Obituary of Mary Riben

In Loving Memory of

Mary Riben

August 25, 1922 – January 24, 2021

Mary Riben, age 98 of Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep, on January 24, 2021.  Mary is survived by her sister Mabel Androsoff; son William Riben (Mercedes), grandchildren Clayton Riben, Celina Riben (Bryce Reiter) and great-grandchildren Leif, Mischa and Merrik; daughter Marion Burak (Jim); daughter-in-law Judy Riben, grandson Paul Riben (Irina) and great-grandchildren Justin, Jayden (Ina) and Meela, granddaughter Juanita Menard (Dan) and great-grandchildren Leanna, Kurt and Kylie, grandson Carl Riben (Maria) and great-grandchildren Jade (Pat Hupaelo and their son Bryton), Desmond, Tristan, and Ashlyn.

Mary was predeceased by her father Mike G. Popoff, mother Emma Popoff (Kalesnikoff), step-father Sam J. Popoff, in-laws Peter and Hanna Reban, husband William P. Riben, sisters Angeline Fofonoff and Pauline Vershagin, and son Paul Riben.  Mary was a gentle and sweet soul who loved singing and gardening.  She will be missed by many, including her cherished pets.  Mary was a lifetime member of the Blaine Lake Doukhobor Society.  A private family service and gravesite burial is planned.

Arrangements entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306-244-5577)