Obituaries

Daisy Louis

Oct 27, 2024

We are saddened to announce that Daisy Louis passed away on October 27, 2024, from pneumonia. She was 98 years old. She is survived by her three children, Larry (Patti) Louis, Joni (Neil) MacKay and Sherri Louis (Steve); grandchildren; Cindy MacKay (Jeremy), Julia and Scott MacKay, Blaine Louis and Larrisa (Lance) Antonenko and 7 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her...

Heather Anderson

Oct 26, 2024

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The family of Heather Anderson are deeply saddened to announce her passing on October 26, after courageously living with cancer for five years. Heather will be greatly missed and warmly remembered by her family, many friends, neighbours, former colleagues, and members of Saskatoon Orchid Society (SOS). Her immense strength and genuine...

Mary Vinish-Baxter

Oct 26, 2024

Mary Vinish-Baxter (nee Scheidl) passed away peacefully with her family at her side in St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon, in the evening of Saturday October 26, 2024. She was 93 years old.

How does one celebrate a life that was full and remarkable? For Mary was truly a remarkable woman with a remarkable life story.

Mary was born on August 2, 1931 in...

Donald Kolody

Oct 25, 2024

In Memoriam of Donald Fredrick Kolody

Donald Frederick Kolody ascended to heaven on October 25, 2024 in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. He leaves behind his devoted wife Donna-Lee Kolody, and his three cherished daughters Amber-Dawn lynn Kolody (Lucas and Everett Gushta), Patricia-Lee Scott (Dallas Willliam Friesen) and Judith-Dawn Kolody (Jemma-Rose Sheila and Vitalia Avery Belauh Kolody). He is also survived by his beloved...

Fred Herron

Oct 24, 2024

Frederick (Fred) Herron, born on July 1, 1944, during a hailstorm in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan to Bill and Gladys Herron passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to education, community and family. He was the youngest of four children and began his schooling in Dollard at the age of four. He graduated high school in Shaunavon, attended Teachers' College...

Ian Preston

Oct 23, 2024

IAN TAYLOR PRESTON

Born on June 1, 1948 in Edinburgh, Scotland; Ian died on October 23, 2024, in Saskatoon. 

Ian Preston was the second child of six, born to doctors Margaret Taylor Brown and Kenneth Stewart Preston. The family moved frequently including subsequent residencies in Bradford, England, Edmonton, Rabbit Lake, Fort San (Fort Qu'Appelle), and Regina. 

From childhood to end of life, Ian...

Barry Usselman

Oct 22, 2024

1966-2024

Barry Wayne Usselman, 58, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, passed away at Royal University Hospital on October 22, 2024, with his wife Coreen and son Vance by his side.

Barry was born on August 15, 1966, to Ed and Jeannine Usselman. Through his childhood years, Barry attended school in Asquith. He worked at Flexi-Coil for a total of 20 years,...

Frank Scott

Oct 21, 2024

Frank Scott was born in Ryton, Northumberland to Annie (nee Palmer) and Archie Scott. He took his early schooling in Ryton, continuing at the University of Durham to obtain his medical degree. Following more clinical training, Frank became the medical officer to the Brigade of Gurkhas training depot in Sangi Patani Malaya for three years. He then spent two years...

Sister Jane Jochim, OSU

Oct 21, 2024

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Sister Jane Jochim, OSU (Prelate) was called into eternal life on October 21, 2024 at the age of 96 years. 

Daughter of Kaspar and Apollonia (Feist) Jochim, she was born on July 5, 1928, the sixth of nine children and was baptized Elizabeth Antoinetta. She grew up on the family farm near Tramping Lake,...

Ronald Shishkin

Oct 21, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Ronald Shishkin at the age of 78. Born in Canora, Sk he lived most of his life in Saskatoon. Some will have known Ron 'The Pharmacist' from Westview and Northumberland Drugs and most recently Martensville Pharmacy, others 'The Blackjack and Poker Player', and others still as 'The...

Barbara Ann Harris

Oct 18, 2024

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Due to cellular signal at the venue, the livestream may be intermittent. A recording of the service will be posed later today as well. 

Barbara Ann Harris (nee Barnes)

On October 18, 2024, unexpectedly passed away in New Zealand, at Christchurch Hospital: aged 70 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in- law of Brent and Lara...

Joyce McInnis

Oct 16, 2024

JOYCE CAROLINE MCINNIS

With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Joyce Caroline McInnis in Hospice at Glengarda, Saskatoon, on October 16, 2024 after a short battle with lung cancer.

Joyce was born in Humboldt, SK April 12, 1941. She is predeceased by her parents Herman Michel and Violet Newton, a son James (Jimmy) Parks at the tender age of one month,...

Dustin Geeraert

Oct 15, 2024

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Dustin J. GeeraertMarch 21, 1983 - October 15, 2024

It is with sorrow and sadness that we announce our tragic loss. Dustin Geeraert passed away at his residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024. Dustin was dearly loved and cherished by his family and friends. Dustin had natural talents for drawing...

Doreen Goodyear

Oct 15, 2024

Doreen Lillian Goodyear

November 9, 1930 - October 15, 2024

Mom passed away on October 15, 2024 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. She was born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan to Hans Godfrey Petersen and Georgina Petersen. She married Walter Goodyear on October 19, 1952 and they resided in Wynyard until 2007, at which time they moved to their condo in Saskatoon....

Lin Ho Mak

Oct 14, 2024

1948 - 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lin Ho Mak, who left us on October 14th at the age of 76. She was beloved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday October 25th at Saskatoon Funeral Home (338 4th Ave...

Peggy Thorsness

Oct 13, 2024

Peggy Belle Thorsness (Wood) passed away on October 13th, 2024, three days shy of her one hundredth birthday, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her 3 year-old son, Daniel, her husband, Wilfred, her son in law, Peter Kolenick, and 15 siblings. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Wanda Kolenick; son, Robert (Cheryl Kolbinson); and daughter Myrna...

Sister Rosetta Reiniger, OSU

Oct 13, 2024

Sister Rosetta Reiniger, OSU, (Prelate) was called into eternal life on October 13 at St. Angela Merici Residence at the age of 88.

Daughter of John and Mary (Shlegel) Reiniger, she was born in Macklin on August 25, 1936, the youngest of ten children. She grew up on the family farm near Denzil, and attended the Gottlob country school for her...

Neil Richardson

Oct 12, 2024

Neil Warren Richardson

July 29, 1951 - October 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Neil Richardson at the age of 73 years.

Neil was born and raised in Regina, SK to Gerry and Florence. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, where he met his future wife, Marjorie, and received a...

Andrew Sarkar

Oct 11, 2024

Andrew was born on January 30, 1975 in Edmonton, Alberta to Kit and Gerlinde Sarkar and he died October 11, 2024 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Predeceased are his father, Kit Sarkar; his grandparents; and two aunts, Manju Dutta and Ursula Wansel. He is survived by his mother; his brothers, Robert and Christopher; his sister-in-law, Sophea Mao; and his nephew, Nicholas.

Andrew had...

Jean Ferguson

Oct 10, 2024

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Jean Ferguson on October 10, 2024, at the age of 97.

She is survived by her children Bryan, Glen (Bonnie), and Nancy; grandchildren Doug, Brad (Sabrina), Colin (Crystal), Kyla, Zachary, Megan, and Devon; great-grandchildren Noah, Dylan (Jayde), Carly, and great-great-grandson Abel.

Jean was predeceased by her husband, Mansell, her son, Neil, her...