Obituaries
Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Boris John Maduke
May 12, 2017
Boris John Maduke 1931 - 2017 Boris John Maduke, age 86, of Saskatoon, died suddenly on Friday, May 12, 2017. He is survived by his wife Anne (Foxcroft) Maduke, his three children: Shaun Turner, Joe Maduke and Jane Maduke (Ian Beales); his sister Marie (Maduke) Kishchuk, brother-in-law Boris Kishchuk and their five children; sister-in-law Orysia Maduke and niece Tricia. He...
Charlene Edith Phillips
May 10, 2017
Charlene Edith Phillips was given life by her Creator and was born September 22, 1959 in Tisdale, SK, the child of John Robert Grout and Frieda Lenora Grout (nee Serfas). On July 16, 1994 Charlene was united in holy marriage to Edward Phillips. They have resided together in Saskatoon since 1994 until Charlene was moved into the Parkridge Centre Special...
Ella Hoffer
May 8, 2017
Ella Caroline Hoffer (nee Krieck) was born in Lemberg SK on Aug. 1, 1914 and passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at St. Paul's Hospital, at the age of 102 years, 9 months. She attended school in Lemberg, Melville and Laird until she left school to help raise her younger siblings. She was gainfully employed as a cook, baker,...
Melvin Beal
May 4, 2017
It is with sadness that the family announces that the death of Mel Beal occurred at St. Paul's Hospital on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Mel is survived by his loving partner Hannah Carswell, son Dallas (Juanita) and grandchildren Kyle and Jayda; son Troy (Fiona) and grandchildren Lane and Emma; Dallas and Troy's mother Della; and Hannah's children Monique Cote and...


