Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

James Friesen

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...

M. Irene Desjarlais

M. Irene Desjarlais

Nov 17, 2015

M. Irene Desjarlais (Anstey) November 20th, 1947 - November 17th, 2015 It is with great sadness we say goodbye to our beloved mother, wife, sister and grandma (Grammy) at the age of 67. Left to cherish her memory are her three children; Tina Mosher (Todd), Shealeen Lee (Kim) and son Darcey Desjarlais; sister, Donna Anstey, and five grandchildren; Tyler (TJ),...

Mark Mcgregor

Mark Mcgregor

Nov 16, 2015

It is with profound heartache and sadness that we announce the passing of Mark McGregor. He was tragically taken from us on Monday, November 16th at the young age of 59 years. Mark was born to Elizabeth and Tom McGregor and raised in Saskatoon. He was the proud owner and operator of the Dairy Queen on 22nd Street. He and...

Dorothy Barton

Dorothy Barton

Nov 13, 2015

BARTON, Dorothy Adeline passed away November 13, 2015 in her 104th year. Dorothy (nee Donnell) was born in Cookstown, Ontario on July 13, 1912. At a young age, she moved to Toronto with her family. It was here that she received her education and would later meet her future husband, Harold. After Harold finished his WWII service they married in...

Josephine Kiss

Josephine Kiss

Nov 11, 2015

Joey Kiss Joey’s last visit occurred on November 11, 2015. She was born, Josephine Maud Lee, on the 22nd day of the second month, 1922, near Shell Lake, Saskatchewan to parents Florence and Reginald Lee who emigrated from England. She was a kind, gentle woman who found love in everyone. After being raised in a loving home with her sister...

Wayne Derkatch

Wayne Derkatch

Nov 10, 2015

Wayne Paul Elvis Derkatch January 20th 1957 – November 10th 2015 It is with shock and sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Wayne Derkatch on November 10th 2015. Wayne was born in Canora, Saskatchewan on January 20th 1957. He recently retired after 35 years service with SaskTel. While enjoying his retirement, Wayne was looking forward to...

Kathleen Mcdoanld

Kathleen Mcdoanld

Nov 8, 2015

Kay McDonald peacefully passed away on November 8, 2015 with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren by her side. Although it was emotional, her passing was a positive expression of love and family in support of a woman who has lived a treasured life. Kay’s legacy is one of smiles, songs and a tribute to family values. Kay was born...

Reta Mccarthy

Reta Mccarthy

Nov 3, 2015

Reta Shannon McCarthy April 19, 1934 – November 3, 2015 It is with deep sadness that the family of Reta Shannon McCarthy announces her sudden passing on November 3, 2015. She leaves to mourn her daughters, Donna Metz (Ed Metz), and Karen Kallio, and her grandchildren Danielle Metz, Erin Metz, Tyler Kallio, Laura Kallio (Andrew Huculak) and Rachel Kallio (Bruce...

Joshua Casavant

Joshua Casavant

Nov 1, 2015

Joshua (Yoshiya) Casavant, 24, was taken away from us Sunday, Nov 1st 2015 by injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Kelowna, British Columbia. Yoshiya was born July 3rd, 1991 in Quebec and made his way to Japan when he was starting to walk. During the years of growing up in Japan, Yoshiya found a love for sports, especially...

Lloyd Aldorfer

Lloyd Aldorfer

Oct 31, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son, brother and uncle who passed away at his home in Saskatoon on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Lloyd was the oldest son of Laurine and Edward Aldorfer. He was pre deceased by his father Edward, sister Elaine, grandparents Carl and Alma Carlson and Martin and Elizabeth Aldorfer. Lloyd...

Helen Coleman

Helen Coleman

Oct 28, 2015

Helen “Bubs” Coleman (nee Benger) August 14, 1929 – October 29, 2015 Helen “Bubs” Coleman (nee Benger) died (October 28, 2015) at Sherbrooke Community Centre in Saskatoon, SK, of pancreatic cancer just four months following diagnosis. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Leslie (Professor Emeritus, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Saskatchewan), her daughter Sheila Morgan (Kerry) of...

Marsha Plante

Marsha Plante

Oct 27, 2015

Marsha Ellen Plante May 29th, 1945 – October 27th, 2015 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Marsha Plante on Tuesday, October 27th, 2015. Marsha is survived by her husband Ron, son Rob (Denise Oickle), daughter Kelli (Trevor) Carr, Brothers; Rick (Rose), Jamie (Cheryl) and her grandchildren; Casey, Rylee and April, nieces and nephews; Janna Switzer,...

Grace Westad

Grace Westad

Oct 26, 2015

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness the family of Grace Westad announces her passing, with the love of her family surrounding her, on Monday, October 26th, 2015. Grace and Bob met while working at the Senator Hotel in the mid 1970’s and were married in Saskatoon on August 8th, 1980. Grace is survived by her husband Bob, her...

Lillian Laing

Lillian Laing

Oct 26, 2015

Lillian Laing 1916 – 2015 Lillian Laing, age 99, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2015 at Extendicare in Saskatoon. Lilllian was born on February 15, 1916 at Beaubier, Sk., and received her education at Tribune Sk. She then had a long and successful career as a legal secretary for a law firm in Saskatoon. Lillian retired on December 31,...

Albert Loessin

Albert Loessin

Oct 25, 2015

Albert died peacefully in his sleep early Sunday morning at Porteous Lodge after several years of declining health. Albert was born in the Radisson district and lived his life as a farmer and an active member of the town and community of Radisson. He loved the farm, cattle, hunting and curling with Edwin, Jack, Jim and others through the years....

Isabelle Gratton

Isabelle Gratton

Oct 25, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom and Nana, Isabelle Gratton at the age of 80. Mom was born on the family farm near Buchanan, SK. on December 27, 1934. She attended school in Buchanan, moving to Saskatoon after high school to attend a secretarial course, then to work in a bank. She met...

Elaine Bentley

Elaine Bentley

Oct 25, 2015

It is with sadness that the family of Elaine Bentley (née Maydanyk) announces her passing on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Royal University Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Emile and Mary, brother Victor and sister Ann. Elaine will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Gordon; sister Vicky Maydanyk, sister-in-law Vicky Maydanyk; sisters-in-law Donna (Henry) Seidel and Bonnie...

Pat Holder

Pat Holder

Oct 20, 2015

Pat passed away peacefully at Oliver Lodge on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the age of 92 years. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon, her parents Alex and Ethel Thoms and her sisters Hilda Baker and Edna Reid. Pat will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Maureen (John) Strawson and her son Rob (Dianne) Holder; grandchildren Rob (Sandra) Strawson,...

Sharon Schermann

Sharon Schermann

Oct 18, 2015

Sharon Schermann July 11, 1953 - October 18, 2015 Our dear Sharon departed us on October 18, 2015. She left behind a loving and devoted family including her husband Mike, daughters Tracy (Shawn) Dodman, Lori (Corbett) Crawshaw, her step sons Ben (Lundie) Schermann, and Darcy Schermann. She will also be missed by her sister Janet Cox, and brother Jerry (Glenna)...

Annette Popoff

Annette Popoff

Oct 17, 2015

Annette Popoff 1928 – 2015 Annette Popoff, of Saskatoon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Stensrud Lodge Nursing Home at the age of eighty seven. Annette was predeceased by her parents, Jim and Polly Popoff (Blaine Lake), her two brothers, Nick and Sam Popoff and her husband John J. Popoff originally from Appledale B.C. Annette is survived...