The family of Melinda Hemauer, beloved wife of Joe Hemauer of Langenburg, sadly announce her passing on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the age of 55 years. Melinda Gail Hemauer (Peepeetch) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 11, 2020 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina, Saskatchewan. She was 55 years old. Melinda was born on March 20, 1965 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. She was the daughter of Rose Alma Peepeetch and Archie LaRoque. Melinda grew up and attended school in Yorkton, where she met and married the father of her boys, Barry Pelletier Sr. Upon the dissolution of this marriage, Melinda made her way to Alberta to pursue her passion for cooking. She then returned to Saskatchewan where she first began fostering children. It was at this time that she then met her future husband, Joe Hemauer. Melinda and Joe were married in 2012 and made a beautiful home together in Langenburg, Saskatchewan, where they then opened their home to multiple children, offering them a safe and healthy living environment. She took great pride in cooking and baking for family events, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and birthdays. Melinda leaves to cherish her memory; her loving husband Joe, her children: Kenneth Peepeetch (Alicia) of Yorkton, Barry Pelletier Jr. (Donna) of Yorkton, Louie Peepeetch of Yorkton, William Pelletier of Little Bone First Nation, Edwin Pelletier (Cassandra) of Little Bone First Nation, Pennie Pelletier (Decoda) of Langenburg, Alexcia Cote of Langenburg, Jessica Miller (Bryce) of Langenburg, Christopher Klassen (Stacey) of Moose Jaw, Chelsey Hemauer (Jace) of Kindersley and Christian Taypaywayponesick of Regina. Melinda is also survived by 17 grandchildren, her siblings: Adam Peepeetch of Zagime First Nation, Elizabeth Kaye (Joe) of Little Bone First Nation, Terry Peepeetch (Verna) of Little Bone First Nation, Sharon Karakochuk of Little Bone First Nation, Valerie Pelletier (Bryan) of Saskatoon, Debbie Pelletier (Myles) of Little Bone First Nation, Kenneth Peepeetch of Little Bone First Nation, Donna Pelletier (Dan) of Cochrane, Alberta and Frances Buckle of Yorkton. Melinda is also survived by her auntie Doreen Myron of Longplain First Nation, auntie Mary Boehm of Kamloops, uncle Sid Peepeetch of Little Bone First Nation, her mother-in-law Katie Hemauer and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended Hemauer family. Melinda is predeceased by her mother Rose Alma Peepeetch, father Archie LaRoque, her grandparents Alex and Delia Peepeetch, numerous aunts, her father-in-law Robert Hemauer, her granddaughter and her great granddaughter. A visitation was held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 and the Funeral Service was held on Friday, October 16, 2020, both from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor Rick Flamont officiating. The Eulogy was given by Valerie Phillip (Pelletier) and a poem was shared by Christa Huber and Gabrielle Phillip. The Soloist was Angel Pelletier. The interment followed in Yorkton City Cemetery with Edwin Pelletier, Pennie Pelletier, William Pelletier, Barry Pelletier Jr., Zoen Bell and Kenneth Peepeetch serving as casket bearers. Memorial donations may be made to The Canadian Transverse Myelitis Association or to the Arthritis Society as gifts of remembrance. “Your love and memory will live on through family” - Love Forever and Always