Obituary of Rev. Eugene John Peter Schaffer

Fr. Eugene Schaffer passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Christina; brother David and sister Leona. Eugene is survived by two sisters, Dorothy (Gilles) Lesperance of Regina and Delores (Pat) Murphy of Saskatoon; three nieces, Shawna, Vanessa and Alynn; three nephews, Cory, Patrick and Tracey as well as eleven great nieces and nephews. Fr. Gene celebrated his 50th Anniversary of Ordination on June 5, 2011. Throughout the years he served at many rural parishes in the Archdiocese of Regina, as well as several parishes in the city. Prayers will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral, 3125 13th Avenue, Regina on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place at Holy Rosary Cathedral on Friday, July 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with The Most Reverend Daniel J. Bohan D.D. presiding. Interment at a later date. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com