Obituaries
Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Debbie Craig
Feb 18, 2016
1957-2016 It is with extreme sadness that the family announces that the sudden death of Debbie Craig (lovingly known as Gigi), occurred at Royal University Hospital on Thursday, February 18, 2016. She is survived by her partner Brian Rudolph, daughter Amy Price (Trevor Schiller), granddaughters Kaitlyn and Jorja Price and Tatem Rotinsky, parents Helen Garland and was predeceased by her...
Elizabeth Gill
Feb 17, 2016
It is with deep sadness that the family of Elizabeth Gill announces her sudden passing on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Elizabeth was born in Toronto, ON, the youngest of three children, to Arthur and Grace Thompson. She graduated from Wellesley School of Nursing and McGill University. She met Lewis Gill on a summer trip...
John Harpell
Feb 15, 2016
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of John Harpell. He passed peacefully at home on February 15, 2016. He has left behind his partner Lin (Linda); his children Stacey and Drew (Julie); grandchildren Beth and Juniper; his mother Audrey, sister Valerie (Bruce); his stepfamily Jeff (Moira) and their children, Oliver and Finn; Jennifer (Brad) and their...
Katherine Romanchuk
Feb 14, 2016
Katherine Romanchuk 1928 – 2016 Katherine died peacefully in Saskatoon due to the complications of melanoma on February 14, 2016. She was born in Vilna, Alberta, being the ninth of twelve children of her parents Prokop and Nastasia Semeluk, and being the last surviving sibling. Katherine was predeceased by her husband, William, in 1977. She is survived by her two...
John Fraser Sutherland
Feb 14, 2016
Jack Sutherland passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2016 with his family by his side. He was 80 years old. Jack was born on December 25, 1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Bessie and Ian Sutherland. Jack grew up and raised his family in Winnipeg, and later relocated to Saskatoon where he enjoyed 30 happy years. Jack is survived...
Gary Smalldon
Feb 12, 2016
A life well lived, with faith and in good conscience. Gary Smalldon passed away with dignity and grace on February 12th, 2016 at the age of 72 after a courageous and exemplary battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 49 years Muriel Smalldon, with whom he cherished every moment to the end, and whose love and devotion stands...
Joyce Reid
Feb 8, 2016
On February 8, 2016 Joyce passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 89. She is survived by her children, Maureen Reid (Spencer Shepherd), Ian (Susan) Reid, and Rowena Reid. She was a proud grandmother to Marc LeTilley, Jaralyn (Alex) Grant, Evan (Amber) Reid and Eric Reid; great grandmother to Leah and Megan Grant and Austin Reid. Joyce...
Warren C. Champ
Feb 5, 2016
Warren Chisholm Champ passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2016. Warren was predeceased by his wife Kathleen. He is survived by his children, Diane (Lloyd) Michaels, Robert (Christine) Champ, Tom (Angela) Champ, and Margaret Brooks; his grandchildren Kate (Mark), Don (Claudia), Emily (Paul), Laura (Joel), Tommy (Emily), Scott (Meggan) and Sophia; and his great-grandchildren, Olivia, Jackson, Ruby and Rose. Warren...
Mary Froese
Feb 4, 2016
Mary passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Extendicare. She was predeceased by her husband Peter Froese, sisters Helen Giesbrecht, Agnes Grant and Doris Friesen and sons Harvey and Eric Froese. Mary is survived by sisters Margaret Wreggitt and Claire Darvill, daughter Valery Froese, grandchildren Terry (Tammy) Froese and Kim (Riley) Larson, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers,...