Larry Russell Benjamin

Larry Russell Benjamin passed away quickly and peacefully in the arms of his loving wife in their home in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Larry leaves to mourn his soul mate and loving wife of nearly 50 years, Mary Ellen (Wruth) Benjamin; their two children, Angela (Cameron) Charlebois of White City, and Ryan (Danielle) Benjamin of Carlyle; their four precious grandchildren, Grady Benjamin, Ryder Benjamin, Braxton Charlebois, and Nyah Charlebois.

Larry is also survived by his siblings: Mavis Hawker (Lethbridge), Glen Benjamin (Lloydminster), and Barb Stoesz (Medicine Hat); many nieces and nephews including Yvonne's children: Brian (Colleen), Craig (Cathie), Glori-Faye, Todd (Pam); Ken's children: Rick (Darlene), Cheryl (Ed), Mike (Sue Ann), Allen, Susan, Kathy (Warren), Patti (Colin), and Russ; Lorne's children: Keith (Tamara) and Karen (Robin); Irene's children: Mike (Sarah), Melanie (Garth), Jackie (Daryl), and Warren (Kim); Mavis' children: Sid (Jackie), Brent (Donna), and Sandra; Glen's children: Shawn (Dionne), Jason (Megan), and Renea; Barb's children: Lori (Kelly), Lee (Shirley), and Greg (Laura); Carol's children: Mark (Shannon); Jack's children: Andrea (Toni) and James (Colleen). Larry leaves many extended family members, lifelong and new friends.

Larry was predeceased by his mother, Susan (McMillan) Benjamin (1983); brothers, Lorne Benjamin (2008), Ken McMillan (2012); sisters: Irene Hanson (2025), Yvonne Cowan (2025), in-laws: Russell Wruth (1983), Ethel Wruth (2015); brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Abe Harder (1985), Bud Hanson (1991), Theodore Cowan (1992), Dick Stoesz (2006), Carol McMillan (2008), Gordon Wruth (2011), Joanne Benjamin (2015), Jack Wruth (2017), Carol Harder (2018), Arlene Wruth (2025).

The funeral service for Larry was held at the Glen Ewen Communiplex, Glen Ewen, SK. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 12 noon with Mrs. Sandy Dalziel officiating. A time of fellowship followed at the Communiplex.

Donations in memory of Larry can be directed to the Glen Ewen Park & Playground, Box 99, Glen Ewen, SK. S0C 1C0.

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