ISAAC ADER (ADAIR) DENG CHOUL

April 29th, 2004 – June 27th, 2025

Isaac Ader Deng Choul, known to many as Adair, was born in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya on April 29th, 2004.  He spent his early years there before moving with his family to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 2018.  Adair was the second of seven children: Adoor, Chol, Nyankiir, Adau, Akoy, and Akur.

Adair was a quiet soul, not one to speak loudly or draw attention to himself, but his presence carried weight.  He had a way of showing love without needing to say much.  He helped wherever he saw the need, whether it was walking his younger siblings to school, taking them to the park, or simply stepping in when something needed to be done, he did it with calm and without complaint.

Adair graduated with honours from Vanier Collegiate in 2022, a reflection of the focus and intelligence he had shown since his early school days in Kenya.  He had recently been working at Superstore and was preparing to move to Alberta for a job opportunity.  

Adair loved his family deeply.  For those of us who spent time working away from home, he became the one we turned to when we needed someone to check in, to take care of things, or to simply be there when we couldn’t be.  He was reliable, thoughtful, and mature beyond his years.  He also enjoyed the little things.  He loved playing FIFA, followed basketball, and had developed a growing passion for Formula 1.  He attended Central Lutheran Church until it closed, and later became part of Victory Church, carrying his faith quietly but sincerely.  

Adair is survived by his father, Abraham Deng Chol and his mother, Achol Awan Paluat.  On his mother’s side, he will be remembered by Uncle Mayak and Deng Awan Paluat.  On his father’s side, by Uncle John of Calgary, AB, Aunt Rebecca Chuol (Moses Riak), and cousins Riak, Akuol, Ayen, and Paul – all of Moose Jaw.  He is also remembered by many aunts, uncles, and relatives in South Sudan, Kenya, the United States, and Canada.  

Adair gave us a sense of steadiness that is hard to explain.  Even at his young age, he carried so much for our family.  What hurts the most is knowing we truly thought we had more time.  More time to see him grow, more time to say thank you, and more time to simply be with him.  We remember him not just for what he did, but for who he was.  A caring son, a devoted brother, and a strong, steady presence in our lives.  We miss him deeply, and we will carry his memory with us always.  

The family would like to thank the Moose Jaw Police and Firefighters for their professional and kind service at this sad time, and the broader Moose Jaw and Regina communities for their overwhelming support and prayers as we navigated through these tough times.  

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 12th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home, with interment taking place in Rosedale Cemetery.  Those not able to attend may view the service by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Cara Ashworth, Funeral Director 306-693-4550