Obituaries

Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries

Lorraine Kowblick

Lorraine Kowblick

Apr 25, 2025

Lorraine Elizabeth Kowblick (nee McGillivray)

Mom was born in Naicam and lived on the family farm outside Lac Vert. She had all of her schooling at Lac Vert, both Elementary and High School. She married Dad in June 1951 in Spalding. Grandpa McGillivray told a story at their wedding reception, that he had to pay 23 pigs to get her out...

Elizabeth Ritchie

Elizabeth Ritchie

Apr 20, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce that Elizabeth Elaine Ritchie, born January 21,1934 to Hiram and Beth Thompson, passed away quietly on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2024, at 91 years of age, in Saskatoon.

She was born near Kelliher and grew up on the dusty farm homestead with five strong and determined siblings. She went to boarding school in Regina at...

Sr. Lucille (Genevieve Katherine) Bleile, OSU

Sr. Lucille (Genevieve Katherine) Bleile, OSU

Apr 19, 2025

The Livestream Link will be available HERE  (Livestreaming provided by St Anne's Roman Catholic Parish) on the day of the service and will go live approximately 5 minutes before the event.

Sister Lucille (Genevieve Katherine) Bleile, OSU (Prelate) was called into eternal life on April 19, 2025, at St. Angela Merici Residence, Saskatoon, SK. She was 103 years of age. 

Daughter of Balzaar...

Linda Ramsay (Landrie)

Linda Ramsay (Landrie)

Apr 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved mother, Linda Ramsay on April 19, 2025. She passed peacefully with her daughters by her side.

Linda is lovingly remembered by her daughters LouAnn; Josh, Curtis, Alyssa and Kit (Kevin); Trin, Ivy, Madison, Justyne, siblings Eric, Susan, Audrey (Joe), Dennis (Shelly), Richard (Gianina) as well...

Garry Romuldietz

Garry Romuldietz

Apr 17, 2025

Garry Henry Romuldietz died in Saskatoon on April 17, 2025 after a short illness. 

Garry was born on July 18, 1948. in Melville, SK . He studied at the U of S where he met his future wife, Cinda Romuld. They married in 1973. Two years later they embarked on a year long trip around the world starting in the UK,...

Alfred Gjesdal

Alfred Gjesdal

Apr 16, 2025

In loving memory.

Alfred Glen Gjesdal, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at home surrounded by his wife and daughters following a brief illness from multiple organ failure. In his last days he looked forward to going home to be with his Heavenly Father.

Alfred was born at home on May 27, 1936, the fourth of eight children...

Devin Storey

Devin Storey

Apr 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Devin Thomas Storey share the news of his death on April 14th, 2025.

Devin was born on November 17th, 1980 in Saskatoon and was known, loved and will always be remembered by those who knew his heart.

A private memorial gathering will be held to honour his life at a later date. 

Please make...

John Bond

John Bond

Apr 14, 2025

John L Bond passed away on April 14, 2025, at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon after a brief illness with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doreen, Daughters Donna and Debbie (Craig), Granddaughter Jacklyn, Brother Bob (Colleen), Sister-in-law Myrna (Ron), Sister-In-Law Beryl, and many Nieces and Nephews.

John "Jack" was predeceased by...

Luigi Umberto DiSanto

Luigi Umberto DiSanto

Apr 14, 2025

To Watch The Livestream of the Service Click the Following Link: https://youtube.com/live/PoMGP4CLglw?feature=share

It is with profound sadness, we the family of Luigi Umberto Di Santo share that the Lord Jesus received our dad, our nonno, on April 14, 2025 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK.

We will gather to lay him to rest and to remember our papà, an icon and...

Robert Hnatuk

Robert Hnatuk

Apr 12, 2025

It is with profound sadness we announce that Robert Norman Peter Hnatuk, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend has passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, in Saskatoon.

Those who knew Rob will remember him for his boisterous laugh and infectious smile. He was known to always have a joke to tell or a story to share...

Wilfred Huber

Wilfred Huber

Apr 11, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Wilfred William Huber, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Wilfred left us peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the age of 75.

Born in the Carmelheim District to John and Monika (Sander) Huber, Wilfred spent much of his childhood and young adulthood in Landis, Saskatchewan, surrounded...

Gillian Gratton

Gillian Gratton

Apr 11, 2025

To watch the recording of the service click this linkhttps://video.ibm.com/embed/recorded/134324659

Gillian Marie GrattonNovember 26, 1985 to April 11, 2025

With great sadness we announce the sudden and tragic death of Gillian Marie Gratton on April 11, 2025 at age 39 years.

Gillian was born on November 26, 1985 in Calgary Alberta. She was the 2nd child for Ron and Simone Gratton; a little...

Gerald Averback

Gerald Averback

Apr 11, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald (Isidor) Averback, long-time Saskatoon lawyer and child Holocaust survivor. Born to Samuel and Ester Averbuch in 1930, he and his family lived in Oradea Mare, Romania until 1944, when they and other Jewish families were transported to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

Gerald’s parents, Samuel and Ester, both died in the...

Eloise Johnson

Eloise Johnson

Apr 10, 2025

Eloise Johnson (née Nicholls) was born on January 16, 1950, in The Pas, Manitoba, to Armande and Leo Nicholls. She was the youngest of her siblings, with three half-sisters from her father's first marriage-Vada, Ethel, and Olive-and grew up alongside Peter, Louis, Eileen, Donnie, as well as Dennis and Doreen from her mother's second marriage.

Eloise's early years were marked by...

John Rogic

John Rogic

Apr 8, 2025

To watch the livestream click this linkhttps://youtube.com/live/vm2-SbLhb1w

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ivo John Rogic who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 8th, 2025, at the age of 81. Left to mourn are his wife of 56 years, Dora; daughter, Adriana Lydia and son Marin; and many extended family and friends.Ivo (John) Rogic...

Albert Pan

Albert Pan

Apr 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Albert Gaochi Pan, beloved son and brother, on April 6, 2025. Albert was born in Saskatoon on May 19th, 1995, and attended the École Lakeview School before moving to the South Corman Park School in 2005 and graduating from the Clavet Composite School with honors in 2013.

Albert was diagnosed...

Douglas Wyatt

Douglas Wyatt

Apr 4, 2025

It is with sadness the family of Douglas (Doug) Wyatt announces his passing on April 4, 2025 at Royal University Hospital. Doug is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol, son Glen (Deb) children Brandon and Ashley (Trent), son Jim (Tracey) children Sydney, Denim, Daughter Diane (Cameron) children Daxon (Marissa) and Olivia (Zach), and great grandchild Theo. 

Doug was born...

Hazel Start

Hazel Start

Apr 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Hazel Margaret Start, born in Lestock, Saskatchewan. She passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025.

Hazel was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher and friend.

She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years Glen, her parents Lillian and Harvey, her brother Harvey and sister-in-law Donna.

Hazel is survived by her...

Rose Lloyd

Rose Lloyd

Apr 1, 2025

Rose Lloyd (née Dreher)

1942-2025

Rose passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2025, after a courageous eight year journey with lymphoma. Rose was born in Frances, Saskatchewan to George and Helen Dreher, and grew up on their family farm in neighbouring Tyvan. The 17th of 20 children, Rose's childhood was coloured by the responsibilities of farm life and the antics of her...

Sr. Patricia Kaliciak, osu

Sr. Patricia Kaliciak, osu

Apr 1, 2025

To view the recording of the Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Patricia please click HERE.  

Sister Patricia Kaliciak, OSU (Prelate) was called into eternal life on April 1st, 2025 in the University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, after an extended illness. She was 62 years old. Daughter of Tony and Norma (Honey) Kaliciak, she was born in Shaunavon, SK on April...