It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Melvin George Eldridge on February 27, 2026 at the age of 70 years.

Mel was born in Saskatoon, SK, May 4, 1955. He was an Engineer for CN Rail and after retiring, trained students to be Engineers for CN. Before that, he had several interesting jobs and worked for Elections Canada when he could. He liked to read, was a great cook, kept up with politics and most recently, loved spending time with his Black Lab, Elli. He loved visits from the grandchildren and long talks with friends and family. His first question was always, “What’s for supper?” He will be dearly missed.

Mel is survived by his loving spouse, Judy; children: Derek (Sharon) of Saskatoon, SK, Evan (Nadj) of Edmonton, AB, Leslee (Tad) of Prince Albert, SK, Grant (Amanda) of Langham, SK; grandchildren: Daystar, Conner, Angel, Jessica (Logan), Sheldon (Erin); siblings: William John Eldridge of BC, Leona (Joy) Elaine Abbs (Spencer) of Tisdale, SK, Brian Eldridge of Calgary, AB, Tammy Irene (James) Arscott of Clavet, SK; sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Darren Pylatuik) of Martensville, SK, Kim (Kerry Loranger) and family of Kenora, ON, Kathy (Jamie MacFarlane) and family of Moose Jaw, SK; brother-in-law, Keith Symanyk and family of Ashcroft, BC; mother-in-law, Marlene Hertz (Walter) of Kenora, ON.

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Pearl Eldridge; brothers: Robert Joseph Eldridge, James Eldridge; sister-in-law, Gloria Eldridge; nephew, CJ Symanyk.

As per Mel’s request, no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers the family request that donation can be directed to the Battlefords Humane Society, Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre or the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium – Alyssa Kozinski Student Funeral Director

Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium – Alyssa Kozinski Student Funeral Director

• Date : 2026-03-05
• Location : North Battleford, SK