MIKE KARPENKO (KOOBY)(MICHAEL)

Condolences & Memories (53 entries)

• Sending my condolences Debbie and family. I meet Mike many years ago at the downtown YMCA, soft spoken great person. 💪 - Posted by: Alberto DeRado (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2021

• I'm saddened to hear that Mike (Kooby) is not here with us anymore. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. Working with Mike was always interesting with all the different discussions we would have and his views on things and what to do. He will be missed by many. - Posted by: Don Denyer (Retired Co-Worker) on: Jan 07, 2021

• Debbie Karpenko and extended family. I just heard from Lydia of Mikes passing. I'm so sorry to hear of this great loss. Sending you all a big hug. Prayers for Mike and healing for all of you. I have a few fond memories of Mike working out at the farm on his car with the big exhaust fan on the hood with his brothers and being his partner at Lydia's wedding. I remember walking down the aisle with him and wondering how someones arms could be so big! I remember they had to alter his pants because his thighs were so muscular. He really was Mr. Manitoba. I remember him always laughing. God speed Mike, to infinity and beyond. - Posted by: Kathryn Charambura (Friend of the Family) on: Jan 01, 2021

• Our hearts are so saddened to hear about the passing of Mike! We have many great memories of Mike, Debbie & Chelsea in the days our son Jordan played on the same hockey teams together! Jordan loved spending time at your home and thought the world of Mike! He was a kind, caring loving father! Debbie & family please know we are thinking of you with love & prayers! Hoping you will find peace in your hearts! Love The Mistelbachers - Posted by: Lynne & Mark Mistelbacher (Hovkey Friend) on: Dec 27, 2020

• Best wishes thru this difficult time. My heart goes out to you Debbie and your family. - Posted by: DAWN AISENSTAT (Friend) on: Dec 24, 2020

• My deepest sympathy,going to miss you Mike. Lots of love to Debbie and family❤️ - Posted by: Arlene Whyman (Friend) on: Dec 23, 2020

• Deb, and family our most sincere condolences on the loss of your loving husband, father and grandfather..Always a kind word and a big smile he had..Mike will be missed by so many..Hugs and Prayers Love the Bram Family - Posted by: Bonnie Bram (Friend ) on: Dec 23, 2020

• We are so sorry to hear of Mikes passing .... we will always remember his smile and his enthusiasm at the rink when Chels and Jory played on the same team .. hugs to the family !!!! Deb Jerry Jory Geddes - Posted by: Deb & Jerry Geddes (Friend) on: Dec 23, 2020

• We are so sorry and saddened to hear of Mike's untimely passing. Our sincere sympathy goes out to you Debbie, and to Michael, Jennifer, Sophie, Nina, Chelsea and to your entire family. We met during our kids' hockey years. We will never forget Mike with his big friendly smile. He always had time to stop and talk when we met up with him and we always had some good laughs with him. He will certainly be missed and please know you are all in our thoughts at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Larry, Wanda, Kevin, Gail and Scott Sawa (Friends) on: Dec 19, 2020

• I never knew Mike long, probably a few years, but as a child only. At the time I knew him he was the youngest Karpenko. We lived about 1/4 mile from the Karpenko farm in West Kildonan. I knew him as Mikey. This would have been in the 50s. My heartfelt condolences to the Karpenko family and especially Mike's wife and children and grand kids - Posted by: Marie Doolan (neighbor) on: Dec 19, 2020

• Well Kooby old friend...you beat me too it...however...Im not letting you off the hook just yet...I believe that you are with the lord right now....so when your speaking with him make sure he knows about all your buddies at cp rail....you know who we are and you'll know what to say....let him know that were coming there too and that we wont be all that far behind you....lead the way just like at the railway....Mikes family can take solace in the fact that they wont be the only ones missing him...it will be hard to get use to...no Kooby to talk to...always your friend. Retired CP rail employee Brendan Mc Mahon. - Posted by: brendan mc mahon (friend) on: Dec 17, 2020

• Dear Debbie and Family, We are both very saddened in hearing of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our Deepest Sympathy go out to you Debbie Barbara and Doug Palmer - Posted by: Barbara & Doug Palmer (friend) on: Dec 16, 2020

• My heart is breaking for you Debbie. We were so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you, Chelsea, Michael and Jennifer, Sophie and Nina and the rest of your extended family. I'm so glad for all our visits with you both over the years and cherish the memories that we have together. So many wonderful memories of time spent over more than 40 years. Mike's passing will leave a huge hole in all your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. I look forward to when we can travel again and spend time reminiscing and sharing wonderful memories together. Love always your friends, Susie and Gord Sherman, Bethany and Lucas - Posted by: Susie Sherman (Friend) on: Dec 15, 2020

• Kathy & I were shocked to see about Mike’s passing. He was a great guy & neighbour. Every year we would see him & Debbie canvassing for cancer donations. We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy & condolences to the family. - Posted by: Michael Pinx (Neighbour ) on: Dec 15, 2020

• Debbie I’m so very sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I know there is nothing to comfort you at this time but I want to offer you and the Karpenko family my condolences. Laurie Tataryn - Posted by: Laurie Tataryn (Friend of the family) on: Dec 15, 2020

• My condolences to Debbie and family. I worked with Mike at CP area 4 Diesel shop for 25 years. He was a great guy and will be missed. - Posted by: Ivan & Debbie Perija (CP Rail co-worker) on: Dec 14, 2020

• Although I worked primarily on midnight shift and he worked afternoons, we all heard the stories about Kooby! He worked with my brother in area 4 and on the few occasions that I worked with him, it was a joy. Dang, he was a fun guy! All of my warmest condolences to the his family. - Posted by: Greg Young (Spock) (coworker at CP Diesel Shop) on: Dec 14, 2020

• Heartfelt condolences to all the family and friends. A true gentleman who was able to make us laugh and always a kind word to say. RIP Big Mike. - Posted by: Larry Kasianchuk (Co-Worker) on: Dec 14, 2020

• Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time - Posted by: Janina & Don Barrett (friends) on: Dec 13, 2020

• We are so very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We enjoyed spending time with him watching the girls play hockey. Our deepest condolences to you, Debbie, and the family. Big hugs to Karps! May your memories be a blessing... - Posted by: Susan & Adrian Schroeder (Hockey Friends) on: Dec 13, 2020

• I'm going to miss you dearly old friend. So shocked to hear about your passing. I have soo many fond memories of us at CP RAIL-Diesel Shops. God Bless your soul my friend! Thanks for all the memories, the laughs, the fun times at CP will always be on my mind! Love you for ever. Sincere Condolences to the family. - Posted by: Surinderpal Saggar (Friend/Co-worker) on: Dec 13, 2020

• Our Deepest Condolences to All of Mike's Family. I heard a lot of Mike from my dad Paul Saggar. He and Mike worked together for many years. He would refer to my dad as Brother Pal and my dad would refer to him as Big Mike. Never Mike or bud .. always Big Mike. When I was a kid visiting my dad at the CP Western Shops, Mike would always come over and shake Your hand like an old good friend. That is who he is. A person who respected everyone. with a good heart. God Bless Big Mike. - Posted by: Manny Saggar (Family Friend) on: Dec 13, 2020

• My pleasure to have known a super great person like Mike. His generosity and sense of humour is legendary. Kooby was the first to welcome me into the shop. Showed me the ropes you can say. He knew me from my hockey playing days as I used to play with his brother Steve. My deepest condolences to the family. Rest in Peace Kooby. - Posted by: Grant Leverick (Co-worker and friend) on: Dec 13, 2020

• We were saddened to hear of Mike’s passing - our heartfelt condolences to Debbie & family - Posted by: Bob & Val Forslund & family (Friends) on: Dec 13, 2020

• Our deepest condolences to Debbie and the Karpenko family. RIP Mike. Debbie, memories are forever and can never be taken away . - Posted by: Barb & Gerry Benoit (Friend) on: Dec 13, 2020

• My sincere condolences to Debbie and family. - Posted by: Brenda and Kevin Gibson (Friend) on: Dec 13, 2020

• Deb. and Family, Our heart goes out to you at this time. I have had the pleasure of knowing Mike since he walked through the doors of CP Rail in the ‘80s. One of his famous quotes to new- hires, “You just won the lottery!” Mike, your voice will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. - Posted by: Grant & Monica Buhay (Friend and Co-worker) on: Dec 13, 2020

• Our deepest condolences to Debbie and family. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. - Posted by: Willow and Justin Yakiwchuk (Friends) on: Dec 13, 2020

• It is with great sadness that we learned of Mike’s passing. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be missed by all. Please accept our heartfelt condolences, and we hope that in a small way they help Debbie and her family through this trying time . May he Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Gord and Judy Wach (Cousin) on: Dec 12, 2020

• Quirky?...Is that how it was put ..LOL..He was all that and a bit more. Always had a quick quip to say usually spouted from under a locomotive. What a loss, sympathies to his family. - Posted by: Raymond (Lyle) King (Co-Worker CP Rail ) on: Dec 12, 2020

• The world has lost a great guy and we lost a great friend. Really going to miss the stories and the visits to our office. Our families had some great times together and Mike had a heart of gold always trying to make you happy and always great with the hockey kids. Lots of great memories we will have from our hockey trips and get togethers. We all have alot of great memories of Mike and if I know him he would be telling us DON'T WORRY. I guess GOD is tired of looking for his golf balls up there so he has no worries now Mike will find them all. Rest in peace our friend. The de la Landes - Posted by: The de la Landes (Family friends ) on: Dec 12, 2020

• My condolences to Mike's family. Your thoughtfulness and never ending banter was always great to hear. RIP Mike. - Posted by: John Lawley (Workmate ) on: Dec 12, 2020

• Debbie and family we are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing and offer our condolences. Hugs to all of you. - Posted by: Butch & Rhonda Robertson (Rhonda former co-worker of Debbie) on: Dec 12, 2020

• My condolences to all the Karpenko Families with the loss of Mike. Big hugs go out to you Debbie & family. - Posted by: Noreen Hoath (Swanarchuk) (Friend) on: Dec 12, 2020

• First off, may I express our deepest condolences to Debbie, Michael, and Chelsea for the loss of Mike. He was one of a kind! I worked closely with Mike for most of my career at CP Rail. He showed me the ropes at work when I first started in Area 4 and for years guided me in the basics of weightlifting after work in the gym. Mike was always my inspiration. He made me laugh on many an occasion just by being Kooby! There are a few special people you meet throughout your lifetime that will always stick with you. I got to see Mike for how he really was. The man had a soft heart and a kind soul. He loved his family to no end, and was passionate for the things he loved, like bodybuilding and sports. The neighborhood won’t be the same without you. You will be missed my friend, but never forgotten! Jeoff and Patty Martin - Posted by: Jeoffrey Martin (Neighbour and co worker) on: Dec 12, 2020

• Our deepest condolences to Debbie, Michael and Chelsea, we are very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: The Hay family (Friends) on: Dec 12, 2020

• Bill and family, sorry to hear of your brother Mike's passing. I only met him a couple of times years ago and he treated me like an old friend. My best regards, Jim Campbell - Posted by: Jim Campbell (Family Friend) on: Dec 12, 2020

• Working with Kooby was always interesting!!! He made coming to work fun! He made sure we worked safe. Gonna miss him!! - Posted by: Bob Makowski (Co-worker at CP) on: Dec 12, 2020

• THE area 4 electrician, always a hoot.He will be missed. - Posted by: John Rowson (Friend ) on: Dec 12, 2020

• My condolences to Mike's family. He was a great guy who was really a gentle giant of a man. - Posted by: Gary Light (Co-Worker and Friend) on: Dec 12, 2020

• Deepest condolences to Debbie and the family. He will be missed. - Posted by: Chewy and Heather Brown (Uncle and Aunt) on: Dec 12, 2020

• My sincere condolences to the Karpenko family. - Posted by: Brian Shuster (Former coworker of Paul and former school mate of Steve) on: Dec 12, 2020

• My heartfelt condolences to Debbie and family on the loss of your beloved husband, father, and Gigi, Mike. Thinking of you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Wendy Maxwell (Friend) on: Dec 12, 2020

• My prayers and condolences to Debbie and the entire Karpenko family . I had the opportunity to meet Mike through the body building world at the Golds Gym on St.James back in the 80's . Mike was not only a dedicated and great bodybuilder but a wonderful person who would always extent his knowledge to assist anyone to improve . He will always be remembered as an amazing man by all. - Posted by: Donny Troschuk (Friend) on: Dec 12, 2020

• RIP Kooby... the only way you could be silenced...when God has called you to his side... I hope he has hearing protection!!! Working with Micheal for years helped make it a bit easier working in a tough enviroment... How many times I saw him step on his shirt because he put it on backwards!!!???? Our sympathies used to go to his family for having to live with him...lol. But now our thoughts and prayers for his family and friends for the loss of a unique person!!! No other like Kooby!!! - Posted by: Glen Curtis (Cp Rail brother) on: Dec 12, 2020

• The one story I will always remember which brings a smile to my face and a chuckle. Is the first time we both traveled to the Nationals in Montreal. It was the morning after the finals and had time to kill before returning to Winnipeg. So Mike had invited my sister and I which had traveled from Edmonton for contest for breakfast. So after ordering a breakfast that would have fed up to six people. So at the end of this huge meal neither one of us had room for one more bite! But Mike being the person of never wasting anything Lol ! Decided to take the couple pancakes we hadn’t finished! No one at the table aware of this. Still with time to kill until our flight. We decided to take a sightseeing tour of this beautiful city. Midway through the tour to our amazement Mike pulled these COLD PANCAKES out of his gym bag!! We all laughed so hard that I truly believe was probably the best thing of trip ! Mike will always hold a place in my heart for his humour ! - Posted by: Barry/Donna Crawford (Friend) on: Dec 12, 2020

• Big Mike, sad loss. Big man, big heart. Condolences to Debbie and his family from Debbie and I. - Posted by: Scott Miner (Friend) on: Dec 12, 2020

• Big Mike, sad loss. Big man, big heart. Condolences to Debbie and his family from Debbie and I. - Posted by: Scott Miner (Friend) on: Dec 12, 2020

• Sorry to know you are gone. It was always fun talking to you. We will all miss you. - Posted by: c aiello (friend from C.P.Rial) on: Dec 12, 2020

• Our condolences go out to family. Mike was a great man and will be missed by all that knew him. Dan Speer and family - Posted by: Dan Speer (Friend) on: Dec 12, 2020

• My condolences go out to Mikes Family. Very sorry for your loss, - Posted by: Don Sewell (Friend from cp) on: Dec 12, 2020

• My Deepest Condolences to All of Mike's Family I had the pleasure of working with Mike (KOOBY) at CP in area 4 and the diesel shop. He is a Legend in the shops with his antics and comments. He Always made your workday memorable. He will be missed. R.I.P KOOBY - Posted by: Randy Jones (co-worker) on: Dec 12, 2020

• Glad to have known you and many of your brothers. Always a gentleman and great guy. Whenever we ran into each other no matter how busy or in a rush always had a few minutes to talk. Condolences to your family Ron Kamins - Posted by: Ron Kamins (Friend) on: Dec 12, 2020