Obituaries

Edna Williams Seto- Siu King Wong

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...

Charles (Chuck) Van Der Voord

December 16, 1929 ~ August 31, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Charles (Chuck) Van De Voord, which occurred on August 31, 2023 while playing cards with his beloved wife Gloria. At his request , no funeral services will be held at this time.  Cherished Memories Funeral Services is honoured to be entrusted with Charles’...

Cam Tu Huynh

January 3, 1950-August 27, 2023

Cam Tu Huynh, 73, of Martensville, Saskatchewan, passed away on August 27th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 3rd, 1950, in Can Tho, Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, he bravely served in the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) Air Force as a lieutenant. After the fall of Saigon (the Capital...

Ryan Matthew Lavallee

February 7, 1984 – August 24, 2023  

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Ryan Lavallee on August 24, 2023 with his family by his side.

Ryan was born to Cindy Dean and Donald Lavallee on February 7, 1984 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He attended St. Marguerite Elementary School and ED Feehan High School. Ryan...

Beulah Barron

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Beulah Barron on August 23, 2023 at the age of 91 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Murray (Loren) Barron, Nancy (Jack) Durham and Jan (Arnie) Rosenfeldt. Grandchildren: Joel (Tricia) Durham, Jeff (Kim) Durham, Jaclyn MacIver (Kevin Shmyr), Dustin Rosenfeldt, Danielle (Tyler) Moss...

Andrew “Andy” Wist

Louise Bassendowski

April 15, 1946 – August 22, 2023

 

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Louise Bassendowski which occurred on August 22, 2023 at the age of 77 years.

Louise was born in Weyburn on April 15, 1946 to parents Frederick and Madge Fischer, and grew up in Estevan. She married her husband and best friend Mel Bassendowski...

Helen Cocks (Eirich)

November 12, 1939 – August 15, 2023

Helen Cocks (Eirich) was born on November 12, 1939 on a small farm west of Leader, Saskatchewan to David and Theophilage Eirich—the last born of 8 children.

Helen attended high school in Leader and then pursued nursing school in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Upon graduation, Helen returned to her hometown to work at Leader...

Douglas Trabbish

October 12, 1949 ~ August 22, 2023

Douglas Frederick Trabbish was born October 12, 1949 to William and Katrina Trabbish in Ontario, Canada and passed away August 22, 2023 in Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

Doug was an avid sports fan, who loved baseball, Nascar and hockey, particularly the Boston Bruins. Doug was a slow pitch umpire for many years before his...

Daryl Wayne Demerais

September 23, 1960 ~ August 20, 2023 Daryl Demerais was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, where he was raised alongside his six siblings. He leaves behind a large family who loves him. He is survived by his former wife Laura Demerais and their four children, daughters Brigette and Larissa Demerais, sons Brendon (Yulissa Campos) and Landon Demerais, and his granddaughter...

Kenneth Robert Epp

February 6, 1955 – December 6, 2022

Ken is survived by his son Rob Epp, sisters Judy Edge (Duane), Debra Smith (Ed), brother Jeff Epp and many aunts, uncles and cousins; his wife, Tangy Epp, sons Chris and Michael (Chandra) and two grandchildren, Emerson and Eila. He was predeceased by parents Archie and...

Aaron Dale Garman

November 27, 1960 – August 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Aaron Dale Garman announces the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend in the early morning of Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

Aaron was the son of Clara and Edward Garman. Aaron was raised on a farm near...

Trevor Mcleod

Laura Bach Johnstone

1956 – 2023

Laura Bach Johnstone was born in New Brunswick in 1956 to Earling Bach and Connie Bach (Mowbray). She joined brothers Larry, Karl and sister Linda. The Bach family was an Air Force family well versed at traveling through the Maritimes and eventually to Toronto where Laura gathered some terrific memories. In the 1980’s Laura moved to a...

Ralph Johnstone

1946 – 2023

Ralph Johnstone was born in Moose Jaw in 1946 to the parents of Thornton and Margaret. Ralph was also greeted by an older brother Bob. Ralph attended Central Collegiate and studied education at the U of R. After teaching junior high school for three years in Weyburn, Ralph moved to Saskatoon in 1972. Ralph along with partner...

Darlene Marie Byam

November 21, 1956- June 30, 2023

Darlene was 66 yrs old. She passed away in her home in Saskatoon, SK. Predeceased by her father Edward George Swaluk and mother Rosella Emma Marie Swaluk. Survived by her siblings Kathy (Dwight) Naumann, Raymond Swaluk, Russell Swaluk, Cindy (Glen) Everett Darlene will be sadly missed.

Funeral services will be held at a later...

Valerie Faye Sjovold

April 28, 1944 ~ July 29, 2023

Our dear mother, Valerie, passed away on July 29,2023 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Valerie was predeceased by her parents, Gordon and Kathleen Vibert and her sister Judy Wiekum.

Valerie was a passionate artist who loved sharing her work with others.

Mourning her loss are her three children; Dwayne (Raylene) Heidt,...

Lyle Clifford Dunwald

February 5, 1950 ~ July 18, 2023

Lyle passed away peacefully at St.Paul’s hospital after a brief battle with cancer.  Lyle was predeceased by his mother Dorthea Dunwald and father Clifford Dunwald as well as 2 infant sisters. Lyle was born in Maple Creek, the only surviving triplet.

He received his education at Golden Prairie before graduating from the U...

Carmen Eirich

The family of Carmen Eirich sadly announce her passing on July 10, 2023 in Saskatoon, SK Carmen was born in Courtney BC on December 28, 1938 to Glen & Frederick Cawdell. Her father was an RCMP Officer and moved the family from BC to Leader SK when she was a teenager. It was in Leader where Carmen met her husband...

Merle Moir Archibald

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Merle Moir Archibald, 76, who passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023.Merle was born on January 26, 1947 in Saskatoon, SK to George and Mabel Archibald, the third of six children.When he was 19 he met his sweetheart, Darlene, and they married shortly after in January 1968. In 1970 they...