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RAYMOND ANTHONY LOPUCK
Born: May 05, 1937
Date of Passing: Nov 13, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRAYMOND ANTHONY LOPUCK It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ray, on November 13, 2013 at Victoria General Hospital, at the age of 76 years. Loving and caring husband, father and grandfather is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years Elizabeth (Betty), and his four children and their families, daughter Elissa (Peter), daughter Andrea (Darren), son Anthony (Florence) and daughter Alexandra. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Alina, Damien, Nicholas, Sasha, Ariele, Madeline and Anton. Ray was born May 5, 1937 in Winnipeg, the only child of Antoni and Elsie Lopuck. His father Antoni died in 1943, while serving with the Canadian Navy during the Second World War. His mother Elsie passed away in 2007 in Winnipeg. Ray spent his early years in Transcona, then moved to East Kildonan at age 11. He remained there until his marriage to Betty in November of 1963. Ray graduated from the University of Manitoba with a B.A. in 1961, Bachelor of Social Work in 1963 and his Master of Social Work in 1965. In May 1965, he was transferred to Swan River, Manitoba with the Manitoba Department of Health and Welfare. In 1967, he began employment as an Adoption Supervisor with the Children's Aid Society of Winnipeg. In January 1974, he began employment as a Coordinator of Resources with the Province of Manitoba Probation Services. He remained with Probation Services until his retirement in December 2000. Ray greatly enjoyed his family and grandchildren and the times when family members could get together and enjoy reunions in Winnipeg, Minnesota and North Dakota. He also enjoyed various road trips to many different provinces and states, including BC, Quebec, and a trip to Las Vegas. Keeping with Ray's request, cremation has taken place and a private family service was held. Many thanks to the staff at Tuxedo Villa Care Home and to the staff at Victoria General Hospital for their care and compassion. If friends so desire, a donation can be made to Siloam Mission or Winnipeg Harvest. We will always love you, Rest in Peace.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 07, 2013
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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My story for you is still in the making. Love you forever Dad❤️. - Posted by: Alexandra Elizabeth Anderson (Daughter) on: Oct 11, 2025
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It is with sincere sadness that I just learned of Raymond's passing. He had a special place in the Maydonik family, being raised by his mother and with the support of Julia (our grandmother) and my father Raymond (his uncle). I always looked up to Raymond who was 12 years older than me, and appreciated his attention when I came to work in Winnipeg in 1970. I am sorry that we did not spend more time together. Ray, you were my kind of person. Larry Maydonik, retired, in Victoria, British Columbia - Posted by: Larry Maydonik (Cousin) on: Apr 20, 2014
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Ray was a longtime and close friend of my late cousin, David Marshall. They spent a great deal of time together until the mid-sixties. I had the privilege of meeting Ray many years later when we were both employed by the province. It was easy to understand why he was highly respected and liked by so many people. His passing will be a loss to those who knew him. - Posted by: Bill Stevens (Colleague) on: Dec 08, 2013
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Ray, you were one of the good ones in the Probation Services, I remember you well, you were a kind man and contributed much. - Posted by: brian moir (former co-worker) on: Dec 08, 2013
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Sincere sympathy & sadness on the passing of Ray. Shocked to see the obituary in the newspaper. (I have tried to reach you by phone whenever I am/was in Winnipeg.) - Posted by: Laurel Faryon Piragoff (friend) on: Dec 07, 2013