Find A Grave - Saskatchewan

Almas, Ralph Clayton 'Red' b. April 26, 1924 d. May 13, 2001
Professional Hockey Player. Almas who was 5'10" 155lbs played for the teams, Saskatoon Elks from 1945 to 1946, Indianapolis Capitals from 1946 to 1947, and 1947 to 1948, St. Louis Flyers from 1948 to 1949, 1949 to 1950, 1950 to 1951, 1951 to 1952, 1952 to 1953, Victoria Cougars from 1953 to 1954, Buffalo Bisons from 1953 to 1954, and the Calgary Stampeders from 1954 to 1955. (Bio by: K)
Saint Anthony's Mausoleum, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Anderson, Paul b. October 31, 1932 d. July 17, 2005
Professional Football Player. A native of Vancouver, British Columbia, he played football for the Hilltop Football Club, and the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1953 to 1958. He also coached the Regina Rams. He passed away at the age of 72. (Bio by: K)
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Balfour, Murray Lewis b. August 24, 1936 d. May 30, 1965
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Regina, Saskatchewan, Balfour played the position of Right Wing for teams in the Quebec Hockey League (QHL), National Hockey League (NHL), Eastern Ontario Hockey League (EOHL), and the American Hockey League (AHL). At 5'09, and 178lbs, Balfour played for the Ottawa Junior Canadiens from 1956 to 1957, Montreal Canadiens from 1956 to 1958, Ottawa-Hull Canadiens from 1956 to 1957, Montreal Royals from 1957 to 1958, Rochester Americans from 1958 to 1959...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Belaney, Archie 'Grey Owl' b. September 18, 1888 d. April 13, 1938
Conservationist, colorful writer. British-born, Belaney came to Canada as masqueraded as a Native Indian. Popularized conservation theme in his books and lecture tours, especially in Britain. In Canada he was appointed to run beaver preservation programs in Riding Mountain and Prince Albert national parks. His ruse was uncovered three years before his death, but no particular discredit occurred, and Gray Owl continues to be known as a pioneer conservationist to this day. Pierce Brosnan starred...[Read More]
Ajawaan Lake, Prince Albert National Park, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Bentley, Douglas Wagner b. September 3, 1916 d. November 24, 1972
Hall of Fame Professional Hockey Player.
Delisle Cemetery, Delisle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Bentley, Max b. March 1, 1920 d. January 18, 1984
Professional Hockey Player.
Delisle Cemetery, Delisle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Big Bear, Chief b. 1825 d. January 17, 1888
Cree Indian Leader. A noted leader and great warrior, Big Bear was born about 1825 near Fort Carlton to the Cree-Ojibwa chief Black Powder. Eventually becoming a Cree leader, and spokesman for discontented Indians, Big Bear refused to sign Treaty six in 1876, linking it as bait meant to trap the Indians. By 1884, he was convinced that any form of overt resistance to the white man was futile. He then cooperated with another Cree leader, Poundmaker, and urged united Indian action, in an attempt...[Read More] (Bio by: Mongoose)
Poundmaker Indian Reserve, Agency, Wapello County, Saskatchewan, Canada
Buzinski, Stephen Rudolph 'The Puck Goes Inski' b. October 15, 1917 d. February, 1992
Professional Hockey Player. Also known as 'Buzzie', Buzinski was a native of Dunblane, Saskatchewan. At 5'08", and 140lbs, Buzinski played the position of Goalie for teams in the NHL, SIHA, SAHA, SCJHL, and the N-SSHL hockey leagues. Buzinski played for the Saskatoon Nutana from 1934 to 1935, Prince Albert St. Marks from 1935 to 1936, Prince Albert Mintos from 1936 to 1937, Swift Current Indians from 1937 to 1951, and the New York Rangers from 1942 to 1943. He later served in the war and then...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Memory Gardens Cemetery, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada
Plot: Garden of Gethsemane, Section 131, Plot D, Lot 3
Clare, William Harvey b. 1874 d. February 26, 1956
Saskatoon Mayor. Clare served as the Mayor of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, from 1924 to 1925. Clare also served as a Saskatoon City Alderman from 1917 to 1922. (Bio by: K)
Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Clarke, Bill (Norman Edwin William) b. November 25, 1932 d. December 20, 2000
Professional Football Player. A native of Regina, Saskatchewan, he played junior football with the Regina Dales before turning professional. As a defensive and offensive tackle, he played a total of fourteen professional seasons with the Canadian Football League's Saskatchewan Roughriders (1951 to 1964). As a Roughrider, he was twice named to the CFL's Western All-Star Team, and twice nominated for MVP. After retiring from football in 1964, Clarke took up a second career as a public servant. He...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Clinkskill, James b. 1853 d. August 6, 1936
Saskatoon Mayor. Clinkskill served as the Mayor of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, in 1906, and from 1911 to 1912. (Bio by: K)
Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Couture, Gerald Joseph 'Doc' b. August 6, 1925 d. July 13, 1994
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Couture was born on August 6, 1925. At 6'02", and 185lbs, he played the position of Center for teams in the NHL, AHL, QSHL, SSHL, and the WHL Hockey Leagues. He played for the Detroit Red Wings from 1944 to 1951, Indianapolis Capitals from 1946 to 1948, Montreal Royals from 1951 to 1952, Cleveland Barons from 1951 to 1952, Montreal Canadiens from 1951 to 1952, Chicago Blackhawks from 1952 to 1954, Providence Reds from 1953 to 1954...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Deacon, Donald John b. June 2, 1913 d. August 1, 1943
Professional Hockey Player. He played as a defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings from 1936 to 1937, 1938 to 1939, and 1939 to 1940. He died in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the age of 30, after falling off a railing he had been sitting on while attending a party, while on a military leave. (Bio by: K)
Regina Cemetery, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Plot: Soldiers Plot
Diefenbaker, John George b. September 18, 1895 d. August 16, 1979
13th Canadian Prime Minister. Served as Prime Minister of Canada from 1957 to 1963 as a Conservative from Saskatchewan. He was elected to the House of Commons in 1940 after repeated tries and remained in office until his death. Became Conservative Party leader (1956 to 1967), again after repeated tries. Flamboyant leader who called himself "Mr. Canada." Fans called him "Dief the Chief." Introduced Canadian Bill of Rights. Proponent of Northern development.
Cause of death: Heart failure
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Plot: John G. Diefenbaker Centre
Doraty, Kenneth Edward 'Cagie' b. June 23, 1906 d. May 4, 1981
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Stittsville, Ontario, Doraty played the position of Right Wing for teams in the NHL, WCHL, PRHL, AHA, IHL, IAHL, PCHL, SAHA, RCSHL, RJRHL, and the WHL hockey leagues. At 5'07", and 133lbs, Doraty played for the Rouleau Athletic Club from 1921 to 1923, Regina Pats from 1923 to 1925, Portland Rosebuds from 1925 to 1926, Chicago Blackhawks from 1926 to 1927, Minneapolis Millers from 1926 to 1927, Kitchener Millionaires from 1927 to 1928, Toronto Millionaires...[Read More]
Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Fowler, Norman James Boswell 'Hec' b. October 14, 1892 d. July 30, 1987
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Peterborough, Ontario, Fowler played the position of Goalie for teams in the PCHA, SCSHL, SPHL, NHL, PRHL, N-SSHL, and the CALHL hockey leagues. He played for the Saskatoon Rovers from 1909 to 1910, Saskatoon Bankers from 1909 to 1910, Saskatoon Westerns from 1910 to 1911, Saskatoon Wholesalers from 1911 to 1915, Saskatoon Pilgrims from 1915 to 1916, Spokane Canaries from 1916 to 1917, Seattle Metropolitans from 1917 to 1919, Victoria Aristocrats from...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Gardiner, James Garfield 'Jimmy' b. November 30, 1883 d. January 12, 1962
Saskatchewan Premier. Born and raised on a farm near Farquhar Ontario, he moved west in 1901, working on a threshing crew in Manitoba. He obtained a university degree and eventually settled in Lemberg, Saskatchewan in 1911, where he began a career as a school teacher and principal. Gardiner soon became involved in politics and was first elected to the Saskatchewan legislature as a Liberal candidate in a 1914 by-election. He rose through party ranks, eventually became Premier of Saskatchewan...[Read More] (Bio by: Dick Mann)
Lemberg Cemetery, Lemberg, Saskatchewan, Canada
Garland, Scott b. May 16, 1952 d. June 9, 1979
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Regina, Saskatchewan, Garland was born on May 16, 1952. At 6'01", and 185lbs, he played the position of Left Wing for teams in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA), Canadian Hockey League (CHL), and the National Hockey League (NHL). Garland played for the Montreal Junior Canadiens from 1970 to 1971, Peterborough Petes from 1971 to 1972, Tulsa Oilers from 1972 to 1973, and 1977 to 1978, Oklahoma City Blazers from 1973 to 1976, Toronto Maple Leafs from 1975...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Regina Cemetery, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Hair, John W. b. 1880 d. March 18, 1941
Saskatoon Mayor. Hair served as the Mayor of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, from 1930 to 1931. Hair also served on the Saskatoon City Council in 1926, 1928 to 1929, and 1932 to 1933. (Bio by: K)
Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Hart, Wilfred Harold 'Gizzy' b. June 1, 1902 d. June 22, 1964
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Hart played the position of Left Wing for teams in the S-SSHL, SSHL, St-Cup, WHL, Can-Pro, Can-Am, PCHA, WCHL, CPHL, NHL, and the CAHL hockey leagues. At 5'09", and 171lbs, Hart played for Weyburn Wanderers from 1919 to 1921, 1922 to 1923, Moose Jaw Maple Leafs from 1921 to 1922, Victoria Cougars from 1923 to 1926, Detroit Cougars from 1926 to 1927, Windsor Hornets from 1926 to 1927, Montreal Canadiens from 1926 to 1928, 1932 to...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada

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