Neil Robert Alexander Watson

Neil Robert Alexander Watson, late of Yellow Grass, SK passed away on January 1, 2026 at the age of 53 years.

He was predeceased by his father, Neil Allison Watson; grandparents, Robert and Veva Strachan, Alexander and Irene Watson; in-laws, Ken and Barb Swenson; as well as numerous aunts and uncles.

Neil is survived by his wife, Jaelynn Watson (Midale, SK) and her children: Keegan (Jenn) Schindel [Luca, Madison], Logan (Brooke White) Schindel; his mother, Cheryl Watson (Yellow Grass, SK); sister, Leslie (Michael) Mullinger (Yellow Grass, SK); nieces: Jordyn (Burke) Johnstone [Autumn, Rowan], Kaycee Mullinger; nephew, Jesse Mullinger; brother-in-law, Currie (Kathy) Swenson; nephews, Ryan, Rylie; niece, Keisha Swenson (Levi); as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. 

A Service of Remembrance was held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from the Yellow Grass Wheatland Communiplex, Yellow Grass, SK with Judy Beck officiating. Luncheon followed the service at the Yellow Grass Wheatland Communiplex, Yellow Grass, SK. Interment is to be held at a later date.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Neil may be made to the Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation, 2217C Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 6A8 or the Yellow Grass Minor Hockey Association, c/o 101 Millet Street, Yellow Grass, SK, S0G 5J0 or Wheatland Early Learners Daycare, Box 36, Yellow Grass, SK, S0G 5J0.

For those wishing to attend virtually, please follow the live stream video by opening Neil’s memorial page on RD Family Funeral Chapel’s website starting at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026.