Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Mary Bonin

Mary Bonin

Jan 4, 2026

BONIN, Mary (nee Doerksen), 86, passed away at Hospice at Glengarda in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Sunday, January 4, 2026.A quiet soul with a generous spirit, our mother will be deeply missed. She was predeceased by her husband August, her parents, 2 brothers, 1 son-in-law, 1 grandson and 1 great granddaughter.Mary is survived by her 2 sisters, Ann Sanders and Tina...

Eleanor Doreen Bertha Matheson

Eleanor Doreen Bertha Matheson

Jan 3, 2026

Celebrating the Life ofEleanor Doreen Bertha Matheson nee HillNovember 10, 1930 - January 3, 2026It is with sadness and gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Eleanor Doreen Bertha Matheson on January 3, 2026, at the age of 95.

Doreen was born in Steen, Saskatchewan, at the family homestead to John and Bertha (Umpherville) Hill. She...

Donald Edward Sirois

Donald Edward Sirois

Jan 2, 2026

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Donald Sirois

October 29, 1939 – January 2,2026

Donald Sirois passed away at the age of 86 at St. Paul’s Hospital. He was born in Saskatoon on the 29th of October 1939 and raised on the family farm at Vonda, SK.

In 1951 the family moved to Battleford. Then in late...

Yannik Adam

Yannik Adam

Jan 1, 2026

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Yannik Adam passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Saskatoon.

The service will be at 1:30 PM Monday, January 12, 2026 at Saskatoon Funeral Home.

For those wishing to come earlier and sit with him you can start arriving at 10:30 AM.

Burial to follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Edward Hedlin

Edward Hedlin

Jan 1, 2026

 

Edward (Ed) Hedlin was born February 5, 1934 on a farm near Watrous, SK. He was the youngest in a family of six children with four brothers and one sister. In his words he described his early years as “a good place to live, lots of room to wander and explore along with our dog. There were responsibilities, so along...

Edith Van Der Velden

Edith Van Der Velden

Dec 31, 2025

Edith Van Der Velden (nee: Smith) passed away on December 31, 2025 at Oliver Lodge in Saskatoon. Mom was 84.

She is survived by George Neufeld (spouse), daughter Gale (Larry) Unrau, grandson Jason (Amber) Unrau, great grandkids: Hannah, Zachary, Everly.

Granddaughter: Shannon (Roy) Pambrun; Great grandkids Kailey, Dylan

Daughter Cheryl Van Der Velden (Randy Unrau). Granddaughter Cherylee: Great granddaughter: Andrea (James) Kristjanson. Great...

George Mihalicz

George Mihalicz

Dec 30, 2025

George Edward MihaliczSeptember 13, 1937 - December 30, 2025It is with deep saddness that the family of George Edward Mihalicz announce his passing on December 30,2025 at St Paul's Palliative Care. George was born in the Leross district, Saskatchewan.There will be a service at a later date.To share memories and condolences, please visit www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home,...

Garth Evans

Garth Evans

Dec 29, 2025

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Saskatoon Golf and Country Club (865 Cartwright Street West, Saskatoon, SK), 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation).

Garth Ellery Evans passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, after...

Calvin "Cal" Robert Holland

Calvin "Cal" Robert Holland

Dec 29, 2025

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Cal. He had a massive stroke and was cared for compassionately by the staff at the Royal University Hospital. He is predeceased by his first wife Linda Holland, father Wilfred Holland, mother Bertha Holland, and brothers Kenneth Holland and Lorne Holland.

He will be deeply missed by his fiancée Helen Lachapelle, and...

John Hector Fowler

John Hector Fowler

Dec 29, 2025

John Hector Fowler of Saskatoon, Sk., formally of Salvador, Sk., passed away on December 29, 2025 at the age of 101. John was born in Toronto to Alex and Tina Fowler (originally from Scotland), homesteaders at Salvador. His father died when he was 5. He attended school in Salvador where he developed beautiful hand writing. English literature was one of...

Marlene Y. Kimber

Marlene Y. Kimber

Dec 27, 2025

Marlene passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 27, 2025 in Saskatoon after a lengthy illness. She was born on May 9, 1935, the first child of Len and Kathleen Pickell. As a CPR station agent family, she grew up in several towns in SK, graduating high school in Cadillac. Marlene went on to study nursing in Saskatoon, becoming...

Violet Richardson

Violet Richardson

Dec 27, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Violet Evelyn Richardson, 86, at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon on December 27, 2025.

Born in Ottawa and grew up in Almonte, Ontario, Violet worked as a librarian before devoting herself to raising her family. She was gentle, kind, and quiet, bringing warmth and calm to everyone around her. Violet loved reading, jigsaw...

Dakota Rae Robert Hamilton

Dakota Rae Robert Hamilton

Dec 26, 2025

Dakota Rae Robert Hamilton was born on November 23, 1992, in Yellowknife NT and passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2025 in Saskatchewan. He was deeply loved and will be forever missed by all who knew him.

Dakota had a deep love for the outdoors and was happiest surrounded by nature. He enjoyed quading, skidooing, fishing, and spending time outside whenever...

Allen Dale Brucks

Allen Dale Brucks

Dec 26, 2025

It is with great sorrow that the family of Allen Dale Brucks announce his comfortable and peaceful passing at the age of 66 in Saskatoon. Arrangements entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home, 306-244-5577.

Loretta Ham

Loretta Ham

Dec 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we regret to inform you of our beloved Loretta Ham's passing in the early hours of Thursday, December 26th, 2025. She passed away peacefully in Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Kindersley, SK. on August 10th, 1957. Loretta was predeceased by her husband, Carl Ham. Also,...

Sheila Sundaram

Sheila Sundaram

Dec 25, 2025

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Sheila Sundaram was born Susheila Zubeda Khan to Bhanu and Abdullah Khan on October 27, 1937 in Hiradhungi, Almora, Uttarakhand, India. She died after a brief illness on December 25, 2025 at age 88 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Upon the untimely and early death of her mother, Sheila was adopted by Capt....

Chuka Ufondu

Chuka Ufondu

Dec 24, 2025

Chuka Bennett Ufondu passed away on December 24, 2025 at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, and will be laid to rest in Nigeria. Please join us in celebrating the life of our beloved husband, father, brother and friend. In North Battleford, The Service of Songs and Candle Light Service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:30 at St....

Shigeko Hlady

Shigeko Hlady

Dec 24, 2025

The Glory of one's life cannot be adequately expressed. How would you tell the story of your life? Shigeko was humble, kind and her smile would light up any room she'd walk into. She had the most caring heart, taking care of everyone around her. Her patience was admirable, and we can all agree that she was the greatest woman...

Norma Gladys Evans

Norma Gladys Evans

Dec 24, 2025

Norma Gladys Evans (Poole), age 86, passed away December 24th, 2025 at her residence in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 

Norma was born in Stoughton, Saskatchewan September 20, 1939 - the youngest of three daughters - to Irene Poole (Hobbs) a nurse/mid-wife/home maker and George Poole, who Norma ‘met’ as a girl of 5 when he returned to his family after serving in WWII....

Debra McCarty Stefanuk

Debra McCarty Stefanuk

Dec 23, 2025

With great sadness, the family of Debra May McCarty Stefanuk announces her peaceful passing in the early afternoon of December 23, 2025 at Glengarda Hospice in Saskatoon with her husband, Bill and their two sons, Sean and Josh at her bedside.

Deb, as she liked to be called, was born July 23, 1958 in Biggar, Saskatchewan. She was the oldest of...