Sarah Bethany Richards

She was predeceased by her parents Frank and Helen (Sulik) Reichert; her daughter Janet Hauck; her grandson Ian Hauck; and her brother Joseph Reichert.

Sarah is lovingly remembered by her daughter Joan Hauck; her son Philip Hauck and his wife Katherine; and her grandchildren: Arden Hauck (Kegan), Shaleen Hauck (Ciarán), and Mesha Hauck.

She is also fondly remembered by many cousins, extended family members, and the friends she made throughout her life, including those from St. Anne’s Senior Residence, LutherCare, and Good Samaritan Place.

Sarah’s life was marked by faith, service, compassion, and a quiet strength. Sarah had an idyllic childhood and grew up on a farm near Compeer, Saskatchewan, alongside her brother Joseph, and fondly remembered riding her horse, Flori.

She began her career as a journalist before doing secretarial work at the Natural Resources Building before returning to the University of Alberta, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family Life Studies. Guided by her deep Catholic faith, Sarah later pursued theological studies at St. Anthony’s Seminary in St. Albert.

Sarah made history as the first female layperson to serve as a hospital chaplain in Canada, later continuing her vocation as the Catholic Chaplain at the University of Alberta Hospital. She also served as secretary at St. Angela’s Academy in Prelate, Saskatchewan. As her parents aged, Sarah moved back to Macklin, Saskatchewan to help care for them.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on January 16, 2026, at Holy Spirit Parish (114 Kingsmere Place) in Saskatoon, with lunch to follow. In accordance with her wishes, Sarah will be laid to rest alongside her parents in Macklin, Saskatchewan, with a graveside service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on January 17, 2026 (to be confirmed).

Arrangements in care of Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200. To send condolences or leave a memory, please visit www.mourningglory.ca .