Obituaries
Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dr. Stanley Kenneth Sandomirsky
Aug 27, 2019
“The moment your heart stopped beating, our hearts broke in two.”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Stanley Kenneth Sandomirsky on August 27, 2019 at Royal University Hospital where he had his family by his side.
Stan was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on May 6, 1939 to...
Irene Rose Chalmers
Aug 26, 2019
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother Irene at the age of 89. She is survived by her son Brian (Debbra), granddaughters Lindsay and Christine (Philip), and son Ross (Elsa) and granddaughter Riane (Travis). She is also survived by her...
Olga Bokshowan
Aug 26, 2019
BOKSHOWAN, Olga 1925 - 2019
It is with sadness that the family announce the death of Olga Bokshowan occurred at her residence in Saskatoon on Monday, August 26, 2019.
The Prayer Vigil will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral and...
Simon Minovitch
Aug 25, 2019
MINOVITCH, Simon 1932 - 2019
On August 25, 2019, at the age of 86, Simon (Simeon) Minovitch died peacefully attended by his wife Susan. Simon was born October 22, 1932 In Cadillac Saskatchewan.
Simon is survived by his wife Susan (nee: Johnsen); daughter Debra Minovitch; son Neil (Maureen); daughter Janice Tranberg...
Carrie Mae Prosser
Aug 24, 2019
With heavy hearts, our family wishes to announce the passing of our dear Mother at the age of 102 at Circle Drive Special Care Home. Born in Asquith to Charles and Mary (Mae) Trask, Carrie grew up in Asquith, Springwater, and Saskatoon. At age 14 she moved with her parents and siblings to Lonsdale (Saskatoon Settlement), attending Lonsdale School....
Cory Cameron Croy
Aug 21, 2019
Cory was born in North Battleford and grew up in Humboldt. He loved the small town feel where everyone knows each other. He joined Tae Kwon Doe, eventually earning his green belt and was also involved in Cadets for a couple of years. He loved physical exercise. Cory was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 14....
Gerry Monks
Aug 21, 2019
Monks, Dr. James G. 1923 -2019
Gerry died peacefully on August 21,2019, at the age of 96, He had a great, long and accomplished life. Gerry was born in Dublin in 1923, to parents Edward and Kathleen. He obtained his medical degree from University College of Dublin in 1947. Shortly after he immigrated to Ottawa, where he...
Virginia Kaye
Aug 17, 2019
Kaye, Virginia July 7, 1930 – August 17, 2019
Mom was born on July 7, 1930 to parents Andrew and Rose Cerniuk of the municipality of Preeceville, SK. Virginia attended elementary classes at Brookview school district 4340 of the Sturgis unit, then at the Balfour Technical School in Regina.
Virginia married...
Robert Archie Pennington
Aug 16, 2019
Robert Archie Pennington of Saskatoon Saskatchewan passed away on August 16, 2019 at St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon after a battle with an aggressive Cancer. Bob was born on October 5, 1948 in Lucky Lake Saskatchewan. He was the second child born to Ron and Ethel Pennington. Bob graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Law Degree and practiced...
Natasha Pankoski
Aug 16, 2019
Natasha Pankoski (nee Krivuzoff), our Mom, and Granny passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning, surrounded by her loved ones. Natasha was born on August 12, 1935 to Tanya and John Krivuzoff. She grew up, went to school and had her children in Saskatoon. She enjoyed a long and fruitful career, and a happy marriage. She loved...
Raymond Joseph Ellis
Aug 16, 2019
Raymond passed away on August 16, 2019 at City Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 62. He was predeceased by grandparents Cyprien & Madeleine (Opikokew) McCallum, his parents Gordon & Adeline (McCallum) Ellis and three brothers, George, Ronnie and Gerry died in a drowning accident in 1967. Raymond was also predeceased by two sisters Linda and Dorothy. Surviving...
Saktisinha Jana
Aug 13, 2019
JANA, Sakti 1934 - 2019
Sakti passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019 in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife Bharati, sons Kunal (Jennifer) and Arup (Margaret), niece/daughter Sumana (Andrew) and 3 beautiful granddaughters; Saheli, Annika and Ellison. Sakti was born and raised in West Bengal, India. He completed his...


