DEKOWNY Obituaries
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dwayne Dekowny on Sunday, July 30, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family. Dwayne Douglas Dekowny was born on December 8, 1948 to Matthew & Irene Delowny in Regina, SK. He moved to Swift Current, SK at the age of six to start school at Central and graduated from grade twelve at W.A. Beatty. Dwayne was a strong academic student who also particiapted in multiple sports — baseball, golf, hockey, track and field, football, curling, and bowling. He once had a near perfect game, minus one strike. He received his bachelor of Education degree in 1971 from the University of Saskatchewan in Regina and taught for 30 years in Swift Current at Oman, Beatty, Ashley Park, and Irwin schools. Dwayne & Donalee were married for 50 years and raised their family with love and devotion. Many family trips were made to their home in Montana and tremendous fun was had taking ski and golf trips and other holiday trips with family and friends. Dwayne was always involved in the community in some capacity. He was part of various church boards, Tournament of Champions, senior men’s golf tournaments, ACT summer swim club, and was one of the founding members of Kidsport in Swift Current. Dwayne enjoyed his retirement years, spending time in Palm Desert in the winter months, hiking, and golfing. There were many fun times with friends and he always enjoyed meeting new friends. After his stroke on November 22, 2022 Dwayne continued to be a model for all of us with his positive thinking and sustaining quality of life. We are so blessed to call him ours! The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude for the loving care he received from the compassionate team of doctors, nurses, and caregivers at the Cypress Regional Hospital as well as the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, Providence Place, Canmore Hospital, and for the staff and friends at Revara in Swift Current. Dwayne will be missed as a loving husband, father, and grandfather — he was a steady influence for his family. His greatest joy came from his time laughing and relishing the joy his grandchildren brought to him. Dwayne is survived by his loving wife, Donalee Dekowny; his son, Jim (Patti) Dekowny, and their children, Riley and Rhett; his daughter, Gina (Brent, passed away September 13, 2023) Van Metre, and their children Kayne and Brynn; Todd (Sherrie Houghton) Culham; Chris (Angela) Culham, and their children Jaycee and Madison; his mother, Irene Dekowny; his brothers, Dale (Julie) Dekowny and Michael (Dawn) Dekowny; his sister, Kathy; his brothers-in-law, Ken Polupski and Gord (Shannon) Culham; and by many wonderful nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dwayne was predeceased by his infant granddaughter, Kayt; his father, Matthew Dekowny; his sister, Debbie Polupski; his brother, Darryl Dekowny; his parents-in-law, Jim & Bette Culham; and by his sister-in-law, Barbara Culham. The Private Funeral Service for Dwayne Dekowny was held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Swift Current Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kevin Snyder officiating. Special music was prerecorded and provided by Jim Culham (trumpet) and Al Brown (organ). The Interment Service took place from Mount Pleasant Burial Park, Swift Current. Special thanks to Dan and his staff at Swift Current Funeral Home. In memory of Dwayne Dekowny, donations made to Kidsport Swift Current (Box 1994, Swift Current, SK, S9H 4M7) would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK. For further information, or to leave a personal message of condolence on the family’s obituary page, please go to swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com