is with great sadness that the family of Olga Ellen Zahara, late of Prince Albert, SK, announce her passing on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Herb  Bassett Care Home in Prince Albert, SK.

Olga was born June 24, 1928, to Daniel and Sophie Matushynee in Foxford, SK.  She completed grades 1-8 at Chiefswood School in Foxford and later took correspondence classes while working at her father’s post office and general store.   In 1947 she married John Zahara and moved to Welland, Ontario and worked at a canning factory while John worked at a steel mill.  After returning to Saskatchewan, they had three children: Gloria, Glen and Richard.  In 1966 at the age of 38, Olga returned to school and completed a business course at Prince Albert Technical High School.  Soon after she began working for the Government of Saskatchewan Motor License Bureau, later becoming SGI.  In 1993 after 26 years, she retired.  Olga and John were active members of the Dixie Chain Square Dance Club, and later the Heritage Centre, Legion and the Army and Navy clubs.

Olga enjoyed a lengthy retirement spending winters in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, dancing three times a week and keeping very active.  After John’s passing in 2015, mom continued traveling south until she was 90 years old.  She later moved to Points West Senior Living facility, where she continued meeting with friends both old and new while continuing her still active lifestyle.  At age 94 her health began to decline, and she moved first to Bethesda Care Home and later to Herb Bassett Home, both of which provided excellent and loving care.

Donations in Olga’s memory may be directed to Prince Albert Heritage Seniors Association,155 12th Street West, Prince Albert, SK S6V 3C5.  The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at St. George’s Anglican Church, 1104 4 St E, Prince Albert, SK. Interment was at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens, HWY 2 S, Prince Albert, SK.  Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, Jolissa Trudel Funeral Director, Prince Albert, SK 306-763-3322.

 

• Date : 2026-09-03
• Location : Prince Albert, SK