KAMINSKI, Riya

Riya (Rae) (nee Kowal) Kaminski born July 12, 1931 in Arlee, SK. passed away at her home on December 26, 2022 at the age of 91. Her wish was to live life to the fullest, and leave this world quietly from home, which is what she did. She is survived by her two daughters: Gwen Kaminski (Peter Farquharson), granddaughter Jodi (Raegan) Dyck, great granddaughter Devyn Kaminski, grandson Scott Kaminski (Tassanee Nithisaasin); and Debi (Keith) Adamson, granddaughter Ariel Adamson (Mark Webb), great granddaughter Aurora; her brother Milton (Lois) Kowal; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. She had an extended family, Gwen’s step daughter Jenna (Dave) Anderson their three children Sloane, Bode, Jude. Jodi’s two step children Kaitlin, (her daughter Emmorie) and Ryan; Debi’s step children, Michael (deceased), Greg (Jennifer) their two children Adriana, Teagan, and Kerrie Adamson. She was predeceased by her husband Arnold in 2006, her sister Rose and husband Desmond Thurlow, as well as numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. While Riya was working at the Royal Bank in Young, SK she met her future husband, Arnold. They were married in April 1952, at Perdue, SK. They eventually moved to Saskatoon with both daughters. Riya retired from City Hall in 1991. She then babysat her granddaughter Ariel till the age of 5. Riya was always known for her love of gardening, especially her tomatoes and cucumbers. Each year, she could hardly wait till spring and start all her seedlings. Her yard had many fruit trees and shrubs. She loved canning fruits and vegetables, making jams, jelly, salsa, and baking fruit pie. She generously gave to her family, friends and neighbors. When she wasn’t doing that, you could find her knitting/crocheting afghans, baby clothes, and other items which she also would give away. Riya was also a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 362 in Saskatoon. Riya had a great love of dogs, her latest little dog, Riley, was usually beside her, or at her feet. The family would like to thank grandson Scott for making her final resting place, an urn reflective of her life and hobbies. Anyone wanting to make any memorial donations please donate to the ‘We all Need a Rescue” dog rescue. Arrangements in care of David Polzen – Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200. To share memories of Riya or send condolences please visit www.mourningglory.ca