Obituaries
Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries
Amy Christine Gjesdal
Mar 16, 2026
Amy Christine Gjesdal, age 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 16, 2026 at home with her daughters caring for her.
Amy was born on October 5, 1940 at home on a farm in the Haggstrom District, east of Kinistino, SK. She was the oldest child of Vernon and Della Haugerud. She had two younger brothers; Glen and Earl.
She attended...
Leslie Margaret Jean Sanders
Mar 16, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Sanders (née Henry) on March 16, 2026. Leslie was born in 1952 and was raised on the farm outside of Oak River, Manitoba. She was the youngest of three children.
Leslie attended the University of Manitoba and graduated with a Bachelor of Home Economics. After a brief...
Romesh Kachroo
Mar 15, 2026
The family of Romesh Chandra Kachroo is saddened to announce his peaceful passing at the age of 83 years on March 15, 2026 in Saskatoon. Romesh was born on August 19, 1942, to mother Mohan Rani Kachroo (née Kaul, 'Nana') and father Nagindra Mohan Kachroo ('Bhaijee') in Raghunath Mandir, Srinagar, Kashmir. His early years in Shalimar were in a large...
Boris (Bo) Andrew Wachniak
Mar 13, 2026
Boris (Bo) Andrew Wachniak passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was born on July 26, 1955 and grew up in the small town of Gronlid, Saskatchewan prior to moving to Saskatoon.
Bo had many interests throughout his life, with fastball and horses being his primary passions. He played on many fastball teams...
Albert Godwin Chatsis
Mar 13, 2026
Albert Godwin Chatsis passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, after a short and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 60.Albert was predeceased by his mother, Marjorie Chatsis (Douglas), his father, Albert Chatsis, and his son, Justin Robinson.He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters Jennifer Robinson, Jodi Robinson, Chloe Westby-Chatsis, Emily Westby-Chatsis, and Shyann Westby (Kevin Wall),...
Peter John Cress
Mar 12, 2026
Peter John Cress passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, on his 83rd birthday, surrounded by his loving family.
Peter was born on March 12, 1943, in Kitchener, Ontario. He spent most of his life in Saskatoon, SK, where he built a life rooted in family, friendship and community.
He enjoyed a long career with Scotiabank for nearly 30 years - a...
David Malcolm Lockerbie
Mar 11, 2026
It is with sadness the family announces that the death of David Lockerbie occurred on Wednesday March 11th, 2026 at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. David was predeceased by his wife Orla on Nov. 27, 2025 and is survived by their children, daughter Marina (Bryce) Barrie, son Michael (Betty), son Ian (Jill) and son Cameron, their grandchildren as well as...
Cameron Archibald
Mar 10, 2026
With sadness, we share the passing of our dad, Cameron (“Cam”) Archibald, on March 10, 2026, at the age of 96.
Dad was born in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, on December 23, 1929, to Charlie and Mabel Archibald. He cherished his upbringing on the family farm and worked both at home and on neighboring farms until moving to Prince Albert in November...
Terrence Vern Halldorson
Mar 9, 2026
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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Terry on March 9th, 2026.
Terry was born on April 6th, 1960 into the loving arms of his mother Muriel in Regina, Saskatchewan. Shortly after his birth,...
Karen Jean Hunt
Mar 8, 2026
Karen Hunt (mom) passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, surrounded by her family. Mom was born on March 22, 1949, in Rosetown SK to Hughie and Jean (Stretch) Coakwell.
In 1968, mom married the father of her children, Alan Dawson, and they moved to Saskatoon. Mom was a homemaker and prepared the books for Alan’s business. They had three children: Leanne, Shane,...
William Laverty
Mar 8, 2026
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William (Bill) Henry Laverty, born in Toronto, passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Saskatoon on March 8, 2026. Bill was a respected professor of statistics at the University of Saskatchewan, where he dedicated many years to teaching and mentoring students.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Rana Pudifin,...
Chester Clyde Fairburn
Mar 7, 2026
Chester Clyde Fairburn passed away peacefully at 3:33 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, following a brief illness. He was born on September 9, 1935, in Delisle, Saskatchewan, to Gertrude (née Richie) and Meno Fairburn.
Chester spent 35 years working for SaskPower, a career he took great pride in. His work and life took him to several communities...
Louise Ann Barbonoff
Mar 6, 2026
Louise Ann Barbonoff (Samiroden)
June 29, 1936 - March 6, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Louise Ann Barbonoff (Samiroden), affectionately known as Luba, on March 6, 2026. She was a devoted wife, Mom, Baba, Great-Baba, Aunt, friend and nurse.
Louise was born on June 29, 1936, in the village of Slavanka, Saskatchewan. She was raised on...
Kathleen Edith Pollock
Mar 6, 2026
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Jn March 6. 2026, a ray of sunshine passed from this world and left it a much darker place for all who knew her.
Kathleen Edith Pollock (nee Bishop) was born on February 23, 1953, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, enriching the lives of her...
Gloria Jean Gusikoski
Mar 5, 2026
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Please note: The Eulogy / Words of Remembrance and Family Song are after the Mass, during the reception, at the 59:30 time point in the video.
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Beloved mom, grandma, and great‑grandma, Gloria (Dieno) Gusikoski,
Gloria was born on October 10, 1944, to Fred and Erna Dieno, the...
Guy Joseph Leon Lepage
Mar 4, 2026
It is with profound sadness yet immense gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Guy Joseph Leon Lepage, fondly known as Guy Lepage Sr. Born on May 15, 1932, in the close-knit community of St. Denis, Saskatchewan, Guy departed this world on March 4, 2026, at the age of 93. He breathed his last...
Patricia Alice Ouellette
Mar 2, 2026
Patricia Alice Ouellette (Dalshaug) was born on September 4, 1945, in Wadena, SK and passed away on March 2, 2026, in Saskatoon, SK, surrounded by the love of her family.
Pat is survived by her husband of 63 years, Victor; her children Terry (Theressa Wright), Gordy (Jackie), Wendy (Clint Peterson), and Trevor (Marla); and her cherished grandchildren Christopher, Kyle, Corey, Ty,...
Pamela Renee Prior
Mar 1, 2026
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With broken hearts, the family of Pamela Renee Prior announce her peaceful passing in the early hours of March 1, 2026, at St. Paul’s Hospital Palliative Care Unit, with her family by her side, after a short battle with cancer.
Pamela was born on April 16, 1953, in Crosby, Minnesota, to Lorraine...
Phoenix Mia Charles
Feb 28, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Phoenix Mai Charles announce her passing on February 28, 2026, at St Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon, SK.The visitation for Phoenix will occur on Tuesday March 3,2026, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the chapel of the Saskatoon Funeral Home (338 4th avenue North, Saskatoon). The interment will take place following the...
Trey Reid Johnson
Feb 27, 2026
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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, Trey Reid Johnson on February 27, 2026.
Trey was born on March 3, 2001, in Saskatoon. From the moment he entered this world, Trey brought a light that touched everyone who knew him. He...


