Obituaries

Lucienne Luchka

Aug 13, 2024

Lucienne Marie Anne Luchka (nee L'Heureux)

31 July, 1936 - 13 August, 2024

Lucienne Luchka, age 88, of North Battleford, SK passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

She is survived by her son Ken, daughter Debbie, son-in-law Gary and two grandsons Steven and Ryan.

Lucienne was predeceased by her husband Peter, March 31, 2023.

Lorne Vinish

Aug 13, 2024

Lorne Vinish

September 6, 1957 - August 13, 2024

Lorne passed away peacefully in hospital with his wife, Brenda, and his daughter, Jillian, at his side.

Lorne Christopher Vinish was born in Wakaw, Saskatchewan on September 6, 1957 to Andrew and Mary Vinish. His family moved to Saskatoon, where he grew up attending St. Joseph's Elementary School and Nutana Collegiate. He convocated from...

Kelly Reneigh Hurman (nee: Fitzsimmons)

Aug 13, 2024

In the early morning hours of August 13, 2024 Kelly Reneigh Hurman (nee Fitzsimmons) passed away. Kelly's passing at age 51 was unexpected, but peaceful, in the sense that her passing brings closure to a long period of illness for Kelly.

Kelly spent her life in Saskatoon. After completing high school, she worked at Parkridge Centre. Kelly suffered a spinal cord...

Thomas Hartle

Aug 13, 2024

Thomas Hartle passed away on August 13, 2024, in Saskatoon, SK after a ten-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Marliss, his children, Danika and Taran, his mom Elizabeth, his brother Kelly and countless other friends and family members. He was predeceased by his father, Ian.

Thomas was 56 years old and lived a successful life as...

Edward Holzman

Aug 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Edward David Holzman at the age of 76, on Monday, August 12, 2024 in Saskatoon. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born in Wilkie, SK he is survived by his loving wife Pat (nee: Beloin), children Jeff (Carissa) and Jodi (Henry), and grandchildren, Taylor, Jack, Beckett, and...

Gordon May

Aug 10, 2024

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon William May. Born in Saskatoon to Bill and Eileen May, Gordon was predeceased by his mother Eileen, his father Bill (James), his brother Tom his sister Constance and his step-brother Robert.

Gord met his wonderful wife Liana Watt during high school in...

Frederick Carl Matheson

2024

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Frederick Carl Matheson on August 9, 2024, at the age of 92. Fred was born in Prince Albert in 1932 to Ruth and Ted Matheson. Fred spent most of his life in Prince Albert, a city he loved dearly. Fred had a good group of friends growing up that he...

Clifford Bridges

Aug 9, 2024

Cliff passed away peacefully in hospital with his wife, Darcy, and daughter, Carrie, at his side.

Clifford Douglas Bridges was born in Glasgow, Scotland on September 19, 1944. He came to Canada in July of 1946 on the Aquitania with his mother, Marg Bridges, and the other war brides, arriving on Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. From there, they took...

Donald Sparrow

Aug 9, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Keith Sparrow, who went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on August 9th, 2024, after a brief illness.

Born in Saskatoon on February 4, 1949, Don's life was characterized by his relentless intellect, creativity, and a sharp wit that left an impression on everyone...

Ruth Martens

Aug 7, 2024

Martens, Ruth

1934-2024

Ruth Martens was born on the family farm near Hague Sask on April 9, 1934 the oldest of 9 children. She passed away on August 7, 2024 at the age of 90 at St. Ann's Home. She worked in Saskatoon for 6 years before marrying Henry Martens in 1959. They moved to the farm, south of Saskatoon where they...

Cyril Rouse

Aug 6, 2024

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The family of Cyril Allan Rouse announce his peaceful passing on August 6, 2024, at the age of 97 after a life fully lived.

Cy wore many hats over the years including being a professional hockey player, real estate developer, entrepreneur, community builder, world traveller, gardener, prankster and family man.

He was...

Judy Szeman

Aug 6, 2024

Judy Elaine Szeman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully from complications of ALS on August 6th, 2024, in Saskatoon, SK, at the age of 66 with her family by her side.Born on January 19th, 1958, in Porcupine Plain SK, Judy grew up on the farm in Carragana, SK. Judy was the cherished daughter of Pearl and...

Jaris Parker

Aug 5, 2024

Jaris will be missed by many friends and family members. His sense of humor and quick wit could always bring a chuckle. Jaris was a cook in Saskatoon for a time as well as in Banff. He enjoyed his time in the mountains, and the family trips to Disney were a special time for him. A life cut short too...

Paul Yastrub

Aug 5, 2024

Yastrub, Paul M.

September 18, 1950 - August 5, 2024

It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of Paul after a short battle with cancer.

He will be lovingly missed by family and friends. There will be no funeral at Paul's request. Interment will follow at a later date in Melville SK.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home

Mary Ellen Froese

Aug 5, 2024

FROESE, Mary Ellen

May 21, 1938 - August 5, 2024

After a brief and courageous battle with an internal infection, we are saddened to announce the passing of Mrs Mary Ellen Froese in the early morning hours of Monday, August 5, 2024 at the Royal University Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary Ellen, a single child, was predeceased by...

June Kalmakoff

Aug 4, 2024

Kalmakoff, June Mabel

June 11, 1933 - August 4, 2024

June passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4 with family by her side.

She is survived by her husband William; her children, Rod (Geri), Sandy, and Shelley (Bill); 6 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents (Alex and Mary Foster), siblings (George, Ed, and...

Emma Yausie

Aug 4, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother Emma on August 4, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents Andy and Esther Serke, husband Wes, sister Kay, and brother-in-law Mib Zielke, brother Andy Serke and sister-in-law Linda and her niece Andrea.

Emma is survived by: son Cameron (Rose) and his son Kenton (Tom). Son Gerald...

Lawrence "Larry" Bell

Jul 31, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Bell at the age of 58 after a 2 year battle with cancer.

Larry was born and raised in Saskatoon. He was predeceased by his father James (1994), his sister Lynda Currie (2000) and his mother Helen (2003). Larry is survived by his sister Wendy Barnsley, his nieces Jordan...

Wayne Pizzey

Jul 30, 2024

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Wayne Kevin Pizzey, known as Kevin "The Piz" to those who loved him, aged 57, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2024 at his home.

Born on October 3, 1966 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Kevin was the beloved son of Wayne and Bernice Pizzey. He...

Ronald Penner

Jul 29, 2024

The Penner and Chovin families, with heavy hearts, announce the death of Ronald Penner. Ron passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of July 29th, 2024.

Ron's family left their home in Chortitza Ekaterinoslav Russia for Canada, by way of Rega and England and boarded the Empress of Scotland. Somewhere off the shores of Southampton their youngest...