Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Helen Gregg

Helen Gregg

Nov 22, 2024

The family sadly announces the death of Helen Gregg, age 93, of Saskatoon, SK. Helen was born March 3, 1931 in Fox Hills, SK. and died November 22, 2024 in Saskatoon, SK.

Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was predeceased are her husband, George (Bud) Gregg; her brother, Peter Belof; and her sister, Pearl...

Marilyn Short

Marilyn Short

Nov 22, 2024

Marilyn (Hadley) passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the age of 82 years. 

Marilyn was born on February 11, 1942 at Dundurn, SK. 

She is survived by her three daughters Karen (Keith) Venne, Shirley Korolis, and Marlene (Kenan) Dogan, five grandchildren Danielle, Josh, Sarah, Alex and Amanda. As well as six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

Marilyn was predeceased...

David McManus

David McManus

Nov 21, 2024

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of David M. McManus. David passed away peacefully in hospital at RUH in Saskatoon, on November 21 at 3:15 pm., in the comfort and company of his wife and his three children.

David was born on May 21, 1943 into a large farming family near Kindersley, SK and in that time...

Keith Chow B.A. (Hon), B.Ed., LLB

Keith Chow B.A. (Hon), B.Ed., LLB

Nov 21, 2024

Keith passed away at Saint Paul's Hospital on November 21, 2024. He was born in Moose Jaw SK, to Peter and Violet (nee Bach) Chow on March 16, 1943. He graduated from Riverview High School. He was very active in sports especially hockey and football. He resided in Saskatoon while he attended the U of S. He received his teaching...

Robert Sweedish

Robert Sweedish

Nov 20, 2024

Robert (Bob) Sweedish

July 12, 1947 - November 20, 2024

Robert Michael Donald Sweedish (Bob) died peacefully in his sleep at St. Paul's Hospital on November 20, 2024 at the age of 77 years.

Bob was born in Saskatoon to parents Flora (Gibb) and Michael Sweedish (both deceased). Bob is lovingly remembered by his family- Bill Sweedish, Brenda...

Ryan McHugh

Ryan McHugh

Nov 20, 2024

Ryan McHugh "Baby Eagle"

April 20, 1980 - November 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Ryan Cody McHugh "Mc Krate" on November 20, 2024, at the age of 44. Ryan left this world too soon, he leaves behind a legacy of kindness, and an unwavering spirit of love that touched everyone who knew him.

Ryan...

Sharon Auchstaetter

Sharon Auchstaetter

Nov 19, 2024

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Sharon Lucy Ellen (Ruhl) Auchstaetter

August 16, 1941 - November 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Lucy Ellen (Ruhl) Auchstaetter, who peacefully entered the arms of the Lord on November 19, 2024, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Born on August 16, 1941, in Saskatoon, Sharon's life was a...

Jeff Bahr

Jeff Bahr

Nov 18, 2024

It is with the utmost sadness we share the passing of Jeff Bahr-beloved son, devoted father, loving partner, big brother, fun-loving uncle, and dear friend.

After a courageous battle with colon cancer, Jeff has found peace in a better place, where he is surely enjoying a long-awaited golf game with his friend Rob Reid.

Jeff was full of energy from the very...

Kirk Brayford

Kirk Brayford

Nov 15, 2024

Two things Kirk loved in life was being in the outdoors and playing bridge. In late November, he told his Prince Albert bridge friends that he was going spotting deer. When he did not return, and started missing bridge games, Kirk was declared a missing person. In January, a snowmobiler found Kirk. He was located beside his car, stuck in...

Diane Haugen

Diane Haugen

Nov 14, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Haugen (Winkenweder) on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Diane is survived by her loving son Darren (Tara) and grandsons Dallas, Austin and Colby Haugen.

Diane struggled with many medical issues in her lifetime, (in her own words she said "Enough is enough!"). Diane was born on April 9, 1947 and...

Joyce Granberg

Joyce Granberg

Nov 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Olive Granberg, who peacefully left us on November 14th, 2024, at Saskatoon City Hospital, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.

Joyce was born in Canwood, Saskatchewan, on January 31st, 1941, to Mabel Luella (Skaros) Pearson and Sven Reynold Pearson. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,...

Bernard Kambeitz

Bernard Kambeitz

Nov 14, 2024

Kambeitz, Bernard "Ben"

Age 76, passed away on November 14, 2024 at Royal University Hospital. Ben's Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Saskatoon Funeral Home. 

Floyd Helgason

Floyd Helgason

Nov 13, 2024

With loving and lonely hearts, the Helgason Family said their goodbyes with Floyd on Wednesday evening of November 13th, 2024.

Floyd was born on June 25th, 1944, to his parents, Hilda, and Dorie Helgason, of Swan River Manitoba.

Floyd met Leona in the spring of 1965 and in October of 1966 they were married. Shortly after they were...

Magdalena Wright

Magdalena Wright

Nov 9, 2024

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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Aunt, Great Aunt & Sister-In-Law. Lena (94) passed away Nov 9, 2024 after a full and well-loved life. She was the eighth of 12 children born to Joseph and Magdelena Schmidt on March 22,1930 on the...

Margarita Seaton

Margarita Seaton

Nov 9, 2024

Margarita, known by many names-Margaret, Rita, Mum, and most lovingly, Granny-was a legendary baker, entertainer, and conversationalist. She was born on August 8, 1925, one of seven living children to William and Annie (Wallace) McClure, in Scotland. Though small in stature, she was a giant among family and friends, creating a lasting legacy of warmth, resilience, and joy.

After the war,...

Sandra Polvi

Sandra Polvi

Nov 7, 2024

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The family and many friends of Sandra Leigh Polvi mourn her passing on November 7, 2024 at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, after a brief illness. Sandra was born in May 1957 in Melville SK, and raised in the small village of Waldron, Saskatchewan. Sandra was a vibrant...

William "Bill" DeCoursey

William "Bill" DeCoursey

Nov 6, 2024

William James DeCoursey has died in Saskatoon at age 94 years.

Bill is survived by Inger, his wife of 67 years.

Bill was born in Rimbey, Alberta in 1930 to Cecilia, a homemaker, and William, who supported the family through odd jobs such as selling Shetland pony rides at Sylvan Lake. Bill was 10 to 17 years younger than his siblings Duke...

Murray Newton

Murray Newton

Nov 6, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Murray Aaron Newton after a battle with cancer. Murray was born in Dodsland, Saskatchewan, to his parents, Robert John Edwin Newton, a grain buyer for the Pool elevator, and Jean Redmond (née Earle) Newton, the principal of the one-room schoolhouse in Stranraer.

Murray is survived by his partner, Beverly Beckett;...

Merle Kroeker

Merle Kroeker

Nov 6, 2024

Merle Dianne Kroeker

The family of Merle Dianne Kroeker (Clay) is immensely saddened to announce the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

Merle was born in 1945 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, and passed away with her children at her side on November 06, 2024, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Merle grew up in Herbert, Saskatchewan, with her parents and twin siblings. She...

Robert Harvey

Robert Harvey

Nov 5, 2024

The family of Robert Arthur Harvey of Saskatoon sadly

announce his passing on November 5, 2024, at age 92 after

a short illness.

He is lovingly survived by his wife of 67 years, Kae, four sons

and his extended family. Bob proudly served with the RCMP

for 35 years.

Arrangements entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home. At Bob's

request, there will be no funeral.