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What we know about the funerals and memorials for victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash

Funerals and memorials continue to take place this week from Humboldt's Uniplex to Edmonton's Rogers Place.

16 people are dead and 13 injured after Saskatchewan bus crash

Four players killed in Friday's crash in Saskatchewan were from the Edmonton area. (Humboldt Broncos/Twitter)

Funerals and memorials continue to take place this week,from Humboldt's Uniplex to Edmonton's Rogers Place, remembering and honouringthe lives of those who died as a result of a tragic hockey team bus crash.

Sixteen people who were on the Humboldt Broncos' team bus when it collided witha semi last Friday evening are now dead.

The Broncos were on their way to a playoff showdown against the SJHL'sNipawinHawkswhen the crash happened.

The SJHLannounced Wednesday the playoffs would continue starting this weekend.

(CBC)

Here's what we know so far about services for the victims:

Tyler Bieber, 29

The funeral for Tyler Bieber, the team's play-by-play announcer, was held Thursday morning in Humboldt.

Dayna Brons, 24

The family ofDaynaBrons,the team's athletic therapist and the lone woman on the bus,confirmedWednesday she had diedafter sustaining serious head trauma in the collision. Her funeral will be held onWednesday at 11:30 a.m. at theElgar Petersen Arena in Humboldt. It will be open to the public.

Adam Herold, 16

Broncos' player Adam Herold's funeraltook place in his home community of Montmartre, Sask., at the Sacred Heart Parish on Friday.

Jacob Leicht, 19

The funeral for Jacob Leicht, also a former Broncos player, took place Fridayat the Elgar Petersen Arena in Humboldt. People were asked to wear their hockey jerseys or shirts, and to brought horns and noisemakers.

GlenDoerksen

Glen Doerksen was the driver for the team bus, who also lost his life in the collision. His funeral took place Friday at 2 p.m. CSTat the community hallin Carrot River, Sask.

Brody Hinz, 18

On Saturday, people gathered for Broncos' team statistician BrodyHinz'sfuneral at 10 a.m. CST, at theSt. Augustine Roman Catholic Church in Humboldt.

DarcyHaugan,42

Team coach Darcy Haugan'sfuneral also took place on Saturday, at 2p.m. CST, at theElgar Petersen Arena in Humboldt.

Logan Boulet,21

A celebration of life took place this Saturday for Broncos' player Logan Bouletin Lethbridge, Alta. The celebrationstarted at 1 p.m. MT at the Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre. Family and friends were also invited to pay their respects between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday, at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.

LoganSchatz,20

The funeral service for LoganSchatzis scheduled for Sunday in Allan, Sask. The service will begin at 1 p.m. at theCommuniplexand all are welcome to attend.

Evan Thomas, 18

A memorial service for Broncos' player Evan Thomas is scheduled for Monday at Saskatoon's SaskTel Centre. Doors will open at 12 p.m. CST.

Jaxon Joseph, 20, Logan Hunter, 18, Parker Tobin, 18, and Stephen Wack, 21

The families of four Edmonton-area Humboldt Broncos players will hosta public celebration of the lives ofJaxon Joseph, Logan Hunter, Parker Tobin and Stephen Wack. People are invited to attend the celebration on Tuesday, that takes place at 1 p.m. MT,at Rogers Place.

Public seating at the arena will be by general admission, but will be ticketed, and people may pick up the free-of-charge tickets, available through Ticketmaster. Floor seating will be reserved for family and invited guests.

A private funeral service for Parker Tobin willalso be held at the Glen Hall Centennial Arena in Stony Plain, Alta.on Sunday at 2 p.m.

The funeral service is open to the general public.

ConnerLukan, 21

The family of Broncos' player ConnerLukanwill be holding his funeral at The Gathering Place in Slave Lake, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, with a luncheon to follow at thecommunity'sMulti Rec Centre.

Mark Cross, 27

The funeral for Mark Cross, the Broncos' assistant coach, will be held in his hometown of Strasbourg on April 21. Services will begin at 2 p.m. at theStrasbourg Recreation Centre.