Candace Layne (Levai) Slykhuis

Candace Layne Slykhuis

August 28, 1963 - January 5, 2026

On January 5, 2026, Candace (Levai) Slykhuis, beloved wife of Clifford Slykhuis, passed away at Kipling Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Candace Layne Levai was born on August 28, 1963, to her parents Charles and Eleanor Levai. Candace grew up on the family farm near Kipling until her father’s death, when she moved into Kipling and worked for Joe and Elizabeth Bakaluk during her high school years. After graduation, she worked at the Co-op Grocery store. She proudly climbed the ladder to Produce Manager, at one point making over 1 million dollars in sales in a single year.

Her relationship with Clifford began in 1979, and they were married on June 14th, 1986. She continued to work at the Co-op until they started their family in the spring of 1989 by welcoming a daughter, Chaelynn. In the summer of 1992, they also welcomed a son, Sheldon.

During this time, Candace opened their home to caring for other children from the community. She and Cliff started their own business (C&C Septic's), and she also started helping on the Slykhuis family farm. She jumped into the farm-life with both feet: combining, cutting and baling hay, hauling bales, cleaning corrals, calving, and bottle-feeding. For a time, she grew a garden, and she made the best home-made buns, salads, and cookies that everyone in the family raved about. She enjoyed cooking her family’s favorite meals and loved making pancakes with her grandsons.

Candace loved her children with her whole heart and supported them in their life choices. She was present for numerous hockey and curling games, reffing, and 4-H. She helped to teach them the value of a dollar by having them sell their calves and using their earnings to buy clothes, sports equipment, and more. She was so proud of how they continued these habits as they grew, and the responsible, well-rounded adults that they turned into. She spent her last years spreading that love and pride further to her grandchildren, and working alongside her husband.

Candace is predeceased by her parents: Charles and Eleanor Levai; her in-laws: Ivan and Christena Slykhuis; and brother-in-law, James Slykhuis. She is survived by her loving partner of over 45 years, Clifford Slykhuis; and their children Chaelynn (Korby) Boutin, and Sheldon (Collette) Slykhuis; the grandchildren who called her Grandma, Mama and Nana: Brennan, Hudson, Brynnlee, and Ember; her brother, Richard (Connie) Levai; sisters-in-law Norma (Dale) Niebergall, Jo (Wayne) Mardian, and Cathy (Les) Slykhuis-Pentelchuk; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

By Candace's request there will be no service. The family will have a private Celebration of Life in her honor at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kipling Integrated Health Centre.

Arrangements entrusted to Conley Funeral Home, Wolseley, SK.

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