Obituaries
Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries
Alvera Bartel
Dec 28, 2024
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Alvera was born on her grandfather's homestead in the Eigenfeld school district at Rosthern, SK. Here she took her elementary and partial high school. After her school years she learned the skills of farm life and home making. While taking a sewing class in Waldheim she met Elmer Bartel whom she married on...
Frank Daum
Dec 28, 2024
Frank William Daum passed away quietly on December 28 at Royal University hospital at the age of 76 Born the youngest of 12 children to John and Margaret Daum on January 25, 1948 in Yorkton Sk, Frank was raised by his 7 sisters and 4 brothers. Without his mother, who had not survived his birth, this very large and growing...
Lucille Martin
Dec 26, 2024
Eulogy: Pat Korchinski
I would like first to thank my siblings and their spouses for all their input as I try to honor my sister Lucille on behalf of our family.
Lucille was born March 8, 1951, ten minutes ahead of her twin sister Barb. That gave her the right to be the boss in our family. Jerome was the oldest and...
Noel Kail
Dec 25, 2024
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Noel Arthur Kail (88), passed away in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan early on Christmas morning 2024.
Noel was born on Dec. 22, 1936, in Belgaum, India. Predeceased by his father Samuel Victor and mother Subhadra, and his loving wife of 30 years, Premala.
He is survived by his son and daughter, Vikram and Roma, and...
Francis Garritty
Dec 21, 2024
Francis Charles "Frank" GARRITTY
Nov. 21, 1945 - Dec. 21, 2024
Francis "Frank" Charles
Nov. 21, 1945 to Dec. 21, 2024.
Frank died Saturday, December 21, 2024 Saskatoon at the age of 79.
Frank was predeceased by his parents, Bernward and Irene Garritty (née Fodey), survived by his wife of 57 years Bernadette Garritty (née...
Frances Ramsay
Dec 20, 2024
Frances (Francine) Ramsay died peacefully in her sleep on Dec 20, 2024 at the age of 89. She spent her childhood in Batoche and her adult years were spent in Saskatoon. She enjoyed working, traveling and spending time with her family, finding special joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed by her husband...
Orville McKee
Dec 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Orville Harvey Douglas McKee, 90 years of Saskatoon, announces his passing on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at City Hospital. Orville was born in Star City, Sask. on October 28th, 1934, the fifth child out of 8, to Henry and Johannah (nee Olson) McKee. Orville lived in "God's Country" as he referred...
Dorothy Good
Dec 18, 2024
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It is with mixed emotion that we share Dorothy Jean Good of Saskatoon, passed away December 18, 2024 freed from the grips of dementia. Dorothy leaves her niece, nephews and their families: Sandi Urban (Jeff) : April, Stuart, Sydney (Dawson) and Wade, Darren Urban (Wanda), Grant Urban (Alex): Zachary and Evan,...
Betty Burwell
Dec 18, 2024
Elizabeth "Betty" Burwell (nee Collyer)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, proud aunt and loyal friend. Betty was born in Archie Municipality to Walter and Mary Collyer and attended school in McAuley, Manitoba. She graduated with honours from the University of Manitoba before becoming Director of Home Economics in the Manitoba Department of...
Sheila MacLean
Dec 16, 2024
Sheila Blackwood MacLean
October 18, 1934 - December 16, 2024
Sheila Blackwood MacLean, born in Jasper, Alberta, Canada, on October 18, 1934, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, surrounded by her family at Circle Drive Special Care Home in Saskatoon.
The daughter of James Winter and Helene Heitmann, Sheila was predeceased by her beloved husband, Lawrence Patton...
Bernice Holowenko
Dec 16, 2024
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Bernice Gertrude Holowenko
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Bernice Holowenko on December 16, 2024 at the age of 92. She was one of 7 children born to Fred and Irene Hodge.
She lived her early years by fielding where she attended Kesytone School until the...
Margaret Dawson
Dec 16, 2024
Whoever thought that writing an obituary would be difficult was not so fortunate as we who mourn the death of a wonderful woman, our big sister, Margaret Dawson. Maggie died on December 16, 2024 after lingering for a long time and wishing that her time on earth was over. She shared her feelings with her siblings and waited patiently for...
Robert McKercher
Dec 15, 2024
McKERCHER,
Robert H. KC
May 6, 1930 - December 15, 2024
With great sadness we wish to announce the passing of Robert H. McKercher KC on December 15, 2025 at the age of 94 years.
Bob is survived by his wife of 72 years, Margaret (Peggy), and his three children, daughter Nancy Bell of Campbell River, BC, son Duncan (Heike) of Saskatoon, and son...
Debra Banda
Dec 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of Debbie Banda on December 13, 2024 at the age of 69 years old.
Debbie is predeceased by her parents, brother in law Robert, and his daughter in law Tara. Debbie is survived by her loving husband Gord; her children Russell, Vicki (Beau), and Shawna; and her...
Joyce Gale
Dec 11, 2024
Joyce passed away on December 11, 2024 at the age of 93.
She is predeceased by her father and mother, Benjamin and Isobel Paxman of Tribune, SK; and 2 sisters, Ruth and Dorothy.
Interment will take place at a later date at Green Acres Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Weyburn, SK.
Eleanor Atkinson
Dec 10, 2024
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law, cousin and friend.
Eleanor was born November 4, 1931 on the family farm near Aberdeen, Saskatchewan to Edward and Anna Zelmer. Eleanor and her siblings would travel by horse drawn sleigh or buggy to...
Ronald Bahr
Dec 10, 2024
A generous, supportive and understanding father, proud Grandpa, dependable brother and loving husband; Ron Bahr passed quietly on December 10th after a lengthy journey with chronic kidney disease. We grieve him peacefully knowing that he has joined his son Jeff in a better place.
Ron wore many hats; hockey player, farmer, business owner, salesman, manager, coach, traveler and best of all...
Stanley Len
Dec 9, 2024
With sadness, our family announces the passing of Stanley Louis Len on December 9, 2024, with his family by his side.
Stan is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joanna; children Megan (Shawn) Bennett, Kelley (Jeff) Henkelman, Cleve (Jana) Len; grandchildren Matthew, Mason, Avery, Claire and Sullivan; sister-in-law Inge Len; as well as many nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, and cousins.
He...
George Horton
Dec 9, 2024
George Horton died on Monday, December 9, 2024 at St. Paul's Hospital Palliative Care in Saskatoon. George was born in Saskatoon on June 23, 1935 to father John Weston Horton originally from Prince Edward Island and mother Ruth Marion Coffin from Boston. George was predeceased by his parents as well as his sister Marion who passed away in June of...
Henry (Hank) Ejack
Dec 8, 2024
Henry (Hank) Ejack - 1947-2024
It's Birthday time in Heaven.
Today we celebrate the life and death of Henry (Hank) Ejack - he would be 78 today.
Hank died suddenly and unexpectedly on December 8th, 2024, leaving a painful void in his family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathy, his daughter Megan, his son Mark, daughter-in-law Cea and his...


