Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Joyce Orchard

Joyce Orchard

Apr 30, 2016

Joyce Orchard Joyce’s family are extremely saddened to announce her passing on Saturday, April 30th. A Celebration of Joyce’s life is tentatively planned for Saturday, May 7, 2016. Details and obituary will appear in a future edition of this paper. In memory of Joyce please consider becoming a blood donor instead of a charitable donation.

Joyce Julia Orchard

Joyce Julia Orchard

Apr 30, 2016

Orchard, Joyce Julia July 6, 1955 – April 30, 2016 On April 30, in the light of the morning sunshine and with her family by her side, Joyce’s short but valiant battle with cancer ended. It is with unspeakable sadness that her family shares the passing of a remarkable and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and best friend. Joyce...

Wayne Thomas Gentner

Wayne Thomas Gentner

Apr 29, 2016

Wayne Thomas Gentner November 9, 1939 – April 29, 2016 Wayne passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital early on the morning of April 29th. Wayne is survived by his loving family: his wife Georgette; two sons; Kevin (Elain) Gentner and Gordon (Sonya) Gentner; seven grandchildren; Taylor, Mitchell, Alexandra, Kerrington, Lachlan, Seneca and Bronwyn; his brother Brian Gentner; his sister-in-law...

Edna Irene Smith

Edna Irene Smith

Apr 28, 2016

Edna Smith passed away peacefully on April 28, 2016 in the arms of her daughter in McLean, VA. She was 101 years old. She was a longtime resident of Saskatoon. She lived each day of her life to the fullest and her life was a real blessing right up until her final journey to Heaven. Edna Smith was born July...

Erika Leanne Mccallum

Erika Leanne Mccallum

Apr 28, 2016

Erika left us at Samaritan Place on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the age of 91. Grandma was predeceased by her first husband Bob Connell in 1964, second husband Ken J. McCallum in 1997, younger brother Peter Elster and step-daughter Pat Byers. Erika is survived by her four children Ken (Linda) Connell, Neil (Marjorie) Connell, Eric (Carol) Connell and Eileen...

Donald Keith Hills

Donald Keith Hills

Apr 28, 2016

HILLS, DONALD KEITH: Born in Moose Jaw, October 2, 1935, Keith was the youngest son of William Alexander Hills and Mildred Violet Egan. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Marjorie and brother Gordon Bruce Hills. Keith was raised in Moose Jaw and in 1958 he graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, the youngest in his class. He...

Jacob Victor Stroh

Jacob Victor Stroh

Apr 27, 2016

Jacob Victor Stroh "Jack" sadly passed away, on the 27 of April 2016. He will be dearly missed by his wife Loretta "Bernie”, and children Shad(Roxane), Amber, and Travis(Melissa). His four loving grandchildren Dejia (Derek), Lincoln, Mackenzie and Avery as well as two great-grandchildren Easton and Ryder. He will be met in heaven by his awaiting parents Emmanuel "Manny" and...

Thomas Atkin

Thomas Atkin

Apr 26, 2016

Thomas G. Atkin 1934-2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandpa and great grandfather, Thomas G. Atkin, in the mid-morning of Tuesday April 26, 2016. Thomas passed away in his home after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 81. Thomas is survived by his wife (Stella); his children:...

Rose Mesenchuk

Rose Mesenchuk

Apr 26, 2016

ROSE MESENCHUK October 15, 1922 – April 26, 2016 It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Rose Mesenchuk, on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Rose will be lovingly remembered by her family, daughter Arlene (Cliff) Kraft, son Herb Mesenchuk (Linda Chase), daughter Donna (Lorne) Haberman, and daughter Marci (Michael) Turley; her six grandchildren, Tracy (Jack),...

Donald Kwock Jung Yip

Donald Kwock Jung Yip

Apr 26, 2016

The family of Don Yip is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jolene; his daughter, Ellison, (Jun Cruz and their children Amy (Joey Silot and their son Matao), and Matthew; his son Ernie (Meelai Bossaer and their son Michael Bossaer). Don was predeceased by...

Leonard Schoffer

Leonard Schoffer

Apr 24, 2016

Leonard Schoffer beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away April 23, 2016 after a long and happy life. Leonard was predeceased by his parents George and Cora Schoffer and brother Dwight. He will be missed by his wife of 55 1/2 years, Eileen; sons, Blair, Greg (Patsy), Jeff (Michelle); grandchildren Justin, Jaycie, Mhairi, and Julia (Neil); sisters Marilyn and Doreen...

Robert Wheaton

Robert Wheaton

Apr 24, 2016

Dr. Robert “Ross” Wheaton June 22, 1928 – April 24- 2016 Ross was born June 22, 1928 in London, Ontario; middle child of three children to his parents Bob and Mabel Wheaton who raised purebred cattle on their farm. The Wheaton family moved to Saskatoon, where Bob worked as a church caretaker and Mabel worked as a bookkeeper and piano...

Daniel Flegel

Daniel Flegel

Apr 22, 2016

Daniel Flegel was born in 1926 in Grayson, Saskatchewan. He is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Frances, his siblings, Anne, Tilly, Johnny, and August, and his seven children, Patricia (Claude) Kuechle, Catherine, Joseph, Bernadette, Monica, George (Sarah Korbo), Stephen and his fiancée, Lauren Nicklin, and grand-children Mark, Ashley, Aaron, Ryan, Rebecca, Sydney, and Robert. He is pre-deceased by...

David R. Russell

David R. Russell

Apr 21, 2016

Dave died accidently on Thursday, April 21, 2016 while doing what he loved. He is survived by his wife Jackie, step-daughters Christina, Karen, and Kaiti; daughter Jackie, son Dustin, mother Arlene, brothers Lionel (Vivian), Ray (Fern), sister Wendy (Wade); nephews and nieces; step-grandchildren; aunties, uncles, cousins and many, many friends. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law Lynn...

Marion Evans

Marion Evans

Apr 19, 2016

Marion Ruth EVANS May 23, 1929 – April 19, 2016 With family at her side, Marion passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon after a sudden and brief illness. During her hospital stay Marion was surrounded by family members she deeply loved and devoted her life to. While living in Yorkton, Marion was predeceased by her husband Nick...

Marion Evans

Marion Evans

Apr 19, 2016

Marion Evans 1929 - 2016 Marion Evans, age 86, of Saskatoon Sk., passed away at Royal University Hospital on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. A full detailed obituary will appear closer to the service

Wendell Dennis Wilson

Wendell Dennis Wilson

Apr 18, 2016

With much sadness we wish to announce the sudden passing of Wendell Wilson at the age of 63. Wendell was born in Etonia, Sask. and grew up on the farm south of LaPorte, Sask. He attended school in LaPorte and Eatonia. Wendell loved meteorology and being able to predict the weather. Upon his graduation from the University of Calgary with...

Ian James Wilson

Ian James Wilson

Apr 15, 2016

WILSON Ian James February 27, 1923 – April 15, 2016 WILSON Ian James, died on Friday, April 15, 2016 at the age of 93 years. Sorely missed by his beloved wife Bette, his daughter Gail (Dennis), his son Bryan (Beverly), five grandsons and seven great grandchildren, his sister Dulcie M. Clark of Levin NZ , along with numerous cousins, nieces...

Jerome Douglas Kerns

Jerome Douglas Kerns

Apr 14, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jerry's announce his passing on April 14, 2016 in Martensville, Sk. at the age of 73. Jerry is survived by his partner Margie Fulton and family, his children Tom Kerns (Julia), Karen Nickerson (Mike) and Dana Belmore (Allen), 12 grandchildren, his sisters Virginia Culver (Gary) and Rose Balcom (Hector), and numerous...

Marie Rose Page

Marie Rose Page

Apr 10, 2016

Marie Rose Page passed away peacefully April 10, 2016 at St. Ann’s Nursing Home. Marie was predeceased by her husband James and two sons, Robert and John, as well as brother Peter Lovas, sister Elizabeth Petracek, sister Terry Zupko, brother Bill Lovas, brother-in-law Emil Petracek, brother-in-law Nick Zupko, sister-in-law Audrey Lovas and sister-in-law Isabelle Lovas. She is survived by her...