All Obituaries

A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Town of Battleford Cemetery.   It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Schwan (Edwards) announce her passing on November 30, 2020, at the age of 77. Jean battled Alzheimer’s since her late 60’s and her family is comforted knowing she’ll be reunited with predeceased husband Robert (2004). Jean is also predeceased by her parents, John (“Noel”) and Margaret...

It is with great sadness the family of Mrs. Margaret Ducharme announce her passing on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the age of 98 years.  A Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Garden Chapel 1332 100th St North Battleford, SK with Bruce Wilson and Reverend Gordon Yarde officiating.  Interment will follow at the Red Pheasant Anglican Cemetery.   Celebrating her life and cherishing her memory are her loving children: Bruce Soonias -...

The family of Mr. Wesley Howard are saddened to announce his passing Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the age of 76 years.  A Funeral Service was held Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Battleford Legion Br. 9 and Interment followed at the Albion Cemetery.   Left to cherish his memory is his son, Ashley Tipiskaw Howard; adopted daughter, Georgina Stanley; grandchildren: Mathew Howard, Frankie Howard, Keestin Tipiskaw, A.J. Tipiskaw, Kanika Tipiskaw; sisters: Lorna Best and...

In Loving Memory of Vernon Cleve Custer who was born on July 1, 1921 in Baljennie, SK and passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the age of 100 years.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Battleford United Church with Reverend Gayle Wensley officiating.  Interment will be held at the Baljennie Cemetery.  The Live Stream Link is available below. Vern will be lovingly remembered by his sons: Lyle (Linda) of Stony...

In Loving Memory of Nick Yaschuk  September 2, 1929 - September 17, 2021 Nick was born on the farm, north of Biggar, the second youngest of five boys. In November of 1958 Nick married the love of his life, Lydia. Together they raised their four children on the farm where Nick devoted his life’s work.  Well-known and respected as a hardworking grain farmer, Nick’s lifelong love for animals meant he found his greatest enjoyment raising his cherished cattle— no...

Kenneth Beatch | June 9, 1948 – September 13, 2021 (age 73) Ken passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, with family by his side.  He is survived by his loving partner Katheryn Mann; sister, Bev (Al Greenwood) and his children: Shane (Heather) – Hanna, Graham, Garrett, Gavin, Sam; Lance (Lyn) – Brook, Bo, Blake; Kyle (Rachel); Chance – Ellie.  He was predeceased by his mother, Bernice in 2020 and his father, Albert in 1988. Ken’s Graveside Service...

It is with sadness the family of Donald Fox announce his passing on Monday, September 13, 2021. Wake will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Both services will be held at the Sweetgrass Community Centre, Sweetgrass First Nation, SK. Interment will take place at the Sweetgrass Catholic Cemetery, Sweetgrass First Nation, SK. Arrangements are entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

With heavy hearts the family of Dorothy Blair announces her passing on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the age of 99 years.  Dorothy is survived by daughters: Dianne (Jim), Lesley (Race), grandchildren: Jaime, Brandi and Cole and great granddaughter, Annika. A special thank you to the staff at River Heights Lodge where mom resided at the time of her passing. By her request, there will be no memorial service.  In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her name to a charity of...

Mr. Andrew Hobbiebrunken passed away at Battlefords District Care Centre on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the age of 77 years.  A Prayer Service will be held Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Father Sebastian Kunnath as celebrant.  Interment will follow at the Town of Battleford Cemetery.   He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda; sons: Dwayne Hobbiebrunken and Darwin (Dawn) Hobbiebrunken; grandchildren: Damon,...

Marlaine (Marlly-Lou) McCaffrey born January 14, 1956 in North Battleford to Hugh & Lucilla McDonald. Marlaine passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the age of 65 years.   A Private Funeral Service by invitation only will be held on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Garden Chapel with Reverend Janice Trost officiating. (Those in attendance are required to wear a mask).  The Live Stream Link is available below. Marlly-Lou is lovingly remembered by...