Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Ronald Gordon Smith

Ronald Gordon Smith

Feb 21, 2023

Ronald Gordon Smith

April 26, 1931 - February 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce Ron's passing. Ron was born in Toronto, Ontario, and spent his youth playing hockey and baseball, becoming a sports fan and athlete for most of his life. He was dedicated to his wife,...

Donald Somers

Donald Somers

Feb 21, 2023

Donald George Somers December 9, 1942 - February 21, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Don on February 21, 2023.

Don is survived by his loving partner of 18 years, Georgie Partridge, his son Jon (Eileen), his daughter Marnee, his grandchildren Walter and  George, bonus...

Elizabeth Mcgregor

Elizabeth Mcgregor

Feb 20, 2023

Elizabeth (Betty) was born in Birch Hills Saskatchewan, the youngest child of Earl W. & Sarah Jane Lumley. Betty’s father was a pharmacist in Birch Hills and she spent many hours helping him and learning the trade.  Upon graduation from high school she decided to follow in her father’s footsteps and attended the University of Saskatchewan.  In 1951 she...

Isabel Florence Moate

Isabel Florence Moate

Feb 20, 2023

Isabel Florence Moate, age 71, passed away on February 20, 2023 at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon Sask. She was the wife of Robert “Bob” Moate. They shared 51 years of marriage together. Born in Saskatoon, she was the daughter of Walter and Anne Mayers. Belle loved to read, garden and spend time with her granddaughters. She is survived...

James Nicholas Bernhard

James Nicholas Bernhard

Feb 20, 2023

With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of James (“Jim”) Nicholas Bernhard on February 20, 2023 at the age of 78. Jim was born on November 12, 1944 in Humboldt, SK and is predeceased by his parents, Nick and Theresa (nee Cales). He is survived and lovingly remembered by his children: daughter Shannon and sons Dean (Donna) and...

Brent Poncelet

Brent Poncelet

Feb 19, 2023

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Brent passed away from heart failure in good care and with loved ones at RUH in Saskatoon on February 19, 2023 at the age of 71. Brent was born in Melfort, SK to Hope...

Kristine Jane Wilson

Kristine Jane Wilson

Feb 18, 2023

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Kristine passed away at St. Anne's Care Home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic...

Betty-Ann Elva Mcgregor

Betty-Ann Elva Mcgregor

Feb 18, 2023

Betty-Ann McGregor 1952-2023

McGregor, Betty-Ann Elva (70 years) – Betts passed away peacefully February 18, 2023 at 8:10pm in ICU at St. Paul’s Hospital Saskatoon. Family, friends, and wonderful medical professionals were with her holding her hands.

Betty-Ann was born at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon July 29, 1952 and lived in Saskatoon...

Rodel Abano

Rodel Abano

Feb 17, 2023

On February 17, 2023 Rodel Abano passed away at the age of 58 in his home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Rodel was born in Manila, Philippines on December 11, 1964 to Teresita Abano and Jaime Abano. He went to Paco High School and graduated the year 1981. He continued to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the...

Douglas Michael Ellingsen

Douglas Michael Ellingsen

Feb 17, 2023

With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of Douglas Michael Ellingsen. Doug will be missed for his sense of humour, kindness and compassion for others, creativity and the twinkle of mischief in his eye.

Doug loved cooking, spending time with his family, and looked forward to weekly calls with his siblings. He enjoyed the...

Norman Brosinsky

Norman Brosinsky

Feb 17, 2023

Norman Brosinsky, age 93, passed away on February 17, 2023 after a long and well lived life. Originally of Stettler, AB and formerly of Estevan, Norman was dearly loved by family and friends.

Born in Compeer, AB, Norm married Elenore in 1954 and moved to Estevan to work for Gulf Canada. After retirement, he and Elenore owned...

Madhuri Singh

Madhuri Singh

Feb 16, 2023

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It is with immense sadness that we announce the loss of our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, aunt, doctor, and friend, Madhuri ("Marjorie") who passed away peacefully on...

Hazel Helen Fowler

Hazel Helen Fowler

Feb 15, 2023

With great sorrow, we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Hazel Helen Fowler, on Feb. 15, 2023 at RUH, surrounded by her family.  Hazel was the oldest of three children to the late Ernest and Florence Hobbs.  Predeceased by her husband, Arthur, and infant son, Scott.  She leaves behind her children, Susan (Joel Kerry) and...

Cecil William Parks

Cecil William Parks

Feb 14, 2023

With sadness, we announce the passing of Cecil William Parks, late of Saskatoon and formerly of Weyburn and Oungre, SK. Cecil was predeceased by his wife, Audrey Parks; son Michael Parks; parents Ina and Cecil and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lillian and Horace Butler; siblings Josie (Bill) Hindley, Lyle (Agnes), Wes (Albina), Hazel (Ernie) Peterson, Nora (Mike) Schmidt, Dorothy (Maurice)...

Valter Michele Baldasso

Valter Michele Baldasso

Feb 14, 2023

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It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Valter Michele Baldasso. After a lengthy battle with cancer he died peacefully in the arms of his wife, and surrounded by loved ones on February 14th,...

Anna Sigrun Telfer

Anna Sigrun Telfer

Feb 12, 2023

Anna Sigrun Telfer

(December 7, 1923 – February 12, 2023)

Sigrun was born at Elfros, Saskatchewan and grew up on the family farm.  Anna passed away peacefully at Oliver Lodge on February 12, 2023 at...

Margaret Mcelhinney

Margaret Mcelhinney

Feb 12, 2023

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It is with an unending amount of joy and gratitude, and yet, with unbearable heartache that we share with you the passing of Margaret McElhinney, Faithful Servant of Christ, at the age of 104 years. She...

Rhoda June Broudy

Rhoda June Broudy

Feb 12, 2023

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Kenneth Brian Cvek

Kenneth Brian Cvek

Feb 11, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Ken Cvek of Saskatoon. Ken was born in 1966 into the loving home of his mother Thelma and Dad, Frank. This dear boy grew up in a world filled with challenges, meeting each with peaceful determination. All his life was a fight with doctors for many...

Beverley Somerville

Beverley Somerville

Feb 10, 2023

With gratitude for a long life well lived. Beverley Asalene Somerville (née Wilson) was born on April 30, 1933 and passed Feb 10, 2023 just weeks shy of her 90th birthday. Beverley was born in Renfrew, Ontario, and studied nursing at the Ottawa Civic Hospital where she met Arthur Elwood Somerville whom she would marry on September 4, 1954....