Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

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...

Erla Maxine Mcmurtry

Erla Maxine Mcmurtry

Aug 25, 2016

Erla McMurtry (September 5th, 1925-August 25th, 2016). We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Erla McMurtry (Mom, Nana and Aunt Erla). Erla’s greatest joy was time spent with family, including her son Bruce (Renee) and her grandkids, Erinna and Ryan. Especially dear and close to her heart was her extended family of nieces and nephews along with their...

Neil Ferguson

Neil Ferguson

Aug 22, 2016

Neil Ferguson 1951 – 2016 Passed away August 22, 2016. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Orion Irene Greer

Orion Irene Greer

Aug 21, 2016

Mom is at rest in the arms of God. She passed peacefully after a short illness. We rejoice that she enjoyed a long and beautiful life full of love and laughter. Predeceased by beloved husband Jack and son John, her parents and siblings, as well as her son-in-law Ian Gamble. Survived by her daughters Kathryn and Susan (Steven Bowen) as...

Wayne Boire

Wayne Boire

Aug 20, 2016

You will be missed but never forgotten. It is with great sorrow that we announce Wayne’s peaceful passing on Saturday, August 20th, 2016 just hours after his 61st birthday. He has gone to join the other family members that have preceded him, namely his mother, Martha and father, Aime Boire. Wayne will always be in the thoughts and prayers of...

Richard Norman Powell

Richard Norman Powell

Aug 19, 2016

Powell, Richard Norman, passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon on August 19, 2016. Richard was born on March 24, 1947 in Regina and lived most of his life in Saskatchewan other than brief periods working in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. Richard will be remembered for his outgoing personality and his love of animals. His enjoyed...

Karen Boatness

Karen Boatness

Aug 19, 2016

Karen Lauretta Boatness August 16, 1950 - August 19, 2016 The family would like to announce the passing of Karen on August 19, 2016 at the age of 66. Predeceased by her parents Karl and Verdella, she is lovingly remembered by her brother Ron (Kathleen); niece Tara (Jay) Carruthers and family; nephew Paul (Trina) Boatness and family; and a number...

Arthur Carl Ritchie

Arthur Carl Ritchie

Aug 17, 2016

Arthur passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. He was born on the farm, March 26, 1924 and moved with his family to Saskatoon in 1936. Arthur attended Pleasant Hill School and Westmount School. He went to Saskatoon Technical Collegiate until his 18th birthday, the very day he signed up with the RCAF. He was stationed...

Charles Burwell

Charles Burwell

Aug 16, 2016

Charles Andrew Burwell Charles Burwell passed away on August 16, 2016 at St. Paul’s Hospital. He was predeceased by his dad Ken, mother Helen Burwell, his father and mother-in-law John and Sarah Sluzalo, and a brother-in-law Gary. Leaving behind his love of his life, his wife Jeanette whom he married on July 9, 1966. They had four sons: Les, Larry,...

Arden Tallmadge

Arden Tallmadge

Aug 13, 2016

Arden Wallace Tallmadge passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on August 13th, 2016 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Arden was born August 27th, 1953 in Meadow Lake, SK, the second child to Rodney & Irene Tallmadge. He spent his childhood in Meadow Lake and then moved with his family to Langham, SK in 1967. It...

Dorothy Anne Lamb

Dorothy Anne Lamb

Aug 12, 2016

Dorothy Lamb Dorothy Anne Lamb of Regina passed away peacefully at the Pasqua Hospital on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the age of 92. Dorothy is survived by her son, Bill Lamb (LeeAnne Meldrum) of Vancouver; daughter, Barb (Ron) Miller of Regina; grandson, Michael Miller of Calgary; granddaughter, Patty Miller (Ben Misskey) of Regina; sister, Marjory Strain of Nanaimo, British...

Ron Schell

Ron Schell

Aug 12, 2016

Ronald Bruce Schell (Ron) October 28, 1947 - August 12, 2016 It is with sadness and broken hearts that we announce Ron’s peaceful passing on August 12, 2016 at St. Paul’s Hospital surrounded by his family. ) A complete obituary will follow in Tuesday’s paper

Gordon Douglas Bowman

Gordon Douglas Bowman

Aug 11, 2016

On Thursday August 11, 2016, Gordon passed away peacefully at the age of 94. He is survived by Patricia, his devoted wife of 41 years, his four children; Susan (Toby), Jane (Willie), Margo and Phillip (Debbie) and three stepchildren; Natalie (George), Graham (Carolann) and Woodrow (Wendy). He is also survived by his eleven grandchildren; Todd (Emily), Scott (Laura), Shaine, Brock...

Adella Elizabeth Petersen

Adella Elizabeth Petersen

Aug 9, 2016

With our thanks for a full and wonderful life of 100 years, we announce the peaceful passing of Adella Petersen on August 9, 2016 in Luther Special Care Home in Saskatoon. Della is survived by her two sons: George (Pat) Petersen of Saskatoon, and Ken Petersen of Edmonton, five grandchildren: Tod Petersen, Dean (Dawn) Petersen, Lori (Greg) Davidson, Kelly (Nate)...