Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

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.

Steve (Stephen) Hyde

Steve (Stephen) Hyde

Nov 5, 2024

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Our hearts break as we announce the passing of Steve (Stephen) Hyde. He passed away suddenly at Royal University Hospital on November 5, 2024 from cardiac arrest. We thank the cardiology team and all the other hospital staff for their efforts and compassion. Steve is survived by...

Lenard Shirley

Lenard Shirley

Nov 3, 2024

SHIRLEY, Lenard Herbert

1947 - 2024

We are sad to announce Lenard's passing on November 3, 2024 at age 77, released from the grip of Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by his wife Lynda, son Ryan (Jen Preiner) and grandchildren Peyton and Ava, daughter Amanda (Scott) Stanford and grandchildren Jaxson, Karter and Jersey, seven siblings and their spouses (Pat (Don) Taman,...

Allan Gilchrist

Allan Gilchrist

Nov 2, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the family of Allan Frank Gilchrist announce his passing on November 2nd, 2024. He leaves behind his mother Hilda Gutknecht, his daughter Tina Keddy, his siblings Jim and Fern Gilchrist, Paul Gilchrist and Daniel Gilchrist, his nieces and nephews and extended loving family. He will be greatly missed as a kind individual by those...

Elenore Brosinsky

Elenore Brosinsky

Nov 1, 2024

Elenore Brosinsky, age 89, passed away on November 1, 2024 after a long and well-loved life. Originally of Stettler, AB and formerly of Estevan, Elenore was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Elenore and Norman married in 1954 and moved to Estevan where they raised four daughters in a kind and loving home. A lifelong clothes...

Melanie Mitchell

Melanie Mitchell

Oct 31, 2024

In Loving Memory of Melanie Mitchell

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Melanie Mitchell, who left this world on October 31, 2024.

She was born on January 6, 1975 in Calgary, Alberta.

Melanie was not just a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a beacon of light and love. Her journey was not without challenges,...

Karol Van Impe

Karol Van Impe

Oct 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karol Ann Van Impe. She passed away suddenly on October 30 2024 at the age of 62. 

She was predeceased by her Father Stan Mogenson. 

She is survived by her mother Isabel Mogenson; son Kyle (Erin) Moulding; her sisters Glenna (Curt) Gordon, Diane Mogenson, and Bev (Gord) Anweiler; her nephews Tate...

Mary Szabo

Mary Szabo

Oct 30, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Szabo, age 87, on October 30, 2024 at RUH. Mary peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. She was ready to be reunited with the love of her life Zoltan "Sonny" Szabo, after spending 9 years apart. They shared a beautiful and loving 53 years together in life and...

Marie Yvonne Martens

Marie Yvonne Martens

Oct 29, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marie Yvonne Martens (nee Castonguay) on October 29, 2024 at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon with family at her side. Marie was born on October 12, 1940 in Rosetown , SK, the third of four Castonguay children. She was a devoted spouse, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Marie is pre-deceased by...

June Krahn

June Krahn

Oct 27, 2024

It is with sadness that we announce that June Eloise Krahn of Saskatoon, SK passed away on October 27,2024 at Royal University Hospital.

Mom was born in Saskatoon on October 23, 1928 and grew up in Radisson, SK. She met Allan Krahn in church in 1948 and married in 1950. Mom and Dad were blessed to have 53...

Daisy Louis

Daisy Louis

Oct 27, 2024

We are saddened to announce that Daisy Louis passed away on October 27, 2024, from pneumonia. She was 98 years old. She is survived by her three children, Larry (Patti) Louis, Joni (Neil) MacKay and Sherri Louis (Steve); grandchildren; Cindy MacKay (Jeremy), Julia and Scott MacKay, Blaine Louis and Larrisa (Lance) Antonenko and 7 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her...

Heather Anderson

Heather Anderson

Oct 26, 2024

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The family of Heather Anderson are deeply saddened to announce her passing on October 26, after courageously living with cancer for five years. Heather will be greatly missed and warmly remembered by her family, many friends, neighbours, former colleagues, and members of Saskatoon Orchid Society (SOS). Her immense strength and genuine...

Mary Vinish-Baxter

Mary Vinish-Baxter

Oct 26, 2024

Mary Vinish-Baxter (nee Scheidl) passed away peacefully with her family at her side in St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon, in the evening of Saturday October 26, 2024. She was 93 years old.

How does one celebrate a life that was full and remarkable? For Mary was truly a remarkable woman with a remarkable life story.

Mary was born on August 2, 1931 in...

Donald Kolody

Donald Kolody

Oct 25, 2024

In Memoriam of Donald Fredrick Kolody

Donald Frederick Kolody ascended to heaven on October 25, 2024 in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. He leaves behind his devoted wife Donna-Lee Kolody, and his three cherished daughters Amber-Dawn lynn Kolody (Lucas and Everett Gushta), Patricia-Lee Scott (Dallas Willliam Friesen) and Judith-Dawn Kolody (Jemma-Rose Sheila and Vitalia Avery Belauh Kolody). He is also survived by his beloved...