Obituaries

David Michael Karpenic 

January 3,1943-September 8,2025

David Karpenic was born on the family farm near Gilbert Plains Manitoba Jan.3,1943. David just recently became struck with medical issues that placed him in the Grace Hospital and sadly passed away on Monday Sept. 8,2025.

David was raised on the farm by his parents and had 8 siblings who all shared responsibilities maintaining the farm. David loved to ride his horse Thunder, to and from school everyday but was extremely happy when he obtained his driver’s license and started to drive his beloved 1959 Ford Fairlane & 1963 Chevy Impala both convertibles.David moved to Brandon Manitoba in his late teens and entered the workforce, rent shared with many guys who became life friends and of course maintained a very active social life throughout his 82 years.

David then met his late wife Gene Karpenic eventually moved to Winnipeg Manitoba where he briefly worked at Motor Coach hating the job, quitting and then attended Red River College obtaining Meat Butcher Certificate. David then was hired at Safeway and eventually became a Store Meat Manager until he retired prior to age 65.

David was an extremely social person who enjoyed Golfing,Curling,Table Pool and religiously watching a variety of professional sports. David also had a second home which was the #4 Canadian Royal Legion where he was a proud member & advocate for veterans for over 45 years.

David was predeceased by his parents, Michael & Mary and his 7 siblings Frank, John,Russ,Ray,Shirley,Ernie and Fred.He is survived by his sister Iris Martin,children April Demler & husband Darren,Shawn Karpenic & wife Neriza,3 grandchildren Travis,Katelynn,Brad & wife Julie and 3 great grandsons.He will be extremely missed by many.

A Celebration of David’s Life will be held in the Royal Canadian Legion #4, 1755 Portage  Avenue on Thursday September 18,2025 at 1:00 PM.