-law Barbara Wedewer (Reg), Linda Mann (Myles) and brother-in-law Russell Baron (Lawrence) and his numerous nieces...

Cecile Mary Smith

Cecile Mary Smith

Sep 8, 2019

It is with broken hearts and tears in our eyes as we say good bye to our mother, Cecile Smith, on September 8, 2019 with her family by her side.  Mom was born in Manitoba on April 7, 1940.  She leaves behind her children, Raymond (Heather), Dale (Colleen), Wayne (Susan), Brian (Corinne), Mike (Colleen), Joanne, Randy (Eunice) and Lee-Ann...

Melinda Leslie Ford

Melinda Leslie Ford

Sep 6, 2019

A beloved daughter, sister, auntie, wife, coworker and friend. Melinda was born in North Battleford, SK. and grew up in Saskatoon, SK. Her career began in a medical office. Melinda then moved into law as a legal secretary working for Jim Neumeyer, Tony Merchant and eventually Department of Justice Canada. She was highly valued for her excellent work, intelligence...

Alice Theresa Stevens

Alice Theresa Stevens

Sep 4, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Alice Theresa Stevens (Hanley) announce her passing on September 4, 2019 at the age of 90. She will be lovingly remembered by her four children; Murray Stevens of Humboldt, Ron (Shelley) Stevens of Saskatoon, Linda (Wes) Garner of Saskatoon and Shelley (Peter) Friesen of Raleigh NC.

She was...

George Gibbs James

George Gibbs James

Sep 4, 2019

George JAMES December 14, 1934 – September 4, 2019

George Gibbs James passed away peacefully with his family at his side on September 4, 2019 at St. Paul’s Hospital, at the age of 84. He is survived by his daughter Phoebe Cline, her husband Randy, and their children Nolan (Katia), Alyssa (Shane), Kara (Josh) and daughter Scarlett,...

Robert Clement Spurgeon

Robert Clement Spurgeon

Sep 3, 2019

Bob is survived by his children Ted(Shirley)Spurgeon, Mark(Linda)Spurgeon, Mitch Spurgeon and Bev(Darren)Kowaluk, 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and by his special friend Justina Driedger. Bob spent his working years with Auto Clearing and with Robin Hood Multifoods. The hands that built houses, furniture, model planes and railroad layouts are now at rest. There will be no service as per his...

Bridget Rose Yohnke

Bridget Rose Yohnke

Aug 31, 2019

YOHNKE, Bridget "Betty" Betty Yohnke, born March 28, 1932 to Lawrence and Agnes Kaufman in Leipzig, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2019 in Saskatoon, SK. Betty married Francis (Frank) Lewis Yohnke, June 1951, in Landis, SK. Over the next many years they moved several times from Mercoal, AB to Unity, SK onto Esterhazy, SK and finally settled...

Gene Cook

Gene Cook

Aug 31, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gene on August 31, 2019 at Royal University Hospital.  Gene passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 68. Gene was born in Saskatoon, SK. to Mary and Alvin Cook. He was the youngest of 5 siblings Dennis Cook, Vivian Cook, Wayne Cook, and Gary...

Edna Elizabeth Bindle

Edna Elizabeth Bindle

Aug 31, 2019

Edna was born on the family farm near Jasmin, Sask. On November 19, 1919. She was the fifth of 10 children born to Agneta and Erik Person. She attended Jasmin school a 3 ½ mile walk. Edna had the good fortune to spend her younger years and school holidays with her Grandpa and Grandma Larson. There were a lot...

Jean Mary Stevenin

Jean Mary Stevenin

Aug 30, 2019

Stevenin, Jean Mary Sept. 1st, 1924 - Aug 30th, 2019

Mom passed comfortably in her sleep at her home in Sherbrooke Community Centre, in Saskatoon, on August 30th. She was only two days short of her 95th birthday, September 1st,  that she happily shared with her first grandchild Stacey. She is predeceased by her husband of 66...

Donald Albert Afseth

Donald Albert Afseth

Aug 27, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Don Afseth at the age of 88 on Aug. 27th at St. Paul’s Hospital. Don was born in Saskatoon, Sk. to Mike and Voilet Afseth. Don attended Nelson Rural School, and then graduated from Tech Collegiate in Saskatoon. He then graduated from the School of Agriculture at...