Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

William Rae

William Rae

Mar 8, 2016

Rae, William (Bill) passed away peacefully at Stensrud Lodge Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Bill is survived by his loving wife Joan of 55 years; his 4 children Jim (Janice), Wanda (Kelly), Colleen (Darrell) & Mark (Yvette). He will be lovingly remembered by his 9 grandchildren & 9 great grand-children, sisters Donna (Gary) & Marion (Fred), sister-in-law Freda & brother-in-law Bob....

Lucy Phillips

Lucy Phillips

Mar 7, 2016

Lucy Phillips (nee Carriere) passed away peacefully in extended care on March 7, 2016 at the age of 82. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Fredrick Phillips (Wally), in 1986. Lucy was born in Rosthern, Saskatchewan on December 21, 1933. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends and by her special canine friend, Cooper.

Audrey Melbo

Audrey Melbo

Mar 7, 2016

Audrey Melbo Audrey passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital on Monday, March 7, 2016, having recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Born to Harold and Alma Melbo in 1926, she spent her early years in Kyle, SK. She began her working life as a legal secretary in Vancouver and continued in that career when she returned to Saskatoon to be...

Yvonne Brown

Yvonne Brown

Mar 5, 2016

YVONNE BROWN 1940 - 2016 It is with sadness that the family announces that the death of Yvonne Brown occurred at St. Paul’s Hospital Palliative Care on Saturday March 5, 2016.

Renita Heather Saunders

Renita Heather Saunders

Mar 4, 2016

Renita Heather Saunders August 11, 1961 – March 4, 2016 It is with deep sadness the family of Renita Heather Saunders announce her peaceful passing on Friday, March 4, 2016. Renita will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Barry; parents Nick & Ruby Nemanishen; sister Glenda Lamarche - nephews Dallon and Brodie; brother Ryan Nemanishen – nieces...

Doreen Reid

Doreen Reid

Mar 4, 2016

Doreen Reid REID - Doreen Eleanor (Fetterley) passed away peacefully March 4, 2016, in the care of the wonderful staff in the palliative care unit at St. Paul’s Hospital and of her closest family. Born June 17, 1929 in Davidson SK, Doreen was predeceased by her husband, Willard (Bill) (1933-1989), parents (May and Charles Fetterley) and 15 siblings and half-siblings....

Anne Stewart

Anne Stewart

Mar 3, 2016

Anne Stewart of Saskatoon, formerly of Goodsoil, passed away peacefully after a short stay at St. Paul’s Hospital. Mom will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her children: Dawn (Adam), Doug (Deb), Kerry (Sandy), Gail, Cameron (Leah), Shelley (Carl) and foster son Gabe. Also left to remember her are her 9 grandchildren: David (Angel), Anthony (Jennifer), Tatyana (Anthony), Jeff,...

Joyce Agnes Wilkinson

Joyce Agnes Wilkinson

Mar 3, 2016

Joyce Agnes (Crisall) Wilkinson Joyce Agnes (Crisall) Wilkinson, born 20th of December, 1924 in Toronto, Ontario. Died 3rd of March, 2016 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Eldest daughter of the late Canon James Mordaunt Crisall and Ethyl Helen (Terry) Crisall. Married for 61 years to the late Dr. Gordon Wilson Wilkinson, who was the love of her life. Survived by her seven...

Canon Lewis Gill

Canon Lewis Gill

Mar 2, 2016

Gill, Rev.Canon Lewis

It is with deep sadness but very thankful hearts that the family of the Rev. Canon Lewis Gill announces his passing on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Lewis was born in Unity, SK to Frank and Gladys Gill and grew up on the family farm...

Catherine Zeilner

Catherine Zeilner

Feb 29, 2016

Catherine Zeilner Catherine Zeilner died on February 29, 2016 at St. Paul’s Hospital. She was predeceased by her father, Joseph, in 1977 and her mother, Marie in 2002 and is survived by numerous cousins and friends. Catherine was born in Winnipeg, MB on August 29th, 1927 and moved to Saskatoon with her parents in 1931. She attended the Convent if...

Peggy Wear

Peggy Wear

Feb 28, 2016

Peggy Ann Wear 1924-2016 Peggy Ann Wear (Hyland) passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Porteous Villa with family at her side. She was born July 27, 1924 in Sussex, England to Guy and Edith Hyland. Peggy married John Wear on August 2, 1945 after World War II in England, and came as a war bride to settle...

Bayne Secord

Bayne Secord

Feb 27, 2016

Bayne Secord We sadly announce that Bayne Secord, age 80 years, passed away at St. Paul's hospital on February 27, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Manitoba, his family moved to Richlea, SK to start a family farm. He attended Richlea School until Grade 11, then Saskatoon Technical Collegiate where he was chosen to skip curling teams coached by...

Harry Dudra

Harry Dudra

Feb 27, 2016

Harry Dudra of Harris, SK passed away on February 27, 2016 at the Royal University Hospital, ICU, due to complication with influenza. Harry was born to Gejza Dudra & Anna-Marie Ida Dufkova Dudra on April 23, 1956 in Huddersfield, England and was one of three children. Harry and his family immigrated here to Canada in 1961 and settled in Saskatoon,...

Wayne Sembalerus

Wayne Sembalerus

Feb 27, 2016

It is with great sadness we announce that Wayne Sembalerus passed away suddenly, surrounded by his family, at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the age of 54. He will be sadly missed and remembered by his wife Cory; daughters Jill and Audrey; and son Adam. Wayne is survived by his six siblings Ann, David (Jodi), Joanne (Lionel),...

Lillian Verdella Boatness

Lillian Verdella Boatness

Feb 26, 2016

The family would like to announce the peaceful passing of Verdella with family by her side on February 26, 2016 at the age of 90. Predeceased by her husband Karl; Verdella is lovingly remembered by her children Karen and Ron (Kathleen); grandchildren Paul (Trina) Boatness and Tara (Jay) Carruthers and 6 great grandchildren. Verdella was born to Homer & Lauretta...

Ken Dean

Ken Dean

Feb 25, 2016

Ken Dean September 22, 1924 – February 25, 2016 Ken’s family is saddened to announce his passing on February 25 at his residence at Sherbrooke Veterans’ Village.

Kenneth Vernon Dean

Kenneth Vernon Dean

Feb 25, 2016

Kenneth Vernon Dean born 2 September, 1924, Rama Saskatchewan deceased 25 February 2016, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The family of Kenneth Vernon Dean are saddened to announce his passing at the age of 91 years. Left to mourn are his children Bill (Debi Dubé), Tim (Lorraine Prefontaine), Marylee, and Janet (Todd Lawley). Grandchildren Jason, Angélique, Aimée (Ryan Gay), Erica, Graham, Lia, Parker,...

Denis Cook

Denis Cook

Feb 24, 2016

With heavy hearts we announce the peacefully passing of Denis (Dino) Cook. Dino was born in Cumberland House, Saskatchewan and passed away in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. Through the years he had several jobs, the last one being a fishing guide in Northern Ontario., When he retired he as he put it "puttering" around the house and outside. His main focus was...

Marie Genevieve Deverou

Marie Genevieve Deverou

Feb 21, 2016

Sr. Marie Genevieve Deverou, NDS (Sr. Dorothy Ann of Sion) Sr. Marie Genevieve, religious of Our Lady of Sion, died peacefully and was called home on February 21, 2016 at Rehoboth Care Home. Sr. Marie was born August 31, 1926 on the family farm near Broderick, Saskatchewan. Her early education was at Geneva, a one room country school. She attended...

Joyce Ward

Joyce Ward

Feb 21, 2016

Joyce Ward (nee Cowan) Joyce’s family are saddened to announce her passing on February 21, 2016 at St. Paul’s Hospital. Joyce leaves to lovingly remember her:, Colin her loving and devoted husband of 74 years; son Stan (Judy), daughter Lynn; grandchildren Jennifer, Susan (Derrick) and Jeffrey (Marcy); great granchildren Bradley, Jordyn, Jacob, Ryan, Kieran, Havana, and Avery. She will also...