Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Richard William Olmstead

Richard William Olmstead

Jan 21, 2021

 Richard W. Olmstead 

 July 7, 1951 – January 21, 2021 



  “It's the sides of the mountain which sustain life, not the top.”   ―  Robert M. Pirsig,   Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values  



Symbiosis weaved mystery in Rick’s life, a man enraptured by curiosity and defiant against mediocrity.



A gift of significant intelligent capacity, he was further blessed with a photographic...

Anthony Hayden

Anthony Hayden

Jan 19, 2021

Anthony (Tony) Hayden passed away peacefully on January 19 at the age of 93 at the Oliver Lodge Long Term Care Home in Saskatoon where he had become a resident.   Tony is survived by his wife Jean, of 68 years, sons Gregory (Michelle) of Calgary A.B., Brett (Barbara) of Squamish B.C. and Richard (Chelsea) of Asquith Sask., and many...

Andrew James Mckay

Andrew James Mckay

Jan 19, 2021

The family of Andrew James McKay, of Martensville, Sk., are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beautiful son, brother, father, uncle, and husband. Andrew passed away after a courageous and valiant fight with cancer. He passed in the loving arms of his wife & family on January 19th, 2021, at St Paul’s Palliative Care Unit, Saskatoon, Sk,. Andrew was...

William "Bill" Harris

William "Bill" Harris

Jan 18, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love we mourn the sudden passing of William “Bill” Norman Harris (also known as “Billy” or “Wasyl”) on January 18, 2021, at his home in Unity, Saskatchewan, at age 74.

Bill is survived and lovingly remembered by his son David (Suely) Harris and granddaughter Rebecca of Saskatoon, and daughter Corrine...

Patricia Grabowski

Patricia Grabowski

Jan 18, 2021

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Pat Grabowski, loving mother to Russell, John, Elaine, Ann and Patty, passed away on January 18, 2021.  She had been living at the Circle Drive Alliance Special Care Home for over 5 years. Coming from a...

Muriel Irene Abbott

Muriel Irene Abbott

Jan 17, 2021

Muriel Irene Abbott

1932  -  2021

It is with profound sadness that the family of Muriel Irene ABBOTT announces her peaceful death on 17 January 2021 at her retirement home in Primrose...

Bradlee George Caisse

Bradlee George Caisse

Jan 17, 2021

 CAISSE, Bradlee George 

 1966 – 2021 

Bradlee George Caisse began his new journey to the spirit world on January 17, 2021. Due to Covid restrictions, a private service will take place. Memorials in Bradlee’s memory may be directed to the Coronary Care Unit, Royal University Hospital. Livestreaming of the service will begin at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Noel Reynolds

Noel Reynolds

Jan 13, 2021

Reynolds, Noel

It is with profound sadness that the family of Noel Reynolds announces his sudden passing at 73 years old on Wednesday January 13, 2021, in Saskatoon, SK.

Noel will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Margaret Reynolds, and left with decades of fond and wonderful memories are his children, Doug Reynolds...

Juana Graciela Astargo-Cuevas

Juana Graciela Astargo-Cuevas

Jan 13, 2021

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Juana Graciela Astargo-Cuevas June 24, 1943 – January 13, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved...

Jim Holtslander

Jim Holtslander

Jan 10, 2021

With great sadness we announce the passing of Malcolm James (Jim) Holtslander on January 10, 2021 due to Covid 19.

Jim was born in Moose Jaw to Malcolm and Christina Holtslander (nee Coghill). He and his younger brother Bill were raised in Darmody and Chaplin, SK. Jim began his teaching career in charge of a one-room school...

John Valentine Cross

John Valentine Cross

Jan 10, 2021

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Additional tributes

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Emma Loraas

Emma Loraas

Jan 9, 2021

LORAAS. Emma

1915 – 2021

Emma Loraas passed away peacefully on Saturday January 9, 2021 on her 106th birthday, at Central Haven Care Home in Saskatoon.

Emma was born on January 9, 1915, in Rosthern SK, to immigrant parents George and Katherine Kinzel. She was the fourth child of fourteen children....

Bruce Victor Thomas

Bruce Victor Thomas

Jan 8, 2021

BRUCE VICTOR THOMAS

1931 - 2021

With sadness, we announce that Bruce passed away on January 8, 2021. He was born in Saskatoon on May...

Kathryn Turner

Kathryn Turner

Jan 7, 2021

Kathryn (Kathy) Turner passed away at home Jan.7, 2021 with family by her side.

Kathy was born October 25,1932 in Burgis, Saskatchewan and moved to Saskatoon as a young adult.

Kathy is predeceased by her husband of 61 years Milton (Mick) Turner.  She is survived by her children David (Tracy) and Kim (Johnny), 5 grandchildren...

Rita Caroline Taylor

Rita Caroline Taylor

Jan 6, 2021

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Rita Caroline Taylor (nee Whalen) passed away suddenly but peacefully and quietly.  As often happens with advanced age, Mom was accepted into The Saskatoon Convalescent Home in September 2020 so that her health care needs could be better accommodated.  Mom was...

Man-I Kwan

Man-I Kwan

Jan 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Man-i Kwan announce her passing. Man passed away peacefully at St.Pauls Hospital on January 4th, 2021, at the age of 90. She is survived by 5 children and 11 grandchildren and predeceased by her husband Kim Hone Kwan. Man immigrated to Saskatoon May 20th 1981. She dedicated her life to...

Irvin Meredith Svere Sande

Irvin Meredith Svere Sande

Jan 3, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of Irvin Sande of Saskatoon, Sask.  He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Joan and (big) brother Darin (Sue), and 2 nephews Austin & Brody, aunts, uncles, cousins and many great friends.  Irv died of heart failure on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at the age of...

Herbert Leonard Wourms

Herbert Leonard Wourms

Dec 31, 2020

After almost 91 summers since his birth on the 22 of July in 1930, Herbert Leonard Wourms was welcomed home on New Year’s Eve, 2020. He was lovingly greeted by his parents, Mary and Raymond Wourms, sister Irene (Gobeille), and brothers Paul and Edwin.

Born in Morinville, Alberta, Herbert was raised in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan...

Fred Fulton

Fred Fulton

Dec 29, 2020

Frederick Ernest Fulton

August 12, 1928 – December 29, 2020

Fred quietly slipped away on December 29 at his home in Saskatoon surrounded by family. Born in Meyronne, Saskatchewan, Fred grew up on a farm...

Daniel Ens

Daniel Ens

Dec 24, 2020

ENS, Daniel “Danny” April 9, 1931 – December 24, 2020

Danny was born at home in the village of Neuhorst.  His parents, Aaron and Katherina (nee Miller) already had five children, Carl, Helen, Bill, Henry and Martha (two more girls, Susie and Elizabeth died as infants), so Danny was born into a vigorous, young family.  On Christmas...