All Obituaries

KOTELKO, Mary It is with profound sadness that the family announce the passing of Mary Kotelko (nee Sapchuk) on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Mary was born on October 25, 1924 in St. Julien, SK to Dmytro and Paraska Sapchuk and grew up in Fish Creek, SK. After completing school, Mary worked in Prince Albert, SK at various establishments including the National Hotel before marrying Steve Kotelko on July 19, 1953 of Alvena, SK where they resided until retiring from farming after 35 years. Upon...

BROSSART, Pius June 13, 1931 ~ May 26, 2020   After being hospitalized for a week, Pius passed away suddenly of a massive heart attack at the age of 88 years. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife Beatrice Brossart, children Valerie (Jim) Purcell - Riana, Victoria; Lynette (Fidel Lopez) Brossart and step-daughter: Jessica; Terry (Shari) Kyla, Lyndon Brossart; Glenda (Calvin) Shipton Sarah, Aden; Marcel (Sherri Behiel) Brossart, Dawson,...

ADAMS, Jack   The family of Jack Adams is sad to announce his passing in Saskatoon on May 25, 2020 at the age of 98. Uncle Jack was born in Saskatoon on October 18, 1921 to Arthur and Katherine Adams. He was predeceased by his wife Olive in 1991, sister Joan Finney in 2011, brother Donald (Pete) in 2012 and brother Bruce (Jim) in 2015. He is survived by three nephews, Doug, James and Jack Adams, all of Saskatoon. Jack graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in...

  CHRUN, Rae-Ann Lesley November 14, 1971 – May 24, 2020   It is with great sadness that the family of Rae-Ann Chrun announces her passing on May, 24 2020 at the age of 48, surrounded by her loving family. Rae-Ann attended Bishop Roborecki Elementary School and graduated from ED Feehan High School in 1989, where she made many lifetime memories and friends. Rae-Ann joined Saskatchewan Blue Cross starting in claims and later working up to Employee Benefits Specialist. She...

FRANKLIN, Donald Donald Franklin passed peacefully at home on Friday, May 22, 2020. He was surrounded by his family, who he cherished with all his heart. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Myrtle and their four children; Shannon, Monique, Gina and Michael. Don will be remembered by family and friends as the consummate family man who enjoyed the simple things. His biggest smiles were seen when spending time with any of his five grandchildren. We would like to thank the family and...

PETKAU, Cecil Arthur December 9, 1934 – May 20, 2020 Cecil passed away at the age of 85. Cecil was predeceased by his loving wife, Gladys Petkau whom he loved dearly and always referred to as his sweetie. He was also predeceased by his parents, Abe and Olga, step-mum Mabel and brother Glen (Marsha). Cecil is loved and remembered by his daughter, Bonnie (Jason Wise) Petkau-Wise of Warwickshire, England, brothers Maurice (Shirley), Todd (Carolyn), David (Sandi) and sister Sharon (Ken),...

SCHNEIDER, Norman Leslie July 19, 1940 - May 19, 2020   Norm was the third of four children born in Duff, SK to parents Margaret (Kraushaar) and Fred Schneider. He attended the one room school in Yola from grades 1 - 8 while helping his parents farm their land in Duff. Norm graduated from Duff High School in 1958 and then worked and lived in Melville. He eventually moved to Regina to work for SGI where he would meet his future wife, Lucille in 1962. They would marry in Melville...

CHASE, Eleanor Eleanor Boyd Chase (nee Mawhinney) was born in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland on September 7, 1936. Eleanor immigrated to Canada in May of 1956 at the request of her pen pal and future husband Bob. After their marriage on December 22, 1956, Eleanor started work at the Royal Bank of Canada as a clerk and it was during this time they welcomed their daughters Donna and Heather. After Heather’s birth Eleanor went to work as an admitting clerk at St. Paul’s...

KINAHAN, Blanche   It is with hearts full of love that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Blanche Kinahan (nee Abels) on May 17, 2020. Mom is survived by her six children: Marylin Harder (Garry), Sandra Bland (Ron), Louise McConaghy (Dan), Denis, Colin, and Mary Jane (MJ) Kinahan (Darryn Eliasson). Blanche is also mourned by eight grandchildren: Tamara Harder (Deron Staffen), Heather Preston (James), Erin Munn (Jarret), Keely Bland (Johnathan Brammall), Karen McConaghy...

It is with sadness the family of Ted Wruck, 74, announces his passing at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon. His wife, Jean, held his hand while praying with him as he went peacefully into Heaven. Ted was born in Saskatoon and grew up near Aberdeen SK on the family farm. He moved to Saskatoon and married Jean Trost October 14, 1966. They had 4 children. Early on Ted worked at the WDM as a display artist. He earned his living for much of his career as a talented independent drywaller. He...