Obituaries
Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries
Lily Hattie Hilderman
Feb 4, 2017
It is with deep sorrow the family mourns the passing of their dear Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Lily was born in Forget, Sk. and grew up on a farm near Benson, Sk. She attended a one room country school for her early education. She then went to Luther College and Normal School in Regina for the next 3 years....
Ian Robinson
Feb 3, 2017
Ian Joseph Robinson Passed away on February 3, 2017 at home. Ian is survived by his Daughter Erin (Alex) Eyahpaise-Springett, Grandchildren Tobias Eyahpaise, Quinton Bear, Erith Eyahpaise-Springett as well as adpoted grandchildren Olivia and Beverly Skilliter, Brothers Ray (Marg) Cameron, Wayne Robinson, Sister Karen Breeze, Sisters-in- Law Pearl Robinson, Laurette Robinson, Adopted sister Arlene Harper as well as many nieces...
Mabel Lyons
Feb 3, 2017
Mabel Lyons It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mabel Lyons, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. Mabel was born on a farm near Hazelcliff, Sask on July 8, 1919 and passed away peacefully Feb 3, 2017 at St Pauls Hospital in Saskatoon, after a brief illness. She is survived by her children Shirley Crook...
Phyllis Hedlin
Feb 2, 2017
Phyllis (Fredeen) Hedlin March 13, 1926 – February 2, 2017 Phyllis was born and raised on the family farm 13 miles southwest of Macrorie, SK. She is predeceased by her parents Olive and Alvin, brother Hartley and sister Beth, a son Eric (1959 – 1965), a granddaughter Andrea (1979), and two sons in law Ernie Kardash and Richard Allsop. Phyllis...
Lena Epp
Jan 31, 2017
Lena Olga Epp (nee Nicholls) passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2017 at the age of 87. Lena was born in Sibbald, AB on July 25, 1929. She and her six siblings were raised on family homestead near Weirdale, SK. She became a teacher and taught at several small rural schools. In 1953, she married her husband Cornelius (Corny) Epp....
Dr. Wendell Arthur Stevens
Jan 28, 2017
Reverend Dr. Wendell Arthur Stevens 1928 – 2017 Wendell Arthur “Stevey” Stevens was a remarkable man with a passion for life and all things in it. He had a quick wit and sense of humour. He was particularly passionate and proud of his wife, Thelma, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also passionate about his faith in God...
Gurcharan Singh Kamal
Jan 28, 2017
On January 28, 2017, at the age of 83, Gurcharan Singh (“Kammy”) Kamal ended this journey in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, surrounded by his entire family. Mr. Kamal is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years and four days, Harbhajan (“Jan”) Kamal, children Rajoo (Daniel Wilnoff), Kajoo (Robin Dick, Alixe [Tyler Pellerin] and Taylor), Maujoo (Navras, Shanti and Arjun Kamal), Irvine...
Verla Browne
Jan 28, 2017
With heavy hearts, we announce Verla Browne passed away on January 28, 2017, in her 93rd year. Throughout her life, Verla sought opportunities to contribute to her community, to keep current about social justice and political issues, and to support her six children. She faced the many challenges of life with quiet determination, and a warm smile. Verla was born...
Peter Pfeifer
Jan 27, 2017
Peter Pfeifer March 23, 1924 – January 27,2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Peter Pfeifer on January 27, 2017. Peter, and his brother Pius, came to Canada from Germany in 1953. They travelled to Saskatoon and began working in construction. His family joined him in Saskatoon the following year. Peter later attended Nutana...
Clarence Parsons
Jan 25, 2017
Clarence “Butch” Parsons 1928- 2017 In loving memory of Clarence “Butch” Parsons who passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital January 25, 2017 with family by his side. Dad is lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Jean (nee Wilton) and his two children: Calvin (Jocelyn) Parsons ,(Jennifer/Derek, Graham/Trista, Jeremy/Nicola, Frazer/Carla) and Holly (Wayne) Pitka (Ryan/Amanda, Katherine/Dwayne, Lindsay/Dana). As...
John V.B. Haver
Jan 24, 2017
Dr. John V.B. Haver (Jack) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, with all his children at his side. Despite a valiant effort, he could not recover from an operation for a perforated ulcer. He was 91. Jack was born in Lemberg, SK in 1925, and he proudly boasted of being raised in Saskatoon. He married his high school sweetheart,...
Jean Webster
Jan 22, 2017
Jean Webster (nee Robinson) 1926 - 2017 Margaret Florence ‘Jean’ Webster, age 90, of Saskatoon, SK, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 22, 2017. She was born in Saskatoon, SK on August 26, 1926. She graduated from Bedford High School and Business College before gaining full time employment with Ecole Electric in Saskatoon. Jean married Jim...
Shirley Miller
Jan 18, 2017
Shirley Miller (nee Bright) 1922 – 2017 Shirley passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the age of 94, with loved ones by her side. She is survived by her daughters : Marlene ( Garry) and children Craig, Kelli, Michelle, Scott (Colleen), and Jeff ( Breanna) ; Faye (Dennis) and children Dean and Kristi (Dave); Glenda (Darryl) and children...
Dorothy Udell
Jan 18, 2017
UDELL, Dorothy Alice May 31, 1927 – January 18, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy Udell at Samaritan Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on January 18, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Calvin Udell, and the loving mother of Daniel (Elizabeth) of Ottawa, Linda...
Rosa Labrash
Jan 13, 2017
Rosa's family and friends are saddened to announce her passing at the age of 98 at St. Paul's Hospital on January 13, 2017. Rosa was born July 28, 1918 at Howell, Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Preston LaBrash in 1982.
Wilfred James Hiebert
Jan 12, 2017
It is with deep sadness we announce the death of our husband, dad, grandpa, brother and friend mere months after he was diagnosed with cancer. Wilf’s last few weeks were full of visits from and conversations with family and friends. Wilf is lovingly remembered by his wife Linda, and their children: daughter Lia (Ed), grandchildren Jarrod and Carly; son Wesley...
Nels Alfred Yalte
Jan 11, 2017
Nels passed away peacefully in the presence of a special friend and caregiver at Sherbrooke Veteran’s Village on January 11, 2017. He was born near Fuselier, SK on June 24, 1923 to Alfred and Elizabeth Hjalte. Following school years he joined the RCAF Goose Squadron stationed north of York, England. After the war years he was employed at Veterans Land...
Constance Anne Marie Raymonde Onishenko
Jan 9, 2017
Connie passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital after a brief illness. Survived by her devoted and steadfast partner, Bill Bagnall. Beloved mother of Shelley Carlson of Edmonton, Les Carlson (Lorraine) of La Ronge, Chrystle Carlson Cumbo (Enrico) of Toronto, Scott Shirley of Victoria BC and Andrea MacPherson (Jamie) of Saskatoon; beloved grandmother of 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and...
Kim Vickaryous
Jan 9, 2017
Kim Vickaryous December 4,1966 - January 9, 2017 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Kim Vickaryous on January 9th.2017 in Saskatoon. Kim is survived by her husband Dan and 3 lovely daughters, Jordan and the twins Kendall and Cassidy of Saskatoon, her parents Jim and Wanda Vickaryous of Prince Albert, her sister Keely(Brad) and their...
Rose Perozak
Jan 7, 2017
Rose Frances Perozak January 13, 1922 – January 7, 2017 It is with sadness that the family announces that the death of Rose Frances Perozak occurred at the Rose Villa in Rosetown Sk. on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Rose is predeceased by her parents, husband Joseph, brother Emil Plotzki, sister Anne Pine, sister in law, Anne Plotzki and nephew Rick...