Edward J. Brockman
November 14, 1928 – February 14, 2018

The passing of Mr. Edward J. Brockman of Middle Lake, SK, occurred at Saskatoon, SK, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at the age of 89 years. Ed was born on November 14, 1928 to Hilda (nee Burton) Schraefel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Ed was then adopted into the family of Ted and Mary Brockman and lived on a farm eight miles west of Middle Lake. Ed married Velma Renneberg on June 14, 1949, and together they farmed and raised their 11 children. After Velma’s passing in 2015, Ed married Marion Hackl on April 2, 2017. Ed was a dedicated farmer (spending 40 hours on the combine this last harvest) and avid sports fan who loved attending his children’s, grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. Ed is survived by his wife Marion; 11 children: Ray, Gerry (Anne-Marie), Joan, Gene (Ann), Hank (Karen), Terri (Garth) Broadhead, Ted (Lois), Tony (Miyu), Pat (Estrella), Ed Jr. (Mary Ellen) and Tim (Melanie); 34 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and by three sisters: Margaret Penner, Helen Reynolds, and Jan (Chris) Duncan. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Velma; son, Daniel (in infancy); father, Ted; mother, Mary; step-mother, Mary; sister, Ann (Jim) Fisher; and brother-in-law, Jack (Helen) Reynolds. The Prayer Service for Ed was held at St. Benedict R.C. Church, St. Benedict, on Friday, February 16, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., officiated by Fr. Colin Roy. The scripture reader was son Ted, and son Ed Jr. led the intentions. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Benedict R.C. Church on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Colin Roy and Fr. Daniel Muyres, O.S.B. Others taking part were: son, Ed Jr., eulogist; grandchild, Shey-Lynne, crossbearer; grandchildren, Jo-Lee and Breanna, altar servers; son, Ray, and grandchild, Krissie, scripture readers; grandchild, Carissa, intentions; grandchildren, Marasia, JeMar, and Vel Marhiz, giftbearers; son, Ted, communion minister. Pallbearers were sons, Ray, Gerry, Gene, Hank, Ted, Tony, Pat, Ed Jr., and Tim. Interment followed at St. Benedict R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake. 

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306) 682-4114