State funeral for Vaughn Solomon Schofield to be held April 25

A public funeral for former Saskatchewan Lt.-Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield will be held April 25 in Regina.

Saskatchewan’s former Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield will be honoured with a state funeral later this month.

The service will be held at Living Hope Alliance Church at 3800 Green Falls Dr. in Regina on Saturday, April 25.

According to the Government of Saskatchewan, the service is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and guests are encouraged to arrive early.

A livestream of the service can be viewed on Vimeo.

Solomon Schofield passed away from a “short illness” last Wednesday after a brief stay in hospital.

“Books of condolence are also available in the main lobby of the Legislative Building and at Government House. Online condolences may be sent through the official website of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan at www.ltgov.sk.ca,” read a Thursday news release.

Flags across Saskatchewan will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of service.