Obituaries
Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries
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...
Dale Norman Anderson
Dec 6, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Norman Anderson, at St. Paul's Hospital, surrounded by his family, at the age of 83. Dale will be loved and remembered by his wife of 58 years, Donna; his daughter Shari Bedient (Gord), sons Mark and Darren (Donna-Marie); Grandchildren Ashley Ewen (Chris), Jared Whiting, Ryan Bedient (Roxie), Krysta...
Joan Scorgie
Dec 5, 2015
It is with great sadness that on Saturday December 5th, 2015, Joan Mary Scorgie (nee: Edgelow) passed away in Saskatoon, Sask. Born on May 28th, 1929, Joan was the only daughter of Gordon & Alison Edgelow and was raised on the farm outside of Meota (Turtleford-Cavalier), Sask. Joan had a passion for music and song, along with a lifelong delight...
Judith Benninger
Dec 4, 2015
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Judith Benninger announces her passing on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the age of 65 years. She was born and raised in Kitchener, ON. Her library career took her to N.W.T, Calgary and to the Saskatoon Public Library-Children’s Department from which she retired a few years ago. Judith was a integral...
May Howard
Dec 4, 2015
The family announces with sadness the passing of Maizie Howard on December 4th, 2015. Maizie was born, at home, on May 20, 1925 near Blaine Lake, SK. to pioneer parents William and Agnes Johnston. She passed away, at home, in Saskatoon, surrounded by her loving family. Maizie obtained her elementary and high school education in Blaine Lake and studied accounting...
Duane Johnston
Dec 3, 2015
Duane Johnston 1956 – 2015 The family of Duane Johnston age 56 years is saddened to announce his sudden and unexpected passing on Dec. 3, 2015. A complete obituary will be added next week.
Marcia Bartley
Dec 2, 2015
Marcia Allen Bartley passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2015 in Saskatoon, SK. Marcia was born April 4, 1955 in Kentville, Nova Scotia. She was the first of nine children of Bruce and Anne Haskins. Throughout her life she always helped those in need, whether it was people or animals. This was evident in the work she did as a...
Lucia Maria Vangool
Nov 30, 2015
Lucia Maria Vangool (nee De Caigny) Lucia passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2015. Omi, as she was affectionately known by her family was born in Kalmthout, Belgium on August 28, 1915. In September 1940 she married Jules Vangool and they made their home in Belgium until 1964, when the family immigrated to Canada with their eleven children. Omi's...
Mabel Elliot
Nov 30, 2015
Mabel Agnes Elliot (nee Mair) June 1924 - November 2015 On November 30, Mabel Elliot passed away at the age of 91 years. Born in Leney, Sask., she moved to Saskatoon in the 40's, where she met Tom and raised her family in the 50's and 60's and worked part time at Sally's Store through the 60's, 70's and 80's....
Scott Russell
Nov 27, 2015
RUSSELL - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Russell at RUH on November 27th, 2015 at the age of 72. Scott was predeceased by his Dad, George, November 5, 1989 and his brother-in-law, Alf MacKeil December 12, 2006. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 49 years Dolly; his daughter Staci (Patrick) Hosking...
Jean Gauley
Nov 27, 2015
JEAN GAULEY 1921 - 2015 It is with sadness that the family announces the death of Jean Gauley, which occurred on November 27, 2015. Jean is survived by her three daughters, Marg, Kathleen and Diane(Eric Ashworth), two grandsons Tim Wedge(Tia), Ben Wedge(Aja Shuttleworth), two great grandsons Emmett James Wedge and William John Wedge, sister Pat Varley and her family as...
Brenda Lee Oleskiw
Nov 26, 2015
Brenda Lee Oleskiw It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Brenda Lee Oleskiw (born Villeneau). She passed away on Thursday morning November 26, 2015 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Born in Lestock, Saskatchewan on August 29, 1947 to Joseph and Helen Villeneau (born Stoneburg), Brenda was the second youngest of nine children. She was predeceased...
Caroline Britton
Nov 22, 2015
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Caroline Britton (née Kwasnitza) in the early morning of November 22, 2015. Carol was born in 1941 to John and Mary Kwasnitza at Ituna, SK. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years, Lloyd Britton; daughter Michele (Wilfred) Matt; son Kelvin (Wendy) Britton; granddaughters Alison (Mark)...
Frie James
Nov 21, 2015
Jim (James George) Frie Jim was born on January 12, 1931 in Cudworth where he attended Hoodoo school and completed his grade 9. He grew up in a family who had a love of music, known better as the Frie Orchestra who played for many weddings and gatherings around the community. Jim was very active in the Catholic Church throughout...
James Friesen
Nov 20, 2015
FRIESEN, JAMES (JIM) March 30, 1950 – November 20, 2015 It is with profound sadness that we announce Jim’s passing. He passed away surrounded by his family at St. Paul’s Hospital after a brave 22 month battle with Lung Cancer. Jim was predeceased by his parents, George & Elfrieda Friesen, brother Carl Friesen, sister Marianne Lightburn, father-in-law Andrew Jensen, brother-in-law...
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