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WALTER PROKOPANKO
Born: Jan 27, 1930
Date of Passing: Dec 16, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWALTER (PROKY) PROKOPANKO January 27, 1930 - December 16, 2015 With great sadness and sorrow we announce that Walter Prokopanko, son of Fedor and Ksenia Prokopanko and loving husband of Virginia, died on December 16 at the Riverview Health Centre, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His strength, character and love will always be remembered by his caring wife Virginia (nee Melnychuk), and two sons: Jim (Bonnie) and Richard (Jacquie). Walter is also survived by two grandsons Christopher (Allisa) and Matt from Minneapolis, Minnesota and a granddaughter Meagan from Vancouver, British Columbia. Walter also had one beautiful great-granddaughter Cora, daughter of grandson Christopher (Allisa). He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Sylvia and Joan Prokopanko, Emelia Parashin, Olga Callaghan, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his older brother William and his younger brother Theodore. Walter's entire life was spent in Winnipeg where he attended school in the north end and first worked for Canadian National Railway and then moved into the wholesale lumber business. Walter gave endless years of service to the Knights of Columbus Ukrainian St. Josaphat's Council 4138 where he became a Grand Knight and the District Deputy Grand Knight and was a life-long member of Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Walter retired in 1982 and with his free time he loved to make wooden toys and puzzles. His famous wooden rocking horses are in families all over the city and beyond. He loved his cottage at Falcon Lake. It was truly his happy place where he enjoyed fishing, boating and great summer days with his family and many friends. Walter's family would like to thank Monsignor Buyachok and Rev. Bashutskyy for being at his side just before he passed. In addition we thank the entire excellent and caring medical staff at the Riverview Hospital. The staff were professional, knowledgeable and made his last days and hours so peaceful and dignified. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday, December 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 965 Boyd Ave. Interment to follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Blessed Virgin Mary Building Fund or a favourite cancer charity in the name of Walter Prokopanko. Walter, we will miss you so much, thanks to you, the Lake will always be a special place to all of us. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 19, 2015
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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With loving memories of a dignified and loving man. Our family sends love and prayers to all of you. - Posted by: Children of John and Mona Melnyk (Melnychuk Cousins) on: Jan 10, 2016
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Falcon Lake and fishing were synonymous as I remember Uncle Podge, sharing fishing adventures and talk about loons. Its been several years but my condolences to Auntie Vernie, Jim and Rick. - Posted by: Peter Balagus (Friend of family.) on: Dec 22, 2015
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I was shocked to hear the news of Walter's passing - my condolences to Virginia and family. A great man is gone. Dianne - Posted by: Dianne and Kendra (Winnipeg Hearing) on: Dec 22, 2015
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Though this moment comes to us all, I am sad to hear of Walter's passing. It was not an easy Passing Over for him, but surely he is now in a place where he knows only Love and Peace. My sincere condolences and prayers to the Family. I know that he will be missed. - Posted by: Cynthia Balaberda (Family friend) on: Dec 21, 2015
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Condolences to Virginia and family - Posted by: Gary Collins (Friend) on: Dec 19, 2015
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I met Walter at Creative Retirement and always enjoyed talking to him and seeing his work - Posted by: Gary Collins (Friend) on: Dec 19, 2015
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Jim, I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts are with you at this time. - Posted by: Andrew Koster (friend and old classmate of Walter's son Jim) on: Dec 19, 2015
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Uncle Walter you will be so missed. You were my father's mentor teaching him how to be more handy around the house. You and Auntie Virgina always has a special treat, hugs and smiles for my sister Olia and I. Then for my son Markus and Olivia. We will all miss you so much and have shed many tears for the loss of the world's kindest man. Our deepest sympathy to Auntie Virginia and family. - Posted by: Evelina Pescitelli (family friend) on: Dec 19, 2015
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Just wish to share the sorrow we feel, how much Walter will be missed. Warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Iona McPhee (Friend) on: Dec 19, 2015
