Obituary: Ethel Mary Reiger, known as the Bird Lady of Saskatchewan

Ethel Mary Reiger, known as the Bird Lady of Saskatchewan, died peacefully on Jan. 11, 2026; she was born March 7, 1940 and is remembered for caring for birds and squirrels and for her baking and community presence.

Ethel Mary Reiger died peacefully on Jan. 11, 2026. She was born on March 7, 1940 and grew up in the Baring District on the family farm. She married William "Bill" Reiger in 1958 and lived on farms near Percival and later in Broadview before moving to Grenfell, where she spent her later years. She was well known locally for her baking, gardening, and for caring for birds and squirrels. Notable details: - Date of birth: March 7, 1940; Date of death: January 11, 2026. - Married William "Bill" Reiger in 1958 and later lived in Broadview and Grenfell. - Mother of Brenda (deceased) and Brian; remembered as a grandmother and great-grandmother by named family members in the notice. - Known as the Bird Lady of Saskatchewan; she tended gardens, cared for birds and squirrels, and was included in a rare bird book when a red-bellied woodpecker visited her yard. - The notice says a Celebration of Life will be announced in the spring; it also reports that online condolences were listed at tubmanfh.com and requests donations to an animal rescue in her name in lieu of flowers. Summary: Ethel Reiger is remembered for her care of wildlife, her gardening and baking, and her presence in Broadview and Grenfell communities. The family named surviving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and listed several relatives who predeceased her, including her husband William Reiger and daughter Brenda McRobbie. A Celebration of Life will be announced in the spring and online condolences were noted through the funeral home.