Date of Birth: November 11, 1954
Date of Death: April 13, 2026
Barbara Ann Allary passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family.
Barbara was born on Nov. 11, 1954, in Yorkton, Sask., to William and Muriel (nee Star) Allary. She was the third child in the family and grew up on the family farm in the Crescent Lake area. Barbara attended Allary School until Grade 9 and later attended Yorkton Regional High School, graduating in 1973. In 1974, she was crowned Saskatchewan Indian Princess.
Between 1976 and 1983, Barbara welcomed five children, raising them on a farm near Tonkin. She found great joy in country life, spending her time gardening, curling, and caring for her beloved dog, Homer. Her life was full and busy, often centered around baseball games, curling bonspiels, and time spent with family. Above all, Barbara cherished her role as a mother and took immense pride and joy in being a grandmother.
Barbara was predeceased by her parents, William and Muriel Allary; her brothers Edgar, Stan, Calvin and Marvin; her brother-in-law Wayne; and her foster child Dwayne.
She is lovingly remembered by her five children: Chris (Erin), Michael, Donovan (Kristin), Sean (Amanda) and Krystal (Wade). She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren: Hannah, Maddison, Aiden, Cohen, Brody, Harper, Haili, Jacob, Rex, Emma and Magen. She is also survived by her siblings, John (Patti), Alvin (Donna),
Anthony (Joanne), and sisters Gloria (Pete), Lynda, Terri and Corry; along with numerous extended family members including Auntie Sharon Strongarm and cousins on Star Blanket First Nation.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Foothills Hospital in Calgary and the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, 2nd Floor South, for their compassionate care and support.
Barbara will be remembered for her strength, her love of family, and the warmth she brought to those around her.
A Family Funeral Service was held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Interment followed in the Garden of St. Mark in the Yorkton
\Memorial Gardens with Cohen, Brody, Jacob and Aiden Allary, Rex Taylor, Ty Standingready, Ryder Moody and Cole Standingready serving as the casketbearers.
Condolences can be sent to the family on Barb’s tribute page at baileysfuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral Home.
