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MIKE KUPCHIK Peacefully, at the Deer Lodge Centre, on Thursday, February 17th, 2005, Mike Kupchik aged 84 years. He will be forever remembered by Gladys, his wife of 53 years; children, Randy (Brenda), Debbie (Chuck) and Candyce (Kerry); his grandchildren, Bridgett, Krysten, Michael, Cara, Kort and Kaven. He will also be missed by his sisters Anne (the late Sam) Rapko, Rose (the late Stan) Ludwick, Lena (Werner) Meger and brother-in-law Mervyn (Margot) Joynt. He was predeceased by his brothers, but will be missed by their wives, Peter (Mary) Kupchik, John (Phyllis) Kupchik, Frank (Mary) Kupchik and Alec (Mary) Lazaruk. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mike was raised and spent his life in the East Selkirk and Selkirk area. He proudly served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War. He was a hard working man and was employed at the Selkirk Steel Mill for 31 years while also working as a market gardener. In his early 50's Mike took up golf with a passion and after retirement he and Gladys enjoyed several winters in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. He also loved dancing at old time dances, playing cards, fishing and visiting with family. He especially enjoyed playing poker in his younger years, cribbage with his brothers and bridge at the Seniors Centre. Dad had a great sense of humour, was fun to visit with and adored his grandchildren. An enjoyable retirement was interrupted by Alzheimers with Mike spending the last seven years in nursing home care. The family would like to express sincere thanks to the compassionate staff at Deer Lodge Centre (T3) who over the years became our second family. They will all remember their Mike Stories. A special thank you to Ken from housekeeping for all his kindness and patience with Mike. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Monday, February 21st at 1:00 pm. at Gilbart's Funeral Home in Selkirk with Pastor Dave Saude officiating. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 19, 2005
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Today is the birthday we used to celebrate until you got a passport (for our trip to Rio) in the 80's and your registration read August 4th 1920. It was always a beautiful day and the one day a year you might have taken off of yard or garden work. I was so very blessed to call you dad and share the early mornings on the links or river. You portray everything a father should be. Forever loved...Candyce. - Posted by: Candyce (Daughter) on: Jun 10, 2014
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Sincere Sympathy Gladys to you and your family. Betty Palmer and Family - Posted by: Betty Palmer (Acquaintance) on: Feb 28, 2005