Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Nellie Ninnie

Nellie Ninnie

Jun 1, 2016

Nellie Ninnie January 29, 1987-June 1, 2016 It is great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved sister Nellie Ninnie on June 1, 2016. She is left to be cherished by her partner Kelly Sinclair; her siblings Betty Slippery (Fred), Ralph, Clayton Bluecloud (Belinda) Sarah (Max), Helen (William), and Peter. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and...

Agness Olson

Agness Olson

May 30, 2016

Agness Catherine Magalla Olson It is with sadness that the family of Agness Olson (nee Ronald) announce her passing on May 30, 2016. Mother was born on October 13, 1932 in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, the first Canadian in her family. After high school she began working as a dental hygienist. Soon after she met and married Carl Edward Olson from...

Walter Dreger

Walter Dreger

May 28, 2016

Walter Dreger November 3, 1917 – May 28, 2016 Walter Dreger, age 98, passed away at Luther Special Care Home on May 28, 2016. Born in Esk, Sk. he grew up at Watrous, Sk. and followed his family’s tradition, working for CN Rail for seventeen years. After moving to Saskatoon in 1957, Walter worked as a finishing carpenter until his...

Kenneth Hugh Carman

Kenneth Hugh Carman

May 24, 2016

Kenneth Hugh Carman passed away peacefully on May 24, 2016. He was born July 20, 1925 and was raised and attended school in the Fielding area. Kenneth was predeceased by his parents, Russel and Hilda Carman, his loving wife Rena Margaret (Nee Ludwig) of 56 years in June 2008, sister Wilma, brother-in-law Roy, and sisters-in-law Mary, Irene, Faye and Marie....

Leonard Peters

Leonard Peters

May 21, 2016

On May 21st, surrounded in love by his family, Len passed away peacefully. He is survived by Norma, the love of his life, and their three incredible children Norman (Tracey Roath), Heather (Tom Courville) and Jason (Jennifer). He leaves his greatest legacy and the lights of his life, his five grandchildren; Gabriel and Sebastian Courville and Logan, Alison and Cooper...

Tannys Marvel Last

Tannys Marvel Last

May 19, 2016

Tannys Marvel Last Tannys Marvel Last passed away peacefully on May 19, 2016. She is survived by her sister Sheila McRae, her brother-in-law Ralph Dent, nieces Heather Cooper and Monteen Dent, nephews Donald (Terry) McRae and Brice (Bev) McRae. Tannys was born in Tisdale, SK on October 22, 1922. She graduated from the nursing program at Saskatoon City Hospital in...

Vivian Jane Hajnal

Vivian Jane Hajnal

May 19, 2016

Mom would have hated that we had to write this obituary. She would have much rather had us laughing around the dinner table drinking wine while she was doing all of the work in the background. But here goes. We write to tell of the passing of our extraordinary mom, wife, grandma, sister, aunt, cousin, professor, and friend, Vivian Jane...

Robert Roy Atkinson

Robert Roy Atkinson

May 17, 2016

Passed away on May 17, 2016, surrounded with the love of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Roy was a character who loved his family and all things Irish. He was the oldest of ten born on February 17, 1924, to Bob and Elsie Atkinson on the farm his grandfather and grandmother homesteaded in 1906 located north of Springwater, Saskatchewan. As...

Clifford Smith

Clifford Smith

May 15, 2016

Clifford ‘Murray’ Smith 1961 - 2016 It is with great sadness the family of Clifford Murray Smith announces his sudden passing on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Murray leaves to mourn, his mother Rita, son Justin, brother Joe, sister Jodie (Grant) and her son William, and his much loved and cherished grandchildren, Trine, Maddox and Brooklynn. He was predeceased by his...

Edie Einarsson

Edie Einarsson

May 15, 2016

Edie Francis Einarsson (n. Volk) October 26, 1936 – May 15, 2016. It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, cousin, partner and friend. Edie passed away at St. Paul’s hospital in Saskatoon, surrounded by her family and friends. She fought a short, courageous battle with cancer until God...

Mary Fiss

Mary Fiss

May 9, 2016

Mary was the fourth child born to Eli and Madelaine Powder, on August 5th, 1935, and she would be a big sister to 8 siblings, that would come after her. Mary’s childhood was spent in the north, on the shores of Lake Athabasca. In her youth she spent time in the communities of Fort Chipewyan, Camsell Portage, Goldfields and lastly...

Judith A. Lambie

Judith A. Lambie

May 8, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing, peacefully and gracefully, of Judith Ann Lambie, after a brief illness, at Royal University Hospital on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Judith is survived by her husband and best friend of 55 years, Lionel, and her children Scott (Cheryle (Tenneille Paul)), children Aaron(Kathy), Ashley(Brandon), Chazlyn(Chet) and Hunter; Sean and son...

Brett Welker

Brett Welker

May 6, 2016

Brett William Welker tragically died May 6, 2016 at the age of 26 in Saskatoon, Sask. Brett leaves to mourn him: his parents, mother Margaret Templeton, and father Terry Welker of Vermilion; siblings, Kristen Welker (Brett Manyluk) of Edmonton, Tanis (Ross) Robertson of Saskatoon, Karen Welker of Saskatoon, Colin Welker of Calgary; grandmother, Mona Templeton of Red Deer; aunts and...

Angela Lindberg

Angela Lindberg

May 6, 2016

Dr. Angela Frances Gladys Lindberg (nee Korchinski) dedicated her life to the loving service of others. Born on on June 22, 1979 to parents Mary-Anne Naphin and Richard Korchinski, her life ended too soon. She loved, served, grew and explored more in her 36 years than many do their entire lives. A respected and beloved chiropractor in Saskatoon, Angela helped...

Cecil Mccrea

Cecil Mccrea

May 4, 2016

Ray was born in Pleasant Valley, SK. on March 18, 1929 and passed away on May 4, 2016 in Swift Current, SK. Ray McCrea was a very helpful, friendly outgoing gentleman. His sense of humour and smile have touched us all and he will be greatly missed. Left to cherish his memories are his kids Cheryl (Dale), Lana (Ken), Serena...

David E. Gauley, C.M.

David E. Gauley, C.M.

May 4, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we say good-bye to Tom Gauley who passed away peacefully at his residence in Luther Special Care Home on May 4, 2016. Tom is survived by his three daughters Marg, Kathleen (Tim & Tia Wedge, together with Tom’s great grandsons Emmett and Will, and Ben and Aja Wedge) and Diane (Eric Ashworth), as well...

Mildred Horbay

Mildred Horbay

May 3, 2016

Mildred Horbay 1928 – 2016 It is with heavy hearts Mildred’s family announces her passing on May 3, 2016 at the Royal University Hospital. Mildred is survived by her daughter Bev McBee and son Tim Horbay. She was predeceased by her husband Jerry; daughter Karen and son Greg. Mildred was born in Valley River, MB and was raised in Muenster,...

Elva Bernice Tole

Elva Bernice Tole

May 3, 2016

ELVA BERNICE TOLE (Webber) June 4, 1930 - May 3, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on Tuesday, May 3 at the age of 85. Elva was born on June 4, 1930 and entered the world with her twin sister , Ada. She grew up on a farm...

Kathleen Robertson

Kathleen Robertson

May 3, 2016

Kathleen was born in London, England on July 22, 1920. Between the war years Kathleen grew up in an environment which taught her resilience and independence. She received her initial education in London where she trained and developed her artistic talent - something which she continued up until the day she died. Her artistic talent was put to good use...

Mike Striga

Mike Striga

May 2, 2016

Mike Striga With great sadness we announce the passing of Mike Striga of Mullingar, SK at the age of 85. He passed peacefully after a brief illness, in the presence of family, at St. Paul’s Hospital, in the early morning of May 2, 2016. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Melita, who continues to reside at...