Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Cecile Choquette

Cecile Choquette

Nov 18, 2025

Cecile Choquette, a devoted nurse, gifted baker, and loving mother, is remembered with deep affection by all who were touched by her kindness and unwavering strength. A hardworking and compassionate woman, Cecile dedicated her life to caring for others - both in her profession and in her home.

Cecile poured her heart into baking, cooking, and gardening, finding joy in creating comfort...

Patrick "Dean" Kolisnek

Patrick "Dean" Kolisnek

Nov 16, 2025

Patrick Dean Kolisnek, May 14, 1968 - November 16, 2025. Although Dean's legal first name was Patrick, his Grandmother nicknamed him Dino when he was one month old. The name stuck. Thereafter, all his family and friends called him either Dean or Dino.

Dean was always a friendly, caring, approachable and likeable kind of guy and if you were his friend...

Dianne Thiemann

Dianne Thiemann

Nov 16, 2025

Dianne Mae Thiemann, 74, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan passed away on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Dianne was born on March 25, 1951. Her parents were Harold and Dorothy Bottemley. She attended high school in Carlyle, Saskatchewan. She attended the Saskatoon Business College for her postsecondary education in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and earned a Medical Secretarial...

Paul Lafleur

Paul Lafleur

Nov 15, 2025

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Paul Phillipe Lafleur, born in Wallaceburg, Ontario in 1928 has passed away peacefully on November 15th, 2025, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with his family by his side.

He is predeceased by his beloved parents, Odile and Ernest Lafleur, his cherished brother Jacques, dear sister Yvette, his wife Ruth (née Klinke) just this year, and his...

Fern Adair

Fern Adair

Nov 14, 2025

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Fern Muriel Adair on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Born on May 15, 1925, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Fern was a woman of remarkable intelligence, vibrant spirit, and boundless affection who touched the lives of everyone she met.

A Life of Learning, Service, and Love

Fern grew up in Halbrite, Saskatchewan as...

Mildred Baillie

Mildred Baillie

Nov 14, 2025

On November 14, 2025, with her daughter Shelley and grandson Daniel by her side, Mom passed away peacefully after a brief battle with stomach cancer.

Mom is survived by her daughter Shelley Haider (Randy); grandchildren Daniel, Mathew (Tara), and Jessica; great-granddaughter Brooklyn; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Rodney (1988), her husband Jim (July 2025),...

Raymond Penny

Raymond Penny

Nov 13, 2025

The family of Ray Penny are saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, SK. Ray is survived by his son, David (Maryann) Penny; daughters, Catherine (Duane) Vincent, Linda (Mike) Calow and Susan (Martin) Cooper; seven grandchildren, Matthew Penny, Ryan (Tylar) Vincent, Nicole (Tyler) Dellebuur, Tori (Dusty) Abrahamson, Shawn (Sweet Ann)...

James "Jim" Gray

James "Jim" Gray

Nov 13, 2025

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James E.W. Gray

Born on the family farm at Colonsay on November 20th, 1938, he took his schooling in Colonsay. He loved sports, especially curling, hockey and baseball. He had the privilege to represent Elstow Oddfellow Lodge at the United National Pilgrimage in New York. Jim later worked for the TD bank...

Douglas Alan Koopman

Douglas Alan Koopman

Nov 12, 2025

Douglas Alan Koopman

November 26, 1957 – November 12, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our brother Doug Koopman at his home in Colonsay, Saskatchewan, on November 12, 2025.

Doug is survived by his sister; Joan (John) Cranch, his two brothers; Robert (Marge) Koopman and Larry (Lynn) Koopman, his nieces and nephews; Chantelle Koopman, Christa Koopman, Greg Safinuk, Carla...

David White

David White

Nov 12, 2025

David William White

July 14, 1945 - November 12,2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David William White. He will be deeply missed by his spouse and best friend for 53 years, Joanne Beckett. He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Laverne White. Dave is survived by his sisters, Lois and Danna (Mark), his brother Jack...

Jean-Philippe Deneault

Jean-Philippe Deneault

Nov 12, 2025

It is with great sadness, that JP’s family announces his passing away at Parkridge Center on November 12, 2025 at the age of 49. Born in Ottawa, for the past 15 years in Saskatoon, Jean-Philippe was the Communication Agent for La Troupe du Jour and Open Door Society. Involved with la communauté fransascoise, he reported cultural events in Saskatchewan’s French...

Donald MacKenzie

Donald MacKenzie

Nov 12, 2025

A cherished soul. A well loved son. A phenomenal brother. A treasured uncle. A caring granduncle. A precious friend. These are but a few of the heartfelt expressions of our love for Donald MacKenzie who passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the age of 71, at St. Paul's Hospital palliative care. Though the preceding 2 months were extremely...

Audrey McKibbon

Audrey McKibbon

Nov 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Audrey Bernice McKibbon, age 100, at Preston Special Care Home in Saskatoon on November 10, 2025, with her loving daughter by her side. Audrey was born on April 29, 1925, in Calgary, Alberta to William and Florence Steel. She was the youngest of four siblings - two brothers: Cyril...

Russell Brash

Russell Brash

Nov 10, 2025

Brash, Russell

1954 - 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Russell Wayne Brash announces his passing on November 10, 2025, at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Russell was born on February 12, 1954, in Saskatoon. Russell spent his early years farming in Meacham, on the family farm before later moving to Viscount. He was known for his strong...

Robert Irwin

Robert Irwin

Nov 8, 2025

Robert H. Irwin (Bob)

September 3,1951 to November 8, 2025It is with great sadness, and broken hearts, that the family of Bob Irwin announce his passing, with Marie by his side, after a short stay in the hospital, and after a years-long battle with lung issues.Bob was born in Saskatoon and lived in Montgomery Place until grade 7, when they moved...

Joan East

Joan East

Nov 6, 2025

It is with deep sadness we share the news of the passing of our mother, Joan East, née Brennan, on November 6, 2025, at the age of 92.

Mom was born in Saskatoon to Daniel and Jean Brennan on April 4, 1933, the last of five children. Hers was a tight-knit family having lost their father a year after her birth....

Jeff Wall

Jeff Wall

Nov 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Jeffery Dean Wall announces his sudden passing on November 5, 2025, at the age of 56.

He leaves to cherish his memory his three children: Kerri Legault (Mason), Dakota Rude (Kendall) and Katie Slusar (Dyson). He is also survived by his brother Jason Wall (Rachelle) and sister Laurie Wall (Mark Clingen), a...

Sylvia Yvonne Marie Fontaine

Sylvia Yvonne Marie Fontaine

Nov 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sylvia Yvonne Marie (Grimard) Fontaine

Sylvia Yvonne Marie Fontaine, of Prud'homme, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, surrounded by the love and laughter of her cherished family.

Born on June 22, 1963, in Saskatoon, to Guy and Thérèse Grimard. Even as a child, Sylvia carried a spark of mischief and a quiet wisdom beyond her years....

Elaine Bay

Elaine Bay

Nov 3, 2025

Elaine Ann Bay was born on July 19, 1955, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. She began her education in Guernsey and completed high school in Lanigan before pursuing post-secondary studies in hairdressing.

Elaine started her career in a beauty salon, but due to allergies, she chose a new professional path. She joined Saskatoon Credit Union, where she advanced through...

Ruth Switzer

Ruth Switzer

Nov 2, 2025

Ruth Carol Switzer

October 28,1934 - November 2,2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear aunt Ruth on November 2,2025, just after her 91st birthday.

Born in Dubuc, Saskatchewan and then moved to Saskatoon. She was employed at Sasktel as a long-distance operator. She retired in 1988 after 35 years of service.

She remained active in her own home until 2022,...