Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Doris Colleen Firor

Doris Colleen Firor

Apr 8, 2019

Doris Colleen Firor (nee Caverly) passed away peacefully on April 8, 2019 at RUH in Saskatoon. Doris was born in Belleville, Ontario and grew up in Madoc, Ontario where she lived with her parents Mel and Jesse, and brother Bill. After completing high school Doris moved to Ottawa where she earned her Registered Nurse credentials from Ottawa Civic Hospital....

Nykola Lozowchuk

Nykola Lozowchuk

Apr 8, 2019

LOZOWCHUK, NYKOLA (BUD) September 15, 1931 – April 8, 2019

We are saddened to announce the passing of Nykola (Bud) Lozowchuk on April 8, 2019. Bud was born to Wasyl and Anna Lozowchuk near Hafford, Saskatchewan on September 15, 1931. He went to Teachers’ College in Saskatoon and then taught for a couple of years in rural...

Kay Chirpilo

Kay Chirpilo

Apr 7, 2019

KC’s journey through this life came to an end Sunday, April 7, 2019. KC was 87 years old. Mom was born on the family farm near Foston, SK to Anne and Mike Danchuk. Mom was the youngest of three sisters. The family moved to Saskatoon in the late 1930’s. Mom met Peter in 1948 and they were married in...

Robert Thorkild Herbison

Robert Thorkild Herbison

Apr 7, 2019

Bob passed away on April 7th in his home at the Veterans Village in the Sherbrooke Community Centre with five of his children at his bedside. He was 96 years old. Dad was born in Grayling Michigan in 1922. He graduated from high school in Grayling in 1940 and set out for university at Michigan State.

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Ruth Mary Coles

Ruth Mary Coles

Apr 3, 2019

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ruth Mary Coles on April 3, 2019 after a brief illness at the RUH in Saskatoon at the age of 72.

She was born to Peter and Annie Rempel on April 27, 1946 in Rosthern Sk.

Doris Ruth Simpson

Doris Ruth Simpson

Mar 31, 2019

Doris passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Rose Villa in Rosetown where she had spent the last year of her life. Doris was born February 14, 1929 in Tisdale. She grew up there and at 16 she moved to Saskatoon with her parents. She graduated from Bedford Road Collegiate and went on to go to Normal School where...

David Rene Labbé

David Rene Labbé

Mar 31, 2019

LABBÉ, David 1956 - 2019

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David (Dave) Labbé passed away peacefully at his home in Aberdeen on March 31st, 2019 at the age of 63 after a 4 year battle with brain cancer.

Dave is survived by his wife, Audrey Hamm; his stepchildren, Rob Kennedy, David...

Vija Ratz

Vija Ratz

Mar 31, 2019

In memory of Vija, a dear, extraordinary person. Loved by husband of 57 years Alfred Ratz (decd.), nieces Vivien Gauld and Felicity Coutouvidis and extended families in Australia, cousin Mara Jakubovska in Latvia, friends around the world, and special friends Jane and Tom Evans. We treasure memories of our time with you. As per Vija’s request there will be...

Muriel Edith Atchison

Muriel Edith Atchison

Mar 30, 2019

Atchison, Muriel

November 9, 1928 – March 30, 2019

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Muriel Atchison. Muriel passed away on March 30, 2019 at Sunnyside Care Centre, age 90 years. She was predeceased by her father Harry, mother Gladys,...

Edith Christine Davis

Edith Christine Davis

Mar 28, 2019

Mrs. Edith Davis (nee Gustafson) passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Saskatoon. She was born on September 17, 1919 in Kelliher, SK. to Charles and Hulda (nee Erickson) Gustafson. In 1939 she attended Normal School in Saskatoon from there she went on to teach in many rural communities throughout Saskatchewan. Edith was teaching in Leroy, SK where she...

Marc Omar Shokeir

Marc Omar Shokeir

Mar 28, 2019

Dr.  Marc Omar Shokeir died unexpectedly on March 28, 2019 in Battleford, SK at the age of 49.  He is survived by his mother Donna;  sister Zivy (Lucien); his children Peter, Joy, Philip, Emma, Julia, Katherine, Eliza (mother Cheryl Shokeir); Ezra, Vincent (mother Candice Lankhaar); Madeline (mother Lisa Shaw); and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his...

Rita May Johnson

Rita May Johnson

Mar 27, 2019

Rita May Johnson was born May 16th, 1950 in North Battleford, SK. and passed away March 27th, 2019 in Saskatoon. She was predeceased by her parents Helen and Fredolph Johnson and infant great niece Amie Chickeness. Rita is survived by her 3 sisters Christine Schwan (Gary), Grace Gamble (John) and Joanne “Joey” Johnson. Nieces and nephews Neil, Michelle, Jillian,...

Doris Sybil Magnusson

Doris Sybil Magnusson

Mar 25, 2019

Doris Sybil Magnusson Doris was born June 25, 1929 near Edgeworth, Sask to Erik & Esther Svedahl. She was one of five children and she had many memories of growing up on the farm.  Doris attended school in Edgeworth, then finished her schooling in Ogema, Sask before marrying her first husband Norman Krueger. They had 5 children together and...

Muriel Irene Mcfaull

Muriel Irene Mcfaull

Mar 24, 2019

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Muriel McFaull – Aged to Perfection May 31, 1923 – March 24, 2019

Muriel Irene McFaull (nee Morrison) celebrated the last day of a life well-lived on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Moo’s beautiful, caring, creative spirit was freed to soar to the heavens to find the...

Edna Mary Paterson

Edna Mary Paterson

Mar 23, 2019

PATERSON, Edna Mary 1922 - 2019

Edna Mary Paterson (nee Ross), born Nov 2, 1922 in Saskatoon. She died peacefully on March 23rd, 2019 at the Warm and Cozy Care Home. Predeceased by her parents James & Florence Ross, husband Robert “Bob” Paterson, and brother Lewis Ross. She is survived by her brother Kenneth Ross (Langley, BC),...

Thomas David Roberts Caldwell

Thomas David Roberts Caldwell

Mar 21, 2019

CALDWELL, Thomas David Roberts (Bobs) 1933 - 2019 Thomas David Roberts (Bobs) Caldwell, QC passed away peacefully on March 21, 2019 at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Beverley (nee Billyard); son Charles (Patricia) and grandsons Alex and Nick of Saskatoon; son Ted (Marne) of Ithaca,...

Donald Hubert Onclin

Donald Hubert Onclin

Mar 18, 2019

With great sadness we announce that Donald Hubert Onclin passed away on March 18, 2019 with his family present. Donald was predeceased by his father Hubertus Onclin, his mother Verna Onclin (Reed), brother David John Onclin and daughter-in-law Cheryl Downey. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marina, sons Kevin, Cuyler (Joni), daughter Kimberley (Terry), grandchildren...

Richard Allan Phillips

Richard Allan Phillips

Mar 18, 2019

Richard Allan Phillips (Phoenix Phillips)

It is with great sorrow that we announce that on March 18, 2019 we lost Rick Phillips (known as Phoenix to his friends).

He is survived by his daughter Brooklynn, his parents Janet & Rick Phillips, his sisters Bree (Chris) and Sandie (Len), his grandfather Keith Marlowe, his grandmother Anne...

Nancy Marie Monseler

Nancy Marie Monseler

Mar 13, 2019

Nancy Monseler died at home on 13 March 2019 in the arms of Leo, her husband of nearly 67 years. It was exactly what she wanted. The last words she said to her daughter were “Tell everyone I love them.” Born 10 July 1930 in Regina, SK, Nancy Marie was the only child of Mary and Earnest Philp. Nancy’s...

Pearl Madeline Delparte

Pearl Madeline Delparte

Mar 13, 2019

Pearl passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the age of 98. Pearl will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her sons Michael (Eleanor), Tim (Faye), Jeff (Hope), Grant (Susan) and daughter Jan (Dale), fifteen grandchildren, twenty-four great- grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. Pearl was predeceased by her husband Fred Gould in 1970,...