FALKOWSKY: Sylvia (Bortnak)
August 19, 1929 – September 2, 2022
Sylvia passed away peacefully at her home with her family around her on Friday evening, September 2, 2022. She was 93.
Born in 1929 on the family farm in Mazeppa, just outside Yorkton, SK. She was one of six children born to Sam and Kay Bortnak.
On October 22, 1947, she married Alf Falkowsky. The made their home in Yorkton. While Alf ran his business, Yorkton Auto Body,she managed the home and family along with working part-time jobs. One of which was at the Yorkton Tower Theatre where she worked one day a week until she decided to retire at the age of 80!
Alf and Sylvia had four daughters, twins Shirley and Sharon, Christine and Terri.
Sylvia was predeceased by her parents; daughter Christine; grandson Donnie; brothers Bill and Mike; and son-in-law Peter. Also, beloved dog, Rosco.
She is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Howie), Sharon, Terri (Earl); grandchildren Paul (Stacy), Jesse, Samantha (Phil), Taylor (Byron), Morgan (Stephen), and Devon; great-grandson Rowen; brothers Peter (Ruth), John, and sisters Sonia (Allan) and Betty.
Sylvia lived her life simple, their home was always the gathering place for family and friends. Her and Alf were able to do some travelling, they enjoyed their yard and garden, and most evenings were spent playing cards. In fact, she was playing cribbage right up to the end with who ever would play her, always wanting just one more game for “Champion”!
She was an active member of Yorkton United Church, serving on the UCWL for over 50 years.
After Alf’s passing she remained in Yorkton until 2012 when she decided to make the move to Watrous. She loved her home here and visits from family and friends. One thing she always looked forward to was playing cards with the group at the Seniors Centre twice a week.
She was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be missed by so many.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held in the Yorkton City Cemetery, Yorkton, SK at a later date.
For online condolences, tributes or memorial donations to the Yorkton SPCA or Watrous Seniors Drop-In Centre please visit: fotheringham-mcdougall.com/
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sylvia Falkowsky Friday September 2nd 2022..
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Death notice for the town of: Watrous, Province: Saskatchewan