Rod Perkins
October 15, 1946 - December 18, 2025
The family of Rod Perkins are saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, December 18th, 2025, at the age of 79 years in Kindersley, Saskatchewan. Rod passed away peacefully at the Kindersley Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Rod was born in Lloydminster, SK on October. 15, 1946 to parents, Freeman and Evelyn Perkins. He grew up in Lloydminster, SK with his sister, Valerie. Rod attended school in Lloydminster and continued on to the University of Saskatchewan to take Commerce. He then completed his CPA designation while in Saskatoon working for an accounting firm. Rod was transferred to Edmonton for a brief period of time, but he didn’t care for the city life, settling in Kindersley in 1973 as a partner in the Close, Perkins accounting firm.
Rod is survived by his loving wife Pat; his children Jason and his daughter Cassie; Rocky (Bona) and their children Jaden, Tyce and Dax; Whitney; Nicole (Ash) and their children Maddison, Andi, Paige, and Alex; Pamela (Nathan) and their children Sierra, Taylor, Michael, James; Bailey (Granddaughter) (Regan) and their children Kash and Weston; his sister Valerie Anderson (Bob).
Rod poured his heart into his community over the years, taking great pride by volunteering with the Kinsmen organization in his early years, coaching speed swimming, fundraising and building of the West Central Events Centre, and his involvement with Kindersley Klippers organization, whether it was on the board as a member or serving as president of the team. He was a very open-minded person in helping the Town of Kindersley and showing others what this great town has to offer.
After fully retiring from accounting, his dedication to the community continued. In 2016, Rod put his name forward for mayor and served eight years as Mayor of Kindersley. Together with council, he helped accomplish major projects including the new aquatic centre, fire hall, healthcare centre, collaboration with the federal government for a new RCMP barracks, and service on the SUMA board and its committees. These were achievements he was quietly proud of.
It was an extremely sad day for all of us when he had to inform the Town of Kindersley that he had to step down early due to his cancer diagnosis. As we bid our farewell to Dad, let us remember him for his zest for life, his unwavering determination, and his love for his family and friends.
A funeral service was held on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 1:00 PM at St. Paul’s United Church, 502 Main St., Kindersley, Saskatchewan with The Rev. Piotr Strzelecki officiating
The service was live streamed from the St. Paul’s United Church Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKindersley
Donations in memory of Rod can be made to the Kindersley and District Health and Wellness Foundation Palliative Care.