Gordie Howe's ashes laid to rest beneath Saskatoon statue

Gordie Howe is home.

The hockey legend's ashes were laid to rest at the base of a statue erected in his honor outside the SaskTel Centre - home of the WHL's Blades - on Sunday.

Resting the ashes of #stanleycup champion Gordie and Colleen Howe in Saskatoon by his statue #MrHockey @HockeyHallFame @NHL @BladesHockey pic.twitter.com/XE3nvov3Ft

- Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) September 25, 2016

It was Howe's dying wish to have his ashes, along with wife Colleen's, in his hometown.

The ceremony was attended by the entire Howe family.

It was a family affair in Saskatoon. All the Howes in attendance to bring #stanleycup champion Gordie and Colleen home @NHL @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/E1a3k4wMy4

- Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) September 25, 2016

Sunday was dubbed 'Thank You Mr. Hockey Day' and also included a visit to Howe's childhood home and school, followed by a a special pregame ceremony at the Blades' home opener.

Howe passed away on June 10 at age 88.

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