Obituary of Shirley Barnes
BARNES - Shirley Barnes nee (Koberinski) was born August 03 1932, at Sinnett, Saskatchewan to John Xavier Koberinski and Ethel (nee Cox) Koberinski. She was the 3rd oldest child of 12. She had many fond memories of her youth on the farm outside of Sinnett. After high school, she went into nursing school in Humboldt, where she met the love of her life, Lorne Barnes.
Mom and Dad were married on November 16, 1954. They moved to Watson where he worked for SaskPower and where their son Gordon was born. Then Dad’s job took him to Sturgis where their three daughters, Gwen, Sharon, and Bev were born. In 1962, they moved to Yorkton where they lived for 53 years. Dad passed away in September 2007.
In 2014 mom took her future into her own hands and moved to Humboldt where her family members welcomed her with open arms. Her last four years were spent in Saskatoon, living close to her family members.
On Monday, July 22, 2024 Shirley passed away at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon. She is predeceased by her husband Lorne Barnes, her parents, her brothers John (Jack) and Raymond, her sisters Francis Lessmeister and Elaine Lukan, and Lorne’s parents Reg and Clara Barnes, and brothers Kenneth, Bryan and Gordon.
She leaves her siblings; Sheila (Greg Erickson), Art (Marg), Keith (Linda), Edmund (Rose), Harold (Ardith), Ron (Nola), and Dan (Marge). She also leaves Lorne’s sisters; Janet (Leonard Buettner), Marie (Jim Radke), and sisters in law; Debbie (Bryan Barnes), Paula (Ken Barnes).
To honour her life and cherish her memory, she leaves; Gordon (Sharon) and their 4 children: Alison (Chad Konkel) Chase, Cohen and Jake. Lauren (Travis Mentanko) & Heidi, Rachel and Emily. Erin (Tyson Mucha) & River. Nolan. Gwen (Hubert Kanhai) and their 4 children: Tamra (Ben Ridsdale), Carly, Caitlyn, & Issac, Chris (Rachel), Sean (Meagan), Hubert Jr. Mallory. Sharon (Terry Dereniwski) and their 3 children: Tim (Alisha), Easton & Sienna, Rob (Adin), Hawkley, & Berkley. Jeff (Jaye). Beverley Ryan and her 3 children: Scott (Hristina), Mark (Abby), Todd.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated on July 25, 2024 from the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon, SK with Rev. Fr. Gerard Cooper presiding. The pianist was Mickey Lux and the hymns and songs were led by Holy Family Choir Members. Tamra Kanhai and Erin Barnes read the Scriptures and Prayers of the Faithful were read by Lauren Mentanko. The Gift Bearers were Rachel Mentanko and Cohen Konkel. Nolan Barnes served as the Cross Bearer. The Pall Bearers were Mark Ryan, Scott Ryan, Tim Dereniwski, Rob Dereniwski, Sean Kanhai and Chris Kanhai. Sharon Barnes and Nolan Barnes read the eulogy and soloists Hawkley & Berkley Dereniwski shared music prior to mass. The interment will take place in the Garden of Memories, Yorkton Memorial Gardens at a later date. Messages of condolence may be shared at baileysfuneralhome.com.
