Willie Karpowich
| Willie Karpowich | |
|---|---|
| Geo | |
| Born | 1961-03-29 Fort William, Ontario |
| Died | 2020-01-15 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | liquor store clerk |
| Employer | Shell Gas Station |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
Willie Karpowich (29 March 1961 – 15 January 2020 (aged 58)) was a Westfort-raised LCBO employee who lived in Thunder Bay for many years.[1][2]
Life and family
Willie Karpowich, known to many as Geo, was born on March 29, 1961, at McKellar Hospital. He was the son of Pete and Ruth Karpowich. He grew up in the Westfort area and received his education at Heath Park School and Westgate High School.[1]
His early career began at the Shell Gas Station. He later spent more than three decades working for the LCBO, from which he retired in 2018. He was a long-time friend of Paul Wilson, who served as his best man.[1]
He was survived by his brothers Rick, Michael, Don, Ron, and Peter, and his sister Susie Inman. He was also survived by his siblings' spouses Dianne, Debbie, Janine, Heather, and Tom, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Pete and Ruth Karpowich.[1]
He died on January 15, 2020, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Following his wishes, cremation took place and no formal funeral was held, though a celebration of life was planned for a later date.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Willie Karpowich, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2020-01-17, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 17 January 2020, p. 10(B)