Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Alvina Velda Head

Alvina Velda Head

Jun 5, 2026

Alvina was born on February 17, 1965, at Carrot River Hospital to her loving parents, John and Stella McKay. She was raised in Red Earth Cree Nation alongside her sisters, where she built strong family ties and lifelong memories.

Alvina graduated from the J.W. Head Memorial Education Centre in 1985, alongside her then future husband Darren K. Head. Dedicated to lifelong...

Eva Laura Hoiland

Eva Laura Hoiland

Jun 4, 2026

HOILAND, Eva Laura (nee Kruger)December 21, 1931- Unity, SaskatchewanJune 4, 2026 - Brandon, Manitoba

Eva Hoiland of Brandon, MB, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the age of 94 years.

Eva was born on December 21, 1931, to Otto and Mabel Kruger in Unity, SK, where she grew up on the family farm. Eva attended Bluebell school until grade 8,...

Ronald Andrew Jensen

Ronald Andrew Jensen

Jun 4, 2026

Ronald Andrew Jensen, born in Wadena May 15,1948 and passed in Saskatoon June 4, 2026. Predeceased by mother, Mary and father, Andrew, brother, Allan and sister-in-law, Marilyn, brother-in-law, Jim Friesen, and niece, Susanne Lisa. Survived by brother, Arthur (Margaret) and sister, Darlene Friesen, and numerous nieces and nephews. As per Ron's wishes there will be no funeral. Cremation has taken...

Douglas Arthur Horner

Douglas Arthur Horner

Jun 3, 2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that Douglas Horner's children announce his sudden passing on June 3, 2026, at the age of 81. Douglas passed away at Royal University Hospital during surgery following a fall. It seems fitting that his final days were spent at the same university where he once played football for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies and earned...

Gerald "Gerry" Jack Weinkauf

Gerald "Gerry" Jack Weinkauf

May 31, 2026

Survived by his lifelong partner Jeanette Elder; his children: Lori Vaughn (David), Debbie Kowalski (Kevin) and Gerry. He was predeceased by his daughter Mary (Dec. 29, 1976 – Dec. 31, 1976); his grandchildren: Christopher, Travis, Alicia, Kaileen, Madison Vaughn-Parra (Mario) and Morgan; his great grandchildren: Kayden, Brooklyn, Lilliana, Rocket, Sienna and Eleanor.

He also leaves behind two brothers, four sisters and...

Joan Rosalie Holdstock

Joan Rosalie Holdstock

May 31, 2026

With heavy hearts full of loving memories, the family of Joan Rosalie Holdstock (née Kagen) announce her peaceful passing the morning of May 31, 2026.

Joan is survived by her daughter Wendy, adopted children Baron, Holly, and Lorne, her beloved grandchildren Michael (Cindy), Larry (Melissa), Jason, Zachary (Darcie), and Aaron (Jen), and many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by...

Shelda Painchaud

Shelda Painchaud

May 30, 2026

It is with deepest regrets that we announce the passing of our dear Shelda. She passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.

Shelda Painchaud (Bousquet) was born in Tisdale, SK on Oct 5, 1961. She grew up on the family farm with her brothers near McKague, SK. Shelda went to school in McKague until the...

Keith Ostrander

Keith Ostrander

May 29, 2026

We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather Keith Ostrander in Saskatoon at RUH.

Dad was born to Lillian and Pember in Broadview Saskatchewan. Throughout his childhood, the family made moves to Kamsack and the Battlefords. During his teenage years Keith became a proud Notre Dame Hound playing hockey for Athol Murray.

In adulthood...

Lynda Lorraine Hretsina

Lynda Lorraine Hretsina

May 29, 2026

With hearts full of love and profound sadness we announce the passing of Lynda Lorraine Hretsina (nee: Ashbacher) who left us on May 29 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

On April 25, 1952, due to bad weather and terrible roads that prevented her family from getting to Kerrobert, she was born in Major, Saskatchewan. It was fitting as she always did things on...

Kathleen "Kathy" E. Slobodzian

Kathleen "Kathy" E. Slobodzian

May 28, 2026

Kathy Slobodzian (nee: Cox) was born on a farm outside of Neepawa, MB. She is predeceased by her parents, William and Dorothy Cox; brother, Alfred "Alfie" Cox; first husband, Dale Millar; second husband, Dr. Mike Slobodzian; and her son, Darwin Millar. Kathy is survived by her daughter, Tracy; and the Slobodzian children and their families.

Kathy last resided at Parkville Manor, and at the...

Brad James Jollimore

Brad James Jollimore

May 28, 2026

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This kind, loving soul, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his close family and friends.

Born in Halifax, NS and grew up in the village of Wittenburg, he spent his younger years exploring the woods surrounding his home, hunting and fishing with his father, and hanging out with his uncles at the camp; he was...

Brian Riley Bentley

Brian Riley Bentley

May 25, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Brian Riley Bentley after a courageous battle with heart disease. 

We are so grateful for all of the medical professionals and our faith family who have supported us every step of the way.

Left to mourn are his beloved wife, Toni; his cherished daughter Meaghan (Kyle) and his treasured granddaughter,...

Theresa McGrath

Theresa McGrath

May 23, 2026

Theresa "Terry" McGrath passed away peacefully on Saturday May 23, 2026, at the Sherbrooke Veteran's Village in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the age of 102.

Terry was born on March 9, 1924 in Wakaw, Saskatchewan, to Anne and Stephen Redl. From an early age, Terry had a head for numbers which led her to a career with the Bank of Montreal before...

Glen Donald Curtis Jones

Glen Donald Curtis Jones

May 21, 2026

It is with deep sadness that the family announce the peaceful passing of Glen Donald Curtis Jones on May 21, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on August 23, 1961 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Glen was the middle child and only son of Margaret and Donald Jones. He was raised with two sisters Melinda Bueckert and Barb Adilman. 

Glen’s greatest pride...

Lynda " Pink" Elizabeth Hawley

Lynda " Pink" Elizabeth Hawley

May 20, 2026

The family of Lynda "Pink" Elizabeth Hawley announces her peaceful passing in Saskatoon, SK on May 20, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents Marilyn and Bill Hawley of Belmont, ON. Survived by her sisters Pat Cauley (Joe) and Marie LeClaire (Bernard), and nieces and nephews and their families. Growing up in Belmont her first 50 years, she was surrounded...

Lillianne Louisa St. John

Lillianne Louisa St. John

May 19, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lillianne Louisa St John, age 78, on May 19, 2026, at Royal University Hospital surrounded by her family.

Lillianne leaves behind her loving spouse Darold St John. She will be forever loved and remembered by her children Carla (Brad) Selk and Grant (Christine) Hanson and her grandchildren Brittany (Jake), Paige,...

Delores Burkart

Delores Burkart

May 19, 2026

Delores Burkart, age 74, of Saskatoon, passed away at home on May 19, 2026 after a short courageous battle with cancer. She was born, raised and educated in Saskatoon attending St. Mary's elementary school, Sion and E.D. Feehan high schools and the University of Saskatchewan.

Delores cared deeply and passionately about the people she loved. She is survived by the love of her life,...

William Reinhardt Schultz

William Reinhardt Schultz

May 18, 2026

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William Reinhardt Schultz passed away on May 18, 2026 at 96. William (Bill) was born on April 14, 1930 on a farm near Duval, SK.

He was pre-deceased by his wife Frances (nee Piatka), parents Susanna and Reinhardt, one brother...

Joyce Betty Diener

Joyce Betty Diener

May 17, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Diener, age 73, on May 17, 2026, after a brief battle with lung cancer. Joyce was born on October 7, 1952, to Alfred and Elsie Daelick, in Lanigan, Saskatchewan. She grew up on the family farm near Esk with her parents and four siblings. Joyce attended school in...

Rose Jean Sayers

Rose Jean Sayers

May 15, 2026

Rose Jean Sayers passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 78 years.Rose was born to Thomas and Violet Sayers (nee Brown) in Saskatoon on September 23, 1947. She attended King George School and the Saskatoon Technical Collegiate.Rose attended St. George's Anglican Church for 60 years, starting withSunday school, Junior Choir, then onto Junior Auxiliary, GirlsAuxiliary, and then...