BERNARD ALBERT SCHIKOWSKY 

BORN: JANUARY 5, 1938
ON TO HIS NEXT ADVENTURE: AUGUST 23, 2023

BERNARD "BERNIE" ALBERT SCHIKOWSKY, of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Marlene Schikowsky, passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Health Centre Palliative Care Unit, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the age of 85 years. 

Bernie is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Marlene; his three children: Michelle (John), Stacy (Aaron) and Peter (Michelle); his beloved grandson Kaydince; his siblings: Loretta, Tony, Bert, Louis (Shelia) and Jeanette; numerous nieces and nephews; and his very special friend, Buddy the dog. 

Born and raised on a farm near Avonlea, SK. Bernie was the second youngest child of Veronica and Peter Schikowsky. Bernie received his High School diploma, Bachelor's degree and a great deal of life lessons at Notre Dame College in Wilcox, Sk. He obtained a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary and spent the majority of his career in the mental health field in North Battleford, SK, Chilliwack, BC, and with Alberta Mental Health in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. He also had a private practice in Lethbridge. 

Bernie's home life was filled with love, family, friends, golf, camping, traveling and watching his Saskatchewan Roughriders (they are never good enough, are they?). 

In Bernie's family's eyes, he was our rock and an amazing example of strength, hard-work and the epitome of a life well-lived. "He was his own man". While his passing is devastating, we are ever grateful for the time we spent with him and he will be forever missed. 

A Private Celebration of Life will be held.