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Maureen Leslie Buhr

January 20, 2020

Maureen Buhr

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Maureen Buhr on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 60 years after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Maureen was predeceased by her spouse Robert; father Wilfred Behl; father-in-law Edward Buhr; mother-in-law Eva Buhr; and sister-in-law Patricia Buhr.

She is survived by her son Michael; mother Mary Behl; brothers Perry (Monica) Behl, Darren (Alicia) Behl and Todd Behl; brothers-in-law Charles (Cheryl), Rodney (Linda), James (Joanne), Raymond (Shelly) and Stuart (Angela); sisters-in-law Sharon (Jean) Boivin, Bonnie (Tony) Grande, Julie Buhr, Laurie (Tim) Loewen and Nicole (Tom) Schultz; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Thank you to all the wonderful staff at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, and at the Pasqua Hospital units 3A and 3B. 

At Maureen’s request, there will be no funeral. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Maureen’s memory may be made to the Pasqua Hospital Palliative Care Unit or the Saskatchewan Cancer Foundation.


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Messages of Condolence


Michael and family - please accept my deepest condolences. I worked with your mom at the Ministry of Health and, for the longest time, she was just on the other side of my cubicle wall. As with many others here, I considered her an absolutely delightful work friend. I hope you are able to find comfort with each other and your memories. Hugs to you all. ~ Cindy Weppler


I am so saddened to hear of Maureen's passing. I had the pleasure of working with her for many years. She was such a resilient person and I always admired her strength. She will be missed. ~ Cheryl Mack


I am sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. ~ Garth Herbert


My heartfelt condolences to the whole family. I had the pleasure of working with Maureen for many years at Sask Health. She always had a smile for you even as she struggled with her illness. Her resilience was an inspiration to all her knew her. She is remembered with fondness by all who knew her. God bless you all with sweet memories and peace at this time. ~ Marie Bogdane


I am so sorry for your loss. ~ Anna Peters


Very sad news. She was a great gal and helped me always She was a lot of fun and always was competent at any task given her. My condolences ~ Lucille Bechard Johnstone


Dear Family of Maureen, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Maureen. Our chapter remembers her fondly. Every time I make her almond slice I remember the many good times we had at her home for our Christmas meetings where we enjoyed her great baking. She was a wonderful Beta sister who was always calm and positive, even through her many challenges. She will be missed. Yours in Sisterhood, Brenda Weisbrot on behalf of Laureate Alpha, Beta Sigma Phi ~ Brenda Weisbrot


My heart is saddened with the loss of Maureen. We had many good times together especially with our Beta Sigma Phi get-togethers. Maureen was the strongest woman I know and it was sad she had so many hurdles along the way. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to her mom Mary, son Michael and also to sister-in-law Monica who was a member of Beta also. Maureen I miss you, your friend, Eileen ~ Eileen K.