Date of Birth: June 27, 1961
Date of Death: May 30, 2026
RIFFEL – The family of Audrey Lynn Ashcroft of Yorkton, beloved wife of Robert Ashcroft, sadly announces her passing on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Audrey Lynn Riffel was born on June 27, 1961 to Edgar and Dorothy (nee Hass) Riffel in Yorkton, SK.
She was raised on a dairy farm, with her sister, her brothers, cousins, friends, and exchange students always getting up to something. Audrey enjoyed learning and short periods of travel around the world, until she met Robert Ashcroft in 1983.
She married Robert Lee Ashcroft on June 27, 1987, and they were blessed with three fantastic daughters: Skye
October 1988, Autumn August 1990, Rae May 1992. A lot of work, a lot more fun, and always noise, Audrey’s life was always full of people! Always the best of times!
Audrey was involved with 4-H, Taekwondo, Jr Wildlife, Air Cadets, Vikings Re-enactment, and motorcycles, which gave the opportunity to meet new and different friends. Working at Custom Microsystems, Sask Taekwondo,
Women Entrepreneurs, and as a Commissionaire led to an even more diverse group of friends.
Audrey would like to thank the people who made this life possible with their presents for a moment, an hour, or for years and years. Thank you for making my life the best ever! – Audrey
Audrey is predeceased by parents Edgar and Dorothy Riffel, in-laws Tom and Joan (nee Brears) Ashcroft and brother Roy Riffel, son-in-law Patrick Rushowick.
Audrey with be missed by her loving husband, Robert Ashcroft; children Skye Bueckert (Herman) and kids: Kade, Owen, Colt and Dean; Autumn Bodnaryk (Matthew) and kids: Maverick, Carter and Easton; Rae Griffith (Tyler) and Kids: Keaton and Lincoln; brothers Duane Riffel (Heather), Trent Riffel (Crystal), and sister Val Riffel; in-laws Scott Ashcroft (Bonnie) in Taiwan, Collen Ashcroft; as well as all the nieces and nephews, cousins and adopted family
everywhere. Please plant a tree somewhere in my memory. Thank you – Audrey
The Memorial Service was held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. Musical selections shared were ‘Call of Valhalla’ and ‘Supermarket Flowers’. The urn bearers were Audrey’s daughters; Skye Bueckert, Autumn Bodnaryk and Rae Griffith. Memorial donations may be made to Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer or a Cancer Charity of One’s Choice as gifts of remembrance. Condolences may be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com
