Irene Germaine Hilkewich (nee Casavant) passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Paul's Hospital on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Judy (Ken) Kajner; son Jason (Bilinda) Hilkewich; grandchildren Neelie Kajner, Corey (Carmen) Kajner, Jayda, Damaris & Jonah Hilkewich; and great-grandchildren Hayden Elliot-Nelson & Teslyn Kajner. She was predeceased by her loving husband Orest in 2000. Irene was born and raised in Domremy, SK. She worked at St. Paul’s Hospital as a steno clerk. In later years, Irene and Orest owned hotels/bars in St. Brieux and Avonlea, SK. After Orest's passing, Irene moved to Saskatoon and resided at Saint Ann's Senior Citizens Village Corp. Her bright smile will be dearly missed. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church (211 Ave. O South) in Saskatoon, SK. Arrangements in care of David Polzen – Mourning Glory Funeral Services 306-978-5200