Wilma Ruby Regehr

Wilma Ruby Regehr

July 27, 1939 – March 11, 2026

Wilma Ruby Regehr passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at the age of 86.

Wilma was born on July 27, 1939, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and grew up on a farm near Langham. While she enjoyed farm life, Wilma carried a deep curiosity about the world and dreams beyond the fields of her childhood. After graduating from Langham High School, she left the farm and moved to Saskatoon to pursue new opportunities.

Wilma worked in the fashion department at Eaton’s, where her natural sense of style and creativity flourished. She later worked at the Co-op, and it was there that she met the love of her life, Lavern Regehr. Together they built a warm and fulfilling life, grounded in love, partnership, and shared interests.

Wilma and Lavern enjoyed traveling to exotic destinations, listening to music, and creating a beautiful home and yard that reflected Wilma’s artistic vision. Creativity infused every part of her life—she expressed it through painting, clothing design and sewing, needlework, cooking, and an endless curiosity for plants.

Her greatest passion was horticulture, especially orchids. Wilma nurtured hundreds of orchids in her greenhouse, tending to them with patience, devotion, and joy. She was a proud Honorary Lifetime Member of the Saskatoon Orchid Society, a recognition that reflected both her expertise and her generosity in sharing knowledge with others.

Wilma was happiest spending hours each day in her greenhouse, nurturing her orchids and cultivating a beautiful, tranquil yard. In her later years, time spent with her plants became a source of comfort, purpose, and peace.

Wilma is survived by her devoted husband, Lavern Regehr, who shared a rich and loving life with her.

Wilma will be remembered for her creativity, her quiet strength, her love of beauty in all its forms, and the care she poured into everything she touched—from her garden to her home and relationships. Her legacy lives on in the living, growing beauty she leaves behind.

Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.