SOWIAK, Slaw
Slaw Sowiak passed after a brief illness, surrounded with the love of his family on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Regina, SK. He was born on December 28, 1938, to Harry and Rosalia Sowiak in Moose Jaw, SK, the middle of three children. Slaw began working at SaskTel in 1955 after graduating from Central Collegiate. He enjoyed many opportunities and worked with many colleagues during his 33-year career and held a particular pride in spending more years in retirement than he did working. The greatest joy of Slaw’s life was his marriage to Patricia (née Spriggs). They met and married in Moose Jaw after Patricia became an R.N., moving to Regina in 1971 where they shared their lives together, building a home and raising their son and daughter.
Slaw is survived by son Michael; daughter Christine and son-in-law Dr. Brian Rusted; brother Gord and sister-in-law Joyce; nephew Chris Sowiak, his wife Kathy and children Ty, Darius and Taylor; brother-in-law Paul and wife Joanne; niece Katie Spriggs; nephew Chet Spriggs, his daughter Karma and wife Tana. Slaw was preceded in death by Patricia; both parents; and sister Eunice.
Slaw’s family declines any flowers, asking only that you remember the life and love he shared with Patricia, his quiet and steady dedication to his family, friends and the community of Holy Rosary Cathedral, his ability to build or fix pretty much anything, and the sparkle in his eyes when he gave you a sly grin.
Prayers will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina, SK on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held in remembrance of Slaw at Holy Rosary Cathedral, 3125 13th Avenue, Regina, SK on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 1:00 pm.
To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com
