DORIS LAURIE

1958 – 2025 

Doris Laurie aged 67 years of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, passed away on Monday, December 29th, 2025.  Born on April 18th, 1958, in West Hartlepool, Durham, England to James and Doris, she was affectionately known as “Dot” by her siblings.  

Doris was a woman of many talents.  An artist, singer, pianist, and homemaker, she expressed herself deeply through her creativity.  She was known for her intellect and her voice; she was an excellent public speaker, a teacher, and she loved a lively debate.  

Faith was a central pillar of Doris’ life.  She served in her church as a seminary teacher, primary teacher, music leader, and much more.  A true scriptorian, she loved discussing the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Her children remember the quiet moments seeing her study her scriptures and the times they attended General Conference by her side.  

Doris connected with her family most deeply through music and tradition.  She shared her love of musicals with her children, and the family holds onto the memory of singing carols to neighbors on Christmas Eve.  She was also a dedicated baker who showed her love through food — her blondies, fudge, and peppermint chocolate-covered cookies were a highlight of the Christmas season.  Doris was often disappointed to find less then she made when she was going to serve them.  

She was confident, articulate, and a woman of strong conviction.  She cheered her children on in their own musicals, sports, and choirs, and she was a talented performer herself, remembered for being amazing on stage.  Whether it was driving to games or preparing for piano exams, she was there.  Doris spent countless hours sitting at the piano, patiently helping her children master their parts and providing the encouragement they needed to reach their goals.  

Doris is survived by her five children: Veronica (Aaron) Bayly, Crystal Bachiu, Candice (Steven) Dudley, Jared (Katie) Bachiu, and Adam Bachiu; and grandchildren: Benjamin, Rachel, Celeste, Samuel, Grace, Thomas, Jane, Kate, David, and Natalie.  She is also survived by her siblings: Jim, Gordon, John, Anne, Ian, Darwin, and Trina.  She joins her parents, James and Doris, and her siblings, Paul and Rita.  

Special thank you to Natasha Gilbert for everything she did for Doris.  She was an angel sent at the right time.  

Doris’ children wish to extend a special gratitude to their father, Lorne Bachiu, for the care he provided to Doris and for blessing his children’s lives with his continued patience and grace.  

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15 West Park Drive in Moose Jaw.  A private interment will take place at Rosedale Cemetery 

“For they will always remember their mother of love.
Their angel sent from God above.”
From the poem An Angel of Love – Jared Bachiu

Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Andrew Pratt, Funeral Director 306-693-4550