Julianna Phillips

PHILLIPS - Julie Phillips of Sherbrooke Community Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan passed away at the centre on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the age of 102 years old. 

Julie is lovingly remembered by her children: Wayne (Janelle) Phillips, Allan (Betty) Phillips, Joan (Dwain) Daniel, Jean (Terry) Elliott, Judy Phillips (daughter-in-law); by her grandchildren, Erin Elliott (John Kassam), Alison Elliott (Carlo Godoy), Heather Daniel Minier (Angelo Minier), Sheryl (Landon) Lavallee, Tim (Michino) Phillips, Heidi Phillips, Rebecca (Ross) Meacham, Carson Phillips (Katie Leah), Leah (Austin) Schneider; by her great-grandchildren, Maya Julie Kassam, Isabela Godoy, Sofia Godoy, Mateo Godoy, Ethan Minier, Carter Minier, Mitchell Minier, Mila Lavallee, Declan Lavallee, Lennox Lavallee, Johanna Phillips, Tohma Phillips, Momo Phillips, Misa Phillips, Tieg Meacham, Mac Meacham, Ida May Meacham, Elton Phillips, Dale Phillips, Henrik Schneider. 

Julie was predeceased by her parents Johanna and Leo Kuhmayer and Johann Tuider, husband Elton and son John, sister Joan Chorney and husband Peter, and brother Karl Kuhmayer.

Julianna Tuider was born April 2, 1923 to Johann and Johanna Tuider of Oberdorf, Austria. Her father died before she was born. 

On February 26, 1927 her mother Johanna married Leopold Kuhmayer who moved to Canada shortly thereafter. 

On June 1, 1937 her mother Johanna, brother Karl, sister Joan and Julie reunited with Leo in the Midnight Lake District of Saskatchewan. 

Upon arrival in Canada, Julie attended Midnight Lake School. She later married Elton Phillips of Birch Lake on October 27, 1945. They began raising their family of five - Wayne, Allan, and triplets Joan, Jean and John. Over the years, they lived in Makwa, Marlin, Sibbald Lake and Midnight Lake where Elton taught school. Later, they lived in Medstead and Glaslyn where he was school principal. 

Julie will be remembered as a kind and active community member. She was involved in the Catholic Women's League of Medstead. They also loved their weekly square dancing there. In Glaslyn, Julie was involved in the Order of the Royal Purple and Catholic Ladies Holy Cross Catholic Church. She enjoyed curling and was a devoted golfer and bowler. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Julie's memory may be made to the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Glaslyn; Sherbrooke Community Centre - House 5, 401 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon; or to a charity of your choice. 

Memorial service and interment will be arranged at a later date.