Thread by @MickeyDjuric

In April, 56 Saskatchewan residents died from COVID-19. They were fathers, mothers, parents, educators. They leave behind children, co-workers, family and friends.

Below are some of their stories from @CBCSask journalists. 1/8

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Ali Syed, died of COVID-19 days after his wife gave birth to their third child — a daughter, who will never meet her father. 2/8

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Ghidei Tesfai, 70, was considered one of the matriarchs of Regina’s Eritrean community. She is remembered as 'a mother to all.’ 3/8

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Warren Montgomery, the chef behind The Big Easy Kitchen in Regina, died leaving a wife and two young children behind. He is remembered as a big personality with a big smile. 4/8

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Family and colleagues mourn Victor Thunderchild who worked at Prince Albert's Carlton Comprehensive for 29 years. The much-loved teacher is believed to be the first Sask. educator lost to COVID-19. 5/8

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A 49-year-old educational assistant in Moose Jaw died after getting COVID-19 from a student. She leaves behind a young family. 6/8

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Corey Charles, a 32-year-old father of two died in his sleep eight days after testing positive for the virus. 7/8

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These stories represent a small fraction of the grief felt across the province from the pandemic.

Nearly 70% of all COVID-19 deaths in Saskatchewan occurred within the first four months of 2021.

April: 56 deaths
March: 51
February: 81
January: 152

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