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Arthur Shepherd
1942-11-08 2022-10-23
SHEPHERD, Arthur John
It is with deep sadness that the family of Arthur John Shepherd (Art), announce his passing at St. Paul's Hospital on Sunday October 23, 2022 at the age of 79 years young, 16 days short of his 80th birthday. We were blessed to have him as our father, friend, colleague, husband, brother, uncle, and grandpa.
He leaves a big hole in the lives of his daughter, Lauree Lavoie (Yvon); son Curtis (Jane), son Jeff (Michelle), grandchildren, Daniel, Monet, Tyler, Camden; sibling Anita, brother-in-law Bob Brown (Rose) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Art was born in Saskatoon to Douglas and Betty Shepherd on November 8, 1942. He spent his life...
Barry Shillington
1958-04-14 2020-07-11
SHILLINGTON, Barry Donald
Barry Donald Shillington, born April 14th, 1958, passed away July 11th, 2020 at his home in Saskatoon.
Barry spent his life in Saskatoon, growing up on the city's west side, graduating from Bedford Road Collegiate. He worked hard from a young age always seeking to get ahead. After spending time working for CN and Canada Post, he constructed his first home at 22 years old. He joined the City of Saskatoon Police Department in 1980, where he became a Constable, and was an association and network that he was proud to be affiliated with his entire life.
Barry was injured in a swimming accident in his 20s, and spent the last 38 years c...
Peter Siemens
1927-03-25 2017-10-21
SIEMENS, Peter
Passed away peacefully on October 21, 2017 at Sherbrooke Community Centre, Saskatoon. Peter Siemens was born on March 25, 1927 in Balgonie, Saskatchewan to Kornelius K. and Justina Siemens.
He is survived by his wife Audrey (Clarke) Siemens; seven children: Marjorie (Graham) Knox, Kenneth (Deanna) Siemens, Ronald (Connie) Siemens, Timothy (Hellen) Siemens, Barbara (Cameron) Milner, Elizabeth (Roger) Williamson, and James (Anna Ringstrom) Siemens; twenty-four grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Daniel (Judy) Siemens, Walter (Aida) Siemens, Erwen (Lil) Siemens and many nephews and nieces.
When...
Deanna Lutz (Sikorski)
1942-03-22 2008-03-11
LUTZ, Deanna (nee Sikorski) March 22nd 1942 - March 11th 2008
Deanna passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 at the age of 65.
Deanna was born on March 22nd, 1942 in Goodeve, SK to Catherine (Katie) and Ferdinand (Fred) Sikorski and lived in Goodeve until moving to Saskatoon in 1952. She attended both Princess Alexandra School and Bedford Road Collegiate. After high school, Deanna was employed as a district clerk at Sask Power from 1960-1965. She often spoke of her time there and the fond memories of the people she worked with. She married the love of her life, Alan on September 16th 1961. After her first child, Debbie...
Larry Simpson
1951-04-20 2016-08-13
SIMPSON, Lawrence Albert Simpson April 20, 1951 – August 13, 2016
It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear brother Larry on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Larry was 65 years old.
Larry was born in Saskatoon and attended King George School and then later Bedford Road Collegiate. At only 18 months of age, he was diagnosed with severe asthma which plagued him all his life. Also at the age of 20 years, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. In spite of these struggles, Larry always had a smile and carried on.
Larry's childhood was full of good times during the 60s as with his siblings and neighborhood friends he played tag, hi...
Amelia Hnatuk (Skorochid)
1932-12-29 2008-07-09
HNATUK
The family of Amelia Hnatuk is saddened to announce the passing of their beloved mother and grandmother on Wednesday July 9, 2008 at the age of 75.
She is lovingly remembered by her children, Carol (Ronald) Hinz; Jeanette (Keith) Thomson; Linda (Michael) Schafer; Donna McDonald; Robert (Rose); Valerie; Patricia (Brian Krushelinski); and by grandchildren, Adrienne (Michael) Scissons; David Thomson; Rachel and Sarah McDonald; Norman and Rozlynn Hnatuk; Jill Hnatuk; sister-in-law, Kay Shore; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Amelia was predeceased by her husband, Norman in 1980. She is also predeceased by her parents, Victoria and Michael Skorochid;...
Olga Bandurka (Slobodian)
1925-07-19 2009-12-09
BANDURKA, OLGA July 19, 1925 - December 9, 2009
Age of 84 years.
Prayer Service will be held Friday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m. at Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints, 2616 Louise Street, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 12th at 10:00 a.m. at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints, 2616 Louise Street, Saskatoon. Officiating will be Very Reverend Bohdan Demczuk. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Orthodox Cemetery.
Olga was predeceased by her husband, John in September 1983; by her father, John Slobodian in 1937; her stepfather, Peter Dyczka in 1967; her mother, Mary Dyczka in 1971; her sisters, Zena (Ksenya...
Mary Bazowsky (Slogotski)
1939-11-15
BAZOWSKY, Mary Rose November 15th, 1939 - September 28th, 2006
Mary left us to pass through the eternal gates to meet her beloved Heavenly Mother and Father. She battled cancer for two years and spent the last five weeks in Palliative Care with her family by her side.
Mary was born in Buchanan, SK and at age 1 she moved with her parents to Saskatoon. She attended St. Mary's and completed her education at Bedford Road Collegiate. Mary worked at the Sanatorium and then at St. Joseph's Home where she was a nurse's aide for 31 years. She married Jerry in 1959. She was a member of St. Peter and Paul UCWL. Mom loved long walks, movies, gardening and took pride in her...
Harriet Sollosy (Smith)
1923-12-03 2010-10-19
SOLLOSY, Harriet Elizabeth Isabel (Smith) 1923 - 2010
Harriet passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 19, 2010 at the age of 86.
Harriet is predeceased by her husband Ted, her parents Harry and May (Hoult) Smith, her husband's parents Mike and Anna (Sabatz) Sollosy, brothers and sisters Ernest (Phyllis) Smith, Douglass Smith, Martha (Harold) Haughn, Elsie (Michie) Hunter and Patrica (Jack) Seymour, her sisters-in-law Ann Randall, Margaret (Steve) Egeto, Kay (Lloyd) Raynard, Ida Smith and brothers-in-law Jim Sollosy, Mike (Mary) Sollosy, and Albert McCullough.
She is survived by her loving family, sons Glenn (Sandy), grandchildren Erin (J...
Harvey Smith
1931-08-12
SMITH, HARVEY STEPHEN 1931 - 2004
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Harvey Stephen Smith on August the fourth 2004 in White Rock, BC. He was 72 years old and died after a long struggle with emphysema.
He was the greatly loved husband of Patricia, the father of Susan (Ross), Robert (Karla) and Richard; and stepfather of Myles (Peggy) and Martin (Catherine) Sanderson. Harvey was also the much loved grandpa of Jennifer, Andrew, Alexander, James and Sara (Sanderson) and Sydney (Smith). He is also survived by a sister Marguerite (Peter Neelands) and brother Derek (Jane) Smith and their families.
Harvey was born August 12, 1...
Shaun Smith
1984-04-13 2007-03-01
SMITH, SHAUN PERRY
Shaun was suddenly taken from us on March 1st, 2007.
He was born on April 13th, 1984 in Saskatoon, to Joanne and Colin Smith. Shaun was a very kind and loving person; he had a zest for life and was a joy to be around. He could always make you laugh and would be there to help friends and family whenever needed. He was recently engaged on Valentines Day to his high school sweetheart, Tammy Haaland, the love that they shared was incomparable. Shaun graduated from Bedford Road in 2002 and was working towards his scaffolding ticket. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed camping in the mountains with his brothers, fixing cars and lov...
Eric Smith
1929-03-29 2006-09-20
SMITH
Eric, of Kindersley, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2006, after a brave battle with cancer.
Eric was born in Saskatoon on March 29, 1929. After graduating from Bedford Road Collegiate he worked for the Saskatoon StarPhoenix until the family moved to Kindersley in 1963. In 1965 Eric became a partner in Kelly Agencies Insurance until his retirement in 1992. On July 1, 1950 he married Yvonne King, of Biggar, and they were blessed with two children.
Eric was active in community affairs serving as an alderman for the Town of Kindersley for 12 years. He loved his sports enjoyed baseball, hockey, playing with the Old Goosers hockey team, and was...
Jack Smith
2018-12-31
SMITH, Jack Lovel
Jack Lovel Smith, 85 years, of Saskatoon, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2018 after a lengthy illness.
Jack was born in Saskatoon to Lovel and Ethel Smith. He was younger brother to Eric. Jack is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years Roberta (Bobbie) née Hill. Also, Dad and Grandpa to Jan Murray (Bill), Alana (Kiril),Cal and Troy Murray. Terry Smith, Tyler, Kendyl, and Karly Smith. Kelly Bryden(Russ), Kyle and Ryan Bryden.
Jack attended Caswell Hill School and Bedford Road Collegiate. It was at Bedford where Jack met the love of his life Bobbie. To know Jack was to love him. His friendships lasted a lifetime, esp...
Norman Snow
1919-05-05 2004-06-07
SNOW
With sadness in our hearts and happy memories in our minds, the family of Norman Edward Alison Snow announce his passing on June 7, 2004 at the age of 85 years.
He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his family. He is survived by: wife, Joyce of Saskatoon; daughters, Joanne (Larry) Schwan of Saskatoon, Pat (Dave) Hamlyn of London, Ontario and son, Ted (Louise) Snow of Prince Albert; sister, Daisy Pletzer of BC; step children, Gail (Rick) Maines of Saskatoon, Bonnie Thoen of Saskatoon, Meryl (Debbie) Isaacson of Calgary, Betty (Brent) Truitt of Calgary; grandchildren, Rachel (Wes), Andrea (Matt), Ray, Kelly, Jodie (Clint), Raylene (Dillyne), Christi...
John Sopotyk
1924-05-15 2016-08-21
SOPOTYK, John May 15, 1924 – August 21, 2016
John passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the age of 92 years.
Popsie leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving daughter, Suzanne (Ron) Skwarchuk; grandchildren Jonathan and Sarah of Saskatoon, SK. He is survived by one sister-in-law, Lillian Kochan of Wakaw, SK; nieces and nephews, cousins and many special friends.
John was predeceased by his loving wife, Marie (nee Kochan); his daughter, Kathleen Marie; his parents, Mytro and Helen (Kalyn) Sopotyk; and one sister, Mary (Yaris) Kotyk.
John was born May 15, 1924, in Saskatoon, SK and att...
Alan Sparrow
1927-07-25 2013-10-15
SPARROW, ALAN GRAMSON July 25, 1927 to October 15, 2013
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Alan Sparrow on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Oliver Lodge.
Alan led a busy and interesting life, sometimes slowed down by illnesses. However, he had great courage and faced his challenges head on; the last being his stroke in 2003.
Alan is survived by his wife Nancy (Weedon) of 57 years, and his four sons and their families; Norm and Brenda (Jerilyn [Mike Gabruch, Peyton and Beau], Jamie and Greg), Morley and Patti (Brandon, Travis and Kirstin), Vern and Joan (Siera, Devin and Mitchell), and Cameron and Kerrie (Emma, Jill and Jo...
Anne Strelioff (Spencer)
1927-03-18 2013-10-29
STRELIOFF, Anne (nee Spencer) March 18, 1927 – October 29, 2013
With great sadness we announce the passing of our mother Anne at St. Paul's hospital in Saskatoon.
She is survived by her daughters Sybil (Michael Lem) of Los Angeles, Ca and Sandy of Vancouver, BC; her brother-in-law Alex Strelioff of Marcelin, SK; her sister-in-law Margaret (David) Beck of White Rock, BC; and several nieces and nephews and their children. She was predeceased by her husband Timothy J. Strelioff; her father James Spencer, mother Doris Spencer and brother James Spencer.
Anne was born in Prince Albert, SK and raised in Saskatoon, SK where she attended Bedford Road C...
Audrey Anderson (Spurgeon)
2004-10-27
ANDERSON, Audrey (Spurgeon) 1924 - 2004
Audrey passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital on Wednesday, October 27, 2004.
Audrey was born in Saskatoon and attended King George School and Bedford Road Collegiate. She served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. Then she worked at McKenzie Auto where she met Russ, her husband of 57 years.
Audrey will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Russ; sons, Bob (Bev) and Rick (Sandy); grandchildren, Carolyn (Vic) and Chris; brother, Bob Spurgeon (special friend Justina) and sister-in-law, Elsie Spurgeon; Russ's brothers, Cliff (Betty), Morris (Betty) and Al (Joan); numerous nieces...
Paul Stadnyk
1937-04-09 2014-09-23
STADNYK, Paul April 9, 1937 – September 23, 2014
Paul was born on the family farm near Alvena, Saskatchewan.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine (nee Korpan) as well as by his two sons, Perry (Lois Giesbrecht) and their daughter, Tiffany; Kelly (Carole Rogers- Stadnyk) and their son, Lucas. His is also survived by two siblings, Anne Chubak and Rose Piecowye; one sister-in-law, Maryann; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Paul was predeceased by his parents, Alex and Katherine (Harasymchuk) Stadnyk; and by his siblings, Peter, Helen and Nicolas; two brothers-in-law, John Chubak and John Piecowye.
Paul grew up in Alvena and moved with his fa...
Walter Stadnyk
1934-12-10 2005-02-14
STADNYK, Walter (Country) Cameron
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Walter Stadnyk announce his death. Walter passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, February 14, 2005 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Walter was 70 years young.
The Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2005 in St. Patrick's Parish, 3339 Centennial Drive, Saskatoon.
Dad will be forever remembered by his family sons: Garry, Glenn, Gerald (Shannon), Gord and Greg (Colleen) and only daughter Pam and by the mother of his children Iris Stadnyk. Also left to cherish his memories are grandchildren: Crystal, Dustin, Laura,...
William Starkey
1946-06-17 1995-04-30Mr. William (Bill) Earl Starkey, of Calgary, went to be with his Lord after a short bout with cancer on April 30, 1995 at the age of 48 years. He is the loving father of Robyn Lisa (Bruce) Petherick of Australia, Alison Starkey, and Robert Starkey, both of Calgary. Bill is also survived by his mother, Rose Starkey; brother, John (Kathy) Starkey; sister, Joan (Rod) Rostek; uncle and aunt, Stephen and Mary Stevens; aunts, Mary Saranchuk and Lois Starkey; nephews, Kevin (Lori), Ryan and Jeffrey Starkey; and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Peter in 1977. Bill was born June 17, 1946 in Saskatoon, SK. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, University of British Columbia, W...
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Howard Stensrud
1927-12-22 2013-12-08
HOWARD J. STENSRUD, C.M. December 22, 1927 - December 8, 2013
Howard was born and raised on a farm near his hometown of Meacham, Sk. in 1927. The family moved to Saskatoon in 1944 when Howie was a teenager, giving him the opportunity to complete his high school education at Bedford Road Collegiate.
Howie was a gifted track and field, baseball and hockey player throughout his youth. He played ball with a local firemen team and took an interest in firefighting as a career. At the time, servicemen returning from active wartime duty were the top recruits for these positions, and Howie was too young for service in WWII. As a result, he took a summer position with Min...
Lloyd Stephens-Newsham
2014-07-29
DR. Lloyd Stephens-Newsham 1921 - 2014
The family of Lloyd George Stephens-Newsham are saddened to announce his passing on July 29, 2014, in Victoria, B.C.
Born in Saskatoon, he was the first of six children of George Arthur Newsham and Hannah Jane Stephens. After spending his childhood on the farm, he moved to Saskatoon for high school at Bedford Road Collegiate, and received a BA in Physics at the University of Saskatchewan. He obtained his PhD in physics from McGill University, and worked at Dalhousie University before marrying Lois Rae Brown and settling in Montreal in 1950. In 1966 they and their daughters moved to Edmonton where he taught at the Universit...
Nancy Stobbe
1960-08-30 2012-12-28
STOBBE, Nancy Jill
With sorrow, thankfulness and love, the family of Nancy shares that her soul left her body peacefully at her home in Ottawa on December 28, 2012.
Nancy was born on August 30, 1960. She spent most of her childhood in Uranium City. She also attended Bedford Road Collegiate. Nancy was kind, gentle, loyal and very courageous.
She will always be loved and cherished by her family, mother, Margaret Munro; father, John Stobbe; brothers, Earl and Mark Stobbe; sister Jane (Ken) Atchison; nieces Amy and Sarah; nephews Jes, Jake and Nick. She also had a special bond with faithful cousin, Darlene.
There will be a Memorial Service and Cele...
Joyce Johnson (Strelioff)
2020-11-18
JOHNSON, Joyce
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, grandma, sister, auntie, niece, cousin and dear friend Joyce Marie Natalia Johnson (née Strelioff). Mom fought many health battles over the last five years and had strength within her that we all marveled at. On November 18, 2020 she went home to be with the Lord.
Joyce will be forever missed but will be joining her parents Pauline and Peter Strelioff, her brother Len Strelioff, sister-in-law Grete, and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and great friends.
Joyce leaves behind her brothers, Wayne (Coleen); Henry (Leona) [their daughter Mila (John, Ella, Cameron) and son Evan (Dana, Luke,...
Matthew Stronach
2001-01-21 2019-01-02
STRONACH, Matthew January 21, 2001 - January 2, 2019
Matthew, beloved son of Allison (Troy) Patterson and Ryan Stronach, passed away at the age of 17 years. He was the loving brother of Emma-Lee Stronach and Manning Patterson of Bradwell, SK; grandson of Rod and Bonnie Wright of Saskatoon, SK; great-grandson of Lena Wright of Saskatoon; and great- grandson of Ann Stronach of Vernon, BC. Matthew will also be dearly missed by his girlfriend, Bennet Lenz. He was predeceased by Baba Pat and Opa Joe Stronach.
Matthew was born in Saskatoon to young parents and was the first grandson and great-grandson on all sides. He lived in Saskatoon and Bradwell all of his life. M...
Patrick Surbey
1928-03-10 2021-10-15
SURBEY, Patrick John March 10, 1928 - October 15, 2021
With sadness, the family of Pat Surbey announce his peaceful passing on October 15, 2021 at the age of 93 with his family by his side.
Pat was born in Factoria, Saskatchewan to Irene and Leopold Surbey on March 10, 1928. He was the fifth of seven children. He spoke of the hardship and challenges of growing up through the Great Depression and World War II but also had many fond memories of those times with his family members. Dad was educated in Saskatoon and graduated from Bedford Road Collegiate. The majority of his work career was with the CN and he was a proud CN pensioner.
Pat marrie...
Demi Dunlap (Sutherland)
1932-04-20 2012-07-06
DUNLAP, Damaris (Demi)
Our amazing Mom and Grandma passed away on July 6, 2012.
Grateful for her life is her loving family: Charlie (Ann), Bob (Donna) and Meredith; her grandchildren Jessica (Ryan), Alexandra, Samantha, Roberta, Maddie and David; predeceased by her son-in- law Steve.
Demi was born in Saskatoon April 20, 1932 and attended Mayfair, Bedford Road and then Normal School. Demi's twin passions were education and libraries. She was a highly-regarded teacher, both at the elementary and university levels, as well as being an exceptional and respected administrator. She was a pioneer in education, becoming the second female principal in Saskatoon....
John Suveges
1927-01-01 2006-06-12
SUVEGES
It is with deep sadness, but also with a sense of peace and celebration of a life well-lived, that we announce the death of our father, grandfather and brother, John Frank Suveges, on June 12, 2006, in Saskatoon City Hospital, at the age of 79 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Effie; his children, Linda Suveges and Doug (Adele) Suveges; his grandchildren, Nadine and Kayla Suveges; his sister, Irene Suveges; and his brothers-in-law, Russ (Gerry) and Cal (Joan) Hoffman and their families; as well as numerous friends, especially those he met through bowling. John was predeceased by his parents, Steve (1984) and Julia (1976).
Bruce Taras
1948-07-30 2023-01-04
TARAS, Bruce Wayne July 30, 1948 - January 4, 2023
It is with great sadness that our family announces the unexpected passing of Bruce on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
Remembered by his sons Mitchell (Millicent) Taras of Calgary AB. Christopher Taras of Saskatoon and his daughter Amanda Taras of Saskatoon, Grandchildren Amanda and Chad Kereluk, Great-Grandchildren Jaris, Kyler, Lillianna and Everett Kereluk as well as numerous in-laws, nephews and nieces. Bruce was predeceased by his wife Marjorie and his parents Peter and Francais.
Bruce was born and raised in Saskatoon, spending his youth with horses and participating in bronco riding...
Keith Tarasoff
1940-06-16 2015-02-18
TARASOFF, Keith
It is with profound sadness that the family of Keith Tarasoff announce his sudden passing at his farm home near Canora, SK.
Keith was born on June 16, 1940 in the Henrietta District near Langham, SK. Keith attended Henrietta, a one room school on his parent's home quarter. His high school years were spent at Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon and he went on to the University of Saskatchewan in both the Colleges of Agriculture and Education. At that time he joined the Saskatoon Doukhobor Youth Choir resulting in many lasting friendships.
On July 30, 1962, he married Sonia Konkin and they were blessed with four children, Gregg, Glenn, Co...
Betty Bellamy (Tatarenko)
1936-01-09 2020-02-18
BELLAMY, Elizabeth (Betty) nee Tatarenko January 9, 1936 - Feburary 18, 2020
Betty was born January 9, 1936 in Yorkton; her parents lived in Wroxton, SK at the time. Betty lost her father John Tatarenko when she was two years of age, and her mother Mary (Hnatyshyn) Tatarenko at the age of six. After her mother's passing, she was raised by her beloved "Baba" Anna Hnatyshyn, who instilled in Betty a strong pride of her Ukrainian heritage.
Betty was an avid reader and a good student, attending Victoria School in Saskatoon, Canora Public School and Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon. She was awarded an entrance scholarship to the University of Saskatchew...
Stanley (Chuck) Taylor
TAYLOR, Stanley (Chuck) Taylor 1920 – 2013
Stanley will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by his wife, Rita (Whalen) Taylor, whom with on April 25, 2013 would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary; children: Stan Taylor (Susan), Jim Taylor (Bonnie), Claire Gray (Rick); grandchildren: Kim Kelley (Brad), Daniel Taylor (Marianne), Jennifer Hlagy (Jason); great grandchildren: Abby Hlagy, Tessa Kelley, Paige Kelley. He is also survived by nephews George Taylor (Jeannette), Terry Taylor, Ken Palmer (Tannis); niece Shaughan Whalen (Monty); along with numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Sarah and Har...
Allister Taylor
1916-12-23 2004-11-17
TAYLOR
It is with great sadness the family announces the death of Allister Taylor occurred on November 17th, 2004 at Saskatoon Convalescent Home.
Allister was born in Strathaven, Scotland on December 23rd , 1916 to parents James Taylor and Annie Watson Glass. Allister arrived in Canada and Saskatoon with his family in June of 1919. He attended Westmount and Caswell elementary schools and Bedford Road Collegiate. Upon the death of his father in 1935 Allister left school to enter the family business, Taylor's Flour and Feed, which was established in Saskatoon in 1921 and still operates today on Highway #16 at Saskatoon Auction Mart.
In 1936 Allister play...
Ella Faulkner (Teakles)
1911-01-27 2010-12-20
FAULKNER, Ella Marion (Teakles) January 27, 1911 - December 20, 2010
Ella was predeceased by her brother (Howard Teakles), her husband, Art, and daughter Joanne.
She is survived by her sons Chuck (Pat) and Bob (Wendy); six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Ella was born in Aylesbury, Saskatchewan. She moved to Saskatoon as a teenager and attended Bedford Road Collegiate. She married Art in 1937; and they had a wonderful 65 years of marriage. Ella had a strong faith, and was a long-time active member of Grace-Westminster Church. Although her physical capacity declined over the past few years, she maintained a sharp mind, and keen sense of...
Lauretta Collison (Terry)
1906-11-19 2010-12-02
COLLISON, LAURETTA CATHERINE November 19th, 1906 - June 2nd, 2010
Lauretta passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short illness, at the age of 103.
Her parents were William and Susan Terry, who were pioneers in the Grandora district. She married on May 22nd, 1948 to Charles Edward Collison.
She was predeceased by her husband; brother, Matthew (Margaret) and sisters, Noreen (Alfred) and Lillian (Robert and Harry). Lauretta is survived by her son, Terry; grandson, Matthew; nephew, Robert (Mary) Davis and great nephews, Nigel and Evan.
Lauretta started school in Nokomis and then attended St. Mary's and the Convent of Sion in Prin...
Bruce Thomas
1931-05-02 2021-01-08
THOMAS, Bruce Victor 1931 - 2021
With sadness, we announce that Bruce passed away on January 8, 2021.
He was born in Saskatoon on May 2, 1931, the elder son of Bill and Elizabeth (nee Kargut). He lived his entire life in the city he loved. Bruce attended Westmount School and Bedford Road Collegiate, and in 1949 his career path was set for life when he partnered with his father to establish Mayfair Hardware on 33rd Street West.
Bruce took great pride in maintaining an extensive inventory, which gained Mayfair Hardware the reputation as the place to go for rare or hard to find items. The toy section was a special treat for generations of childr...
Jeff Thompson
1956-01-01 2021-11-18
THOMPSON, Jeffrey Lynn 1956 - 2021
Jeffrey Thompson passed away November 18, 2021 in Calgary, AB.
Jeff is survived by his wife Ronda, son Bryn, brothers Tom (Joyce) and Bob (Pam), and many extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Ellsworth Thompson.
Jeff was born on January 1, 1956 in Kingston, ON, and at the age of one, relocated with big brothers Tom and Bob to Saskatoon, SK. He attended Caswell and Bedford Road schools, developing strong leadership skills and a love for coaching and sports. Jeff became an excellent basketball referee, known for his calm demeanor and fair judgement, officiating city,...
Zora Olson (Thompson)
1907-09-30 2008-07-02
OLSON, Zora September 30, 1907 to July 2, 2008
With her children at her side, Zora Olson passed away at Luther Special Care Home on July 2, 2008, at the age of 100 years, 9 months and 2 days.
Zora Beatrice Thompson was born September 30, 1907, in Eden, Manitoba. In 1912, she and her family moved to a homestead near Springwater, SK, where she attended Grassdale School through Grade 8. Because high school classes were not offered at her small country school, she was sent to Saskatoon to attend classes at Bedford Road and Nutana Collegiates. Following her completion of Grade 11, Zora took teacher training at Normal School, returning to teach at Grassdale un...
Margaret Enns (Toews)
1933-05-14 2011-12-24
ENNS, MARGARET HERTA May 14, 1933 - December 24, 2011
It is with sadness and gratitude that we announce the death of our mother and grandmother Margaret Herta Enns which occurred Saturday, December 24th, 2011.
Margaret was born on May 14th, 1933 in Dundurn, Saskatchewan to Henry and Margreta Toews. Her family moved to Saskatoon when Margaret was three years old. Her childhood was a contented one. She spent many happy hours with her siblings, cousins and aunts and uncles. Her parents were very hospitable people and had many visitors in their home. Some stayed for a meal while others were made welcome for much longer. Margaret was very much influenced by her pare...
Cornelius Toews
1936-09-11 2016-09-16
TOEWS, CORNELIUS HEINRICH September 11, 1936 - September 16, 2016
It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Cornelius on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the age of 80 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by Norma, his wife of 58 years; daughters, Brenda (Guy) Tallman and their children, David, John, Will, and Emma and Leslie (Michael) Griffin and their children, Laura, Sean, and Ryan all of Regina; son Murray (Hisae) Toews and their daughter, Kaye of Tokyo; his sister Irma (Frank) Gerbrandt of Saskatoon; sister-in-law Doreen Kowbel of Edmonton, AB; brother-in-law John (Lynn) Sinclair of Vancouver, BC; as well as numerous nieces and...
Ernie Tregaskis
1948-11-26 2019-11-27
TREGASKIS, Ernest (Ernie)Thomas
Born: November 26, 1948 in Cut Knife, Saskatchewan
Passed Away: November 27, 2019 in Fairmont Hot Springs, BC
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ernie Tregaskis at the age of 71 following a short illness.
Ernie had a very fulfilling life working in the building industry as well as numerous hobbies and interests over the years. One special hobby was photography in which Ernie spent countless hours capturing the Columbia Valley in BC. The family cabin at Columbia Lake was his favorite place at which his final days were spent watching the Grey Cup and enjoying the "glorious" view. Ernie can be most remembere...
Georgina Kyle (Tubb)
1937-04-13 2020-10-24
KYLE, Georgina 1937 - 2020
Surrounded by love, (Thelma) Georgina Kyle went peacefully, and beautifully into the eternal presence of God on October 24, 2020. It was cancer that took this gracious, beautiful, classy woman from this world to the next.
Georgie was born to Louis and Thelma Tubb on April 13, 1937. She was the oldest sister in a family of three girls. Raised attending Third Avenue United Church - her life was founded on her faith. She adopted the Canadian Girls in Training (CGIT) purpose for her life; "under the leadership of Jesus it is my purpose to: Cherish health, Seek truth, Know God, Serve others and thus with His help, become the girl God woul...
Karen Farrell (Turuk)
1949-07-23 2020-01-03
FARRELL, Karen Ann July 23, 1949 - January 3, 2020
The family of Karen Farrell (Turuk) sadly announce her passing on Friday January 3, 2020 at the age of 70 years. She passed away peacefully at RUH after a strong fight from complications of diabetes, a disease she fought most of her life.
Karen will be greatly missed by her son Shad (Tammy), son Shaun (Chrisa), grandchildren Lily and Max and her sister Sherry and family. Karen was predeceased by her parents Bill and Viret Turuk as well as her long-time partner Ken Hassman.
Born July 23, 1949 in Biggar, SK. she lived there and in Vancouver, BC as a child she then came to Saskatoon with her family f...
Cliff Tweed
1927-01-11 2007-06-06
TWEED, CLIFF 1927 - 2007
Peacefully, on the morning of June 6, 2007, John William Clifford Tweed (Cliff) passed away at St Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 80 years.
Born January 11, 1927, in Tate, Saskatchewan to Theresia and Jim Tweed, Cliff lived with his family in Tate, Seamans, Lemberg, Melville and Canora as a child growing up on the Saskatchewan prairie. In 1943 the Tweed family moved to Saskatoon where Cliff completed his high school at Bedford Road Collegiate. There he met the love of his life, Betty McLeod. Betty and Cliff were married in 1950 and raised two daughters, Patti and Maureen, in Saskatoon.
Cliff dedica...
Marion Allegretto (Undershute)
1921-04-17 2012-07-01
ALLEGRETTO, Marion E. April 17, 1921 - July 1, 2012
Mom's "circle of life" was completed peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital on Sunday, July 1st 2012 with family at her side.
She was predeceased by her husband Roger Allegretto in 1955; her parents Philip and Agnes; her brothers Tommy and Clifford, and sisters Jean, Hilda and May.
She will be lovingly remembered by daughters Carol (Ken) Holmes and Judy (Ed) Cherry and by her grandchildren Curtis (Tami) Holmes from Calgary, Beauty (Ed) Faulkner; Brad (Verna) Cherry from Moosomin, SK and Kirk Cherry; great-grandchildren LeRae and Austin Faulkner, Zachary Holmes and stepbrother Russell...
Gladys Wiebe (Undershute)
1923-09-30 2013-08-25
WIEBE, Gladys Evelyn September 30, 1923 – August 25, 2013
Gladys Evelyn Wiebe (Undershute) went home to be with the Lord and to be with husband Elton and son Richard on Sunday, August 25, 2013.
She was predeceased by Elton in 2002 and by Richard in 1977. Others who journeyed ahead of her, and were there for her arrival, were her parents Philip and Agnes, brothers Tommy and Clifford, and sisters Jean, Hilda, May and Marion.
Left with joy-filled memories of a wonderful influence are her sons Gary and Gordon; grandchildren Allison (Davin) Tedford of Sherwood Park, Alberta, Jessie Wiebe of Sherwood Park, Alberta, Sheena Wiebe, K. Faith (Matt) Cou...
Neil Upshall
1927-07-09 2005-07-11
UPSHALL, Neil Benjamin July 9, 1927 - July 11, 2005
Neil passed away peacefully in Saskatoon City Hospital two days after quietly sharing his 78th birthday with family and friends.
Neil was known as a gentleman and a gentle man, with his own special sense of humor. He modeled integrity and unconditional love. A self-described "stick in the mud, " Neil lived his entire life in Saskatoon. His happiest hours were spent reminiscing about his school years. Neil felt a strong connection to the King George neighborhood of his youth, spending his retirement photographing, researching and compiling albums about its history.
Neil was predeceased b...
Eric Veerenhuis
1965-09-26 2018-07-12
VEERENHUIS, Eric Gerhard September 26, 1965 - July 12, 2018
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Eric, our partner, our son, our brother, and our uncle.
Eric was born and raised in Saskatoon, SK. He attended Henry Kelsey Public School and Bedford Road Collegiate. Eric started to work in the oil industry at 23 years of age and resided in Medicine Hat for the last 30 years. Eric spent the last few years as a consultant, forming his own company. Eric was stricken with stage 4 cancer in March. He fought a good fight.
Eric is survived by his partner Teryl Van Dooren, his mother Edie, his brothers Michael (Roxann, Alyssa, Daniel...
Caesar Verbeke
1914-12-24 2006-02-17
VERBEKE
Caesar Julius, age 91 (1914 - 2006) passed away at St. Paul's Hospital on February 17, 2006.
Caesar is survived by his wife Marie (Harpauer); three sons Julien (Gwen)-Surrey BC, Arnold (Thelma)-White Rock BC and Raymond (Sharon) Saskatoon; three daughters Gloria-North Battleford, Yvonne Andal (Peter Sekera) Calgary AB and Cindy-Edmonton AB; eleven grandchildren Michelle Biller, Trevor (Evelyn) Verbeke, Sheldon (Melanie) Verbeke, Jason (Debra) Verbeke, Todd (Ali) Verbeke, Tasha (Kenton) Hunter, Jennifer (Ian) Lutz, Jonathan (Lindsay) Andal, Jacqueline (Sean) Andal, Alison and Martin Sekera; twelve great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Hayley Biller, Cody, Amanda an...