Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Warman, SK area

Jake Wiebe

Jake Wiebe

May 7, 2025

The Blue Diamonds Restaurant in Saskatoon lost a loyal customer on Wednesday with the passing of Jake Wiebe. After surviving many health issues throughout his life including cancer and a heart condition, his story came to a peaceful end on a beautiful spring day in early May.

Jake grew up in the Osler area with loving parents, his sister Anne, and...

Carol Anne Marie Enns

Carol Anne Marie Enns

May 5, 2025

On Monday May 5th, 2025, we lost our beloved mother and grandmother. Carol was the second born of Rusty and Emma Friesen. She was born on August 17th, 1948. Her brother is Larry (Marilyn) Friesen. She was raised in Shellbrook, later moved to Cookson, and in 1961 they moved to Chortiz, SK.

Carol met the love of her life, Peter in...

David Friesen

David Friesen

May 2, 2025

Dave Friesen was born on March 26,1933 on a farm east of Osler, Sk. He grew up with 5 brothers & 6 sisters and spent his childhood farming and playing ball.

Dave grew up in a Mennonite Christian faith home. He attended the Saskatchewan school district 99 up to grade 8.

Dave married Nettie Siemens on October 11,1958 and recently celebrated their...

William Guskjolen

William Guskjolen

May 2, 2025

WILLIAM (BILL) JOSEPH GUSKJOLEN, beloved family man, passed away quietly on May 2, 2025, at the age of 94 of natural causes in St Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon.

Bill leaves to mourn his wife Joan, children James (Colleen), Daniel (Kim), Connie (Blaine), Steven (Lynn), Kathie (Rob), his beloved Grandchildren and Great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, as well as foster children. He...

Robin Darren Davison

Robin Darren Davison

May 2, 2025

Robin Darren Davison, 57, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, passed away on May 2, 2025, at Parkridge Centre, where he had lived the last year of his life.Robin was born on July 24, 1967, in Trail, B.C., to Ralph “Whitey” Davison and Reata Davison (née Drury). The family lived in several communities across British Columbia before settling for a time in Abbotsford,...

Benjamin Boukes

Benjamin Boukes

May 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ben Boukes

Ben Boukes was born on October 9, 1938, in The Hague, Netherlands, to Onna and Jacoba Boukes. The youngest of five children, Ben grew up in a loving family that shaped his strong values and work ethic. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Gerardina (Dini) Boukes, and leaves behind a legacy of love and...

Marjorie Loraine Black (Mitchell)

Marjorie Loraine Black (Mitchell)

Apr 28, 2025

Our beloved 96 year old mother passed away peacefully with her family at her side, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and strength. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose warmth touched every generation of her family. Family was the most important part of her life. You always knew Mom had a teaching background – make a...

James (Jim) Andrew Anaka

James (Jim) Andrew Anaka

Apr 26, 2025

A life well lived. Jim was a hardworking man that took immense pride in his work and was the best handyman around. He worked in many different roles: railway, construction, had numerous oilfield responsibilities and maintenance man at the Turtleford Riverside Health Complex. His grandkids were his pride and joy, and he loved spending time with them and his “grand...

Douglas James Martin

Douglas James Martin

Apr 26, 2025

Doug passed away at home on April 26 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Karen, his son Craig (Shannon), daughter Krista, sister Bonnie Smith, and all the rest of his family that he loved dearly. A nephew expressed that now we’ve lost our “stoic giant”. He very fortunate to make many amazing friends...

Kerra Lyn Burns

Kerra Lyn Burns

Apr 24, 2025

Kerra Lyn BurnsAugust 9, 1991 – April 24, 2025From the day she was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta, until her passing in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Kerra made a lasting impression on all those who shared her path.

Kerra grew up in Crooked Creek, living every farm girl’s dream – riding horses and caring for animals. Growing up with two older brothers forged...

Donald Joseph Turk

Donald Joseph Turk

Apr 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Donald Joseph Turk on April 23, 2025, at the age of 88. Don passed away at home with his beloved wife, Delores, by his side.

Born on January 27, 1937, in Bienfait, Saskatchewan, to Katherine (Katie) and Dean Turk, Don was the third of seven children. He attended school in Hirsch until...

William "Buck" Andre Lafond

William "Buck" Andre Lafond

Apr 22, 2025

The passing of Buck, age 80, occurred in Shellbrook, SK on Apr 22, 2025. Buck was born in a 2-room log house on Muskeg Lake. Although he was an only child, his family was large. He attended school in Duck Lake & Marcelin, spending his teenage summers at cadet camp in Vernon, BC. His family life began when he met...

Edward Myron Holynski

Edward Myron Holynski

Apr 22, 2025

The family of Ed Holynski is saddened to announce his passing on April 22, 2025, at the age of 73.

Ed Holynski, a man whose heart was as vast as the prairies he called home, and whose quiet presence brought comfort, laughter, and kindness to all who knew him. 

Ed was born on November 14, 1951, to Stanley and Ann Holynski and...

Audrey Hamon

Audrey Hamon

Apr 22, 2025

On Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, Audrey Hamon suddenly passed away in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the age of 81.

She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Mary Burtney, two of her brothers, Danny and Peter, and her husband, Wayne.

Audrey was the absolute definition of a Mom and all were welcome to her table. She found the most joy in phone calls,...

Edith Peppler

Edith Peppler

Apr 21, 2025

It is with great sadness the family of Edith Peppler announce her peaceful passing on April 21, 2025, at Oliver Lodge, at the age of 90.

For 68 wonderful years, Edith was married to her beloved husband Terry, with whom she shared countless memories. Edith deeply cherished her children, her daughter Loretta (Ed), and her son Leonard (Penny). She was predeceased...

Dona Lee Schmidt

Dona Lee Schmidt

Apr 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Dona Lee Alice Schmidt, late of Saskatoon, SK born August 12th,1946, passed away suddenly April 21st, 2025, at the age of 78 years old.

Dona Lee was born and raised in Cudworth, SK. She was the second oldest child of Helen and Louis Schmidt.

Following high school, Dona Lee ventured away from Cudworth...

Ralph Melchkart

Ralph Melchkart

Apr 19, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, Ralph Melchkart of Saskatoon, in his 90th year.

He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Helena (Lohman) Melchkart, his wife, Laureen of 56 years, two sisters, Trudy and Vernice, three brothers, Mike, Cletus, and Eugene.

Ralph leaves to mourn his son, Ken (Tancey), daughter Michelle (Dave), and son...

Gregory Roberts

Gregory Roberts

Apr 19, 2025

Greg Roberts, beloved brother and son, passed away on April 19, 2025, at the age of 72 at his home in Borden, SK.

Greg is survived by his brothers, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, father,r and older sister.

Greg was born in Winnipeg, MB. He attended school in Saskatoon, SK, and North Battleford, SK. He went...

Bernice Dorothy Coben

Bernice Dorothy Coben

Apr 18, 2025

Bernice Dorothy Coben passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 87 after a lengthy battle with COPD.

Born on March 28, 1938, in Harris, SK, Bernice was the youngest of five children of Alma and John Johnson. Raised in Tessier, SK, she attended elementary school in Tessier and went on to...

David Luczka

David Luczka

Apr 18, 2025

In MemoriamA Tribute to a Life Well Lived

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Ivan Luczka, who left us on April 18, 2025, at the age of 72, after a courageous two year battle with lung cancer. David was born on April 14, 1953.

Dave dedicated his life to his family and friends, he loved his...