Obituaries

Joseph Schnarr

Joseph Schnarr

October 11, 2026

Joseph Gregor Schnarr was born on September 23, 1959, in Kamloops, British Columbia, to James and Shirley Schnarr. He grew up alongside his siblings, Sally and George, and was known to those closest to him as Joe.

Throughout his working life, Joe built a career in service management, working with Morris in Yorkton, Seed Hawk in Langham, Rocky Mountain Equipment, and...

Kathleen Rogers

Kathleen Rogers

October 10, 2026

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Kathleen Mathilda (Ouellette) Rogers passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2026 at Foam Lake Jubilee Nursing Home. Kay was born October 2nd, 1928, on the family farm in the Horse Lake area to her parents Eustache and Luvia Ouellette.

Kay worked hard at the family farm, she...

Albert Isaac Block

Albert Isaac Block

October 9, 2026

Please click the following link below to view Albert Block’s Funeral Service: Albert’s Funeral Service

Albert Isaac Block was born in Borden, Saskatchewan to Isaac and Ella(Derksen) Block May 28, 1931.

He was predeceased by his wives Ella(Sukkau), Margaret(Thiessen)and Doreen(Thompson), daughter Ivy, daughter in-law Charmaine, three great grandchildren, two sisters and four brothers.

He will be deeply missed by his children Richard(Val),...

Mabel Verna Sokolowski

Mabel Verna Sokolowski

October 1, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mabel (Verna) Sokolowski, who passed away on October 1, 2026, at Kelvindell Lodge in Kelvington, Saskatchewan.

Mabel was born on August 30, 1942, to William and Ethel (Dann) Messenger. In her younger years, she attended school in the Wadena area.

Mabel was a kind and caring woman who was always thinking...

Charles Folster

Charles Folster

September 23, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Folster, who passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Foam Lake Jubilee Nursing Home on September 23, 2026, at the age of 100.

Charles was born on January 10, 1926, on the homestead in the Birch Creek district to Thomas and Esther Folster. He grew up on the...

Irene Grace Schultz

Irene Grace Schultz

September 22, 2026

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In Loving Memory of Irene Grace Schultz

April 15, 1936 – September 22, 2026

Irene Grace Schultz passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born in Wadena on April 15,...

Gloria Regina O'Grady

Gloria Regina O'Grady

September 10, 2026

In Loving Memory of Gloria O’Grady

March 17, 1949 – September 10, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria O’Grady, of Fosston, Saskatchewan, on September 10, 2026, at the age of 77.

Born on March 17, 1949, Gloria lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, faith, and love for the people and animals around her. She never...

John Charles Eyre

John Charles Eyre

September 10, 2026

With love and deep sadness, the family of John Charles Eyre announces his passing in Craik, Saskatchewan, on September 10, 2026, at the age of 82, with his wife of 55 years, Gwen, by his side.

Born in Wadena, Saskatchewan, on January 29, 1944, John built a life grounded in family, service, and community. He grew up on the Eyre family...

Farley Josephson

Farley Josephson

September 1, 2026

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Farley was born on January 3, 1962 to Gylan and Ivonne Josephson. He was the New Year’s baby that year in Wadena, SK. Farley was raised in Quill Lake, SK but spent his weekends in the Wynyard area with his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. They also enjoyed summers together...

Robbie Lee Kernel Smoke

Robbie Lee Kernel Smoke

August 31, 2026

With broken hearts and profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robbie Lee Kernel Smoke, a beloved father, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend.

Robbie was one of those people who was simply loved. He touched the lives of so many people in ways both big and small, and there are so many who will feel his absence deeply. But of all the...

Ronald Fountain

Ronald Fountain

August 24, 2026

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend, Ronald George Fountain, on August 24th at St. Paul's Hospital with family at his side. He passed away just shy of his 84th birthday on September 10th.

Ron was delivered into this world on September 10, 1942, with the help...

Cody Lloyd Hanson

Cody Lloyd Hanson

August 22, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Cody Lloyd Hanson, age 32, on August 21, 2026, in Saskatoon, SK.

Born on June 17, 1994, in Prince Albert, SK, Cody was the beloved son of Lloyd and Dianne Hanson. Cody was the light of their lives and loved beyond measure. He was sadly predeceased by his mother,...

Diane Agnes Witowski

Diane Agnes Witowski

August 13, 2026

Diane Agnes Witowski (Ratch) of Kelvington Saskatchewan passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 74 on August 13, 2026. Diane was born on March 7, 1952 in Kelvington Saskatchewan, daughter of Joseph Ratch and Agnes Ratch (Zerff). Diane married the love of her life Walter Witowski on June 23, 1973. They would go on to build a...

Darlene Elaine Wagner

Darlene Elaine Wagner

August 6, 2026

After a short battle with cancer, Darlene Elaine Wagner (nee Bates) of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 83.

Darlene was born on June 2, 1943 and was the only child of Lorne and Edith Bates. She grew up on the family farm, west of Kelvington and later right in Kelvington, where she completed...

Sheila Grace McDonald

Sheila Grace McDonald

July 20, 2026

Sheila Grace McDonald (nee Ferrie) passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. No tears need to be shed; she lived a full and remarkable 102 years.

Sheila was predeceased by her husband, John Gordon McDonald; her son, Malcolm; and her son-in-law, Mike MacKinnon. She is survived by her daughters, Shelley McDonald and Trudy Fidyk, and her son-in-law, Jeff Fidyk.

Born and raised...

Cole  Swain

Cole Swain

July 15, 2026

With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Cole Swain, who left this world far too soon at the age of 25 as the result of a tragic motor vehicle accident.

Cole was a devoted son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend whose greatest priority in life was his family. He was happiest when surrounded by the people he loved, creating...

Kimberley "Kim" Bruce Kanak

Kimberley "Kim" Bruce Kanak

July 11, 2026

Kim was born in Rose Valley, Saskatchewan, on December 3, 1965, to Alex and Laura Kanak. He was the fourth child in the family and grew up on the family farm west of Nora.

He attended Archerwill School and Rose Valley High School. Although he left school in Grade 11, he later upgraded his education and earned his Grade 12 GED.

Throughout...

Anne Gilchrist

Anne Gilchrist

July 10, 2026

Sadly, Anne Gilchrist passed away on July 10, 2026, at the age of 97, and will be greatly missed.

Anne was born on December 15, 1928, in Edmore, Saskatchewan, and grew up in the Malby district. She married Robert Gilchrist on February 18, 1948, and together they raised four daughters in Foam Lake.

Anne loved music and dancing, and greatly enjoyed bingo...

David Kim Skolney

David Kim Skolney

June 26, 2026

David “Dave” Kim Skolney was born in Wadena, Saskatchewan, on August 26, 1970, to William and Mary Skolney of Wishart. He was the youngest of seven children. He attended Wishart Elementary School before going to high school in Wynyard, Saskatchewan.

David was a mischievous guy when he was younger, always doing something to someone as a joke. As he got older,...

Mary Jane Lawrence

Mary Jane Lawrence

June 24, 2026

Maryjane Marie (Van Der Auwera) Lawrence, of Warman, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2026, at the age of 66 years.

Maryjane was born on June 21, 1960, in Brussels, Belgium, the fourth of six children born to Yves and Julie (Poulin) Van Der Auwera. Her father immigrated to Canada first, and in 1967 the rest of the...