Obituaries
Saskatoon Funeral Home Obituaries
Samantha Klassen
Oct 18, 2025
Samantha Phoenix Klassen1952 - 2025
With love and sadness, we share the passing of Samantha Phoenix Klassen, who left us on October 19, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Big River, Saskatchewan, and later making her home in Saskatoon, Samantha lived a gentle and caring life.
She found joy in the little things and took pride in her years working at...
Kenneth "Ken" Levern Finnestad
Oct 18, 2025
It is with sorrow that we announce the death of Kenneth Levern Finnestad. Ken died October 18 at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon.
Ken was born August 10, 1932 near Hawarden, Saskatchewan. He spent most of his youth in Prince Albert, but moved to Outlook to attend high school at LCBI. Following high school, he obtained his Bachelor of Divinity from...
Lorne Howard
Oct 16, 2025
Lorne Howard passed away in the Palliative Care unit at St. Paul's Hospital on October 16, 2025 after a short illness. He is survived by Dixie, his wife of 40 years; step-children, Jeff Blushke (Angela Baldelli), Bob Blushke and Wendy Blushke; step-grandchildren, Ryan and Corey Blushke, Samantha and Michael Blushke; sisters-in-law, Marlene and Sharon Howard; nephew, Robert Howard, as well as...
Perry Foster
Oct 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Alvin "Perry" Foster
Alvin "Perry" Foster passed away peacefully with his children by his side on October 16, 2025, at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, at the age of 95.
Perry was born on April 14, 1930, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, to William Henry Foster (b. Brooklin, Ontario) and Lina Mable Foster (née Porter) (b....
Reginald Currie
Oct 16, 2025
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With heavy hearts, the family announces the peaceful passing of Reginald Douglas Currie on October 16, 2025, at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, at the age of 92.
Reg is lovingly remembered by his daughters Brenda (Les), Cheryl (Tim), and Cindy (Greg), and his son-in-law Terry (Mike and children). He...
Dick Neal
Oct 15, 2025
Dick Neal passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 15th 2025 at Parkridge Centre in Saskatoon. Dick was born on April 22nd, 1943 at Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, England to Donald and Winifred Neal and was a younger brother to Fred and Sarah. He went to school in Coventry where he loved all sports especially running, athletics and field hockey....
Monte Floyd
Oct 15, 2025
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In the morning of Wednesday October 15, 2025, our dad passed away. All four of his daughters are here in Saskatoon and were able to say goodbye. There will be a Memorial Gathering of Remembrance for him and for our mom, Annette Floyd at the Saskatoon Funeral Home Friday, October 17,...
Doreen Haaland
Oct 14, 2025
Doreen Louise Haaland, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on December 14, 1931, in Saskatoon, SK, Doreen lived a life marked by compassion and a love for her community.
Doreen is pre-deceased by her parents Jean and Eric Westbrook, siblings Gerald (Vicki) Westbrook of Houston, Texas, and Betty...
Neil McLoughlin
Oct 14, 2025
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Neil Alfred McLoughlin
January 23, 1931 - October 14,2025
Surrounded by family, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Neil Alfred (Mac) McLoughlin, passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, in the evening, on October 14, 2025, at the age of 94.
Mac is survived by his wife Carmen Dolores...
Harold Thomas Harding
Oct 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Harold Thomas Harding announce his sudden passing on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Harold was the fifth child in a family of seven born to Nellie and Bill Harding on August 23, 1949 in Neepawa, Manitoba.
Harold is survived by his wife of fifty years, Starr (Hamilton), daughter Kara Harding, son-in-law Brent Wolfater...
Kenneth Hunt
Oct 11, 2025
Ken Hunt passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. Ken was born on July 23, 1954 in Hartney, Manitoba to George and Elva (Green) Hunt.Ken moved to Saskatoon and in 1987, he met Karen and they were married in 2005. He worked for Thermo Design Insulation (TDI) for over thirty years. Ken had many friends and acquaintances in the construction...
Harry Lanza Michael Jr.
Oct 11, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, the family of Harry Lanza Michael Jr. announces his passing on October 11, 2025, at the age of 74, after a courageous battle with cancer. Harry was born on May 25, 1951, on the Beardy’s and Okemasis' Cree Nation, a place and community he cherished throughout his life.
Harry was predeceased by his parents, Angele and...
Mary-Anne Matkowski (Birch)
Oct 8, 2025
With love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Mary-Anne Matkowski (Birch) on October 8, 2025, at the age of 76, after a 4-month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Mary-Anne was born in Saskatchewan on January 16, 1949, and raised in Saskatoon by her foster parents, Alex and Eva Greig. In her Immediate family, she is survived by her sister...
Roy Jackson
Oct 7, 2025
Roy Donald Jackson passed away on October 7th 2025. Roy was living in the Convalecsent home and that is where he passed away. Roy was born on October 28, 1939, at the Toronto hospital. Both of his parents are deceased. He had a older brother named William who died around 16 months. A younger brother named Bruce, who died around...
Gerald Paproski
Oct 7, 2025
April 8, 1938 - October 7, 2025
Gerald was a good man that loved his family, all of God's creation, and appreciated the beauty of nature in every season.
He wanted to spend as much time as possible with his children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. They were his heart and soul.
Gerald Lyle Paproski of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan died at the age of...
Marjory Frantz
Oct 6, 2025
Frantz, Marjory
1940 - 2025
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Marjory Frantz passed away in Saskatoon on Monday, October 6, 2025. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Saskatoon Funeral Home, 338 4th Ave. North.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Friday, October 10...
Henry William Clifford
Oct 6, 2025
Henry William Clifford
June 14,1955 – October 6,2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Henry William Clifford Monday October 6, 2025 at the Royal University Hospital.
There’s a profound emptiness in our house now that Dad is physically gone. Although at times he could be a man of few words, there aren’t enough words to describe...
Gary Shynkaruk
Oct 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gary Shynkaruk
September 24, 1951 - October 5, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Shynkaruk, born on September 24, 1951, to Ann (Yanchowski) and John Shynkaruk.
Gary grew up in Saskatoon and attended John Lake School and later Aden Bowman Collegiate. From an early age, he had an adventurous spirit and a...
George Sherban
Oct 3, 2025
The death of George Sherban, age 88 years, occurred on October 3, 2025. George is survived by his loving family: sons, Brad (Lynn Peterson) and Brent; and daughters Belinda (Chris Starks) and Bridget (Randy Strawson) and his beloved grandchildren Wilson and Charles Starks, and Macy Strawson. He was predeceased by his wife and mother of his children Margaret, his second...
Calvin "Cal" Friesen
Oct 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, the family of Calvin Rudie Friesen announces his passing on October 2, 2025, at the age of 79.
Calvin was truly a jack of all trades. Over the years he worked as a plumber and pipe fitter, a carpenter, and a home builder. Beyond his work, he poured his creativity and energy into many passions—he loved to draw...


