We would like to acknowledge members of our Saskatchewan music community who have passed away this year (2022-2023).
Carmen Moerike, Regina (1943-August 23, 2022)
Drummer with numerous bands over many decades in the business.
Gary Borton, Regina (-June 2022)
French horn player, music educator and member of the Regina Symphony Orchestra for over 50 years.
Jill Mack, Saskatoon (1989-March 13, 2022
Musician and sound tech.
Lawrence “Alex” Strongarm, Kā-pā-a-kōot (Standing Alone), Kawacatoose First Nation
(May 23, 1944-September 10, 2022)
Musician/fiddle player.
Merv Szuba, Saskatoon (May 1, 1950-January 23, 2023)
Drummer in bands including The Pig Boys and Better Off Red; an original board member of SOMA (Saskatchewan Original Music Association).
Nathan “Rikishi” Pelly, Cote First Nation (-June 19, 2022)
3-time world champion powwow singer.
Pat Steel (Pat Moyer), Regina (1936-January 1, 2023)
Jazz musician/vocalist with the Bob Moyer Big Band and many others.
Globe and Mail story
Sandra Halldorson-Pulles, Regina (-February 19, 2022)
Musician with bands including Brandy and Louisiana Jane.
Vladimir (Vlad) Panio, Regina (-July 9, 2022)
"Legend of Ukrainian Music", of The Panio Brothers.
CTV news story
This is not intended to be a complete list; omissions are unintended. Please let us know of updates that should be made.
