Joy Sikora
March 21, 1934 - April 18, 2023
As published in the April 24, 2023 World-Spectator
Joy passed away on April 18, 2023 at the age of 89 surrounded by family.
Marjorie Joy Howie was born March 21, 1934 to Cecil and Nellie Howie in Tantallon, Sask.
Joy had eight siblings: Murton (deceased), Keith (deceased), Bea, Garnet, Betty, Gaylene, Allan and Terry.
Early family life was on the farm helping with chores, animal care, gardening, cooking and cleaning.
She attended Nurmi Oji School—a one room schoolhouse near Tantallon until Grade 7 then Tantallon High School until Grade 11. At age 15 she had to quit school when her mother and sister Bea became ill with tuberculosis. They had to receive treatment for 2-3 years at Fort San in Lebret, Sask.
Joy looked after her young siblings with all the responsibilities of a mother, as well as cooking for a harvesting crew of eight men.
Joy married Ted Toth on April 18, 1953. Ted was in the Air Force so they moved several times before finally settling in Esterhazy, Sask.
They had eight children: Sandy, Pat (deceased), Wendy, Rick, Kate, Ron (deceased), Howie, and Meme.
That marriage ended in 1973.
Joy married Fred Metzler in 1976 and welcomed his children to the family: Berna, Garry, Denise (deceased), and Darren (deceased).
Joy and Fred’s marriage ended in 1985.
She moved into her own little house in 1985.
On October 31, 2009 Joy married Wilfred Sikora and became stepmother to his children, Wilfred Jr., Richard, Edward, Verna, Cheryl, and Jeannette.
Joy and Wilf enjoyed their life together for over thirteen years.
She was greatly admired for her kindness and devotion to family, friends and community, often being described as “a really neat lady.”
Joy worked at the St. Anthony’s Hospital for many years. She was instrumental in organizing the CUPE Union and also served as President, retiring in 1999.
Her community involvement included the Catholic Women’s League, United Church Women, Golden Jets, Meals on Wheels and Welcome Wagon.
Her pride and joy was her award winning flower garden and she spent many hours making it fabulous!
She was blessed with grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Left to mourn are her husband, Wilfred Sikora, children Sandy Hogarth (Kevin Blanchette), Wendy Clague, Rick (Marty) Toth, Kate Groseth (Henry Kuczynski), Howie Toth (Kristin Trondson), and Meme (Mike) Koch; her siblings, Bea Huber, Garnet Howie, Betty Harrison, Gaylene (Roy) Warner, Allan Howie (Karen Payant), and Terry (Donette) Howie; her stepchildren: Wilfred Szikora Jr., Richard (Lela) Szikora, Edward (Anna) Sikora, Verna (Clint) LaLonde, Cheryl Creamer, Jeannette (Dave) Greenley, Berna (Bill) Chupa, and Garry (Marie) Metzler; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Our Lady Of Victories Catholic Church, Esterhazy, Sask.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to The Cancer Society or The Kasposvar Historical Society.
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