Russell Everett Torkelson late of Weyburn, SK, formerly of Beaubier, SK passed away June 29, 2025 at the age of 79 years.

Russell was predeceased by his parents, James and Gladys Torkelson; in laws, Jim and Pat Gullett; brothers in law, Eric Klee and Bill Gullett.

Russell will be remembered by his wife, Sharon Torkelson of Weyburn, SK; son, Toby Torkelson (Shannon Hein) of Warman, SK and his children, Grayson, Holden and Emerson; daughter, Tracey (Sabe) Holzer of Torquay, SK and their children, Aidan, Zachary, Terran and Emma; daughter, Tana Torkelson of Weyburn, SK and her son, Merrick (Sierra); brothers, Terry (Heather) Torkelson and Kirk (Ila) Torkelson; sisters in law, Mary Klee and Jane (Jim) McGinty; close friend, Clifford “Kip” Mathers as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A Service of Remembrance was held on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. from the Grace United Church, Weyburn, SK with Reverend Trust officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were All In Attendance. Lunch and fellowship followed the service at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #47 150 ~ 3rd Street NE, Weyburn, SK. A Private Family Interment will be held at a later date in Beaubier Cemetery, Beaubier, SK.

For those wishing to attend virtually, please follow the live stream video by opening Russell’s memorial page on RD Family Funeral Chapel’s website starting at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Russell may be made to Oungre Memorial Park Box 69 Oungre, SK S0C 1Z0 or to the Canadian Cancer Society.