Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Chuka Ufondu

Chuka Ufondu

Dec 24, 2025

Chuka Bennett Ufondu passed away on December 24, 2025 at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, and has been 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....

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...

Zara Gurstein

Zara Gurstein

Jan 26, 2026

To watch the recording of Zara's service, click this link: https://video.ibm.com/recorded/134681565 

ZARA GURSTEIN 1916 - 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Zara Gurstein, on January 26, at the remarkable age of 109, with her children by her side.

Zara was the wife of the late Morris Gurstein; devoted mother of Mimi Goldenberg Bercovitch and Matthew Gurstein; cherished mother-in-law of...

Josie Germaine

Josie Germaine

Jan 24, 2026

To Watch Live Stream of Service click this link https://youtube.com/live/jzoWUaNmlQY?feature=share



Sr. Josie Germaine - Sister of Our Lady of Sion

Nov.17, 1932 - Jan. 24, 2026

Sr. Josie passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026 in Saskatoon, SK. She is survived by her beloved religious family, the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion and many nieces, nephews and dear friends of her adopted...

Yvonne Melynchuk

Yvonne Melynchuk

Jan 22, 2026

In loving memory of Yvonne Smith Melnychuk who passed peacefully away on January 22, 2026 after a long illness. Yvonne was a dear sister to JoAnna, Vena, Tom (Eunice) and sister-in-law Linley. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. She was blessed to have good friends, especially her closest friends Marion and Reg Burch whose constant love and care have...

Edith 'Jean' Thompson

Edith 'Jean' Thompson

Jan 18, 2026

Edith Jean Thompson of Saskatoon died at the age of 97. Born November 21, 1928 to Douglas and Violet Harvey, and loving partner of the late Charles Keith Thompson (deceased 1987), whom she married on December 27, 1954.

She is survived by their three children, Vivian (Godfrey) Forssman, Lizabeth (Rory) Campbell, and Chuck (Sheralee) Thompson, seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren....

Gilmour August Gerster

Gilmour August Gerster

Jan 17, 2026

With sadness but happiness for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Gilmour Gerster, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather who died peacefully with family by his side on January 17, 2026.

Gilmour was born in North Battleford on December 3, 1928. He enjoyed most of his life on the family farm in Borden. Gilmour was dedicated, proud, hardworking,...

Morris Bodnar

Morris Bodnar

Jan 16, 2026

Click this link to watch a recording of the service: https://video.ibm.com/recorded/134679189Morris Peter Bodnar passed away in Saskatoon on Friday, 16 January 2026, at the age of 77.

Born on 4 September 1948 in Saskatoon to Millie (née Bilinski) and Peter Bodnar, Morris was raised in Prud'homme, Saskatchewan, where he attended school and graduated in 1966. He came of age during a...

James Lounsbury

James Lounsbury

Jan 15, 2026

JAMES (JIM) EARL LOUNSBURY

March25, 1933 - January 15, 2026

Jim was born and raised on a farm in Ochre River, Manitoba. He was the eldest of seven children: Marion (deceased), Allan (deceased), Vera, Evelyn, Bruce, and Barry.

In 1954, Jim joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), serving until his retirement in 1978 with the rank of Staff Sergeant....

Harvey N. Allyn

Harvey N. Allyn

Jan 15, 2026

B.Sc., Adv.Cert.Sc., B.Ed.,M.Ed.,Dip.Bus.Admin.,CIM,FCSI

It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of my beloved husband and dearest partner for 51 years, Harvey Nichvolodoff Allyn.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Debbie); sister, Lenore Tekanoff and nephews Rory (Elata) and family, and Reese (Helen) Tekanoff; close cousins Elizabeth and David Wheeler and families.

Also, Brothers-in-law, Robert (Caprice) Toporowski and family; Bart (Bonnie)...

Jamie Stoodley

Jamie Stoodley

Jan 13, 2026

In Loving Memory ofJames "Jamie" Allan Stoodley who passed away on January 13th, 2026 in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 63 years.Jamie's greatest joy in life was his family and most of all his grandsons, Colton and Nevan.When you made Jamie as a friend you had a friend for life. Jamie always loved to have a good time, especially sitting...

Kevin Kuehn

Kevin Kuehn

Jan 13, 2026

Click this link for the recording of the servicehttps://video.ibm.com/embed/recorded/134677439

Husband to Kim, father to Shannon (Dave), Aric and Kerri. Grandfather to Warner and Kinsley. Son to Marion Neufeld, brother to Norma, Deanne and Daren, Jae Malinowski, Jeff Malinowski (Joanne), son in law to Noni Malinowski and Richard Hildebrand. Predecease by Sterling Malinowski, Gerald Kuehn, Bill Neufeld and Martha Kuehn.

Kevin grew up...

Joseph Louis Gerard Raymond Hudon

Joseph Louis Gerard Raymond Hudon

Jan 13, 2026

Raymond was born March 20, 1936 in the small community of Armley, SK, but grew up in the farming community of Zenon Park. His initial education was in the 1-room rural school "La Marseillaise", but he attended high school in Zenon Park and Collège Mathieu in Gravelbourg, SK. After graduation, he initially worked on the family farm until venturing out into the wider world....

Sister Margaret Hughes NDS

Sister Margaret Hughes NDS

Jan 6, 2026

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Sister Margaret Mary Hughes, NDS

Sister of Our Lady of Sion

October 11, 1948 - January 6, 2026

The Congregation of Our Lady of Sion, along with Margaret's sisters, Joan and Theresa, sadly announce the death of Sister Margaret Hughes NDS on January 6, 2026, in Saskatoon.

Margaret's life began in Edson, Alberta, October 11,...

Alfred Gunsch

Alfred Gunsch

Jan 6, 2026

It is with profound sadness the family of Alfred Gunsch announce his passing on January 6th, 2025, after a brief stay at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon.

Alfred was born on March 3rd 1950 to parents Ferdinand and Ruth Gunsch. He spent his childhood with his five siblings Ben, Eric, Erna, Arnold, and Harvey in the Thorsby, Alberta area, where...

Van Coates

Van Coates

Jan 4, 2026

Myfanwy "Van" Elizabeth Coates

September 11, 1932 - January 4,2026

With sadness, the family of Van Coates announce her passing on January 4, 2026 at Sunnyside Adventist Care home in Saskatoon at the age of 93. Van was born on September 11, 1932 near Kilwinning, SK and grew up on the farm near Kilwinning. Growing up, Mom's only relatives in North America...

Boris Isaakov

Boris Isaakov

Jan 4, 2026

With sadness that family announces that the death of Boris Isaakov occurred at his residence in Saskatoon on Sunday morning, January 4th 2026.

 Boris is survived by his wife Porat Isaakov, oldest son Robert, daughter Mila and youngest son Ruslan, as well as grand-daughters Amanda, Michelle, Sarah, and great grandchildren Noah and Emma. He was Pre-deceased by his parents Zahar, Mizal...

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

To watch the livestream of the services, please click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/3jgDJHFBUtA?si=uRUYNmkyKQudX72W

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...