Lorne Mike Suchan
July 17th, 2023
Lorne was born on September 15, 1947 in Humboldt Saskatchewan. He was raised on a farm nearby with his nine siblings by the late Mike and Hedwig Suchan. After high school Lorne went to Toronto for his brother Ray’s wedding where he would stay and years later marry Ella and have their two children. The family moved to Regina in 1990.
Lorne was an amazing caretaker for his wife and son, always putting his family first. He was always involved in the kids sports and would later join the poker league with Brad. He was an avid sports fan, he had season tickets to the Riders for many years and always loved going to the curling or hockey game. He also loved music and going to concerts whenever possible.
Lorne had a larger than life personality, always making friends wherever he went.
He was an extraordinary father, father in law, grandfather aka Papa Santa, brother, uncle, and friend and will be dearly missed by all.
Lorne will be cremated and a private celebration of life will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to https://www.braintumour.ca/ways-to-give/donate-now/
Messages:
Lorne lived down the hall from me and he would do his daily 90 laps up and down the hall way. Always gave me a warm hello and we always had a good chat. He would say take care of my girls when I would go inside as he was referring to my little daughter and myself! He was a sweet man and his presence is so missed around the building!!
Words cannot properly convey how sad we are that Lorne is no longer with us. We met him through his brother Ray. There were many house parties in those days and Lorne was always the life of the party! We had many great times with him and Ella and the kids at our house and at the cottage. After they moved out west, we kept in touch. There were visits, phone calls, emails. He was always a happy guy with a positive attitude. Ron had several trips with him to sporting events which they thoroughly enjoyed...as well as the after game few drinks at the pub! We were blessed to have him as a friend and will miss him always! Ron and Karin
There are no words to express condolences properly. A true friend, a great husband and father through so many obstacles...he kept his sense of life and humour. I will miss him always.
So sorry for your loss, Stephanie. We have so many memories and stories with your dad, mom and Brad. Will always fondly remember the Manchester gang and our activities of swimming, road hockey, volleyball, partying and the occasional refreshment or two. RIP Lorne -- you will be missed.
Stephanie and family we are so very sorry for your loss. Lorne was my best friend. He was a wonderful devoted caregiver to Ella and Brad as they loss the full control of body movement due to the symptoms of Ataxia. He dedicated with love much of his life to them and he was admired by all. He was a wonderful guy. In his Toronto years, he enjoyed playing football with his buddies in the Touch Football league. Our team, named the Aardvarks, one year won the championship and we did a lot of celebrating. Lorne was the best celebrator, partying and lifting and downing (with no hands) a few beverages, etc. Also, he played fastball with his buddies in the Industrial Baseball league. We won and we lost and had lots of fun. And many other good times. Lorne lived a good life, dedicated and fun and leaves us with wonderful and vivid memories. He brightened up everyone’s life with his big smile and continued to send hilarious emails from his hospital bed. You live on in our hearts. Bill and Sandy Folliott and many friends, Toronto and Kingsville, Canada.
We are so sorry for your loss, Stephanie. Your dad was a very special man, and both Dale and I loved him very much. He just took everything in stride that came his way. With so much on his shoulders for so long, he carried himself with style and always had a way to make us laugh, and could talk about everything. The impact that both Brad and your dad made on so many people will always stay with us. Amazing men, to say the least.
Lorne will be missed by many and myself. We used to play poker, go to Curling Events together and always laugh together. My sincere condolences to the family. He always had something funny to say and made us laugh often. Rest In Peace Lorne, you are now with Ella and Brad
Our group is not the same now without brad and Lorne they are sadly missed. Our condolences to you and your family from us
Stephanie, my sincere condolences to you and your family! Brad and Lorne were 2 of the nicest humans I've met. Lorne always made an effort to shake my hand and ask how I was doing each time I saw him. His love for the Poker league was special and we all will miss him dearly. He will always be remembered by our poker group! Take care.
Stephanie please accept our condolences on the recent passing of your Dad….we created some terrific memories of both you, Brad, your Mom and Dad when you lived in Ontario…. I always loved USA Thanksgiving having a few “POPs” with your Dad watching football & coaching Brad & Ryan hockey!! He was a great Man & made this world a better place! RIP Lorne…. A sad day!
He was a wonderful man. I remember many a Roughrider game with him and Stephanie, or sleepovers at their house when I was growing up. He was a kind and wonderful man. My condolences to the entire family on their loss.
Lorne will be dearly missed by our whole family as he was like a family member to all of us. We will certainly miss our card games with him throughout the year, but especially at Christmas time. Rest in peace you will not be forgotten by us.
I lived in Lorne’s building for many years, but didn’t get to meet him until we followed one another to a Red Sox game one night. He sat with my mom and I, chatting and making jokes, becoming an instant friend to both of us. We shared many drinks and conversations over the years and he is so dearly missed. My condolences.