Obituaries

Joyce Leatrice Zayonce was born in Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan to Edward and Genevieve on September 3, 1945. She passed away on September 8, 2018 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Joyce will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

Lorne Wilner passed away at the age of 73 in his Saskatoon apartment on September 1, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister and is survived by his nephews, Mitchell and Shale Kazdan. He taught at Kindersley Composite High School in 1968 – 69 and he taught at other schools as well. He moved to Saskatoon where...

Paul’s family is sad to announce his peaceful death in the early hours of September 1. Paul was born in Bristol, England. He graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 1947. For the next 19 years he worked in private dairy practice mostly in Castle Cary in the county of Somerset. He married Pauline Barlow, his childhood sweetheart,...

Bill passed away September 1, 2018 after a lengthy illness.

He was employed at the Saskatoon Fire Department for 30 years until retirement.

He was predeceased by; his parents, Phyllis and Henry; Brother, Tom; Sister, Doris; Mother and Father in Law, Jessie and John Switzer; Brother in Law, Bill Olson; and Sister in Law, Donna Switzer.

Left to cherish his...

Samuel (Sam) James Russell, 57, of Saskatoon, Sk. Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on August 31, 2018. Sam was born on April 30, 1961 in Saskatoon to Sanford Russell and Anne Truyien. Sam spent his childhood in Saskatoon then moved to Vancouver for several years. He had moved back to Saskatoon about 8 years ago. Sam worked...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donna Lynn Switzer, Donna passed away August 29, 2018 in Saskatoon. Donna was born May 2, 1943 in Saskatoon She was predeceased by her parents John and Jessie. Left to cherish her memory is her sister Bonnie (Bill) Cook. Nephew Brian (Kim) Cook and children Levi, Rayne, Caelen. Nephew David...

Robert John Turnbull was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to Kenneth and Betty on July 31, 1952. He passed away on August 26, 2018 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Robert will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Lionel James (Jim) Houston (August 21st, 1937 – August 11th, 2018 of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan). Jim leaves behind his best friend, wife and partner of 59 years, Joan. Jim and Joan produced three children: Susan (Don) Fillo, (Andrew and Emily), Dave (Ralyne) Houston (Zach, Alyssa, Kael and Jag) and Gary (Sallie) Houston (Jordyn,...

Frederich William Kraushar passed away peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2018 at the age of 89 in Langham. Fred is survived by his 6 children, Randy (Wendy), Karen Meszaros, Colleen, Janine (Terry) Wulff, Debby and Regan (Thelma); 17 grandchildren and 46 great- grandchildren; sisters-in-law Doreen Kraushar, Elvira Schindel, Levina Boor, Carol Martens and Florence Martens, Irene Kraushar ; as well...

John Patrick Homer passed away in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on August 1, 2018. He was born on November 2, 1948 in Regina, Saskatchewan to Ross and Pat. John will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Although it is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Elmer Plett, we celebrate a life well-lived by a man of deep, transforming faith, boundless curiosity, zest for life, and determined can-do action.

After a journey with cancer that lasted six years beyond what was expected following his initial diagnosis, Elmer leaves to miss his physical presence his...

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Ric. Ric was born on June 5, 1967 and passed away at the age of 51.

Please join his family; Natasha, Kyle, Linda – Karen – Tony, Lynda – Joan, Barry, Amanda, Rick, Brittany, Waren – Ashley, Patrick and Jonathan, as we celebrate his life at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall,...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Kenneth Wayne Gullen announces his death, on July 18 2018, in Saskatoon, SK after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ken was born in Maple Creek, SK at 11:30 pm on Christmas Eve 1951,and in his words, “almost a saint.” He complained, to anyone who would listen, about what a rip off...

With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Jerome at R.U.H. Coronary Cardiac Unit. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his soulmate Laurie, son Derek, daughter Claudette, brother Sheldon; and Susanne and Scott (Laurie’s children). He was a very special Papa to Breanne. He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Mary, and brother Dennis....

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Darcy John Hegland. Cremation has taken place. Darcy will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Vicky McCormick. Vicky will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Peter Kozakavich, family at his side, on June 14, 2018. Peter was the youngest of seventeen siblings born in Goodeve, Saskatchewan. He completed schooling in Regina, relocated to Saskatoon and embarked on a 45 year career with Russell Food Equipment. For those that did business with or worked with...