It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nick Ropchan on Friday, June 30, 2017.
He died peacefully at the age of 99 after a brief stay in the Victoria General Hospital.
He was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters.
He leaves behind his wife of almost 70 years, Mary (Paskoski) Ropchan; his daughter, Valerie (John) Kok; son, Jerry (Susan) Ropchan; 3 grandchildren, Josh (Michelle) Koke, Michael Kok, and Kiera Ropchan; 2 great grand-daughters, Quinn and Isla Koke; and two sisters, Marie Sheffler and Dorothy Thick as well as many other relatives and friends.
Nick was born on December 1, 1917 and raised in the Edmonton, Alberta area until he moved to Langford, BC in 2005.
Nick was a gentle man, a kind and giving spirit and will be missed.
A memorial service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11:00AM.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Mary, Jerry, Valerie and families,
We apologize for the lateness of this message, but we want to offer our condolences on the death of your husband, father and grandfather. It was always a pleasure visiting them when we were in Victoria. We remember Nick as a gentleman and a gentle man. May he rest in peace.
Mary Val John Jerry Susan and families
I was sad to hear of Nicks pass I g but I also know that he is at a better place. I will miss him a lot. He was such a good brother . May he rest in
peace with god