Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vincent Louis Weber on January 9, 2026 at the age of 92. Vince was surrounded by his loving family, and while we mourn his loss, we are endlessly grateful for the years of joy and music he shared with us.

Vince is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ida Weber; son Lyle Weber, grandchildren Simone (Michael), Madison (Sarah), and Logan (Irena); daughter Donna Gusway, grandchildren MacKenzie and Carter; son Alan (Mari-Ann) Weber, grandchildren John, Greg, Carla (Justin); daughter Linda (Blaine) Lucyk, grandchildren Apolline (Justinas), Janelle, Quinton (Jill), Aria; son Neil Weber (Clara Parente), grandchildren Eve and Avalon; and great-grandchildren Austin, Hali, Kaden, Evelyn, Taylor, Charlotte, and Medeina. Vince is also survived by his siblings Martha Kerr, Arnold (Eleanor) Weber, Millie (Ron) Samol, Lillian Leeson, and Louise (Ray) Saulnier.

Vince was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Odelia “Tillie" (nee Phillips); his brothers Donald, Dave (Jeannette), Eugene, Ted (Stella) Weber; and his sisters Jo (Cliff) Palaniuk, Emma (Cliff) Bulmer, and Loretta Carriere; brothers-in-law Norris Leeson and Bill Kerr; and son-in-law Tracy Gusway.

Vince was born into a close-knit musical family. Starting at a young age, Vince was part of his family's band. Alongside his father and brothers, he played at many wedding and anniversary celebrations in rural Saskatchewan. As an adult, he formed his own band, The Blue Notes, which played frequently in Regina and surrounding areas. His first instrument was the clarinet, but subsequently his main musical instrument became the accordion. He was a multi-instrumentalist and also developed abilities on the guitar, banjo, harmonica, and the saxophone, which he played as a member of the Lions Band. Vince cherished performing with the Rider Pep Band and being the original Banjo Bowl banjo player, which earned him a front-page photo on the Regina Leader Post. Vince wanted to share and pass down his musical ability to his children; he provided opportunities for music lessons, encouraged them, and was proud of their musical achievements.

Vince’s 35-year career at SaskTel was equally impressive. Starting as a maintenance technician in Saskatoon’s switching rooms, he later moved to Regina to work in the finance and planning departments. He worked with wireless frequencies and fiber optics in the 1970s and 1980s, long before they became household terms, and retired in 1984. An avid baseball player in his youth, Vince spoke fondly of the sport throughout his life. Whether travelling for family reunions or visiting his grandchildren, family was always at the center of his life. His accordion was a staple at family gatherings for decades, and he took great joy in performing at the Kimberley Accordion Festival. In retirement, he entertained residents at seniors' homes and sang in the "Volksliederchor Harmonie" with Ida. Vince served on the board of the "Germans from Russia" heritage group and was a long-time member of the German Club. He was a man of deep devotion who found great strength in his Catholic faith and the Mass.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Parish, 3239 Garnet Street, Regina, Saskatchewan on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Diabetes Canada.