Obituaries
Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries
Charles Fredrick Townley-Smith...aka "CHAS"
May 6, 2025
Chas’s roots are from a pioneering family who came to Canada from England in 1903. He grew up learning typical prairie family values, hard work, honesty and integrity. Raised in a home that believed in supporting everyone equally, he embraced socialist values and became a willing volunteer in the community of Lashburn. Chas volunteered for his country and his community,...
Scott Bodkin
May 6, 2025
Scott passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Saskatoon.
Scott is survived by his mother Sandie Bodkin and his daughters Isabella and Zatanna Bodkin. His uncles Scott, Carl and Richard Bodkin and his Nana Andrea Bodkin-Clifford.
Scott has always been such a wonderful person. From day one he was reading full sentences. By two he tutored for the University of Saskatchewan until...
Gerald Yausie
May 5, 2025
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We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, Gerald Yausie, just shy of his 71st birthday, after courageously living with cancer for three years. Gerald passed peacefully at St. Paul's hospital, in the arms of his wife and children. Gerald leaves a void in our lives...
Sheila Osborn
May 5, 2025
The family of Sheila Winifred Osborn (nee Pratt) sadly announce her passing on May 5, 2025 at The Hospice at Glengarda.
Sheila was born in North Battleford on October 12, 1932 to Walter and Winifred Pratt. She married Henry Albert Osborn on December 23, 1953. Sheila is survived by her sons, Bill (Marilyn) and Douglas (Irene); granddaughters, Rachel Delaire, Carolyn (Jesse)...
Robert 'Dale' Inverarity
May 4, 2025
Dale Inverarity passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, at the age of 77.
Dale was born on April 10, 1948, in Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan. He spent his early years there before moving to Saskatoon for high school. He later pursued his education at Haileybury School of Mines in Ontario, which launched a remarkable career that took him...
Sr. Phyllis Kapuscinski
May 4, 2025
The family of Sr. Phyllis Kapuscinski and the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion sadly announce the death of Phyllis May 4, 2025. Phyllis was born to John and Elsie Kapuscinski on Feb 26, 1934, in Parkerview, SK. She is survived by her brother Joe K., Adam K., sister Nell Exner, and is predeceased by brother Frank K., and sister...
Bettye Bouchard
2025
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Bettye Bouchard (1944-2025) passed away gracefully Saturday, May 3, 2025 aged 80, in Saskatoon SK with family by her side. Born and raised in Estevan, she lived in communities in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Her paid and extensive volunteer work is inspiring, including nursing, kindergarten, church, community food programs, and libraries. This was in addition to her many acts of...
Kenneth Keesey
May 1, 2025
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Kenneth Robert Keesey, born in Unity, Saskatchewan on June 26, 1955, passed away peacefully in Saskatoon on May 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with advanced prostate cancer. Predeceased by his wife, Marcia, in 2023; survived by his three children: Andrea (Ben), Lauren (Greg), and Tom (Vanessa) and...
Illa Rose Davies
Apr 29, 2025
Illa Rose Davies (nee Kirkness) passed away peacefully in Saskatoon on April 29, 2025, at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a beacon of love, kindness, and unwavering generosity who took immense pride in her family. With a heart as wide as the prairie sky, her radiant smile and contagious laughter brought warmth to...
Emanuelle Rafael Moraga
Apr 29, 2025
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Emanuelle Moraga passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta. He is survived by his parents Maritza and Rafael and his grandmother Maria Quezada.
There will be a Celebration of his Life at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Saskatoon Funeral Home celebrated by Rt. Rev. Mitred Archpriest Taras Makowsky.
Ernest Thiele
Apr 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ernie Thiele, beloved husband, father, grandpa, on April 29, 2025 at Royal University Hospital surrounded by his family.
He is predeceased by his beloved daughter, Laureen; his parents, Frank and Sophie; 5 brothers, 4 sister-in-laws; 3 sisters, 3 brother-in-laws; and in-laws John and Kay Slusarchuk.
Ernie will be greatly missed by...
Jeffrey Barnes
Apr 28, 2025
Click this link to watch the recording of the servicehttps://video.ibm.com/embed/recorded/134354696It is with great sadness that the family of Jeffrey Blair Barnes (known lovingly by his grandkids as "Buddy") announce his sudden passing in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Monday, April 28th, 2025 at the age of 69.
He is survived by his wife Glenda Gale Barnes, sister Nancy Barnes (Bill Henry), daughter Janelle...
Elfreda Fauchon
Apr 28, 2025
Elfreda passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.
Elfreda was born May 24, 1928 on the family farm at Mankota, SK to Nicholas and Mary Zerr. In 1946 she married Paul Fauchon. A daughter Connie was born in 1947.
The family moved to Richlea and then to Eston where Elfreda operated a hair dressing shop out of...
Dasean McKay Fourstar
Apr 27, 2025
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Dasean passed away on April 27th, 2025 at the age of 20.
He is survived by his mother, Kailyn McKay; siblings: Zaidyn McKay, Zamari McKay, Baby D; grandparents: Valarie Blais, Christopher Mckay; Aunts & uncles: Melanie Hassel, Natasha McKay, Brent McKay, Hannah Blais; Cousins: Jaylee Mckay Quewzance, Aliyah Morin, Dayson John, Damon...
Marjorie Legare
Apr 26, 2025
Marjorie Soledad Legare, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at the age of 57.
She was born on March 24, 1968, in Viña del Mar, Chile, a place that always held a special place in her heart.
Marjorie had a deep love for children and dedicated much of her life to nurturing and caring...
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...
Harvey Sabadash
Apr 24, 2025
It is with the deepest sadness we announce the passing of Harvey Sabadash. Harvey will forever be missed and will be Always in Our Hearts. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. For those wanting to attend the service please meet at the Woodlawn Cemetery Gates at 10:15 a.m.
Robert Martin
Apr 21, 2025
Robert Louis Martin May 21, 1937 – April 21, 2025.
Robert lived his life on the family farm in rural Saskatoon.
He is survived by his brother Bernard Martin (Phyllis), sister Jeannette Martin (Jack Ritenburg), nephews Daniel, Darryl (Patti), and David Martin. He also leaves many cousins, both close and distant.
He was predeceased by his sister Louise Lorette Shaver and parents Lucien...
Elizabeth Ritchie
Apr 20, 2025
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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...
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...
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