Gary Deutscher
April 20, 1954 – October 15, 2018

Gary Deutscher of St. Mary’s Villa, Humboldt, SK. passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, October 15, 2018. He was 64 years of age. Gary was born on April 20, 1954 in Saskatoon, SK. The Deutscher family moved to Humboldt in 1960, the area in which Gary grew up, attended school, and ultimately worked at St. Mary’s Villa for more than 30 years in maintenance and cleaning services. Gary loved his family and took great pride in joining celebrations and outings. Like most of the Deutscher/Reinhart clan, he spent many summer days at Wakaw Lake playing cards and sharing stories. Gary was the adopted son of every one of his uncles and aunts. He was an honest and caring man where a chat over coffee, a hand of cribbage, and watching sports was a major part of his life. Gary was an avid Saskatchewan Roughrider fan, a long term season ticket holder of the Humboldt Broncos, and a big fan of any televised sport on ice, particularly the NHL and curling. Gary’s family and friends will remember him for his smile, his endless questions to gain knowledge how everyone in the family was doing, and his uncanny ability to remember names and every birthday and anniversary of those he loved. He could recall dates because he knew how they were cherished memories for the people around him. Gary was a devoted Catholic and listened and watched the Catholic media channels when he was no longer able to walk to St. Augustine’s parish church. Gary is survived by his brothers Michael (Patricia), Ross (Maria), Joe (Lorrie); his sisters-in-law Marci and Donna; his aunts Anna and Maxine, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gary was predeceased by his father and mother Mike and Etta (nee Reinhart) Deutscher; brothers Thomas, Richard, and Paul as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, SK on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Joseph Salihu. Others taking part were: Sarah Deutscher, crossbearer; David Deutscher and Matthew Deutscher, scripture readers; Joanne Higgins and Brian Deutscher, intentions; Mary Deutscher and Dallas Heilman, giftbearers; Loretta Schugmann as director with organist Marie Aubin and members of St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir, music ministry; Michael Deutscher, Ross Deutscher and Joseph Deutscher, eulogists. Active pallbearers were: Karl Deutscher, Ben Deutscher, Paul Deutscher, Greg Deutscher, Jeremiah Deutscher and Luke Deutscher. Interment followed at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Cemetery, Humboldt, SK. Gary’s family wishes to thank the caregiving from the staff of St. Mary’s Villa who were as much a part of his working life as they were in his final years. Memorial Donations may be directed to St. Mary’s Villa Foundation, P.O. Box 1743 Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 or Heart and Stroke Foundation 1738 Quebec Ave #26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9

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