JOHN KARPA

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JOHN KARPA It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father and Dido, John Karpa, on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at the age of 80 years. John will be dearly missed by his wife Stefania of 40 years; son Mark (Shelley) three beloved grandchildren, Orycia, Alexander and Adrianna; and nephews in Lviv, Ukraine. He was predeceased by his mother, father, brother and sister. John was born on August 17, 1923 in selo Vetlin, near Jaroslav, Western Ukraine. At the young age of 18, John was forced into labour camps in Germany during the Second World War. After the war, John lived in Scotland and England before settling in Winnipeg in 1958. He worked for Paulins Chambers as a machine operator for 30 years, retiring in 1988. Upon settling in Winnipeg, John became involved in the Ukrainian community with Institute Prosvita, Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood, Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM) and was an active parish member at the Sts. Vladimir and Olga Cathedral. John was an avid gardener and enjoyed both building things with his own hands and engaging in political discussions. Upon his death, John felt at peace that he was able to witness an independent Ukraine, and most importantly that he spent all his free time with his three grandchildren. Prayers (Panachyda) will be sung 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 10 at Sts. Vladimir and Olga Cathedral, 115 McGregor St. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 11 also at the Cathedral with Rev. M. Kouts officiating. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Messrs. D. Bosak, F. Chomynec, M. Duplak, W. Hawryshkiw, F. Humeniuk, O. Jaworsky, M. Mandzij and G. Sharaburak. Active pallbearers will be Messrs. J. Baluta, R. Chomynec, S. Duplak, P. Korbutiak, W. Kucharsky and R. Todoruk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pomich Ukraina or to Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 650 Flora Ave. Winnipeg, MB R2W 2S5. The family wishes to thank the staff of Health Sciences Centre and Riverview Health Centre and to Rev. M. Kouts for his spiritual guidance. VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 956-2193

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 10, 2004