Obituaries
Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries
Richard "Richie" McLeay
Jan 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard "Richie" McLeay on January 30, 2025 at the age of 69. Son of the late Finlay and Mina McLeay, Richard is survived and mourned by his sister, Diane, of Scotland and his brother, Don (Elaine) of Ottawa, as well as the members of his large extended family.
Richie...
Sr. Josephine (Helen) Moreski
Jan 30, 2025
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Sr. Helen Moreski, Fille de la Providence (FDLP), born March 15, 1934, passed away in the early morning hours of January 30, 2025, at Stensrud Lodge, Saskatoon. Helen leaves to mourn her Saskatchewan religious community (Nellie, Adeline, Angeline, Marie, Rita, Dolores, Eveline, Emma, and Celine) along...
Onil Degagne
Jan 29, 2025
Onil Andre Joseph DeGagneSeptember 8,1986 - January 29, 2025
Onil had this energy that could light up a room. He brought love and laughter wherever he went. He was kind, hardworking and always put the needs of others ahead of his own. Born in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, he made his home. He was known for his free spirit and witty sense of...
Patrick Hessdorfer
Jan 29, 2025
Pat’s philosophy of life:
Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn-out shouting “Holy Shit … What a Ride”. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick John Hessdorfer, on January 29th, 2025, at the age of 73 from Multiple System Atrophy. Pat...
Kenneth (Kenny) Albert Oberg
Jan 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kenneth Albert Oberg. Affectionately known as Kenny, or Kenny Benny by family and friends. We will always remember him for his humour and many memories of laughter and silliness. No matter what the circumstance, Kenny never failed to make you laugh.
Kenny was predeceased by his daughter's Tasha and...
Grant Mickelson
Jan 26, 2025
Grant MickelsonDecember 27, 1949 - January 26, 2025
The family of Grant Mickelson is saddened to announce his sudden but peaceful passing at Royal University Hospital at the age of 75 years.
Grant was born in Prince Albert, Sask. to Ingrid and Clarence Mickelson on December 27th, 1949. He grew up on the family farm near Hagen with his parents and four...
Theresa Povhe
Jan 26, 2025
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Mom died peacefully at St. Joseph's Home with her loving family by her side on January 26, 2025. She must have decided that it would be wonderful to reunite with Dad in heaven on his birthday. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Marija (Bill) and children Theo (Amanda), Alexei...
Irene Nemanishen
Jan 23, 2025
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Irene Nemanishen, of Langham, SK, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 90 years with her son Perry at her side.
Irene was born October 30, 1934 and grew up in the hills and valleys of Thrums, British Columbia. She had one brother, Larry and her parents were...
Lance Karkut
Jan 23, 2025
Lance Karkut of Saskatoon, suddenly passed away very peacefully at the age of 69. He leaves behind his sister and best friend Karen Karkut who will forever miss him.
Lance was born on August 14, 1955, in Ituna, SK, to Nick and Adelle Karkut.
He attended school in Ituna until grade 12. He moved to Saskatoon in 1973, working in various jobs...
Lorne Hannah
Jan 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorne Alfred Hannah, known to all as Grandpa Hannah, a cherished father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who peacefully passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 98.
Born on January 11, 1927, in Frobisher, the only son of Frank and Merle Hannah, Lorne attended Frobisher public...
Jackelyn Ellen Russell (Tait)
Jan 23, 2025
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Jackie Russell Passed away after a battle to cancer on January 23, 2025 at the age of 59. She is lovingly remembered by her partner Ryan Nemanishen, daughters Christina Lavoie (Brayden Degagne), Karen (Darren) Peters, Kaitlan Lavoie (Kyle Pawliw), Ashley Nemanishen (Chris Epp), Kayla (Preston) Epp and a proud...
Felix "Phil" Saretsky
Jan 22, 2025
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Felix "Phil" Alexander Saretsky (1928 - 2025) went to be with our Lord on January 22, 2025 while at the Palliative Care Unit of St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon, SK. Surviving him are his son, Richard Saretsky (Veronica); his daughter, Cindy Coffin (Bill); his grandchildren, Blayne Burrows (Jordy), Andrew Coffin (Sarah),...
Karen Klippenstine
Jan 22, 2025
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Anne Klippenstine, aged 80, on January 22, 2025. A beloved wife, grandmother, mother, sister and friend, Karen was a woman of remarkable compassion, generosity and intuition who touched the lives of many who had the privilege of knowing her.
Born...
Keith Bowler
Jan 22, 2025
Keith’s family is saddened to announce his unexpected but peaceful passing on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Keith was born in Dodsland, SK and spent his early years in Dewar Lake, SK before moving to Tichfield, SK in 1945. Trains were a huge part of Keith’s life from a very early age, growing up in a railway family and remained so...
Gieth Pal Deng
Jan 21, 2025
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Sunrise is January 01, 1967 and sunset January 21, 2025
He has two names Gieth Pal Deng and (Tito Pagai Tiop).
Name: Tito Pagai Tiop Monjok.Payam: AbwongBuma: Bol'Ageer (Ngaar)County: Baliet.State: Upper Nile State.Country: South Sudan. He is from Jieng (Dinka) Ngok Lual Yak.
Tito Pagai's family background:Tito Pagai's Mother's Name: Nyanbuny Peat Agou and...
Min Min Soe Mg
Jan 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Min Min Soe MgJuly 12, 1991 - January 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Min Min Soe Mg, who left this world on January 21, 2025. Born on July 12, 1991, in Myanmar, Min Min brought light, love, and strength to all who knew him.
Min Min is lovingly survived by...
Fredrick Ronald "Ron" Edward Gillies
Jan 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Frederick Ronald "Ron" Edward Gillies, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, whose kindness and warmth touched all who knew him. Born on August 21, 1948, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Ron's life was a testament to the values of compassion, generosity, and a deep connection to his prairie roots.
Ron is predeceased by his parents,...
James Woodcock
Jan 19, 2025
Blessed is the path thou goest on this day, for a place of rest is prepared for thee.
The family announces the passing Jim comfortably after a brief battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his grandparents, parents and brother Douglas. He is survived by his sisters, sister-in-law, his daughters, three grandchildren and nieces and nephew.
We would like to thank Dr....
Audrey Hedlin
Jan 19, 2025
Live stream of Audrey Hedlin funeral begins at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025.It can be accessed on YouTube by searching Trinity Lutheran Saskatoon.
Audrey Georgina Torgunrud was born on June 5, 1933 to Edwin and Anna Torgunrud of Maxim, Saskatchewan. She spent most of her growing up years in Midale, SK. enjoying sports, friends and the joys of small-town life....
Daryl Reid
Jan 18, 2025
Daryl Reid, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 after a recent cancer diagnosis. Daryl was loved by his wife Rita Sluchinski. He leaves behind cherished memories with his mother Joyce Reid, his sisters, Terry Clark and Patti (Bob) Holtsman and his many nieces and nephews.
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