Obituaries
Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries
Herb Frank
Dec 31, 2015
Herb Frank passed away peacefully at his home on December 31, 2015 at the age of 64. Herb was born to parents Herbert Malcolm Frank and Jean Winnifred (Crawford) Frank on August 23, 1951 in Strathroy, Ontario. He grew up as the eldest of six and attended North Lambton Secondary School in Forest, Ontario. Herb couldn't wait to follow in...
Ruth Cecile Theriault
Dec 31, 2015
Ruth Cecile Theriault, (1946-2015) formerly of Moncton, N.B. passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 in Saskatoon, SK., Pre-deceased by her parents, Gerard Theriault(1996) and Bernadine MacDonald – Wheaton(2006). Ruth moved to Saskatoon at an early age where she began a small business as a bookkeeper until the present time. Left to mourn are her brother...
Allan Cunninngham
Dec 31, 2015
Allan Limer Cunningham died on December 31, 2015, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Al is remembered by all as a favorite friend, uncle, brother, brother-in-law, husband and grandfather, father-in-law and father. A good man! Al will be missed especially by his four children and their spouses, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Al was born in Hafford, SK on April...
Valentia Williams
Dec 29, 2015
It is with extreme sadness that the family announces the unexpected death of Valentia Williams which occurred on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Valentia is survived by her beloved husband of 18 years, Vern; her children: Dean (Tracy) Lenuik, Trina (Stephen) Mann, Justin Lenuik, Travis Williams, Talia (Tommy) Cantafio, and Tyler (Brandy) Williams; and 7 grandchildren: Adia, Olivia,...
Margaret Christina Acton
Dec 28, 2015
Margaret Christina Acton, 91 years old, died peacefully at Oliver Lodge on December 28, 2015. Born to Bill and Annie (nee Smith) McPherson in 1924, she grew up in Hardisty, AB where she met Norm Acton and married in him 1951 in Saskatoon. Norm passed away in 2000. Margaret was a wonderful woman who was loved by many. She was...
Anne Haugrud
Dec 25, 2015
Anne Haugrud ( Williams ) Sept. 30th, 1919 - Dec. 25th, 2015 Anne passed away in the presence of her Lord on Christmas morning at the age of 96 years. She has left this land of the dying for the land of the living. Anne leaves to mourn, her precious son Lindsay Roy Haugrud and her brother Bob Williams of...
Ed Skaftfeld
Dec 25, 2015
It is with great sadness the family of Ed Skaftfeld announces his passing on Friday, December 25, 2015. Ed was 90 years old. God received a special Christmas angel. Ed was born in Baldur, Manitoba on October 22, 1925. He married his wife Inga of 67 years on June 12, 1948. He is survived by his loving wife Inga Skaftfeld,...
Bernard Vander Ziel
Dec 16, 2015
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Bernard Vander Ziel on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, with his wife and daughter by his side. He courageously battled COPD for the past year and is now fully healed with his Lord in heaven. He is survived by his beloved wife, Trudy; daughter, Janette (Grant); son, Philip (Sandy); grandchildren;...
Gertrude Guenther
Dec 15, 2015
Gert passed away peacefully at St Paul’s Hospital with family by her side at the age of 93. Mom was born in the Langham area in 1922. She was very proud to complete her Grade 10 by correspondence. Mom moved to Saskatoon where she worked at Davies Electric and played competitive softball. In Saskatoon, she met Milton Guenther and they...
Marie Hartz
Dec 15, 2015
Marie Hartz was born in North Battleford on March 12, 1926 and died in Saskatoon on December 15, 2015. A proud Norwegian, Marie was determined to enjoy life to the fullest despite its tragedies and sorrows. She loved a get together with good laughs and loved nothing more than making plans for the next party, trying to get everyone along...
Tony Whitworth
Dec 14, 2015
We are deeply saddened to announce that Tony died very suddenly on December 14, 2015 enroute to the Villa in Largo, Florida. Tony was born in Bridlington, Yorkshire, England on February 26, 1941. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Lin Whitworth; their children Paul Whitworth (Jane Song) of Carlsbad, California, Heather Leonard (Matthew) of Toronto, Canada, and...
Lily Steel
Dec 13, 2015
Lily passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Parkridge Centre at the age of 77. Lily is survived by her two sons Jimmy (Helen) and Billy, and a daughter Dawn, a granddaughter Lauren and her partner Rick and her two special great grandchildren Paige and Leland. Mum was born in Glasgow, Scotland and lived and worked in...
Dion Eugene Johnson Morin
Dec 12, 2015
It is with deep sadness we announce the death of Dion Johnson Morin on December 12, 2015 at the age of 11.
Katherine Meston
Dec 12, 2015
Katherine passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Saturday, December 12th, 2015 at the Lucky Lake Health Centre. She was predeceased by her mother, Irene (Merkely) McVeigh, her father, Donald McVeigh, and her brother, William McVeigh. She is survived by her three children; William, Donald, and Patricia, grandchildren; Ashley, Meghan, Palen, and Christopher, and great-grandchildren; Piper, Tatum, and...
Alan Kirby
Dec 11, 2015
Dr. Alan Raynor Kirby 1924 – 2015 Dr. Kirby died at Luther Special Care Home on Friday, December 11 2015. Alan was born in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. He attended Newcastle Grammar School and the University of Durham (M.B.B.S. 1947). He was trained in Surgery in Newcastle (F.R.C.S. England 1957) and later in Neurosurgery in London. He met Margaret, his wife of...
Lynn Bell
Dec 11, 2015
Lynn Marie Bell September 5th, 1957 – December 11th, 2015 Lynn passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 11th, 2015 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, Sk. Lynn was born and raised in Nipawin, Sk. She spent the majority of her life here in Saskatoon. Curling was one of her greatest passions in life. She also...
Julia Palmer
Dec 10, 2015
PALMER, Julia (nee’ Flaman) May 7, 1920 – December 10, 2015 Julia passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Joseph’s Home. Born and raised in Southey, Sk, she married her husband Joe and raised twelve children on the farm. Active in her church, she shared her gifts of faith and music. After Joe passed away she spent many years...
Sophie Doerksen
Dec 9, 2015
Sophie passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 9, 2015 in her 101st year. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry (1983) and her parents Polly (1955) nee Toporowski and William (1964); sisters, Evelyn, Molly, Nettie, Helen, and Elsie; and a brother in infancy. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Bob)...
Margaret Jean Mckenzie Rafoss
Dec 7, 2015
Margaret's family is saddened to announce her passing which occurred peacefully at her home. Margaret was born in Saskatoon and lived here most of her life. She worked for the Government of Canada, St. Joseph's School in Yorkton, Beth Jacob Synagogue in Regina, and for more than 20 years with Jancy Holdings in Saskatoon. She often mentioned the enduring kindness...
Jim Giesbrecht
Dec 6, 2015
James Henry Giesbrecht was born on June 1, 1946 in North Battleford and was taken from us suddenly on December 6, 2015. He will be sadly missed by his loving, devoted wife of 51 years Diana, his daughters Terryl and Cynthia,11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, his sister Linda Chamange, brother Ken (Cindy) Giesbrecht, sister Betty (Barry) Peachy, brother Nick...