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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Vera and Henry Matviw
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stella Shupeniay 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
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Margaret Erhardt Dear Mary, Valerie ,Jerry and families. My sincere sympathy to your family. Your family had him for many years, so I’m sure you will miss him. We enjoyed the years we had as your neighbours. Take care. Margaret
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Helen Nayowski and family Helen Nayowski and family send their condolences to the Ropchan family. We are sorry for your loss.
Steve and Nick were good friends for many years. They shared a lot of good times together. Maybe they are reminiscing together in another place now …. Hope so.
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Allan and Martha Primus Dear Mary, Jerry, Susan and Kiera,
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man. He is where he wanted to be. May Jose, Ben and Nick are playing some cards, or just having a great time.
Love to love you.
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Doreen Sorochan To Mary Ropchan and family
My deepest condolences. I am sorry to hear of your loss. I always remember Nick from when I was a young girl on the farm. He was a good neighbor and a kind, gentle man.
Your favorite cousin
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Marilyn Ropchan I still remember meeting Nick and Mary in Alberta when Gordon and I were first married. We always had a bond since then. Love to all of his family at your time of loss.
Marilyn and Gordon Ropchan
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Donald J Ropchan Always liked Nike. Dorothy Ropchan my mother is 99 and she also liked Nike.May he rest in peace.
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Maggy & Rick Charles Dear Susan, Jerry and Kiera, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you along with Jerry’s Mom. We pray you find great comfort in the loving arms of Jesus. We love you, Rick, Maggy, Hayley and Amelia
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Lynda and Paul Smith Dear Sue, Jerry, and Kiera,
we’re so sorry for your loss.Your Dad/Grandpa was blessed to have had such an abundance of love and support from you, and he had a better life because of all of that love and support; we hope that knowing that you made such a difference in his life will bring you comfort. lots of love, Lynda and Paul xx
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Vanessa Keeping God bless you all.
So sorry to hear of your Dad passing.
Love you guys.
Love
Vanessa, Greg, Paige and Chase Meyers
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Warner We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family
Love, Bryan and Fatima
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.