Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Leo Schweighardt

Leo Schweighardt

Dec 7, 2024

Leo Albert Schweighardt passed away peacefully at the Langham Care Home on December 7, 2024 at age 83. He was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan on January 11, 1941. Leo spent his early years on the family farm and in his teens struck out to work in lumber mills in Tahsis, BC. He returned to Saskatchewan, to once again help out...

Ivan Chovan

Ivan Chovan

Dec 7, 2024

Ivan Michael Chovan passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Glengarda Hospice in Saskatoon, surrounded by family.

Ivan was known for being a "jack of all trades", skills that he picked up through his career starting in the RCAF and over the years as a service technician in both the dental industry and at the University of Saskatchewan. He...

Dayle Pfeifer

Dayle Pfeifer

Dec 6, 2024

It is with sadness that Dayle's family announce his passing on December 6, 2024. Dayle was born on a farm just south of Saskatoon to John and Emma Pfeifer on October 26, 1940. He was the youngest of six children. Dayle worked as a Customs Officer during his career and retired on October 26, 1995. Dayle is survived by his...

Arie Van Duyvendyk

Arie Van Duyvendyk

Dec 6, 2024

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Arie died peacefully on December 6th, 2024 surrounded by his six children at Diamond House in Warman, Saskatchewan

Arie was the youngest child born to Arie and Adriana Maria den Hoed on January 4,1930 in Krimpen a/d Yssel, Netherlands. Arie is survived by six children: Adriana, Linda (Marshall), Arie Jr. (Leslie), Rick...

Wendy Johnston

Wendy Johnston

Dec 5, 2024

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March 16, 1953 - December 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Wendy Jean Johnston's passing on December 5, 2024. She was the youngest child of the late William Josephus Johnston and Margaret Lillian Johnston (née Wyatt), the cherished sister of Susan Johnston (deceased) (Anthony "Tony"...

Barry Flynn

Barry Flynn

2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Barry Flynn of Saskatoon, SK on December 5, 2024 after a brief illness.

He was very much loved by his wife Suzanne, his son Kael, and his brother Jeffrey; and is preceded in death by his father Elwood and mother Joan.

Barry had a distinct passion for fashion and people, and his...

Ted Panchuk

Ted Panchuk

Dec 3, 2024

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After a life well lived, Ted Panchuk passed away peacefully on Dec 3, 2024 following a short admission to RUH.

Ted was born in Melfort, SK on May 3, 1931 to William and Dora Panchuk. He was the eldest of 3 children and grew up on the family homestead near Brooksby, SK.

As...

Silas Halyk

Silas Halyk

Dec 2, 2024

Silas "Si" Halyk, a distinguished legal luminary, friend, mentor, and family man, departed this world on December 2, 2024. He leaves behind his family, a legacy of professional excellence and a life well-lived. Although Si had been experiencing some health issues over the past few years, tragically, his life did not end from natural causes. It is enraging that he...

Alan Bussiere

Alan Bussiere

Dec 1, 2024

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Alan Leon1949 - 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Alan Leon Bussiere; which occurred on December 1, 2024 at the age of 75.

He will be deeply missed by Diane, his wife and partner of 52 years; his daughters, Chantal and Crystal; his five cherished grandchildren, Luke, Sophie, Elodie,...

Larrie Roosdahl

Larrie Roosdahl

Dec 1, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Larrie Adolph Jacob Roosdahl, at the age of 87, on December 1, 2024. Larrie will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Wilma; and his children, Karen Thrussell, Kevin, Stephen (Rebecca), Joanne, Corey (Kim) Knudsen and Janice (Stephen) Pepper. Larrie will also be fondly remembered by his 11 grandchildren, Ryan...

Jane Cole

Jane Cole

Dec 1, 2024

Jane Cole (née Wiebe) passed away peacefully at her home in Langham, SK on December 1, 2024. Jane was the third of four daughters born and raised in Saskatoon, spending her childhood summers at Manitou Beach, walking to Russ's Stables to feed and groom the horses in exchange for being allowed to ride them down the beach. Jane was the...

Mervin Osman

Mervin Osman

Dec 1, 2024

Mervin Osman, born on October 31, 1936, in Struan Saskatchewan , passed away peacefully in Saskatoon on December 1, 2024, at the age of 88.

Mervin spent his early years in Saskatoon, where he developed a strong work ethic. He began his career as a mechanic for Bowman Brothers, and then went on to Kelsey, where he took the Renewable Resources...

John Hanlin

John Hanlin

Nov 26, 2024

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Edward Hanlin of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, who left us on November 26, 2024. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, his legacy of kindness and service will forever be cherished.

John was preceded in death by his loving wife,...

Dale Rauch

Dale Rauch

Nov 24, 2024

With many tears and broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Dale Dean Rauch, age 65, on November 24, 2024 at the St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon SK, just a month and 5 days before his 66th Birthday.

Dale was the only son born to the late Fred and Rose Rauch of Leader SK on December 27, 1958.

He leaves to...

Tamara Wolfater

Tamara Wolfater

Nov 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a fabulous wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Tamara Dawn Wolfater (nee Harding) was born in Saskatoon on July 3, 1980. She attended Bishop Pocock School and Holy Cross High School.

Tamara studied at Saskatchewan Polytech Moose Jaw Campus and graduated from Business Administration. She had several administrative jobs until...

Dagan McMillan

Dagan McMillan

Nov 23, 2024

Dagan Anthony McMillan

June 30, 1978 - November 23, 2024

With inexpressible sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, father, and brother, Dagan Anthony McMillan, from a tragic accident on the 23rd November, 2024. He was a man whose presence brought light and laughter to those who knew him. Dagan is survived by his parents, Neil McMillan and Harriet...

Sheila Sherbot

Sheila Sherbot

Nov 23, 2024

It is with great sorrow our family announces the passing of Sheila Sherbot on Nov. 23, 2024. A private cremation was held on Nov. 26, 2024. There will be a Celebration of Life in late spring 2025.

Helen Gregg

Helen Gregg

Nov 22, 2024

The family sadly announces the death of Helen Gregg, age 93, of Saskatoon, SK. Helen was born March 3, 1931 in Fox Hills, SK. and died November 22, 2024 in Saskatoon, SK.

Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was predeceased are her husband, George (Bud) Gregg; her brother, Peter Belof; and her sister, Pearl...

Marilyn Short

Marilyn Short

Nov 22, 2024

Marilyn (Hadley) passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the age of 82 years. 

Marilyn was born on February 11, 1942 at Dundurn, SK. 

She is survived by her three daughters Karen (Keith) Venne, Shirley Korolis, and Marlene (Kenan) Dogan, five grandchildren Danielle, Josh, Sarah, Alex and Amanda. As well as six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

Marilyn was predeceased...

David McManus

David McManus

Nov 21, 2024

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of David M. McManus. David passed away peacefully in hospital at RUH in Saskatoon, on November 21 at 3:15 pm., in the comfort and company of his wife and his three children.

David was born on May 21, 1943 into a large farming family near Kindersley, SK and in that time...