Obituary of JOHN JOPKA

JOHN JOPKA December 1944-September 2013 Peacefully on September 8, 2013 at the age of 68 John passed away. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, daughter Jennifer and beloved pets Kirby, Buttons and Jupiter who will miss him very much. He also leaves to mourn his mother Olga, brother Wally (Verla), sister Marlene , sister in law George, brothers and sisters in law Doug and Vicki, Lachie and Willene. Numerous nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephew who loved him very much. He was predeceased by father Steve, mother in law Daisy and sister Joyce. He was born in Grandview,MB. He moved to Winnipeg and was employed for a short time by Northern Stores. He then was employed by Winnipeg Hydro and ended his career with the City of Winnipeg, where he met and made many lifelong friends. John always loved sports whether watching or participating. He loved to curl and golf. Unfortunately he was unable to curl last year but was able to golf a couple of times this year which he enjoyed. He was able to see a few of the Goldeye games which he also enjoyed. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at CancerCare at the Victoria Hospital and at Palliative Care at the St. Boniface Hospital for all the care and compassion they gave him. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Dr. with interment to folow in Thomson in the Park.