Herbert “Herb” Hoffman

Herbert “Herb” Hoffman, aged 93 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away on Sunday, December 29th, 2019 at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.  Herb was born on July 9th, 1926 in Lucky Lake, SK.  He was raised here and then started his career with CN Rail then moved to Sask Wheat Pool for 35 years, first at Kindersley, then Verendyre, and lastly Richlea.  Herb loved fishing and discussing politics – you say Conservative, he says, Liberal; you say Liberal, he says NDP. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Ida Winnifred Hoffman (née: Jones) on June 23rd, 2010; son, Kenneth Roger on November 29th, 2016; parents, Peter and Marie; brother, John; and sisters: Zelma, Lorene, and Betty.  Herb will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Audrey Kathlene (Ray) Briggs; and daughter-in-law, Julie Hoffman; grandchildren: Renata, Ryan (Allison), Chris (Jeannette), Dwayne (Leah), Darryl, and Karen; and great-grandchildren: Shayna, Brayden, McKenna, Charlie, Paisley, Adria, Carter, Bailey, Gage, Payton, Ryder, and Cruz.  Also leaving to mourn are his sisters-in-law, Carol (Sonny) Buhr and Thelma Hoffman; as well as many nieces and nephews. In keeping with Herb’s wishes, a Private Family Service will be held.  As an expression of sympathy, donations in Herb’s name may be made to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, 55 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Surtees, Funeral Director 306-693-4550.