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ARTHUR NICKOLAS KEMPAN
Date of Passing: Jan 16, 2018
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ARTHUR NICKOLAS KEMPAN Arthur Nickolas Kempan passed away peacefully on January 16, 2018 at St. Boniface Hospital, in Winnipeg, MB. He was 73. Arthur is survived by his partner Ying Kong; sons, Chris (Brandi) and William, Sisters, Ann Sheremeta (Bill) and Georgina Bittner; granddaughter Caitlin; sister-in-law Nora Taylor; nephews, Cliff (Sandy), Ron (Chona), Alan (Paula) and Jim (Luisa) Sheremeta; and nieces, Tracy Thompson (Shane) and Trina Robertson (Jared). Arthur is predeceased by his wife Mary Anne; parents, William and Isabelle, and mother and father-in-law, Helen and Humphrey Taylor, of Owen Sound, Ontario. Arthur was born in Yorkton, SK and grew up in the Wroxton area on the family farm. After high school graduation, he moved to Winnipeg and attended the U. of M., earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1973. He went on to earn his P. Eng designation and was member of APEGM from 1978 to the present. He married Mary Anne Taylor in Winnipeg during the spring of 1977. He worked in various engineering roles in the agricultural, industrial and aerospace industries in Winnipeg before retiring in 1996. Arthur was active in professional and community activities throughout his life. He was an APEGM councillor, member of Toastmasters and held various offices with the Society of Automotive Engineers. Arthur was a convener /coach of soccer programs and teams at Sir John Franklin Community Centre and volunteered with the Winnipeg Humane Society as a cat cuddler in his later years. Arthur loved his garden, travelling the world, and his cats: Smokey and Razor. A memorial service and interment will be held Thursday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home (1291 McGillivray Blvd.) In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada or CancerCare Manitoba. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Boniface Hospital for their gracious care during his illness. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 23, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Just received the shocking news of the loss of our long time good neighbor Arthur. Our deepest sympathy to Chris and family, William and Ying. From Gene and Maxine Kovach - Posted by: Maxine and Eugene Kovach (neighbor) on: Apr 28, 2018
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Very fond memories of Arthur's "Annual" barbeque on Beaverbrook and the good times spent with him and Ying. He will always be remembered. - Posted by: Lixiang "Lee" Hong (Friend of Arthur and Ying) on: Jan 25, 2018
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Dear Arthur's family, We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend, Arthur. Please accept our condolences to you. It was an honor to know Arthur, our fellow engineer. He was such a great, kind, knowledgeable person, and will be truly missed. It was hard to believe that he is no longer with us. However, remembering his wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May you find comfort in loving memories. Love, Ying and Sylvio - Posted by: Ying Chen and Sylvio Tessier (Friends) on: Jan 23, 2018
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We are sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Arthur when we lived on Beaverbrook St with him. - Posted by: Tony & Maria Anania (Past neighbors ) on: Jan 23, 2018
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