Robert Herbert Goodwin

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and husband Robert Herbert Goodwin of Regina, Saskatchewan died peacefully and in no pain on the morning of May 10, 2019 on the Palliative Care unit at the Pasqua Hospital, at the age of 72. He was predeceased by his parents Edith and John Robert Goodwin; sister Marina Trask; Uncle Herbert Mutter; brothers-in-law Max Benko, Jerome, Conrad, Clarence, and James Schermann, and Alex Liss; and sister-in-law Elaine Schermann. Left to mourn him is his wife of 48 years, Joan Goodwin; children Natasha Kitz (Blake) and Byron Goodwin; grandchildren Kaitlynn, Mercedes, Danielle and Brooklyn Kitz, Ryan (Jessica), Daryian, Reese, and Lexi Goodwin; great-grandchildren Darius, Aubrey, and Kayde Goodwin; sisters Pauline Benko and Roberta Bender (Chuck); brothers and sisters-in-law, Eloy Schermann, Bunny Schermann, Norman Schermann, Senan Schermann (Nadine), Marie Liss, Sylvia Schermann, Abdon Schermann (Linda), Cyril Schermann, Wanda Nolte (Mark), Patrick Schermann (Cheryl), Bibiana Jardine (Bruce), Lorelei Schurman; numerous nieces and nephews and many family friends. Our dad was born on August 19, 1946 in Lestock hospital. He grew up in Semans Saskatchewan, the youngest of 4 children and the only son. He attended Semans School and eventually made his way to Regina where he met and married Joan Schermann. They were married on Dec 12, 1970. Natasha Lynn was born in Calgary on September 9, 1971 and Byron Robert on Aug 30, 1972. Dad started with Canada Safeway on Dec 7, 1968 in Regina. They moved to Calgary shortly after they were married and he continued to work for Canada Safeway in Calgary. The family eventually moved back to Regina in the summer of 1982 to be closer to most of the family. He also worked for Canada Safeway in Regina before retiring in 2011 at the age of 65. His hobbies included playing pool, playing cards and watching the Toronto Blue Jays on TV. He loved his animals Spike and Ginger and they loved him back. Our dad’s wish was not to be in pain so along with my mom, brother, daughter and husband we kept him at home as long as we could. We are forever grateful that he only spent 36 hours in hospital before he passed. From the start of his journey until the end our dad was surrounded by the love and support of his family. We will continue to hold him in our hearts and smile knowing he is truly resting in peace. Special thanks goes out to the Palliative Care home care staff along with the Occupational and Physio therapy departments. Without their help, our dad would not have been able to stay at home as long as he did. Thanks to the ABCC for their care and compassion towards our dad. At our father’s request, there will be no formal funeral service. Cremation was held on May 14, 2019. Arrangements entrusted to Victoria Avenue Funeral Home and Cremation Centre in Regina, SK.