Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

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,...

Albert Hamilton

Albert Hamilton

Apr 4, 2017

Albert Roy Hamilton Albert Roy Hamilton passed away April 4, 2017 after a brief illness in St. Paul’s hospital Saskatoon at the age of 75. He was born July 30, 1941 to Frank & Lena Hamilton in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. Roy was predeceased by his parents, wife Sharon, son Terry, and brothers Donald and Gordon. He is survived by his...

Rosemary Joy Mcbride

Rosemary Joy Mcbride

Apr 3, 2017

Rosemary McBride passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital on Monday, April 3, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary is remembered by her son Brent McBride, daughter Marilyn (Blake) Jeffries and granddaughters Michala (Greg) Martinson and Brylee Jeffries. She was predeceased by her husband Robert McBride, brother Claire Castonguay and parents Eugene and Mildred Castonguay. Rosemary was born in...

Florence A. Ward

Florence A. Ward

Apr 3, 2017

Florence A. Ward Jan. 13, 1931 -- April 3, 2017 Born in Port William, Ontario, Flo was one of 4 siblings (Robert, Betty, Lorne). She lived in BC and Alberta but spent most of her adult life in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where she and her late husband Richard raised three sons. Flo worked in the banking industry, but was passionate about...

Mary Alice Hawley

Mary Alice Hawley

Mar 31, 2017

Mom passed away peacefully on March 31, 2017 at the Circle Drive Alliance Special Care Home at the age of 101. She is survived by her son Gerald (Margaret), her Daughter-in-Law Janice Hawley, special friend Reg Harrison, 5 grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her son David, husband Gerald (Gerry),...

Clifford Bradwell

Clifford Bradwell

Mar 29, 2017

It is with profound sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Cliff at the age of 83. He was born to Norman and Alice Bradwell on 1934 January 12. He worked as a Letter Carrier with Canada Post for 35 years. He met the love of his life, Mona and they were married 1959 January 24. Cliff is survived...

Lillian Brandt

Lillian Brandt

Mar 29, 2017

Lillian Brandt 1932 - 2017 It is with great sorrow that the family of Lillian Brandt announces her passing on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Lillian was born in Montmartre Saskatchewan, to Bill and Pauline Pepin. Lillian married Herman Brandt on August 9, 1954. They were blessed with 7 children: Travis (Marylou), James ( Arlene), Ronald, Bob (Ilona), Wanda ( Dale),...

Hazel Dawson

Hazel Dawson

Mar 28, 2017

Hazel Dawson Hazel passed away in the early morning of March 28, 2017 at the age of 99. Hazel Joyce Dawson (nee Mattison) was born at Bering Sk. on January 7, 1918. When she was one year old, she went to England with her mother and one brother Harold. When Hazel was nine years old she returned to Melaval, Sk....

Alexandria Hafsteinn

Alexandria Hafsteinn

Mar 26, 2017

ALEXANDRIA JOHANNA HAFSTEINN April 18,1927 - March 26, 2017 It is with sadness that the family of Alexandria (Alex) Hafsteinn announces her passing on March 26, 2017 at Sunnyside Nursing Home. She is survived by her brother William Mylymok and cousin Jeanne Walters and many nieces and nephews. Alex was predeceased by her husband Bjorn (Bud), her brothers Raymond and...

Walter Thiessen

Walter Thiessen

Mar 22, 2017

WALTER THIESSEN 1928 - 2017 Walter James Thiessen of Saskatoon passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the age of 88. Walter was born in Herbert, Saskatchewan on September 2, 1928. He was preceded by his wife of 58 years, Wilma, parents Peter J. and Elizabeth Thiessen of Herbert. He is survived by his son Wayne (Bertha), Grandchildren Matthew (Alissa)...

Shirley Rizos

Shirley Rizos

Mar 18, 2017

Shirley Anne Rizos (nee Kolstad) July 29 1943 - March 18, 2017 Shirley passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Saskatoon. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter Rizos, and is survived by her two sons, Cameron Rizos and Sean Rizos, daughter-in- law Laurel O’Connor, as well as three grandchildren, Mackenzie Regent, North O’Connor-Rizos, and...

Gerard Ducasse

Gerard Ducasse

Mar 17, 2017

Dr. Gérard DUCASSE July 17, 1935 – March 17, 2017 With love and great sorrow, the family of Dr. Gérard Emmanuel Clément Ducasse announces his passing in Saskatoon on March 17 at the age of 81. Gérard was married to Marie Hilda Ducasse (née Cerclay), who predeceased him in 2014. Gérard’s parents were Lydie (née Collard) and Émilien Ducasse. He...

Shirley Newby

Shirley Newby

Mar 15, 2017

Shirley Mae Newby (nee Murray) October 8, 1923 - March 15, 2017 Shirley passed peacefully 15 March 2017 at Oliver Lodge, Saskatoon. Shirley was born October 8, 1923 in Colonsay, Sask to Joseph and Mabel Murray. She spent her young years enjoying going to the dances in surrounding towns, playing hockey and helping her mom at the town’s telephone office....

Mary Lehrer

Mary Lehrer

Mar 12, 2017

Mary Lehrer May 6, 1916 – March 12, 2017 Mary passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017.