Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Nirwair Singh

Nirwair Singh

Nov 12, 2018

Nirwair Singh (1933 - 2018). With heavy hearts, we announce Nirwair's return to God on November 12, 2018. Born and raised in India, Nirwair also lived in Ethiopia briefly before settling in Saskatchewan in 1965. Nirwair taught high school math and science and became principal. He earned a Master's in Educational Psychology at the U of...

Betty Ethel Thomarat

Betty Ethel Thomarat

Nov 11, 2018

The passing of Betty Ethel Thomarat occurred on Sunday, November 11, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family. She is survived by her children, Renny (Arlene) of Estevan, Janette (Stephen) Rose of Cheltenham, United Kingdom, Loris (Rick Siemens) of Saskatoon, Phillip (Charlie May) of Edmonton, grandchildren Carys and Brett (Cara) Clancy of the United Kingdom, great-great-granddaughter Emilia Clancy,...

Robert Gerard Bonin

Robert Gerard Bonin

Nov 11, 2018

Bonin, Robert September 28, 1950 – November 11, 2018

Robert passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a brief hospital stay. He will be forever loved and remembered by his wife of 43 years Peggy, daughters Penny (Shawn), Sondra (Aaron), son Ryan (Tara) and numerous extended family. The Celebration of Robert’s Life...

Mary Senick

Mary Senick

Nov 11, 2018

Senick, Mary

Mary’s family announces she   passed away peacefully on November 11, 2018 in Saskatoon at age 90. She is survived by her children:              David and wife Georganne, children Aaron and Jaryd; Dan and children Zachary, Ethan, and Matthew; and Deborah and children Joel and Elijah. She is predeceased by her...

Eva Kwas

Eva Kwas

Nov 11, 2018

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Eva Kwas on November 11, 2018 at Keedwell Assisted Living in Saskatoon at the age of 86.

Born in Lorenzo , Saskatchewan on August 22, 1932, she was predeceased by her father Joseph, mother Eva, brothers Michael, Peter, John and Joseph and sisters Kay, Irene and Pauline....

Linda Maureen Juliette Tanchak

Linda Maureen Juliette Tanchak

Nov 9, 2018

TANCHAK, Linda M.J.

August 13, 1947 - November 9, 2018

It is with deep sadness the family of Linda Tanchak (nee Combres) announces her passing after a courageous 4 month battle with cancer. She took her last breath with her...

Allan Brown

Allan Brown

Nov 9, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad and grandpa.  Allan passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital with family and friends at his side.  Left to mourn him are his loving wife of 63 years, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, numerous family members and many good friends.

Allan was born...

Matthew Phillip Kurtenbach

Matthew Phillip Kurtenbach

Nov 6, 2018

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Matthew left us far too early and left a huge hole in our hearts and lives. He passed away at his home in Victoria B.C. at the age of 25. He was born in Saskatoon and had moved to Victoria in 2015 where he flourished and drew in many new friends with...

Marion Elaine Smith

Marion Elaine Smith

Nov 6, 2018

MARION ELAINE SMITH (nee Assaly)

It is with great sadness the family announces Marion’s passing on November 6, 2018.  She died peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon after fighting diabetes, related effects and other health complications.  She is survived by her children, Cheryl; Tony of...

Marcel Roland Tanguay

Marcel Roland Tanguay

Nov 5, 2018

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Marcel Tanguay on November 5, 2018 at the age of 89 at St. Paul’s Hospital.  He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Florence (Nolin), in 2010.  Marcel is survived by his daughters Noella Tucker, Geselle Doell, and Annette Tanguay, his sons Lee Tanguay and Neil Tanguay, and...

August Lenuik

August Lenuik

Nov 5, 2018

AUGUST WILLIAM LENUIK 1944-2018 It is with extreme sadness the family announces the tragic death of August Lenuik, which occurred on Monday, November 5, 2018. He is survived by his son Greg (Lisa); daughter Nicole (Rob); spouse Elaine, sisters Eleanor (Mike), Adeline, Diane and grandchildren; Emily, Emma, Julian and Brady. August was born January 15, 1944 in Canora, Saskatchewan....

Donna Rose Teena Lucian

Donna Rose Teena Lucian

Nov 3, 2018

Donna was born October 15, 1952 in Moose Lake, Manitoba to her parents Marian and Michael Lucian.

Donna was raised in Moose Lake and then moved to The Pas, Manitoba where she attended high school. She helped work on the family farm and was always on her...

Margaret Ann Parchewsky

Margaret Ann Parchewsky

Nov 3, 2018

Died suddenly and unexpectedly on November 3, 2018, in Saskatoon at age 76, just seven short weeks after her mom passed away.  Marge was born July 24, 1942 in Prince Albert, SK. Throughout her school years Marge moved many times with her parents as her dad worked for the CNR.  After getting her Education degree she married Lawrence Parchewsky...

Carolyn Mills

Carolyn Mills

Nov 3, 2018

MILLS, Carolyn

Carolyn Mills was born November 15, 1931 and died November 3, 2018 , at age 86.  She was the youngest of three children born to the late Sadie and Winburne Haughn of Lunenburg , Nova Scotia .  Known as “Tookie”, she attended...

Lorne Hansen

Lorne Hansen

Nov 3, 2018

Lorne Hansen Dec 22, 1933 - Nov 3, 2018 It is with sadness and cherished memories that the family of Lorne Hansen announce his peaceful passing at home. Lorne went through life knowing that he was loved - by his parents Ben and Mary Hansen; his siblings Henry (Jean) both deceased, Clara Merkley (Albert, deceased), and Betty Paley (Terry,...

Dr. Patrick Bradley Cashman

Dr. Patrick Bradley Cashman

Nov 2, 2018

Pat was born on February 18, 1957 and died suddenly on November 2, 2018. He grew up in Stouffville, Ontario. He received his BSc. at the University of Toronto and Masters/ PHd in Geology at the University of Saskatchewan. He spent the majority of his life in Saskatchewan where he had 5 children: Christine, James, Mickey, Brent (deceased) and...

Norma Alice Karlenzig

Norma Alice Karlenzig

Nov 1, 2018

NORMA ALICE KARLENZIG

November 19, 1927 – November 1, 2018

Norma Karlenzig died peacefully on November 1, completing a full life that she lived with compassion, determination and dignity.

Norma was an exceptionally caring and thoughtful person...

Oswald Witt

Oswald Witt

Oct 31, 2018

It is with deep regret we announce the passing  of Oswald Witt, beloved husband of Bertha ; loving father to Dorothy, Brenda (Raymond) and Violet (Ennis). Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 3 at the Saskatoon Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m.. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association.

Oswald was...

Grace Elizabeth Magdalin

Grace Elizabeth Magdalin

Oct 31, 2018

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Grace Elizabeth Magdalin (nee Muirhead) passed away October 31, 2018 at the age of 92. She was born January 12, 1926 in Gladstone, MB, the middle of 5 children. Married Ambrose (Amby) Magdalin May 12, 1944 in Winnipeg, and moved to Prince Albert, before making her home in Saskatoon to raise her...

Hans Gosta Peterson

Hans Gosta Peterson

Oct 24, 2018

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Passed away suddenly from a heart attack last week in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with son Adam by his side. Hans was born in Karlshamn, Sweden in 1950 to parents Gosta and Asta (Nilsson) Petersson. Hans was married to Susan Blacklin from 1983 to 2011, and is survived by his siblings Claes and Camilla...