Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Marie Matisz (nee: Lukan)

Marie Matisz (nee: Lukan)

Jan 2, 2025

To watch the livestream of Marie's Service click HERE.

It is with heavy hearts and tender sadness that we the family announce the peaceful passing of Marie Matisz on January 2nd 2025 at St. Paul's Palliative Care Unit in Saskatoon.

Marie was born the youngest of 7 children to Louis and Julia Lukan on the family farm in the Pilger District on...

Theresa Coates

Theresa Coates

Jan 2, 2025

Terry Coates passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at Trinity Manor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 

Born on a farm near Marcelin, Saskatchewan to Harvey and Antoinette (Robin) Dagenais, she married Edwin Rutten in 1946 and farmed near Marcelin until Edwin's passing in 1966. They had three children: Joyce (Edward) Tremblay, Dennis (Carol) Rutten, and Karen (Dennis) Barber. In 1970, Terry married...

Lou Gach

Lou Gach

Jan 2, 2025

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Louis "Lou" Gach of La Ronge, Saskatchewan, passed away after a long health journey on January 2, 2025 at the age of 78 years old.

He was born in Meath Park, Saskatchewan on June 23, 1946, to Walter and Annie Gach.

Lou was raised in Meath Park with his 5 siblings. He lived...

Pearl Blacklock

Pearl Blacklock

Jan 1, 2025

The family of Pearl Blacklock sadly announces her peaceful passing in Saskatoon, SK. at the age of 91. As per Pearl's request there will be no funeral.

Dwight Sollosy

Dwight Sollosy

Dec 31, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dwight Sollosy at the age of 68. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend.

Dwight was born to parents Ted and Harriet Sollosy. His family moved into the Montgomery area of Saskatoon when he was young. The open spaces and nearby fields provided him the freedom to explore....

Sharon Rolston-McEachnie

Sharon Rolston-McEachnie

Dec 31, 2024

Sharon passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024 at the age of 76.

A celebration of Sharon's life will be held at a later date.

Doreen Hickie

Doreen Hickie

Dec 30, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen Hickie, 88, of Saskatoon, SK, who was born into eternal life on Monday, December 30, 2024, at St. Ann's Home. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing.

Doreen was born on March 6, 1936, in Saskatoon, SK. Doreen was the beloved daughter of Raymond...

David Russell

David Russell

Dec 30, 2024

David Bernard Russell, Ph.D. was born in London, England, March 22, 1936. He died peacefully at the Sunnyside Adventist Care Centre in Saskatoon, Sk., on December 30, 2024. He was the eldest child born to his mother, Maud, and father, Sidney Russell.

David's early years in London were shaped by the events of World War II and, in particular, the Nazi...

Alvera Bartel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bernice Holowenko

Dec 16, 2024

To view the recorded livestream of Bernice's funeral service, please click HERE.

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

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...