Obituaries

Jan 3, 2019

Stella Daviduk passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2019 at the age of 99 yrs at Hafford Nursing Home. Stella was born as Stefhenka to pioneers Julia (Zarubiak) and Nick Rybryna in Hafford district on November 8, 1919, where she resided until her passing. Stella is survived by her daughter Darlene (Morris) Stakiw, grandchildren Christine (Todd) Chaffey, and Ian...

Jan 3, 2019

ZAPARANIUK, WILLIAM (BILL) 1915-2019

William (Bill) Zaparaniuk was born September 27, 1915 near Weirdale,SK. His passing was preceded by wife Marjorie in 2003 and son Robert (Bob) in 2005, sisters Ann, Nellie, and Mary and brothers Nick, John, and Mike. Bill is remembered by brother Steve from Esterhazy and sister Sophie from Lanigan, as well as several...

Jan 2, 2019

Surrounded by her family, Beverly Joan Johnson passed away on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019. Bev was born February 26, 1958, to Earl and Jeanette Ballard of Hanley, SK, where she was raised on the family farm. Bev graduated from the U of S with a B. Comm in accounting. She was passionate about and respected for her work in...

Jan 2, 2019

Ethel May Lancaster died at home in Saskatoon Wednesday January 2nd, 2019. She was born January 25, 1920 in Melfort, Saskatchewan to George and Mary Furminger, the last of four children. In 1941 Ethel married Harold Douglas (Pat) Lancaster from Melfort. Ethel worked in a number of jobs during her time in Melfort. She was a legal secretary for...

Dec 31, 2018

Born on 1 August 1933 on the family farm near Loreburn, Sk., to Wilbert Lyman Peardon and Sarah Jane (Dodds). The youngest of 14 children, Patricia’s memories suggested an almost idyllic childhood: within a community that later offered no end of entertaining tales and compassionate interest; surrounded by a close-knit extended family, but most importantly, with a much-beloved mother...

Dec 30, 2018

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On the evening of Sunday December 30, 2018, at the age of 91 Frank passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved wife Jean and some family members, including 2 of his granddaughters, both nurses, who lovingly helped to care for him all of that last sad day.

Dec 30, 2018

It is with great sadness to the family announces the passing of Bob (Robert) Kuipers at his residence in Saskatoon on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the age of 66 years.  Bob will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A private Memorial Celebration will be held at a later date.

Dec 29, 2018

Mom passed away on December 29th in the loving embrace of her children.  She was 98 glorious years young.  She lived her life in faith loving her husband of 50 years and raised seven children, welcomed 20 grandchildren, cradled 41 great-grandchildren and delighted in 1 great-great-granddaughter.  Mom joins in eternal peace her husband Philippe, son Louis, sons-in-law Dwight Marquis...

Dec 29, 2018

Katherine Cook, age 72, passed away on December 29, 2018.

Katherine was predeceased by her husband Wayne Cook, her parents Matthew Rudy and Anna and Peter Hrabluk.

She is survived by her daughter Rhonda and grandchildren Colin Musgrove, Kathleen Musgrove and great-granddaughter Ava Musgrove. She is also survived by her daughter Lorine (Randy Hinse) and...

Dec 29, 2018

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday January 2, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Westwood Funeral Chapel, 1402 20th Street West.

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A true trailblazer; a woman years ahead of societal norms, Buon has had a fulfilling and sometimes challenging life - brimming...

Dec 29, 2018

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Ted was welcomed by the Lord into his eternal home on December 29, 2018.

Ted is survived by his wife Joey of 29 years, son Mark (Candace), daughter DeeAnne Lorensen (Kurt), son Daniel (Rachelle), stepson Tim Winslow (Bobbi-Jo), and stepdaughter Kirsten Gazso (Michael),...

Dec 26, 2018

Maxine Squire (Blais) 1938 – 2018 Maxine passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She will be lovingly missed by her children; Reagan (Shannon), Valarie and Melanie as well as her grandchildren Natasha, Kailyn, Brent, Kenan and Hannah. She also leaves behind her great-grandchildren; Dasean, Jaylee, Aliyah, Dayson, Damon, Zaidyn, Haleigh and Hayden, two sisters; Donna (Ray) and Darlene...

Dec 25, 2018

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It is with great sadness that the family of Barry Lawrence Popowich announce his unexpected passing on December 25, 2018. Barry was born on September 18, 1952 in Yorkton, SK. He grew up on a family farm south of Kamsack, SK. After graduating from high school, Barry moved...

Dec 24, 2018

Toliver Young Henderson, 1931 – 2018

Toliver Young (T.Y.)  Henderson Jr. died peacefully at age 87 on December 24 at Sherbrooke Community Centre in Saskatoon following a stroke. . Born in Ozark, AL, he was the elder son of Toliver Young and Mary.  After his mother’s untimely death, the...

Dec 23, 2018

TERRY, RYAN DONALD 1985 – 2018

Ryan passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2018. Predeceased by his grandparents and his father Donald Terry, he is survived by his mother Sandra Terry, his uncle Bruce Terry as well as many other relatives. A private service for Ryan will be held at a later date.

Dec 22, 2018

Stella passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 in Saskatoon. She is survived by her daughter Eleanor Perry, son Ken Willie, daughter Phyllis Willie, grandson Ron Perry, great-grandson Myles Sedlecky-Perry, great-great grandson Owyn Sedlecky and brother Gordon. Stella was predeceased by her husband Alfred, son Ron, grandson Kevin, father Theodore, mother Olga, sister Doris, brother Arvid, sisters Amy, Thelma and...

Dec 21, 2018

Andrew Gordon Monette

June 1, 1954-Dec 21, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Dad our "Papa" at Melfort Hospital, on the morning of Friday, December 21, 2018.

Andy was born in Wakefield,...

Dec 19, 2018

Charles Frederick Boskill (89 years) - Chuck - was called to his eternal rest on December 19, 2018. He was born on the family farm near Richard on May 15, 1929 and lived there until his family moved to North Battleford in 1939 where he took most of his schooling. He attended St Thomas College and began a long friendship...

Dec 18, 2018

Passed away in hospital on December 18, 2018, just a few days before his 70th birthday.  His two brothers had passed before him, and he is survived by three sisters and their families.  Ed had a keen interest in horticulture and genealogy.  He was independent, artistic, funny, and loyal to friends and family.  A memorial gathering is being planned...

Dec 18, 2018

Pat Harrison died peacefully at RUH on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, just 12 days before her 70th birthday. Pat was the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Division of the Canadian Paraplegic Association, from 1984 to 1998. She served on the Board of Directors of several organizations and also served in her church. Pat's strength of character and determination enabled...