Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Olga Gooding

Olga Gooding

May 28, 2017

Olga Gooding, age 85 passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 28th, 2017.

Patricia-Ann Shiplett

Patricia-Ann Shiplett

May 27, 2017

With great sorrow, the family of Patti Shiplett, announce her untimely passing after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Left to mourn are husband Nicholas Jeffrey Stooshinoff, beloved sons Alex and Nicky, mother Ann Shiplett, sisters Marjorie Sutter and Arlene Shiplett, brother David Shiplett, numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends and acquaintances whose lives she touched with her...

Edna Herman

Edna Herman

May 27, 2017

Edna Herman (Zwer) 1926 – 2017 Edna passed away peacefully on May 27, 2017. Born in Belbutte, Sk. on May 2, 1926. She married Hugo Herman on November 30, 1945. Hugo and Edna farmed in the Belbutte district until 1953, when they moved to Rabbit Lake, where they continued to farm near Meeting Lake. In 1973 they moved to Saskatoon...

Stella Matheson

Stella Matheson

May 23, 2017

It is with profound sadness that the family of Stephanie (Stella) Matheson announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, May 23, 2017. Stella was born to John and Sophie Moroz in the Hyas District, Saskatchewan on September 3, 1930. While working as a health care aide, she met a handsome young mountie named Neil Matheson whom she later married on November...

David Porteous

David Porteous

May 22, 2017

David (Dave) Lester Porteous died peacefully on May 22nd in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the age of 91. Dave is survived by his wife and partner Sharon Porteous (nee Scobie) (they married on Valentine’s Day 1952), daughters, Catherine West of Saskatoon, Susan (Scotty) Porteous of Toronto, Roberta (Richard) Duguay of Kamloops, Lyn (Darryl) Porteous of Saskatoon, son Samuel (Dana) Porteous of...

Grace Ruby Winder

Grace Ruby Winder

May 21, 2017

Grace Ruby Winder (1919 – 2017) The family of Grace Winder (nee Pilgrim) of Delisle, Sask. with sadness announce her passing May 21st at Porteous Lodge, Saskatoon, Sask. Grace has peacefully left this earthly world to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 97 years. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Iris and her husband...

Blanche Mary Christensen

Blanche Mary Christensen

May 21, 2017

Blanche Christensen (nee Butler) Blanche Christensen (nee Butler) died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the Saskatoon Convalescent Home at the age of 98. Blanche was born in Saskatoon on August 25, 1918 where she lived most of her life. She is survived by her daughter Alice Hartman of Vacaville, CA, sons John (Dorothy) of Calgary,...

Kaiden Elais Pruitt

Kaiden Elais Pruitt

May 20, 2017

Kaiden Elias Pruitt (Pilon) November 1, 2014 - May 20, 2017 Kaiden Elias (Pilon) Pruitt age 2 1/2 years, received his angel wings on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at home, wrapped in the loving arms of his mother. Kaiden was born on November 1, 2014 and was the center of his mother's world. From the very start, he had a...

Rita Stensrud

Rita Stensrud

May 19, 2017

Rita Stensrud ( nee Labrosse) passed away peacefully on May 19, 2017 at Samaritan Place. She will be profoundly missed by her children: Cathy Yohnke (Bob), Janey Neufeldt (Bob), Michael Stensrud (Rhonda) and Joanne Stensrud. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Aaron Yohnke (Aneta), Jeri-Lyn Mortimer (James) Ashley Turgeon (Cole), Jennifer Neufeldt, Evan Neufeldt (Jessica), Michael Neufeldt, Kate...

Hibbert Donald

Hibbert Donald

May 19, 2017

February 21, 1938 - May 19, 2017 We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our husband, father, grandfather and friend, Don Hibbert, on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the age of 79. He was stricken with a massive brain aneurism and died peacefully with his family by his side. Don lived a full and joyful life and is...

J. Louis Jaspar

J. Louis Jaspar

May 18, 2017

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our father Joseph Louis Jaspar on May 18th at Saskatoon City Hospital. His last days were spent surrounded by the love and affection of his wife and family who are grateful for this time spent with him. He was predeceased by his parents Paul and Louise Jaspar and his daughter Michele....

Carla Louise Sheridan

Carla Louise Sheridan

May 18, 2017

Carla was born August 10, 1951 to Abe and Helene (Dyck) Funk. She died in the loving arms of her family on May 18, 2017 at Calgary Foothills Hospital while visiting from Saskatoon, SK. Left to mourn her loss are her husband Mike Sheridan, her daughter Jessica Sheridan and Jessica’s son Devon from Ottawa, her daughter Anna (Andy) Robertshaw and...

Joseph Shuya

Joseph Shuya

May 17, 2017

Joseph Shuya 1929-2017 It is with very heavy hearts we say goodbye to Joseph (Joe). At the age of 87 he succumbed to an illness after a short battle. Survived by his wife Emily of 61 years of marriage, his son Terry and his granddaughter Nicole and grandson Mark (Karen), his sisters Tena, Stephanie (Rudy), Emily, Jeanne (Jim) and brothers...

Stella Hickie

Stella Hickie

May 16, 2017

Stella Hickie (nee Fundytus) May 3, 1943 – May 16, 2017 It is with deep sadness that we share the news of mom’s passing. She took her beautiful step into eternity early in the morning on Tuesday, May 16 with the sun streaming brightly through the window of her room in Palliative Care at St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon. Mom passed...

Lillian Doris Dumont

Lillian Doris Dumont

May 15, 2017

On May 15th, 2017 Lillian Doris Dumont went to be with her Lord and Savior. Born July 15th, 1927 in Lloydminster, SK. Lillian is survived by her daughter Elsie (Barry) Busby, grandson Dwayne (Jo-Anne) Wiebe, great-grandsons Justin and Dillon Wiebe, grandson Clayton (Julie) Wiebe, special nephew Roland Lee Dumont, special niece Charmaine (Rob) Budd (Jaron, Janae and Jason). Lillian worked...

Jennie Kinch

Jennie Kinch

May 15, 2017

Jennie Kinch (nee Petruick) passed away peacefully on May 15, 2017 at Oliver Lodge Special Care Home, Saskatoon SK. She was born January 19, 1926 in Avonlea, SK. Jennie is survived by her three children, Alvin (Lynne) Kinch, Lethbridge AB, Sharyn (Greg Dudar) Matthews, Saskatoon SK, and Darlene (Doug) Lockinger, Fairmont Hot Springs BC. Grandchildren Dee Kinch (Penticton BC), Travis...

Sharon Dale Bendel

Sharon Dale Bendel

May 14, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Bendel announces her passing on Sunday, May 14, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was predeceased by her parents Melvin and Olga Alcock and brother Gary. She will be deeply missed by her husband George of 21 years; daughters Leana (Wayne) Stolar and Marcie (Les) RedIron, son Bryan...

Heather Melnyk

Heather Melnyk

May 12, 2017

Heather Melnyk 1938 – 2017 Heather Melnyk passed away peacefully on May 12, 2017. Heather was born on August 20, 1938 in Prince Albert, Sk. where she attended school, met her husband Zonnie and became a nurse. She enjoyed watching sports and as well took great pride in caring for her grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents James and Johanna and...

Heather Melnyk

Heather Melnyk

May 12, 2017

Heather Melnyk 1938 – 2017 Heather Melnyk passed away peacefully on May 12, 2017. Heather was born on August 20, 1938 in Prince Albert, Sk. where she attended school, met her husband Zonnie and became a nurse. She enjoyed watching sports and as well took great pride in caring for her grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents James and Johanna and...

Peter Chalmers

Peter Chalmers

May 12, 2017

Peter Chalmers 1927-2017 PETER CHALMERS, 90, of Saskatoon, originally from Dundonald, Scotland, passed away peacefully in his home on May 12, 2017. Left to cherish Peter's memory are his three children: WILLIAM CHALMERS (Patricia Wacholtz) of Blaine Lake, step-grandchildren Nicole, Samantha and Madisyn); MALCOLM CHALMERS (Susan nee Hill) of Saskatoon, grandchildren Alastair and Katherine; and RUTH CHALMERS of Ellicott City,...