Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Leo Alan Schmidt

Leo Alan Schmidt

Apr 11, 2018

Schmidt, Leo Alan August 1, 1933 – April 11, 2018

It is with deep sadness the family of Leo Schmidt announces his death on April 11, 2018. Leo is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Fern; his son Garry and daughter Barbara (Robert Trotchie); his sisters Fern (Lloyd) Hanke of Llodminster, Betty Trapp of Saskatoon...

Walter Alexander Chutskoff

Walter Alexander Chutskoff

Apr 8, 2018

Chutskoff, Walter March 11, 1967-April 8, 2018.

It is with deep sadness that the family announce that Walter (Wally) Chutskoff was welcomed by his dad in heaven on April 8, 2018. He passed away after a lengthy but courageous battle with cancer at the age of 51. He will be greatly missed by his two sons, Dylan...

Logan Evan Schatz

Logan Evan Schatz

Apr 6, 2018

Logan Evan Schatz, of Allan, SK, passed away tragically on April 6, 2018, at the age of 20. Logan was born in Saskatoon to Bonnie and Kelly Schatz on September 16, 1997.  Logan will be greatly missed by his parents, Bonnie and Kelly Schatz, sister Courtney (Tyler) Gilroyed and niece Claire, sister Kayla Schatz (Brendan Hamilton), brother Brandon Schatz...

Alan Freethy

Alan Freethy

Apr 6, 2018

Alan Elmer Freethy, 82, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018, in Saskatoon, SK. Alan was born on June 8, 1935, in Rosetown, SK, to Elmer and Sofia Freethy. He was raised on a farm in the Strawberry Valley, near Aberdeen, SK. Alan achieved his Teacher’s Certificate from Saskatoon Teacher’s College in 1955, and gained a B.Ed from the...

Kiara Nicole Wasylyniuk

Kiara Nicole Wasylyniuk

Apr 5, 2018

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Kiara Nicole Wasylyniuk on April 5, 2018 at the age of 22. Kiara was born on January 16, 1996 to Lori and Vern Wasylyniuk. From birth Kiara was well known for her sassy and spirited nature. Just as strong was her loving...

Cynthia Elizabeth Donald

Cynthia Elizabeth Donald

Apr 3, 2018

Cynthia Elizabeth Donald, nee Squair January 3, 1925- April 3, 2018 Cynthia was born to C.R. (Jim) and Beatrice Squair (nee Wilkinson) in the R.M. of Paynton at the farm home of her Wilkinson grandparents on January 3, 1925. She was raised in the Bear Island district north of Waseca. After completing grades 11 and 12 in Maidstone she...

Roland Hector Perras

Roland Hector Perras

Mar 30, 2018

Roland Hector Perras, born 14 July 1935 in Bengough SK, died on March 30, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dolores (nee Young), two sons, Galen (Nicole St-Onge) and Gregg (Kam Laraway);  grandchildren, Nicky, Josh, and Aliya; sister, Leah Leech (Don), and sister-in-law, Judy Perras. He was predeceased by his father, Hector; mother, Rachel...

Beatrice Bernadette Juliette Marie Gibson

Beatrice Bernadette Juliette Marie Gibson

Mar 28, 2018

GIBSON, Beatrice (Bea) It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of our mother and grandmother Bea on March 28th 2018 at the age of 70.  She fought like no other during her brave battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Her determination and positive attitude was never lost.  Bea was born and raised in Val Marie, SK on...

Joseph Vendle Bodie

Joseph Vendle Bodie

Mar 27, 2018

Joe passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Sunnyside Nursing Home. He is survived by Heddy his wife of 70 years, daughter Marlyne (Wayne) Johnson, granddaughters Stacey (Brad) Godfrey and Carla (Dion) Balson, two great grandchildren Kaylee and Morgan, his sister Elizabeth Beres and twin brother Alex as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers...

Robert Pfefferle

Robert Pfefferle

Mar 26, 2018

Robert "Bob" Pfefferle passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018.   Bob was born outside of Humboldt and moved to Pine Falls, Manitoba where he met and married Elsie, his wife of 63 years. In 2005 Bob and Elsie moved to Saskatoon where they quickly met and were surrounded by numerous friends.  He is survived by Elsie of Saskatoon; his...

Robert Poirier

Robert Poirier

Mar 25, 2018

Bob passed away March 25 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, due to congestive heart failure. He was 88 years old.  Bob is survived by his daughter, Denise (Kris) Finnestad;  grandsons, Rob and Ric;, sisters, Doreen (Ralph) Manson and Edith Lytle; brother, Ed Poirier (Carol) and brother-in-law, Tom Husby, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased...

Cecil Kanigan

Cecil Kanigan

Mar 25, 2018

Cecil W. Kanigan, 78, of Saskatoon, SK, passed away surrounded by love and family on March 25, 2018 at Oliver Lodge.  Cecil was born in Wadena, SK to William and Mary (Makortoff) Kanigan on May 12, 1939.  He grew up on a farm and attended a one room school.  He then went to high school in Wadena and after...

Susan Elaine Shimla

Susan Elaine Shimla

Mar 24, 2018

SHIMLA, SUSAN 1960 – 2018

Susan Elaine Shimla passed away on March 24th, 2018 in Beaver Creek, Saskatchewan at 58 years old. She is survived by her sons Alex, Eric and Ian, their father, Doug; her parents, Leo and Kathy, and her siblings, Kevin, Elton, and Dianne, as well as their families. Susan was born and raised...

Alta Anne Fensom

Alta Anne Fensom

Mar 24, 2018

Alta Anne Fensom (Devine) September 6, 1934 – 24 March 2018

Anne passed away on March 24, 2018, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Calvin Fensom. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Guy (Barb) Cowell, Paula (Brian) Lavigne, Scott (Julie) Cowell and Linda (Gil) Jouan. 9 grandchildren, Kristin...

Richard Lloyd Wells

Richard Lloyd Wells

Mar 24, 2018

WELLS, RICHARD LLOYD September 29, 1927- March 24, 2018

With sadness we announce the passing of Richard (Dick) Wells. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Katherine Wells, and stepson Jai Pereira.  Dick is survived by his wife Ena, daughter Donna Wells (Jim Paton) and his pride and joy, his grandchildren; Quinn, Sean, Brenna and Reilly. ...

Lila Mae Sirois

Lila Mae Sirois

Mar 19, 2018

Lila Mae Sirois (Lyons) of Saskatoon.   It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Lila on March 19th at St. Paul’s Hospital.  She was 73 years of age. Lila won awards in floral arranging, was a talented seamstress, loved container gardening, and recently had regained a passion for painting.  She looked forward to getting together...

Eudora Mildred Hartt

Eudora Mildred Hartt

Mar 19, 2018

HARTT, EUDORA MILDRED (NEE CHOVIN) 1945 – 2018

With heavy hearts, Eudora’s family announce her peaceful passing, March 19, 2018, at Extendicare Preston. Her sister Marjory and Eudora’s friend Alice were at her side. Eudora was the adored, youngest child of Mack and Phyllis Chovin. She was a tiny baby, under four pounds, born in the car...

Dale Wilson

Dale Wilson

Mar 18, 2018

Dale Thomas Wilson (Whippet), born on September 8, 1950 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to the late Edna Mary Wilson and the late William Joyce Wilson, passed away suddenly at age 67 on March 18, 2018. He was described as having an infectious grin, incredible wit and heart of gold.

Dale is survived by his loving wife of 47...

Dawn Alison Rutherford

Dawn Alison Rutherford

Mar 16, 2018

Dawn Alison Rutherford

Passed away peacefully, March 16, 2018 at St. Paul’s Palliative Care Unit.

Dawn is survived by her mother Maggie Celia (Sis) Baldwin; daughter Jody (Mark Cey) Jonah, Alison and Lauren; son Scott (Kerrie), Grace and Gabriella; sisters Nancy Baldwin (Rene Lemoine) and Jackie Baron (Bryan) ; brother- in -law Keith Rutherford (Marilyn)...

Merrill Alexander Black

Merrill Alexander Black

Mar 15, 2018

Black, Merrill Alexander October 30, 1920 – March 15, 2018

Merrill Alexander Black, age 97, passed away on March 15, 2018 at Saskatoon Sk. Son of the late Alex and Mayme (Henderson) Black of Rosetown.  Predeceased by his cherished wife Barbara (Moore) and his sister Shirley (Wedgwood), and his in-laws Jim Wedgwood, Irene (Cook) Black Mountford, Wilf...