Obituaries

Dec 21, 2020

It is with great heartbreak that we announce the death of Mackenzie Lee Trottier. She was born June 18,1998 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Mackenzie is survived by her loving parents Paul and Gina Trottier of Saskatoon, beloved little sisters Sadie and Laurenne Trottier, devoted grandparents Greg Rossmann, and Roger and Rosemary Trottier also of Saskatoon. Mackenzie was predeceased by her beloved...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. John Russell Knowles on October 5, 2023. Born November 24, 1954 in Pictou. He was the son of Stephen (Stan) and Gemma (Porier).

John worked as a pipe fitter at the Pictou shipyard, Halifax, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. He was passionate about classic cars and trucks and...

December 7, 1972 ~ October 18, 2023

We celebrate the life of our dear daughter, sister, cousin, aunt  and friend, Gina Collette Smith. Cancer took this beautiful, gentle soul way too soon. Gina entered Heaven on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, the same way she lived her life: with dignity, courage, and peace. We were not ready to say goodbye, but...

February 3, 1950 – October 13, 2023

A business owner, carpenter, problem solver; Grant truly always wanted to help people. He grew up north of Alexis Creek at Alexis Lake, BC, spending much of his childhood outdoors with horses, helping his parents run a fishing and hunting camp, and spending time on the lake. He was a great father, always...

April 21, 1936 – October 14, 2023

Saskatchewan artist Shirley Taylor (nee Ptolemy) passed peacefully after a short illness on October 14 at the Hospice of Glengarda in Saskatoon. She was born in Dinsmore, SK, on April 21, 1936, to Jesse and Hilda Ptolemy who passed away many years previous. Shirley was truly an exceptional person – creative, compassionate, and...

The family of Malina Herman are saddened to announce her passing on  October 14, 2023, at St.Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK.

She leaves to mourn her loving daughters Lakisha and Latisha (Nu-Nu); mother Annette Herman; father Leon Herman; siblings Myles, Mel, Melodie, Maxine, Marissa, Nestor and Sabrina; nieces & nephews; aunts & uncles; friends (Black Angels); and all who loved...

January 27, 1960 ~ October 15, 2023

The family of Clarence Fontaine is deeply saddened to announce his passing on October 15, 2023 at the age of 63.

Left to mourn his passing are: His beautiful daughter: Melissa Fontaine,  brothers: Rudy Fontaine, Fernan Fontaine, Ron Fontaine, George Fontaine,  nephews: Rodney (Maxine Herman) Janvier, Marvin Janvier, Fabian Sylvestre, Nathan Herman, Dale...

On October 11, 2023, my loving husband of 25 years Rennie Ratti (a.k.a. Texas Wolf) passed away, surrounded by love. Born May 23rd, 1943 at home, he was a hard-working man starting at the age of 13, when he left home.

We met when he crossed the scales at the Weyerhaeuser Mill where I worked in Prince Albert in 1993....

Marie Louise is survived by her loving husband: Allan Morin Children: Vera (Chris) Kyplain, Lilah Morin, Tavio (Kirsten) Morin, Stepdaughter Viola Malboeuf, Adopted daughter: Gillian Ward & her children Zachary, Jonas, & Sara Son in-law: Wayne (Tsi-bob) Morin Daughter in-law: Tamara Corrigal Grandchildren: Larissa (Queenise) Morin, Karianne (Puck) Morin, Nolan Morin, Keira Morin, John Thomas Kyplain, Jeremy Kyplain, Sydney (Button...

July 21, 1945 – September 29, 2023

The family is deeply saddened to announce that after a brief illness, Gord passed away peacefully.  He is survived by his wife, Betty; his son, Sean; his daughter, Heather (Daryl) and his grandson, Kale.

Gord was born in Kelvington SK, and moved at a young age to Weyburn.  Gord and Betty met in...

Wayne was born into a farming family in the Arelee area and grew up in typical rural Prairie fashion, surrounded by farm animals and open space. He continued to operate his own farm until the turn of the century while balancing a career in petroleum storage construction and demolition.

An avid outdoorsman and consummate sportsman, Wayne enjoyed family camping and...

Surrounded by his loving family and friends, Todd passed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer.

Todd, T-Man or just T as he was affectionately called, was predeceased by his parents Helen and Byng Thayer. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Lauren and Lindsay, and their mother Cheryl, his brothers Scot (Cathie, Ian and Carla), Monty (Hedy, Jonathan...

In Loving Memory of James Arthur Cobbs James Arthur Cobbs, 71 years and 4 days old, passed away on September 8th, 2023, he is survived by his devoted son, Jamieson Cobbs, and remembered for the lasting impact he made throughout his remarkable life.

Born and raised in North Battleford, James embraced his passion for music from an early age. His...

 

Catherine passed away September 3rd 2023 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon Catherine was born in Victoria British Columbia March 3rd 1944 to Fred and Catherine Yemen. As a child she moved with her parents to Dartmouth Nova Scotia where she received her schooling and graduated from Prince Andrew High School. After graduating, Catherine attended business college and went...

1934-2023

The family is saddened to announce the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Edna immigrated to Canada with her husband Wayne in 1958, venturing into a new country with no knowledge of customs cultures or language, they persevered with nothing but hard work and determination, always by her husband’s side, they built a successful business that prospered...