William John Sanoy (Bill), age 82, passed on peacefully from Foothills Country Hospice south of Calgary on April 5th, 2026 – among the mountains and prairies he loved to take country drives through. 

He had no pain and was of a solid mind and spirit, so he was able to love and be loved up to the end by his wife of 59 years, Norma Jean, their four sons: Darwin, Cory, Sean and Todd and his six grandchildren. We all miss him dearly.

Bill was born on a farm near Ibstone, SK in ‘43, he always retained a sense of the well-grounded pioneer who leads his family with hard work, integrity and loving-kindness.

Bill sensed and deeply embraced the presence of God in his life which eventually led him to a deep Christian faith . He believed in Christian Resurrection and during his final weeks would remind us “I’m Coming Back!”

We will celebrate his life well-lived, which has blessed us deeply, on June 20th and on the 21st he will be buried with his twin sister, Rosie, who passed away at birth. You are welcome to attend either of these:

Life Celebration Drop-In Social
1:00pm – 5:00pm on June 20th, 2026

Pioneer Association Hall
792 101 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 0Z

At around 130pm there will be some story and eulogy shared from Bill’s family. There will also be a celebration of life table with a slide show playing and anyone is free to place items, pictures or a written eulogy that others can read at their leisure.

Finger Foods and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.

Burial Gathering (Next Day)
2-230pm on June 21st, 2026 (Father’s Day)

Willowmoor Cemetery
NW 07-42-15 W3; Battle River RM #438
Battleford, SK
Coordinates: 52.60889, -108.15358
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3uiVHqDb8iU6uK1SA

Bill’s ashes will be buried at Willowmoor Cemetery
It will be informal with some words said by family

Dress is “nice casual” No T-shirts, sweats, crocs or manure on your boots but pretty much anything else is good 🙂

• Date : 2026-04-04
• Location : Calgary, AB