Mom was born on the family farm near Aberdeen, SK to Olga and Bill Bowkowy. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband Tony Chykowski; they had been married for 42 years until his untimely death on April 18, 2006. She had also survived the loss of her beloved son Warren Chykowski in 2012; sisters Justina Husulak, Jessie Kinar and Debbie Bowkowy; sisters-in-law Mary Korolewich and Adeline Chickoski.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Tamara Chykowski and her husband Greg Kulak, son-in-law Bernie McLane; and the sunshine of her life her granddaughter (My Little Pigeon), Dana. She is also survived by her siblings, Walter (Ada) Bowkowy, Albena (Jake) Kirchner, Hope (Niels) Tonder, Bob Bowkowy, and Ray (Carol) Bowkowy; brothers-in-law John Chickoski, Vic (Novella) Chickowski, and Peter (Mary) Chykowski: along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Faye was born March 20, 1946 growing up on the family farm, in 1961 she moved to Saskatoon. She married Tony in 1963 and they lived in Unity, Regina, and then settled in Saskatoon to raise their family. She worked at The Bay both in Saskatoon and Regina for over 30 years. In 2001, Faye and Tony moved to Regina to be close to their daughter Tamara and their one and only granddaughter, Dana. Faye loved cooking, baking, writing Easter Eggs, playing crib, gardening but most of all spending countless time with her granddaughter, Dana. Mom was the caretaker of our family, always willing to sacrifice for her family. No job too big, no hurt too small, she wiped away tears and replaced them with her unconditional love for us. Her presence here on earth will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
Parastas Prayers will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Ukrainian Catholic Parish of the Dormition of the Mother of God, 120 – 105th Street in Saskatoon on Friday, November 22, 2019. The Divine Liturgy will take place at 10:00 a.m. with celebrant Father Andre Lalach in the Ukrainian Catholic Parish of the Dormition of the Mother of God on Saturday, November 23, 2019. A private family internment will take place following the funeral service at Laniwci Ascension Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Faye, may be made to Allan Blair Cancer Centre, if friends so desire.
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.”
