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*in a sudden moment of seriousness, the Dark Elf elucidates*
Saruman, like Sauron, was given a chance to repent, although in different ages and under different circumstances. That they eschewed the chance for penitence and judgment before their superiors marked them for oblivion; whereas, Boromir was absolved by asking forgiveness at his death (and thus the "fundamental Catholicity" of Tolkien).
This chance for forgiveness and redemption is a notable theme throughout Tolkien's work. Even Morgoth frittered away a chance at redemption earlier on.
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And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.
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