Kelvin Walter Hawkins of Regina, SK, passed away on June 5, 2025 at the age of 65 years. He was born on August 24, 1959, in Assiniboia, the oldest of six children born to Norman and Marlene (née Roszell) Hawkins. A jack of all trades, Kelvin honed his skills early in life under the guidance of his father, Norman. He attended school in Assiniboia but left early to begin working, starting his career as a bricklayer with his uncle Wayne in Lethbridge. He later married Bev Brown, and together they were blessed with two children: Dane, born January 13, 1985, while the family lived in Assiniboia, and Shyla, born April 5, 1986, after they had moved to Regina. He especially loved taking his kids to their early morning practices, never missing hockey and baseball games or any of the activities they were involved in. Though Kelvin and Bev later divorced, his love and devotion to his children never wavered. Kelvin had a profound love for his family, they meant the world to him.
Kelvin was a talented carpenter who earned his journeyman papers and was proud to be one of the top framers for Paramount Builders. He had a deep love for the outdoors, hunting and fishing were lifelong passions. Many cherished memories were made on hunting trips for bear, moose, elk, and deer, as well as on fishing adventures to Willows Dam and Thomson Lake.
Kelvin is survived by his son Dane (Sheena) Hawkins, grandchildren Grace, Clara, Beau; daughter Shyla (Juston) Northcott, grandchildren Keedan, Gauge, Skye, Justice, Ripp; his mother Marlene Hawkins; sister Cheryl Bloomquist (Cam); sister Eunice Jackson (Blaine); brother Glen (Joy) Hawkins; brother Curtis (Laurie) Hawkins; sister Darlene (Bart) Walters; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Norman Hawkins and brother-in-law Mark Bloomquist.
A Private Family Celebration of Kelvin’s Life will be held at a later date. Kelvin will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery, Assiniboia, SK.
