Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Calvin "Cal" Robert Holland

Calvin "Cal" Robert Holland

Dec 29, 2025

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With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Cal. He had a massive stroke and was cared for compassionately by the staff at the Royal University Hospital. He is predeceased by his first wife Linda Holland, father Wilfred Holland, mother Bertha Holland, and brothers Kenneth Holland and Lorne Holland.

He will...

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...

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

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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...

Edward Hedlin

Edward Hedlin

Jan 1, 2026

Edward (Ed) Hedlin was born February 5, 1934 on a farm near Watrous, SK. He was the youngest in a family of six children with four brothers and one sister. In his words he described his early years as “a good place to live, lots of room to wander and explore along with our dog. There were responsibilities, so along...

George Edward Mihalicz

George Edward Mihalicz

Dec 30, 2025

George Edward Mihalicz

1937 - 2025

George Edward Mihalicz, born on September 13, 1937, departed this life on December 30, 2025, at St. Paul's Palliative Care in Saskatoon.

In accordance with George's wishes, there will be no service held in his honor. 

His family will cherish the memories they shared with him.

Garth Evans

Garth Evans

Dec 29, 2025

Garth Ellery Evans passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 10, 1950, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and lived a life defined by dedication to family and friendships.

Garth was the devoted husband of 35 years to Laurie Evans (née Cleghorn). He was a proud and loving father to his daughters,...

John Hector Fowler

John Hector Fowler

Dec 29, 2025

John Hector Fowler of Saskatoon, Sk., formally of Salvador, Sk., passed away on December 29, 2025 at the age of 101. John was born in Toronto to Alex and Tina Fowler (originally from Scotland), homesteaders at Salvador. His father died when he was 5. He attended school in Salvador where he developed beautiful hand writing. English literature was one of...

Violet Richardson

Violet Richardson

Dec 27, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Violet Evelyn Richardson, 86, at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon on December 27, 2025.

Born in Ottawa and grew up in Almonte, Ontario, Violet worked as a librarian before devoting herself to raising her family. She was gentle, kind, and quiet, bringing warmth and calm to everyone around her. Violet loved reading, jigsaw...

Dakota Rae Robert Hamilton

Dakota Rae Robert Hamilton

Dec 26, 2025

Dakota Rae Robert Hamilton was born on November 23, 1992, in Yellowknife NT and passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2025 in Saskatchewan. He was deeply loved and will be forever missed by all who knew him.

Dakota had a deep love for the outdoors and was happiest surrounded by nature. He enjoyed quading, skidooing, fishing, and spending time outside whenever...

Allen Dale Brucks

Allen Dale Brucks

Dec 26, 2025

It is with great sorrow that the family of Allen Dale Brucks announce his comfortable and peaceful passing at the age of 66 in Saskatoon. Arrangements entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home, 306-244-5577.

Loretta Ham

Loretta Ham

Dec 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we regret to inform you of our beloved Loretta Ham's passing in the early hours of Thursday, December 26th, 2025. She passed away peacefully in Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Kindersley, SK. on August 10th, 1957. Loretta was predeceased by her husband, Carl Ham. Also,...

Sheila Sundaram

Sheila Sundaram

Dec 25, 2025

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Sheila Sundaram was born Susheila Zubeda Khan to Bhanu and Abdullah Khan on October 27, 1937 in Hiradhungi, Almora, Uttarakhand, India. She died after a brief illness on December 25, 2025 at age 88 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Upon...

Shigeko Hlady

Shigeko Hlady

Dec 24, 2025

The Glory of one's life cannot be adequately expressed. How would you tell the story of your life? Shigeko was humble, kind and her smile would light up any room she'd walk into. She had the most caring heart, taking care of everyone around her. Her patience was admirable, and we can all agree that she was the greatest woman...

Norma Gladys Evans

Norma Gladys Evans

Dec 24, 2025

Norma Gladys Evans (Poole), age 86, passed away December 24th, 2025 at her residence in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 

Norma was born in Stoughton, Saskatchewan September 20, 1939 - the youngest of three daughters - to Irene Poole (Hobbs) a nurse/mid-wife/home maker and George Poole, who Norma ‘met’ as a girl of 5 when he returned to his family after serving in WWII....

Debra McCarty Stefanuk

Debra McCarty Stefanuk

Dec 23, 2025

With great sadness, the family of Debra May McCarty Stefanuk announces her peaceful passing in the early afternoon of December 23, 2025 at Glengarda Hospice in Saskatoon with her husband, Bill and their two sons, Sean and Josh at her bedside.

Deb, as she liked to be called, was born July 23, 1958 in Biggar, Saskatchewan. She was the oldest of...

Robert Atkinson

Robert Atkinson

Dec 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Albert Atkinson announce his passing at age 101 on December 21, 2025. Bob was born in Regina on October 21, 1924, to parents John (Jack) and Marie Atkinson, and was raised on a farm near Dinsmore, Saskatchewan. In 1937, the family moved to Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, where he attended...

Jim Lewis

Jim Lewis

Dec 20, 2025

Jim Benjamin John Lewis passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 86 with the love of his life, Eloise, by his side. Jim was predeceased by his mother Bertha Lewis, father Jim Lewis Sr., sister Carol Prysaznuk, brother-in-law Ron Prysaznuk, niece Marilee, nephew Kent Nielsen, great-niece Grace Sitter, mother-in-law Doris Victoria Sitter, and brother-in-law John Sitter....

Douglas Friggstad

Douglas Friggstad

Dec 20, 2025

Grief settled over Doug's family on December 13 when he experienced a sudden failure of heart and lungs. Efforts by many Saskatoon health care workers were unable to fully revive him. He lingered comatose for about a week at RUH, while the Saskatchewan Transplant Program tried in vain for some of his organs to be used for others. He died,...