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Shanika Boyko

May 10, 1980 — September 13, 2023

Troy

Shanika Boyko

 

Shanika Boyko was born on May 10, 1980, to Bobby Jean Smith and the late Paul Boyko. She was raised by her stepparents, Tina Boyko and Sam Boswell and her godmother, Verniell (Sue) Hemmingway (all of Hudson, NY). 
 
She leaves to mourn seven children – Shamara Boyko, Donavyn Brown, Shalynn Boyko, Latrell Regal, Shanell Regal and Aalivia Regal (all of Troy, NY), Matthew Solano (NYC); five siblings – Lai-Meek Purvis (Jacksonville, FL); Kinyetta Purvis, Meisha Smith, Destiny Smith, and Shawnte Williams (all of Troy, NY); step-brother Frank Boswell; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. 
 
Shanika was predeceased by her father, Paul Boyko (Waterford, NY), and her brother, Dustin Smith (Troy, NY).
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Visitation

Friday, September 22, 2023

11:00am - 1:00pm (Eastern time)

McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home

8 109th St, Troy, NY 12182

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Graveside Service

Friday, September 22, 2023

1:30 - 2:00pm (Eastern time)

Elmwood Hill Cemetery

51 Belle Ave, Troy, NY 12180

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