Obituaries
Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries
Yannik Adam
Jan 1, 2026
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Yannik Adam passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Saskatoon.
The service will be at 1:30 PM Monday, January 12, 2026 at Saskatoon Funeral Home.
For those wishing to come earlier and sit with him you can start arriving at 10:30 AM.
Burial to follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Edward Hedlin
Jan 1, 2026
Edward (Ed) Hedlin was born February 5, 1934 on a farm near Watrous, SK. He was the youngest in a family of six children with four brothers and one sister. In his words he described his early years as “a good place to live, lots of room to wander and explore along with our dog. There were responsibilities, so along...
Edith Van Der Velden
Dec 31, 2025
Edith Van Der Velden (nee: Smith) passed away on December 31, 2025 at Oliver Lodge in Saskatoon. Mom was 84.
She is survived by George Neufeld (spouse), daughter Gale (Larry) Unrau, grandson Jason (Amber) Unrau, great grandkids: Hannah, Zachary, Everly.
Granddaughter: Shannon (Roy) Pambrun; Great grandkids Kailey, Dylan
Daughter Cheryl Van Der Velden (Randy Unrau). Granddaughter Cherylee: Great granddaughter: Andrea (James) Kristjanson. Great...
George Mihalicz
Dec 30, 2025
George Edward MihaliczSeptember 13, 1937 - December 30, 2025It is with deep saddness that the family of George Edward Mihalicz announce his passing on December 30,2025 at St Paul's Palliative Care. George was born in the Leross district, Saskatchewan.There will be a service at a later date.To share memories and condolences, please visit www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home,...
Calvin "Cal" Robert Holland
Dec 29, 2025
With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Cal. He had a massive stroke and was cared for compassionately by the staff at the Royal University Hospital. He is predeceased by his first wife Linda Holland, father Wilfred Holland, mother Bertha Holland, and brothers Kenneth Holland and Lorne Holland.
He will be deeply missed by his fiancée Helen Lachapelle, and...
John Hector Fowler
Dec 29, 2025
John Hector Fowler of Saskatoon, Sk., formally of Salvador, Sk., passed away on December 29, 2025 at the age of 101. John was born in Toronto to Alex and Tina Fowler (originally from Scotland), homesteaders at Salvador. His father died when he was 5. He attended school in Salvador where he developed beautiful hand writing. English literature was one of...
Marlene Y. Kimber
Dec 27, 2025
Marlene passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 27, 2025 in Saskatoon after a lengthy illness. She was born on May 9, 1935, the first child of Len and Kathleen Pickell. As a CPR station agent family, she grew up in several towns in SK, graduating high school in Cadillac. Marlene went on to study nursing in Saskatoon, becoming...
Violet Richardson
Dec 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Violet Evelyn Richardson, 86, at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon on December 27, 2025.
Born in Ottawa and grew up in Almonte, Ontario, Violet worked as a librarian before devoting herself to raising her family. She was gentle, kind, and quiet, bringing warmth and calm to everyone around her. Violet loved reading, jigsaw...
Dakota Rae Robert Hamilton
Dec 26, 2025
Dakota Rae Robert Hamilton was born on November 23, 1992, in Yellowknife NT and passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2025 in Saskatchewan. He was deeply loved and will be forever missed by all who knew him.
Dakota had a deep love for the outdoors and was happiest surrounded by nature. He enjoyed quading, skidooing, fishing, and spending time outside whenever...
Allen Dale Brucks
Dec 26, 2025
It is with great sorrow that the family of Allen Dale Brucks announce his comfortable and peaceful passing at the age of 66 in Saskatoon. Arrangements entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home, 306-244-5577.
Loretta Ham
Dec 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we regret to inform you of our beloved Loretta Ham's passing in the early hours of Thursday, December 26th, 2025. She passed away peacefully in Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Kindersley, SK. on August 10th, 1957. Loretta was predeceased by her husband, Carl Ham. Also,...
Sheila Sundaram
Dec 25, 2025
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Sheila Sundaram was born Susheila Zubeda Khan to Bhanu and Abdullah Khan on October 27, 1937 in Hiradhungi, Almora, Uttarakhand, India. She died after a brief illness on December 25, 2025 at age 88 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Upon the untimely and early death of her mother, Sheila was adopted by Capt....
Shigeko Hlady
Dec 24, 2025
The Glory of one's life cannot be adequately expressed. How would you tell the story of your life? Shigeko was humble, kind and her smile would light up any room she'd walk into. She had the most caring heart, taking care of everyone around her. Her patience was admirable, and we can all agree that she was the greatest woman...
Norma Gladys Evans
Dec 24, 2025
Norma Gladys Evans (Poole), age 86, passed away December 24th, 2025 at her residence in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Norma was born in Stoughton, Saskatchewan September 20, 1939 - the youngest of three daughters - to Irene Poole (Hobbs) a nurse/mid-wife/home maker and George Poole, who Norma ‘met’ as a girl of 5 when he returned to his family after serving in WWII....
Debra McCarty Stefanuk
Dec 23, 2025
With great sadness, the family of Debra May McCarty Stefanuk announces her peaceful passing in the early afternoon of December 23, 2025 at Glengarda Hospice in Saskatoon with her husband, Bill and their two sons, Sean and Josh at her bedside.
Deb, as she liked to be called, was born July 23, 1958 in Biggar, Saskatchewan. She was the oldest of...
Bram Davidson
Dec 21, 2025
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It is with great sadness we announce Bram Lucas Davidson passed away December 21, 2025 at the age of 10 after a year long journey with cancer. He was surrounded by family. Bram was born October 26, 2015 in Saskatoon and made quite the entrance, making sure no one had enough...
Robert Atkinson
Dec 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Albert Atkinson announce his passing at age 101 on December 21, 2025. Bob was born in Regina on October 21, 1924, to parents John (Jack) and Marie Atkinson, and was raised on a farm near Dinsmore, Saskatchewan. In 1937, the family moved to Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, where he attended...
Jim Lewis
Dec 20, 2025
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Jim Benjamin John Lewis passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 86 with the love of his life, Eloise, by his side. Jim was predeceased by his mother Bertha Lewis, father Jim Lewis Sr., sister Carol Prysaznuk, brother-in-law Ron Prysaznuk, niece Marilee, nephew Kent Nielsen, great-niece Grace...
Douglas Friggstad
Dec 20, 2025
Grief settled over Doug's family on December 13 when he experienced a sudden failure of heart and lungs. Efforts by many Saskatoon health care workers were unable to fully revive him. He lingered comatose for about a week at RUH, while the Saskatchewan Transplant Program tried in vain for some of his organs to be used for others. He died,...
Verna Hazel Chappell
Dec 17, 2025
With gratitude for a life fully lived, we share the news of Verna Chappell's passing on December 17th, 2025, at the age of 94.
Verna was born on June 13, 1931, in Lintlaw, Saskatchewan, to Catherine and William McGinnis. She spent her childhood with her beloved siblings, Carol and Cliff, whom she joins in her final rest.
Verna graduated from normal school...


