Obituaries

August 21, 1935 – March 7, 2022 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father, Larry Walter Pierlot. He may have left this Earth, but his soul, spirit and legacy will live on. His family was dear to him. Larry is survived by siblings Yvonne Watts, Lorne Pierlot, Brenda (Ron) Buffel and Blaine...

October 5, 1921 – February 26, 2022

Vera was the third of eleven children of Herb and Edie (Crawford) Reid, born October 5, 1921, on the family farm near Renown, SK where she learned all the skills that would hold her in good stead when she had a home of her own. She married in 1943 and though this union...

The family of William Elgin Black is saddened to announce the death of our father, grand-father, and great-grandfather. William (Bill) died after a struggle with dementia and myelodysplastic syndrome. Bill was born to William George and Marjorie Black in Regina on December 30th, 1934. As many young men of his time, he left school early to pursue a life in...

May 1, 1979 – February 1, 2022

Chad, whose tragic death appears to have been accidental, is the dearest, first-born, 42-year-old son of former 6-term MP Maurice Vellacott and his wife Mary Vellacott. Chad’s paternal grandparents were Ed & Mary Vellacott of Quill Lake, Sask. His maternal grandparents were George and Mary Guenter of Hague, Sask. His younger siblings are...

November 8, 1933 – February 21, 2022

Lucy Petko passed peacefully at her home in Cudworth, Sask. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert, and she is survived by five children and their families. There is to be no funeral service as per her wishes.

Special thanks to the staff at Cudworth Nursing Home for their excellent care of Mom....

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dad, Harry Bennett. Dad passed away in the wee morning hours of Thursday, February 10th, 2022 at St. Paul’s Hospital, in the Palliative Care Ward, in Saskatoon.

Dad was born May 27, 1925 on the family farm in Bickleigh, SK. He was the youngest of nine children. He...

June 9 1961 – Feb 8 2022

It is with deep sadness that the family announces Raymond’s unexpected passing on Feb.8 2022 at the age of 60. He died at RUH with his family by his side. Raymond was born on June 9 1961 in Saskatoon Sk to Ron and Betty (nee Wright) Utigard and was the 5th of 6...

December 22, 1933 – February 6, 2022

Alice Jane Kroczynski passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon on the morning of February 6, 2022. She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Rick Kroczynski, her children, Jim (Deb), John (Deb), Tom (Jackie), and Patty (Stéphane), her 16 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her...

Our beloved father, husband, brother, friend and Grandpa, Wayne Hiebert, passed away February 5, 2022. He is loved and remembered by his family: his darling wife of 40 years, Luana, son Dane and wife Sarah, daughter Daryl and husband Sean , and Wayne’s dear grandson Hutchy who has his grandpa’s love of a laugh and unfortunately , his forehead. Wayne...

It is with great sadness we announce the untimely passing of Duane Stephen Carruthers. Duane is survived by his wife Glenda, daughter Rianna, son in law Devon and grandson Daxon. He will lovingly be remembered by his parents Blaine and Cathy Carruthers; sister Carrie Rayat (Rob), brother Stuart Carruthers, sister Sheilah Carruthers (Dave); sister and brother in law Janine and...

John Scappaticci 1935-2022

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

John was one of seven children, falling right in the middle. He was pre-deceased by his older sisters, Teresa & Jessie, older brother James (Gimi), younger brother Philip. He is survived by his brother Andrea and sister Christina.

John met & married Josephine Corbett in 1958, theirs was a love story that would...

RICK TRENT GUNDERSON

It is with profound sadness that the family of Rick Gunderson announce his sudden passing on January 19th at the age of 59.

Rick was raised in the Mont Nebo / Shellbrook area, the oldest child of Arnold and Frances Gunderson. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Elaine, Saskatoon, and children Cole (Allyssa) Gunderson and family...

August 20th 1956 to January 17th 2022

It is with sad and heavy hearts that Luc’s family share that he passed away peacefully at home at the age of 65.

He is survived by:

his loving wife Lynn,

Son Mike & wife Mel, their children Owen and Sadie,

Daughter Chantal & her children Trinity and Izabelle.

Father in Law Mike...

Hibbert, Terry 

July 12, 1951 – January 17, 2022

After a short battle with cancer, Terry passed away peacefully with family by his side. He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughters Katee (Levi) and Haley (Dustin), brother Barry (Darlene), sister Janice (Bob), and his most beloved grandchildren Lainey and Waylon. Terry worked the majority of his life for...

With sadness in our hearts and joy in our souls, we the family of David Reddekopp, announce his sudden passing to go HOME to be with his Lord and Saviour on the 18th of January, 2022.

David was born and grew up on the family farm in the Steele School district near Hague, SK on March 31, 1941 to Maria...