Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Bill Linsley

Bill Linsley

Oct 1, 2016

The family of Bill Linsley, aged 78 years of Saskatoon, sadly announces his passing on Saturday, October 1, 2016, following a sudden illness and short hospital stay. All of his children and grandchildren were by his side. Bill will always be deeply loved, remembered, and missed by his children, Todd and partner Meghan (Ryan and wife Tara), Tim and wife...

Hilda Muriel Mcdonald

Hilda Muriel Mcdonald

Sep 25, 2016

Hilda Muriel McDonald passed away September 25, 2016. Hilda was born in Victoria, grew up and was educated in Moose Jaw. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Eleanor McDonald, her sisters and brothers-in-law, Nora Crichton (Arthur) and Audrey Ring (Cecil). Hilda began her career with Canadian Pacific Railways in the telegraph office, retiring from CNCP Telecommunications after serving...

Harry Arnold Arn Ford

Harry Arnold Arn Ford

Sep 25, 2016

Harry Arnold (Arn) Ford, 89 of Saskatoon, SK passed away on Sunday, September 25 at St. Ann’s Senior Citizens Home. Arn was born on May 10, 1927 to Harry and Marguerite Ford in Regina and was raised in Saskatoon. He worked and lived in and around the city most of his life, finally retiring to Vanscoy, SK. With his dad...

Gordie And Colleen Howe

Gordie And Colleen Howe

Sep 25, 2016

The Interment Service and Committal Rite of the cremated remains of Gordie and Colleen Howe will take place at a private family service at the statue of Gordie Howe at Sasktel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Those wishing to share a memory, leave a story or special thought with the Howe family are invited to do...

Peter Dutchak

Peter Dutchak

Sep 20, 2016

With sadness the family announces that Peter Dutchak of Blaine Lake passed away on his farm on September 20, 2016 at the age of 89. Peter is survived by his son Sid (Gerri) Dutchak of Calgary, grandson Jason (Amanda) and their children Ella and Charlotte of Phoenix AZ, grandson Curtis of Taiwan, granddaughter Ashley of Memphis TN, and daughter Tiona...

Sister Mildred Kaufmann Sms

Sister Mildred Kaufmann Sms

Sep 19, 2016

Mildred Viola Kaufmann, SMS June 1st,1926 – September 19, 2016 Mildred died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home in Saskatoon on September 19, 2016. She was born in Leipzig, Sask. on June 1st, 1926 into a family of ten children. Mildred graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1950 from St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon. She joined a new community, the Sisters...

Donald Neumann

Donald Neumann

Sep 17, 2016

The song has ended but our love was always "Hooked on a Feeling" and will never die. Don's journey with cancer ended after a three year battle with his friends and family there to support him along the way. He is loved and missed by his wife Marguerite, daughters Carla (Eric), Cheyanne (Cory) and Lorna (Dave), five grandchildren Autumn, Jason,...

Frank Tappin

Frank Tappin

Sep 16, 2016

It is with extreme sadness that the family of Frank Tappin announces his passing on September 16th, 2016, at City Hospital in Saskatoon. Frank was born in Regina in 1929. He was predeceased by his parents, Rev. Canon & Mrs. A.C. Tappin; two sisters, Elsa and Nan and a brother, Conrad. He is survived by Joy, his loving wife of...

Betty Clare Bray

Betty Clare Bray

Sep 15, 2016

The family of Betty Bray is saddened to announce her passing on September 15, 2016 at her residence. Betty Clare Bray was born January 16, 1928 to Stan and Matilda Wilson in Saskatoon. She happily attended Wilson and King Edward Elementary schools and City Park Collegiate (and often loved to sing the latter’s school song!). She obtained her B.A. at...

Merle Bocking

Merle Bocking

Sep 13, 2016

With heavy hearts, the extended family of Merle Bocking announce the passing of their dear “Aunt Merle” on September 13, 2016. Merle was predeceased by her husband Douglas, her parents Jack and Algerda Armstrong, her parents-in-law Edwin and Agnes and her sisters Barbara and Florence. She is survived by Esther Packard, Leslie Bocking, Joan (Jerry) Ogle, Olive Mortensen and many...

Vernon Maxwell

Vernon Maxwell

Sep 8, 2016

Vernon K. Maxwell December 13, 1923 – September 8, 2016 Vernon (Max) K. Maxwell passed away September 8, 2016 at Sherbrooke Veteran's Village in Saskatoon. Vern was predeceased by his parents William and Grace and one brother Denzel. Vern grew up on a farm near Melfort, SK. In 1941 he moved to Saskatoon to join the Armed Forces. Soon after...

Robert Martin Fink

Robert Martin Fink

Sep 8, 2016

Robert Martin ("Bob") Fink December 29, 1935, New York – September 8, 2016, Saskatoon With appreciation for many memories, laughs and interesting times, the family of Bob Fink announces his peaceful passing at home. Born and raised in New York, as a young man he moved to Detroit, where he earned a music degree from Wayne State University and worked...

Henriette Willmek

Henriette Willmek

Sep 7, 2016

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Henriette Marie Willmek (nee Roger). She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side on September 7, 2016 after a long battle with heart disease. Born October 12, 1941, Henriette was predeceased by her parents Omer Roger and Lediana...

William John Hilliar

William John Hilliar

Sep 2, 2016

It is with profound sadness the family of John Hilliar announces his passing. John was born in Melfort, SK and lived on the family farm until he and his Mother moved into town after his Father's death. John is survived by his brother Jimmy (Betty) Hilliar; numerous nieces and nephews; and his sister-in law, Penny Bradwell. John worked for Pioneer...

Edward Remenda

Edward Remenda

Sep 1, 2016

Edward Remenda 1931 - 2016 Edward passed away on September 1st with his loving family by his side. He is survived by wife Vi, children Kenton (Nadine) and Darren (Donna), grandchildren Kyler and Shaunee, sisters Liz (Albert) and Marj (Leo) and sisters-in-law Genevieve, Violet and Elaine (Joel), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Isabelle Nelson

Isabelle Nelson

Aug 29, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Isabelle (Long) Nelson announce the passing of their mother on the morning of August 29. Isabelle leaves to mourn her loving husband of 67 years, Randy Nelson. Her five children: Helen (Jude), Fred (Janet), Byron (children Conor and Severn {Ben}), Carolyn, ( Bruce and children: Bethany {Warren}, Matthew, and Samuel),Nancy (Kenneth...

Shirley Berini

Shirley Berini

Aug 29, 2016

Shirley Lavonne Berini (Headley) March 29, 1928 – August 29, 2016 It is with our heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our dear and beloved mother, Shirley Berini on August 29, 2016, at age 88. She was predeceased by her mother Gertrude and father Fern Headley, her husband Leo and her grandson Aaron Beaudry. She is survived by...

Gerald Piprell

Gerald Piprell

Aug 29, 2016

It with great sadness that we announce Gerry’s passing-husband, father, grandfather. He was born at Borden SK. to Charles and Dorothy Piprell, remaining on the homestead to farm for most of his life except to attend the University of Manitoba to study Architecture for three years. Gerry passed away on the anniversary of the death of his brother Flying Officer...

Lillian Crawford

Lillian Crawford

Aug 28, 2016

CRAWFORD, Lillian May 1924 – 2016 Lillian (Lil) Crawford passed away peacefully on August 28, 2016 at the age of 92 years. She lived an active life, enjoying time with family and friends. She loved to travel whenever she could. She also was drawn to give back to the community, particularly as a volunteer at Third Avenue United Church and...

Suzanne Hood

Suzanne Hood

Aug 28, 2016

Sue was born and raised on a farm near the little town of Cedoux, just north of Weyburn. Started school in a one room school house and then graduated high school in Weyburn. After high school, she came to the U of S and enrolled in Home Economics but left to take up accounting. Working full time at Federated Co-ops...