Obituaries

Sep 22, 2019

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Lee Wallace at the age of 61 years. Brenda spent her life in Saskatoon with great fondness for her city and the beautiful prairie surrounding it. A sentimental soul, she loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed dearly by them all. Brenda...

Sep 22, 2019

Marlene Harksen  (Wagner) August 29, 1939 - September 22, 2019

Marlene Harksen - proud sister, wife, mother, aunt, Godmother, grandmother, farm girl, collector of angels, administrator, world traveler, Honoured Royal Lady of the Order of the Royal Purple, cat lover,...

Sep 19, 2019

We lost our beautiful Mom on September 19. It is comforting to know that she is now reunited with our dad, James (Scotty) Walton, whom she has dearly missed since his passing in 2006.

Mom leaves behind a legacy spanning 95 years.  She is survived and loved by daughter Mallory (Warren) Hamre of Saskatoon, daughter Sheila (Wayne)...

Sep 12, 2019

It is with great sadness and fond memories, that we announce the passing of John Storey at the age of 85, on Sept 12, 2019. At a young age John was sent to Saskatoon to attend the school for the deaf, where he met the love of his life Lydia Belisle. They got married and raised three children, celebrating...

Sep 9, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Harold Nickolas Oleksyn announce his passing on Monday, Sept 9, 2019 in Saskatoon, SK at St. Paul’s Hospital. Harold will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife Debbie, son Shawn, mother –in-law Francis Baron, sister-in-law Barbara Wedewer (Reg), Linda Mann (Myles) and brother-in-law Russell Baron (Lawrence) and his numerous nieces...

Sep 8, 2019

It is with broken hearts and tears in our eyes as we say good bye to our mother, Cecile Smith, on September 8, 2019 with her family by her side.  Mom was born in Manitoba on April 7, 1940.  She leaves behind her children, Raymond (Heather), Dale (Colleen), Wayne (Susan), Brian (Corinne), Mike (Colleen), Joanne, Randy (Eunice) and Lee-Ann...

Sep 6, 2019

A beloved daughter, sister, auntie, wife, coworker and friend. Melinda was born in North Battleford, SK. and grew up in Saskatoon, SK. Her career began in a medical office. Melinda then moved into law as a legal secretary working for Jim Neumeyer, Tony Merchant and eventually Department of Justice Canada. She was highly valued for her excellent work, intelligence...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 26, 2019

Watch recorded version of the service here https://video.ibm.com/embed/recorded/123885294

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...

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...

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...

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....