Edwina A. Derkowski

Edwina A. Derkowski, 88, of Chappell Hill, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of love, devotion, and cherished memories.

Edwina was the beloved wife of the late Willie Frank Derkowski and a devoted homemaker who embraced her Catholic faith. She found great joy in life’s simple pleasures, whether it was tending to her garden, canning, crafting with beans and popsicle sticks, or playing bingo. A talented cook and baker, she not only nourished those around her but also collected cookbooks that fueled her passion for cooking and baking.

A lover of all things festive, Edwina took pride in decorating her home for every holiday and season, with Christmas being her absolute favorite. Polish music filled her heart with happiness. Edwina’s kindness, creativity, and love for life will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

One of Edwina’s fondest memories was purchasing her first new vehicle, a 1993 Chevy truck, a symbol of her independence and pride. Above all, she adored her cat companions, Goldie Boy and Kitty, who brought her endless comfort and joy.

Edwina is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Willie Frank, siblings Johnny Bronikowski, Stanley Bronikowski, Martha Gregory, Frances Kubiak, and Johanna Swiech.

Edwina is survived by her daughter Cynthia Derkowski Campbell and husband Ronald; grandchildren Matthew Chovanec and wife Tabitha, Jennifer Nowicki and husband Dathan, Jessica Cooper and fiancé Night Slight; great grandchildren Chasidy Nowicki, Bradley Nowicki, Halley Cooper, Riley Chovanec, Renley Chovanec, and Kailey Slight.

Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Chovanec, Dathan Nowicki, Michael Bronikowski, Stanley Bronikowski, Jr., James Sodalak, and Nick Slight. Honoary pallbearer will be Bradley Nowicki.

Visitation will be on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Brenham Memorial Chapel beginning at 12 noon, with family present from 4-6pm. Rosary will begin at 6pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Chappell Hill, beginning at 10:30am. Burial to follow at the church cemetery.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to all of Edwina’s caregivers and therapy programs. A special thanks goes to her daughter, Cindy, and her husband, Ronald, whose unwavering support and dedication ensured she was well cared for until her final day.

Memorials may be given to the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611 Condolences may be shared with family at www.BrenhamMemorialChapel.com