SCHIKOWSKY: Larry Alexander
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January 18, 1942 鈥� October 18, 2015
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Larry Alexander Schikowsky of Humboldt, SK, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK. He was 73 years of age. Larry was born to Paul and Mary (nee Zerff) Schikowsky on January 18, 1942, at Humboldt, where he was raised and attended school. Following his education, he obtained a job egg handling. Later, Larry worked at the Searle Grain elevator for five years, and then for Pioneer Grain until his retirement. On April 24, 1965, he married Anita Brockmeyer. Two children, a daughter and a son, were born to them. Larry was an avid sports fan. In his early years, he was a very good broomball player and also played some fastball. As a spectator sports fan, his favorite teams were the Toronto Blue Jays and the Montreal Canadiens. Other pastimes he loved were fishing and snowmobiling. An all-around handyman, Larry liked working on cars and helping family and friends in various ways. Larry is survived by his daughter, Charlene Schikowsky of Toronto, ON; the mother of his children, Anita (nee Brockmeyer) Kobelsky of Porcupine Plain, SK; two brothers: Allen (Pat) Schikosky of Calgary, AB; and Brian Schikowsky of Regina, SK; twin sisters: Marilyn (Murray) Lenyk of Calgary, AB, and Marion De La Franier of Ganges, BC; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Todd Schikowsky; parents, Paul and Mary (nee Zerff) Schikowsky; one sister, Dolores (Ray) Koenders; one brother, Randy Schikosky; brother-in-law, Jack De La Franier; and by his niece, Joanne Kaiser. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Ephraim Mensah. Others taking part were: Randa Schikosky and Jennifer Schikowsky, scripture readers; Brian Schikowsky, intentions; Brian鈥檚 daughters, Jenn, Jackie, Andrea and Amanda, giftbearers; and Charlene Schikowsky, urnbearer. Music ministry was provided by director, Loretta Schugmann, organist, Marie Aubin, and the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Larry鈥檚 life鈥�. Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to STARS Air Ambulance. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
