Ruby passed away in the arms of her loving partner Ken Mitchell, Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the age of 84 years.

Ruby was born January 23, 1939, in Rycroft, AB.

Ruby attended middle school in Volin before graduating High School in Rycroft, AB, in 1959. After graduating, she worked at the RBC bank in Spirit River, AB, until she married Matthew Bawkowy in June of 1958.

Ruby and Matthew had two sons Bruce and Rick Bawkowy. While raising her sons, she worked at the Rycroft School as a secretary, and eventually moved to the Spirit River Health Unit, where she worked for 33 years until she retired.

Ruby was a wife, mother, seamstress, gardener, cattle woman, bookkeeper, baker, and a loving grandmother.

Ruby was very community minded, and a faithful volunteer. She loved potlucks and getting together with friends to play cards, and just to have coffee.

Ruby met her partner and love Ken Mitchell in 2002, at Saskatoon Hall, where they shared their love of dancing. Ken was her best friend and soulmate; the family is so blessed to have him as a part of Ruby’s journey in life.

Ruby is survived by her partner Ken Mitchell; granddaughters Tanya Sweeney and Natasha Creighton; grandson Bruce Bawkowy Junior; and great-grandsons: Dreyden, Ryder, Nash, Waylan, archer, Knox, and Sawyer.

Ruby was predeceased by her parents Archie and Lena Wherrell; and sons Rick and Bruce Bawkowy.

A Funeral service will be held Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 1:00 pm, at the Rycroft Agriculture Society (11055 PTH, Rycroft AB.). Graveside service to follow for family only.

Always loved and never forgotten.