Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Joan C. Stevenson

Joan C. Stevenson

Apr 27, 2017

Joan Christie Stevenson lived a life that revolved around caring for others, a life that sadly came to an end after only 62 years. Joan passed away at home with family at her side after a six month battle with ovarian cancer. She was a beautiful person; brave, caring, intelligent, humorous and compassionate and is greatly missed by all who...

Maureen Averback

Maureen Averback

Apr 26, 2017

Maureen (Fast) Averback It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen (Miriam) Averback, aged 85, on April 27, 2017. She is survived by her beloved partner of 47 years, Gerald Averback, her children, Doug Fast (Kate), Bev Fast and Val Fast, and her grandchildren John, Hope and Tom Fast. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba in...

Joe Schmidt

Joe Schmidt

Apr 26, 2017

JOSEPH SCHMIDT October 2, 1954 – April 26, 2017 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of JOSEPH SCHMIDT announce his unexpected passing on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Left to mourn are his wife Cheryl Cotton-Schmidt and his loving daughter Anna Schmidt, his brother Lorenz Schmidt (Barbara), mother-in-law Lois Cotton Vinson (Gale), brothers-in-law Wayne Cotton (Deretta),...

Josephine Karras

Josephine Karras

Apr 26, 2017

Josephine Caroline Karras November 11, 1923 – April 26, 2017 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our Mother, Josephine (Jo) Caroline Karras (Nestmann), surrounded by her family, at St. Paul’s Hospital April 26, 2017. Jo was born in Wilke SK and raised on a farm south of Leipzig SK. In 1939 she moved to Saskatoon...

George Fredrick Gillespie

George Fredrick Gillespie

Apr 24, 2017

Gillespie, Fred passed away Monday April 24 2017 Born Fort Qu’Appelle August 13 1928 Fred is predeceased by his wife Jean, parents William and Jessie, sisters Gail McVicor, and Lenny (Jack) Bailey. Fred is survived by his son Gord (Debbie), daughters Debbie Fowler (Harry), and Sandy Horvath (Larry), grandchildren Deryk (Lori) Gillespie, Tara (Davan) Macknak, Erin Horvath (Sheldon), Daryl (Alison)...

Harold Gonick

Harold Gonick

Apr 23, 2017

It is with sadness that we the family of Harold Gonick announce his sudden passing on April 23, 2017. He was born June 11, 1936 in Winnipeg, MB. Harold married Bette-Ellen Swartz in 1961 of Melville, Saskatchewan and they moved to Saskatoon. Harold worked for 40 years with Canadian National Railway where he was well liked and respected. Sports were...

Nick Fiesel

Nick Fiesel

Apr 22, 2017

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nick at the age of 49. Nick was born in Regina, SK. He grew up in Regina, moved to Edmonton for Kinesiology at the University of Alberta, he then moved to BC and back to Regina and then Saskatoon to live with his beautiful wife. Nick’s love of cars...

Jordan Lee Schappert-Kenney

Jordan Lee Schappert-Kenney

Apr 18, 2017

Jordan Lee Schappert-Kenney “You will be missed but never forgotten” It is with heavy hearts and great sadness, we announce the untimely passing of Jordan, a loving father, son, brother, uncle, grandson and great grandson. Jordan is survived by his son, Xavier Jerome Lee Bovill-Kenney (Krystin); his mother Laura (Chris) Schappert; his father Kurtis (Stacey) Kenney; his siblings Connor, Zachery,...

Margery Lampman

Margery Lampman

Apr 14, 2017

Margery Irene Lampman (nee Docking) December 25, 1924 – April 14, 2017 Margery Lampman passed away peacefully on Friday April 14, 2017 in Samaritan Place, Saskatoon at the age of 92. For several years Marge was afflicted with dementia. She was born in Weyburn on December 25th 1924 Christmas Day. She is predeceased by her parents, Nelson and Mabel Docking,...

Shirley Margarete Murray

Shirley Margarete Murray

Apr 12, 2017

Shirley Margarete Murray January 14, 1931 – April 12, 2017 It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley Murray announces her peaceful passing on April 12, 2017. Shirley is survived by her husband of 34 years, Spencer Murray and their children; Gina Streisel (Paul), Peter Slickman (Miranda), Sandra Murray (Bruno), Colleen Gallant (Greg) and Forbes Murray (Suzanne). Shirley...

Lynne Higgins

Lynne Higgins

Apr 12, 2017

LYNNE HIGGINS October 18, 1956 - April 12, 2017 Lynne Higgins – not "Sharon," not "Lynn" – but LYNNE Higgins passed away April 12, 2017 surrounded by her family, after a months-long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Al Peters, her sons Charlie and David Peters, her sister Diane Higgins of Saskatoon, her brothers Croft Campbell-Higgins of...

Ginette Arnold

Ginette Arnold

Apr 11, 2017

Ginette was the youngest child of Albert and Alma Courchene. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 46 years Jim Arnold, brothers Lionel and Robert, sisters Isabelle (Doucette) and Lucille (Klein) and granddaughter Zoe. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Anita Jankoski (Doug), grandchildren Ariana, Jacek and Avery as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends....

Anka Gasparovic

Anka Gasparovic

Apr 11, 2017

ANKA GASPAROVIC June 23, 1940 – April 11, 2017 On April 11, 2017, Susan, Mary and Josipa lost their mom to the heavenly Father. God saw you getting tired, so, he put His arms around you and whispered “Come to me.” Your journey in life was not easy, but, you were always fiercely devoted to your family. You protected us....

Earl Foster

Earl Foster

Apr 10, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Earl Foster announce his passing on April 10, 2017. Earl was born on July 22, 1934 in Montreal. He graduated from high school at the age of 16 years and attended University. Highlights of his career included spending eight years in executive positions with the Canadian Pacific Railway. In 1960 he...

Glow Callfas

Glow Callfas

Apr 10, 2017

Glow Callfas (nee Taylor) July 15, 1936- April 10, 2017 With profound sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our Mum in her 81st year. Following a full and accomplished life, Mum’s body failed despite her mind and will remaining strong. Mum was a fiercely independent, hardworking, loving woman with an incredibly feisty spirit and wicked sense of humor. Mum...

Gudrun Shier

Gudrun Shier

Apr 9, 2017

Gudrun Shier Dec. 13, 1937 – Apr. 9, 2017 On April 9, 2017, Gudrun (Franson) Shier succumbed to cancer. Her family included Herb, her husband of 60 years, children Donna (Tim) Korol, Dean, Pat (Denis Chalifour), Peggy, Joanne, grandchildren: Julie (Neil) MacKenzie, Steve (Kerri), Christine, Kevin (Kristyn) Korol; Alex, Nicole, Jocelyne Chalifour; Jordan,Tyson Shier, and 6 great grandchildren. She had...

Norman Thoen

Norman Thoen

Apr 9, 2017

Norman Stanley Thoen April 23, 1925 - April 9, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Stanley Thoen on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at the age of 91. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life are: his wife of 65 years, Ruth Thoen; daughters Patricia Katz (David), Susan Lukiwski (George), Sandra Savage...

Lydia Guertin

Lydia Guertin

Apr 8, 2017

Lydia Guertin passed away peacefully at the age of 92 while in the care of Warm & Cozy Care Home. Lydia is survived by her son Michael (Brenda) Guertin; grandchildren Scott, Shawn & Danielle Massine (Aaron), Jeanette & Christopher Guertin; great-grandchildren Ashley, Kyle, Hannah, Carson and Sebastian. Lydia was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Stella Haldas, brother Edward, sisters...

Joan Lewis

Joan Lewis

Apr 6, 2017

Joan Lewis June 22, 1937 – April 6, 2017 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our grandmother and sister, Joan Lewis on Thursday April 6th, 2017 at City Hospital in Saskatoon, at the age of 79. Left to mourn her loss are her family; grandsons Justin (Jennifer), Tyler (Christianne); 5 Great Grandchildren; Austin, Dylan (their mother...

Agnes Asher

Agnes Asher

Apr 5, 2017

Agnes Julia passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in St. Joseph's Home at 102 years. She is survived by Don (Yvonne), Ron (Judy) and Donna Marie (Mike) Millar. Agnes found joy in her grandchildren - Krista (Aaron) Carter, Melody (Ron) Anderson, Aaron (Orishia) Asher, Bonnie Asher and Wyatt Millar. Her great grandchildren - Jocelyn, Kelsey, Megan and Nathan Carter; Lukas,...